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Question 40426 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to written question 37910 (2026), on what date did Ferry Holdings Ltd receive the draft review findings, and on what date does he expect to receive the report?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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In respect of the first question, 29 June 2026. In respect of the second, in the fullness of time.

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Question 40427 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the replies to written questions 37913 (2026) and 37239 (2026), why was a review commenced for best practice reasons and unprompted by any complaint or finding scoped as a targeted review rather than a general one?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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It would be ridiculous to review every procurement given the shipbuilding procurement went through a standard international procurement on the recommendation of the Treasury.

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Question 40428 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to written question 37913 (2026), who decided to exclude the shipbuilding contract from the scope of the review, on what date, and for what reason?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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The chair and chief executive, and the reason was already given to you in the response to WPQ 37932 (2026).

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Question 40429 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the replies to written questions 37905 (2026) and 37240 (2026), if no board resolution recorded the decision to commence the review, what record exists of the board having taken that decision on 11 May 2026?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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At this stage, numerous answers to written parliamentary questions provide at least one written record.

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Question 40430 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to written question 37921 (2026), what conflict of interest declarations were obtained from Esby & Co or its personnel before its engagement?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Conflict declarations were sought from Esby & Co and none were declared.

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Question 40431 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to written question 37922 (2026), who approved the engagement of Esby & Co, and was that approval given under the Chief Executive's delegation described in the reply to written question 37930 (2026)?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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As the engagement was for $50,000 this is within the GM Enabling Services delegated financial authority.

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Question 40432 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to written question 37919 (2026), what limits, if any, apply to Esby & Co's access to Ferry Holdings Ltd's procurement files, board papers and staff, and who set those limits?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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In WPQ 37919 (2026), you asked if Esby & Co have "unrestricted access" to the same content as stated in this question. You are now asking "what limits". Refer to the response you have already been given.

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Question 40433 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the replies to written questions 37920 (2026) and 37922 (2026), how is he able to state that the contract with Esby & Co is under $100,000 while also stating that he does not hold information on its value?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Simple, where possible we endeavour to provide answers to junior Members of Parliament so, in this specific instance, we asked Ferry Holdings for that specific information. We were concerned that if we did not clarify this specific point…

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Question 40434 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to written question 37930 (2026), how many exemptions from open advertising have been approved since 1 April 2025 under each of the three delegation tiers described?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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We are awaiting the report from the Ferry Holdings board into its targeted review of procurement. Until that report has been considered, we maintain the consitutional convention for the time being which protect the confidentiality of…

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Question 40435 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the replies to written questions 37930 (2026) and 37929 (2026), under what instrument were the delegated authorities for approving exemptions established, on what date was that instrument adopted, and by whom, given that no…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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The member may have missed the salient point: the Government Procurement Rules exist and have been complied with.

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Question 40436 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to written question 37929 (2026), on what date is the procurement policy expected to be approved by the board, and how long has it been in draft?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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In the fullness of time.

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Question 40437 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to written question 37929 (2026), how many procurements has Ferry Holdings Ltd undertaken since 5 March 2025, and to what total value, in the absence of a board-approved procurement policy?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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We are awaiting the report from the Ferry Holdings board into its targeted review of procurement. Until that report has been considered, we maintain the consitutional convention for the time being which protect the confidentiality of…

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Question 40438 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the replies to written questions 37881 (2026) and 35239 (2026), given that the number of variations to Beca Ltd's contract was disclosed in the latter, on what basis is the number of variations across all Ferry Holdings Ltd…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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One was a narrow scope information request which could be readily prepared. The other was a generic request involving extensive collation, plus other considerations under the Official Information Act 1982.

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Question 40439 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to written question 35713 (2026), was the expectation that Mr Lowe would recuse himself recorded in writing at the time of his appointment; if so, in what document?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Mr Lowe was expected to rescue himself in accordance with standard procedure, including declaring a conflict at the earliest opportunity (as occurred) and absenting himself from any discussion and decision relating to Beca (as has…

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40440, 40441 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to written question 35712 (2026), which divisions or business units of Beca does Mr Lowe's advisory role cover, and who verified that it excludes the New Zealand infrastructure market?

