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Question 29842 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much of any allocated funding for marae in Budget 2025, if any, was paid out?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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My officials advise that $1.183m was paid out for marae from the Māori Development Fund appropriation in Vote Māori Development 2025-2026.

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Question 29843 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much of any allocated funding for marae in budget 2024, if any, was paid out?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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My officials advise that $3.220m was paid out for marae from the Māori Development Fund appropriation in Vote Māori Development 2024-2025.

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Question 29845 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much of any allocated funding for marae in 2026, if any, was paid out?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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My officials advise that $2.043m has been paid out for marae from the Māori Development Fund appropriation in 2026.

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Question 29848 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the exact dollar amount his Government has spent on Marae, if any, since November, 2023?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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My officials advise that $11.263m has been spent on marae under Vote Māori Development over the last three financial years.

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Question 29849 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    Where in Budget 2024 was there funding for Marae, if any?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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My officials advise that funding for Marae was available within the Māori Development Fund appropriation in Vote Māori Development 2024-2025.

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Question 29850 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    Where in Budget 2025 was there funding for Marae, if any?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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My officials advise that funding for Marae was available within the Māori Development Fund appropriation in Vote Māori Development 2025-2026.

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Question 29851 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    Where in Budget 2026 was there funding for Marae, if any?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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My officials advise that funding for Marae is available within the Māori Development Fund appropriation in Vote Māori Development 2026-2027.

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Question 29949 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Development on its website at the following link:…

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Question 30054 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I took one paper to Cabinet on 22 Pipiri 2026 titled: Waitangi Tribunal: Reappointment and Appointments.

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Question 29230 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 15 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

Answer

I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Development on its website at the following link:…

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Question 29333 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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None.

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28886, 29015 (2026)

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    What update, if any, has the Minister received regarding Ihumatao?

  • 29015 (matches this search)

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister recieved from the steering group (Roopu Whakahaere ) of Ihumato on progressing a resolution at Ihumatao?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

Answer

In December 2025, the steering group Te Rōpū Whakahaere updated me in writing noting their progress against the outcomes related to advancing He Pūmautanga. Following the December update, Te Rōpū Whakahaere provided me with a final report…

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Question 29007 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    How many papers, in total, excluding papers for the Budget, has he taken to cabinet this year?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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Papers I take to Cabinet are proactively released by Te Puni Kōkiri. I refer the Member to the Te Puni Kōkiri website: https://www.tpk.govt.nz/en/mo-te-puni-kokiri/corporate-documents/cabinet-papers.

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Question 29013 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    What decision has the Minister made, if any, regarding the disestablishment of the steering group of Ihumatao (Roopu Whakahaere)?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

Answer

Under He Pūmautanga the 5-year term of Te Rōpu Whakahaere has expired. Therefore, no decision was required regarding the disestablishment of Te Rōpū Whakahaere.

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Question 29014 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister received any advice that a resolution at Ihumatao will be forthcoming this year, and if so, what plans, if any, has he made to inform the public about this?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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No.

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Question 28879 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    Over this term, how much funding has been spent finding a resolution at Ihumatao?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised that Te Puni Kōkiri has contributed $100,000 per annum for four years totalling $400, 000 towards the operation of Te Ropū Whakahaere. This contract has now ended. Te Puni Kōkiri has also provided remuneration of $15,437.51…

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Question 28880 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many times has the Minister meet with the steering group of Ihumatao since becoming Minister?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I have met with members of Te Ropū Whakahaere four times.

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Question 28437 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What specific purposes are Te Puni Kōkiri's 25 Microsoft Copilot licences being used for, and is Copilot used in any way to process or analyse data relating to Māori, iwi, or whānau, and what consideration has been given to Māori data…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that the department holds 35 Microsoft Copilot licences. These licences are used to support general productivity tasks, including drafting documents, summarising information, supporting research activities,…

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Question 28503 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 8 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

Answer

I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Development on its website at the following link:…

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Question 28601 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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None.

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8 questions (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 28314 (2026), 28318 (2026)

  • 28039 (matches this search)

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    How many agenda items, if any, was each director or member of any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible excluded from or absent for…

  • 28041 (matches this search)

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    How many people, if any, appointed or reappointed by the Minister since 27 November 2023 to any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

  • 28062

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    How many people, if any, appointed or reappointed by the Minister since 27 November 2023 to any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

  • 28066

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    How many agenda items, if any, was each director or member of any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible excluded from or absent for…

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  • 28314 (matches this search)

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    In how many cases, if any, was a director or member of a board or committee excluded from or absent for more than one-third of agenda items during their tenure at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for…

  • 28318 (matches this search)

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    What total fees or other remuneration, if any, were paid to each director or member of a board or committee subject to a conflict of interest management plan at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which…

  • 28338

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    In how many cases, if any, was a director or member of a board or committee excluded from or absent for more than one-third of agenda items during their tenure at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for…

  • 28342

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    What total fees or other remuneration, if any, were paid to each director or member of a board or committee subject to a conflict of interest management plan at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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All board members are subject to expectations of ethical conduct in line with the relevant legislation, the Code of Conduct for Crown Entity Board Members and the Public Sector Code of Conduct where it applies. For operational matters of…

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Question 27149 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 1 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Development on its website at the following link:…

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Question 27254 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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None.