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    Further to the reply to written question 35712 (2026), on what date did Mr Lowe's part-time advisory role with Beca commence, is that role current, and is it remunerated?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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That is private information relating to Mr Lowe and Beca. What is of relevance to our considerations is that Mr Lowe has recused himself from all decisions regarding Beca's contract with Ferry Holdings.

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Question 40442 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the replies to written questions 35238 (2026) and 35239 (2026), did Mr Lowe recuse himself from board consideration of each of the three variations, as distinct from the original engagement?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Yea, as Mr Lowe was not involved in any decisions by Ferry Holdings relating to the Beca contract.

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Question 40443 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the replies to written questions 35239 (2026) and 37930 (2026), was each variation to Beca Ltd's contract approved within the delegated authority described in that reply; if not, by whom was it approved?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Yes, by the chief executive. Refer to WPQ 35236 (2026).

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Question 40444 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to written question 35239 (2026), what was the date and value of each of the three variations to Beca Ltd's contract, and who approved each variation?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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The original contract value was $950,000. There have been three variations: - $550,000 on 5 December 2025 for technical services. - $1.6 million on 13 April 2026 for technical services. - A secondment of an Acting General Manager -…

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Question 40445 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the replies to written questions 37231 (2026) and 35236 (2026), where in the Government Procurement Rules does the "fair basis" test appear; if it does not, what is the source of that standard and who applied it?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Refer to the response to WPQ 37934 (2026).

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Question 40446 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the replies to written questions 37934 (2026), 37231 (2026) and 35236 (2026), where in the Government Procurement Rules does the phrase "a fair basis" appear as a ground for exemption from open advertising?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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The member is welcome to view the document and exercise the CTRL+F functions. The responses to WPQs 35236 and 37934 have already advised the basis by which Rule 12 was exercised.

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Question 40447 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to written question 37934 (2026), on how many occasions since 1 April 2025 has each individual ground in Appendix 2 been relied on, broken down by ground?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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We are awaiting the report from the Ferry Holdings board into its targeted review of procurement. Until that report has been considered, we maintain the consitutional convention for the timebeing which protects the confidentiality of…

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Question 40448 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to written question 37933 (2026), will he provide the 11 contracts broken down by supplier, date of award, value, and the ground in Appendix 2 of the Government Procurement Rules relied on in each case; if not, why not?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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In the fullness of time and in accordance with the provisions of the Official Information Act 1981, yes.

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Question 40449 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the replies to written questions 37933 (2026) and 37932 (2026), does the total of 11 contracts include the shipbuilding contract; if not, on what basis is a closed tender process treated as open advertisement for the purposes of…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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No.

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Question 40450 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the replies to written questions 37933 (2026) and 35241 (2026), how is the stated total of NZD 2,361,636 for contracts awarded without open advertisement consistent with the total contract value of $3,401,000 for Beca Ltd alone?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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No exemption was required for the procurement of Beca Ltd, therefore was not included in the 11 contracts total. Refer to the response to WPQ 35236 (2026).

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Question 40451 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to written question 37933 (2026), does the total of 11 contracts awarded without open advertisement include the engagement of Beca Ltd, which the reply to written question 35240 (2026) states was undertaken through a…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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The contracts awarded without open advertisement are listed in response to WPQ 35236 (2026). No exemption was required for the engagement of Beca Ltd, as a closed tender process was undertaken.

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5 questions (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 40458 (2026)

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    How many invoices for international mobile roaming charges in connection with the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting and related meetings held in Koror, Palau, in August and September 2026, if any, remained unbilled or unpaid as at…

  • 40453 (matches this search)

    Which agency, department, or appropriation, if any, met the cost of international mobile roaming charges in connection with the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting and related meetings held in Koror, Palau, in August and September…

  • 40455 (matches this search)

    How much, if any, did the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade spend on international mobile roaming charges for staff or officials travelling to, attending, or returning from the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting and related…

  • 40457 (matches this search)

    How much, if any, was spent on international mobile roaming charges on mobile devices issued to him personally in connection with the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting and related meetings held in Koror, Palau, in August and…

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  • 40458 (matches this search)

    How much, if any, did his Office spend on international mobile roaming charges in connection with the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting and related meetings held in Koror, Palau, in August and September 2026?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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None, as no New Zealand moblie networks support roaming services in Palau.