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27425, 27432, 27480 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 27425

    What advice, if any, did the Minister or their officials receive recommending against, or proposing a lower figure than, any board fee increase the Minister subsequently approved since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown…

  • 27432 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, did the Minister or their officials receive recommending against, or proposing a lower figure than, any board fee increase the Minister subsequently approved since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown…

  • 27480

    What advice, if any, did the Minister or their officials receive recommending against, or proposing a lower figure than, any board fee increase the Minister subsequently approved since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Development on its website at the following link:…

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17 questions (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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Matching question numbers: 27439 (2026), 27441 (2026), 27726 (2026), 27727 (2026), 27731 (2026)

  • 27434 (matches this search)

    What is the total amount, if any, paid in board and committee fees by each agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 27 November 2023, broken down by…

  • 27435

    What board fees, if any, are currently paid to the chair and to each member of every board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down…

  • 27436 (matches this search)

    How many board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve since 27 November 2023 that exceeded the rate or range in the Cabinet Fees Framework for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the…

  • 27437 (matches this search)

    What additional payments, allowances, or expenses, if any — including but not limited to meeting fees, daily rates, travel, or accommodation — were paid to board or committee members of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or…

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  • 27439 (matches this search)

    How many board or committee appointments and reappointments, if any, did the Minister make since 27 November 2023 to any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down by…

  • 27441 (matches this search)

    What board fees, if any, are currently paid to the chair and to each member of every board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down…

  • 27483

    What additional payments, allowances, or expenses, if any — including but not limited to meeting fees, daily rates, travel, or accommodation — were paid to board or committee members of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or…

  • 27484

    What is the total amount, if any, paid in board and committee fees by each agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 27 November 2023, broken down by…

  • 27485

    How many board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve since 27 November 2023 that exceeded the rate or range in the Cabinet Fees Framework for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the…

  • 27486

    How many board or committee appointments and reappointments, if any, did the Minister make since 27 November 2023 to any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down by…

  • 27488

    What board fees, if any, are currently paid to the chair and to each member of every board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down…

  • 27726 (matches this search)

    How many board fee increases, if any, approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible were backdated or applied retrospectively,…

  • 27727 (matches this search)

    What is the total additional annual cost, if any, of all board fee increases approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 across any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible,…

  • 27731 (matches this search)

    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve for any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, broken…

  • 27750

    How many board fee increases, if any, approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible were backdated or applied retrospectively,…

  • 27752

    What is the total additional annual cost, if any, of all board fee increases approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 across any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible,…

  • 27754

    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve for any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, broken…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

Answer

For matters relating to payments made to board members, I refer the member to my response to written parliamentary question 43285 (2025). I also refer the member to my response to written parliamentary question 10535 (2026) in which I…

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26094, 26102, 26172 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 26094

    What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

  • 26102 (matches this search)

    What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

  • 26172

    What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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As part of Budget 26, Cabinet has agreed to a programme of reform aimed at transforming the public service to streamline how it is organised, accelerate digital transformation, strengthen leadership and talent and improve efficiency and…

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26096, 26169 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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  • 26096 (matches this search)

    How many financial settlements, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

  • 26169

    How many financial settlements, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

Answer

Each year Te Puni Kōkiri is required to report on settlement agreements with employees through Select Committee processes for Estimates and Annual Reviews. I am advised that Te Puni Kōkiri will prepare this information for the upcoming…

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26100, 26176 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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  • 26100 (matches this search)

    How many confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity,…

  • 26176

    How many confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity,…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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Each year Te Puni Kōkiri is required to report on settlement agreements with employees through Select Committee processes for Estimates and Annual Reviews. I am advised that Te Puni Kōkiri will prepare this information for the upcoming…

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Question 26103 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister had any lobbying or advocacy meetings since 27 November 2023 that do not appear in the Minister's published diary, and if so, on what dates, with whom, and for what purpose, as at 5 June 2026?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

Answer

No.

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26104, 26114, 26186 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 26104

    What is the total amount, if any, spent by agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026,…

  • 26114 (matches this search)

    What is the total amount, if any, spent by agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026,…

  • 26186

    What is the total amount, if any, spent by agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026,…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

Answer

I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that there has been no expenditure on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026.

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Question 26115 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister, or any member of their office, hold or store any official information relating to their portfolio or ministerial duties in private or personal email accounts, and if so, what steps are being taken to ensure that…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

Answer

I am assured that my staff use Parliamentary work accounts and record official information appropriately.

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26466, 26472, 26538 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 26466

    What new spending initiatives or Budget bids, if any, did the Minister or their agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, submit for Budget 2026, listed by title, amount sought,…

  • 26472 (matches this search)

    What new spending initiatives or Budget bids, if any, did the Minister or their agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, submit for Budget 2026, listed by title, amount sought,…

  • 26538

    What new spending initiatives or Budget bids, if any, did the Minister or their agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, submit for Budget 2026, listed by title, amount sought,…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

Answer

Two new spending initiatives were submitted for Budget 2026: Te Māori Tū - Forging New Trade Relationships Through Showcasing Culture, sought new funding of $10 million over five years. The initiative was fully funded through the…

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26492, 26558 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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  • 26492 (matches this search)

    How many staff, if any, at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, since 27 November 2023, have been made redundant, broken down by month and by (a) voluntary redundancy…

  • 26558

    How many staff, if any, at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, since 27 November 2023, have been made redundant, broken down by month and by (a) voluntary redundancy…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

Answer

I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that 43 staff concluded their employment with Te Puni Kōkiri by way of redundancy between 27 November 2023 and 5 June 2026. There were no voluntary redundancies during this period and none of the 43 staff…

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26493, 26563 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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  • 26493 (matches this search)

    Which agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible, if any, have been required to identify or deliver baseline savings or staffing reductions since 27 November 2023, and how…

  • 26563

    Which agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible, if any, have been required to identify or deliver baseline savings or staffing reductions since 27 November 2023, and how…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

Answer

Te Puni Kōkiri delivered annual savings as part of Budget 2024, 2025 and 2026. Details of savings can be found in Vote Māori Development, The Estimates of Appropriations documents.

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26494, 26560 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 26494 (matches this search)

    What is the total sum, if any, spent on wages for any contractors and consultants who have been previously employed in a different capacity at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is…

  • 26560

    What is the total sum, if any, spent on wages for any contractors and consultants who have been previously employed in a different capacity at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

Answer

Each year Te Puni Kōkiri is required to report on contractors and consultants who have been previously employed, through Select Committee processes for Estimates and Annual Reviews. I refer the Member to the evidence provided by Te Puni…

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26502, 26572 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 26502 (matches this search)

    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by organisation, the number of…

  • 26572

    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by organisation, the number of…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised that Te Puni Kokiri has incurred redundancy costs of $4,198,024, relating to 43 staff, between 27 November 2023 and 5 June 2026.

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Question 26827 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What rules or directives, if any, were sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding making bids for Budget 2026?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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The Budget 2026 invitation letters, and Budget 2026 templates and guidance outline this information. These will be released as part of the Budget 2026 proactive release.

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Question 26828 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were invited to make Budget bids as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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The Budget 2026 invitation letters contain this information. These will be released as part of the Budget 2026 proactive release.

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Question 26829 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What cost pressures within their relevant portfolio Votes, if any, was the Minister informed of prior to Budget 2026 - listing any advice received on this by date and title?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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The Performance Plan from November 2024 outlines the cost pressures for Te Puni Kōkiri I was informed of prior to Budget 2026. The Performance Plan included cost pressures across the four-year period covering 2025/26 to 2028/29. The cost…

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Question 26830 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were asked to identify savings as part of the 2026 Budget?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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All departments, agencies, crown entities and other bodies are expected to identify opportunities for savings, reprioritisation, and efficiencies as part of business-as-usual activities. The Budget 2026 invitation letters outline the…

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Question 25713 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, is the total budget in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence- including costs on…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised that Te Puni Kōkiri is still in the process of confirming its operating budget for 2026/27 and is unable to confirm detailed budget allocations at this time.

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25274, 25280, 25374 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 25274

    Has any staff member in the Minister’s office used a private email account to send or receive official information since the Government took office; if so, on how many occasions since 27 November 2023?

  • 25280 (matches this search)

    Has any staff member in the Minister’s office used a private email account to send or receive official information since the Government took office; if so, on how many occasions since 27 November 2023?

  • 25374

    Has any staff member in the Minister’s office used a private email account to send or receive official information since the Government took office; if so, on how many occasions since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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The deliberate use of a personal email account to conduct work activities as an alternate to using the work email provided to staff is not permitted. However, from time to time there are justifiable reasons for a private email to be used –…

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Question 25282 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What official information, if any, is held on a private email account of a current or former staff member in the Minister’s office and has not been placed on the official record since 27 November 2023; and what steps are being taken to…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am not aware of any information being held on a private email account and am assured that my current and former staff use or used Parliamentary work accounts and record official information appropriately.

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Question 25284 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Will the Minister undertake a review of current and former staff members’ private email accounts to identify any official information that should be on the public record; if not, why not?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I have no reason to undertake a review of current or former staff members private email accounts. I am assured that my staff use Parliamentary work accounts and record official information appropriately.

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Question 25291 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Has the Minister or any staff member in their office received a briefing, document, or correspondence from a company, lobbyist, or other third party at a private email account that hasn't then been forwarded to an official email account or…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am not aware of any incidents of this nature occurring in my office.

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Question 25456 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Is the Te Puni Kōkiri's Whānau Ora commissioning function exempt from the government's public servant job number cuts?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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As part of Budget 26, Cabinet has agreed to a programme of reform aimed at transforming the public service to streamline how it is organised, accelerate digital transformation, strengthen leadership and talent and improve efficiency and…

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Question 24423 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 25 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Development on its website at the following link:…

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Question 24538 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 25 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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None.

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Question 24672 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 11 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Development on its website at the following link:…

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Question 24790 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 11 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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None.