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Question 40454 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    How much, if any, was spent by his Office on prepaid international roaming products, local SIM cards or eSIMs, or portable wi-fi or satellite communications devices for use in connection with the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade purchased local SIM cards for use by the Minister and two staff members in Palau, with costs invoiced by the Ministry back to his office. The total cost was USD$105.00, or USD$35.00 per SIM card.

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Question 40456 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    How many mobile devices funded by his Office, if any, incurred international roaming charges in connection with the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting and related meetings held in Koror, Palau, in August and September 2026?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Refer ot the response to WPQ 40453 (2026).

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6 questions (2026)

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Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 40465 (2026), 40466 (2026)

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    How much, if any, was spent by his Office on prepaid international roaming products, local SIM cards or eSIMs, or portable wi-fi or satellite communications devices for use in connection with the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting…

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    Which agency, department, or appropriation, if any, met the cost of international mobile roaming charges in connection with attendance at the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting held in Koror, Palau, from 31 August to 3 September…

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    How many invoices for international mobile roaming charges in connection with the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting held in Koror, Palau, from 31 August to 3 September 2026, if any, remained unbilled or unpaid as at 9 September…

  • 40463 (matches this search)

    How many mobile devices funded by his Office, if any, incurred international roaming charges during travel to, attendance at, or return from the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting held in Koror, Palau, from 31 August to 3 September…

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    How much, if any, was spent on international mobile roaming charges on mobile devices issued to him personally in connection with attendance at the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting held in Koror, Palau, from 31 August to 3…

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    How much, if any, did his Office spend on international mobile roaming charges in connection with attendance at the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting held in Koror, Palau, from 31 August to 3 September 2026?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I am advised that no international roaming charges were incurred as New Zealand mobile networks do not support roaming in Palau. I am informed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) purchased local SIM cards for use whilst I…

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Question 40462 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    On what dates, if any, did he travel outside New Zealand in connection with the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting and related meetings held in Koror, Palau, in August and September 2026?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Minister departed New Zealand on the morning of 29 August and returned on the morning 3 September.

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Question 40464 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    How much, if any, did the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet spend on international mobile roaming charges for staff or officials travelling to, attending, or returning from the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting held in…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as the Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). I am advised that no international roaming charges were incurred by DPMC staff, as New Zealand mobile networks…

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Question 40467 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, briefings, documents, or correspondence if any, did the Minister or any member of her office, receive on the impact of the donation tax credit scheme cap of $100 000 per year for eligible donations, on the community and…

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector

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In my capacity as Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector, I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office have been, or will be, proactively…

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Question 39776 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, did the Associate Minister have with industry bodies representing farmers prior to announcing the "prevent[ion] [of] the restrictive elements on Plan Change 1 from applying during the transition period to the…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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My office handles a high volume of communications each week and compiling a detailed record of this would require significant time and resources. I do not believe that listing each communication represents a good use of staff time.

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Question 39777 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister read the Review into the Future for Local Government Report and if he has, what actions, if any, does he believe would be valuable next steps?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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I have not read the report in full.

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Question 39778 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, did the Associate Minister have with industry bodies representing farmers prior to announcing the disapplication of the "prescribed nitrogen reductions" in the Manawatū/Whanganui region that would have taken…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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My office handles a high volume of communications each week and compiling a detailed record of this would require significant time and resources. I do not believe that listing each communication represents a good use of staff time.

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Question 39779 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, did the Minister have with industry bodies representing farmers prior to announcing the disapplication of the "prescribed nitrogen reductions" in the Manawatū/Whanganui region that would have taken effects…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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I had no correspondence with industry bodies representing farmers on this matter prior to the announcement.

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Question 39780 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, documents or briefings has the Minister or any member of his office had, if any, on any alternative or additional funding mechanisms for local government such as GST sharing, congestion/time of use charging, or accommodation…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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I have received the following advice and briefings on alternative or additional funding mechanisms for local government, including GST sharing, congestion or time-of-use charging, and an accommodation levy: • 25/01/2024 - Briefing -…

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Question 39781 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, did the Minister have with Waikato Regional Council prior to announcing the "prevent[ion] [of] the restrictive elements on Plan Change 1 from applying during the transition period to the new planning system",…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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I met with the Waikato Regional Council on 3 August 2026, and Plan Change 1 was mentioned at this meeting.

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Question 39782 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence or meetings has the Minister had, if any, with short-term accommodation platforms, such as Airbnb, about the development or implementation of a register for short-stay accommodation providers?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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None.

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Question 39783 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, did the Minister have with industry bodies representing farmers prior to announcing the "prevent[ion] [of] the restrictive elements on Plan Change 1 from applying during the transition period to the new…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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Horticulture New Zealand wrote to me on 7 July 2026 on the implications for commercial vegetable production arising from the Environment Court decision on Plan Change 1 dated 8 June 2026. I also attended Federated Farmers’ public meeting…

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Question 39784 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, did the Minister have with Horizons Regional Council prior to announcing the disapplication of the "prescribed nitrogen reductions" in the Manawatū/Whanganui region that would have taken effects under Plan…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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I had no correspondence with Horizons Regional Council on this matter prior to the announcement.

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Question 39785 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, briefings or documents has the Minister had, if any, on the development or implementation of a short-stay accommodation register, or similar and what is the time frame, if any, for making a decision?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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I have only received preliminary policy information regarding a short-stay accommodation register. There have been no decisions arising from this preliminary information.

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Question 39786 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, documents or briefings has the Minister had since 20 August 2026, if any, on the use of the Tourism Levy to assist Councils in providing tourism infrastructure?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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Since 20 August 2026, I have not received any advice, documents or briefings on the use of the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy.

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Question 39787 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    How much money, if any, from the Tourism Levy has been allocated to Councils for tourism infrastructure and to the Department of Conservation (including for baseline funding) in each of the last five years?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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Please see attached the amounts allocated from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy to tourism infrastructure, and to the Department of Conservation and related conservation activities, over the last five financial years.

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Question 39788 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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    Further to question 38106, will the New Zealand Government participate in the proposed International Panel on Inequality at the United Nations?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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No decision has been made on New Zealand participation.

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Question 39789 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    When was the Minister of Health last formally briefed on the New Dunedin Hospital Outpatient Building commissioning programme, and what was the key message from that briefing, if any?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that the Member can find the latest publicly available information on Health New Zealand's website:…

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Question 39790 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    In response to Reply 37848 (2026) and Reply 33140 (2026), if trial accounts were excluded from access-control testing because they were not intended to access the production environment, what assurances, if any, were established before the…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) that testing did not include the specific scenario of trial accounts accessing the reporting subsystem. As per my response to written parliamentary question 33140 (2026), trial…

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Question 39791 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has funding been confirmed for FY 2026/27 operational expenditure requirements for the New Dunedin Hospital Outpatient Building, if not, what is the timeline for resolving this, if any?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that the Member can find the latest publicly available information on Health New Zealand's website:…

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Question 39792 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the current overall RAG status of the New Dunedin Hospital Outpatient Building commissioning programme, and what are the individual RAG ratings across schedule, budget, resources, scope, risk and issues, and benefits, if any?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that the Member can find the latest publicly available information on Health New Zealand's website:…

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Question 39793 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

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    What is the current approved commissioning budget for the New Dunedin Hospital Outpatient Building, and is this budget sufficient to complete all operational readiness activities through to go-live on 12 October 2026, if any?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that the Member can find the latest publicly available information on Health New Zealand's website:…