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Question 34817 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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As Minister of Tourism & Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. In respect of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, I refer the Member to the Minister for Economic Growth’s answer…

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Question 34154 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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As Minister of Tourism & Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. In respect of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, I refer the Member to the Minister for Economic Growth’s answer…

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Question 34156 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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As Minister of Tourism & Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. In respect of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, I refer the Member to the Minister for Economic Growth’s answer…

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Question 34158 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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As Minister of Tourism & Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. In respect of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, I refer the Member to the Minister for Economic Growth’s answer…

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Question 34171 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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As Minister of Tourism & Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. In respect of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, I refer the Member to the Minister for Economic Growth’s answer…

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Question 33362 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 19 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 33466 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

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 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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In my capacity as Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and…

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Question 31526 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

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 6 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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In my capacity as Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and…

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Question 31631 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 31186 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, have the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budgeted for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2026/27 financial year?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand has budgeted…

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Question 31208 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025/26 financial year?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand spent $21,233…

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Question 31215 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2022-2023 financial year?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I refer the member to each entity's annual report.

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Question 31216 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much in total, if any, is forecast to be spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026-27 financial year?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that the budgeted total remuneration…

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Question 31223 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2025-26 financial year?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I refer the member to each entity's annual report.

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Question 31226 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2023-24 financial year?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I refer the member to each entity's annual report.

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Question 30906 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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I refer the member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30909 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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I refer the member to the reply to written question 30814 by the Minister of Finance.

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Question 30420 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

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 29 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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In my capacity as Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and…

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Question 30528 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 29 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 30381 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received from the local government sector regarding funding tourism-related initiatives?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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As Minister of Tourism and Hospitality, I regularly engage with stakeholders across the tourism system, including the local government sector, on a range of matters where there are overlaps in interests and responsibilities. This remains…

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Question 30383 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

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    Does the Minister accept MBIE's estimate of future revenue from the International Visitor Levy remaining flat for the three years 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29 rather than increasing for the following years?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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I am advised that MBIE will be publicly releasing International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy forecasts in the coming weeks that have updated figures.

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Question 30264 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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    What communication, if any, has the Minister had with her colleague, the Minister of Local Government, about the Tourism strategy system roles, especially leading "Marketing to New Zealanders to travel and attend events within New Zealand…

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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As Minister of Tourism and Hospitality, I regularly engage with my ministerial colleagues, including the Minister of Local Government, on a range of matters where there are overlaps between portfolios. This remains the case in relation to…

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Question 29913 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

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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 Louise Upston

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

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In my capacity as Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and…

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Question 30020 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

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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 Louise Upston

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

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 29193 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

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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 Louise Upston

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

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In my capacity as Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and…

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Question 29298 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

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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 Louise Upston

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

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 28913 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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    As of today, how much, if any, unallocated funding, across all years, remains in the Major Events Fund?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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The Major Events Fund is the government’s enduring funding mechanism to support international major events for New Zealand. The Fund is currently a $66.3 million multi-year appropriation, with the current five-year appropriation through to…

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Question 28941 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice reports, briefings, aides-memoire, or any other documents, if any, has the Minister or any member of their Office received regarding specific spending for the Regional Events Promotion Fund, by title and date received?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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In my capacity as Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and…

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Question 28942 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice reports, briefings, aides-memoire, or any other documents, if any, has the Minister or any member of their Office received regarding the use of the International Visitor Tourism Levy to fund the Regional Events Promotion Fund,…

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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In my capacity as Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and…

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Question 28467 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

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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 Louise Upston

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

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In my capacity as Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and…

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Question 28572 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

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 Louise Upston

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

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 27113 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

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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 Louise Upston

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

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In my capacity as Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and…

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Question 27218 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

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 Louise Upston

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

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 26793 (2026)

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Tamatha Paul

Member for Wellington Central · Green Party

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    What feedback if any, is provided to unsuccessful applicants of the events boost fund or the events attraction package, as part of the Major Events and Tourism package, for future applications?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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My officials advise me that, because the Events Boost Fund was a contestable fund and due to the volume of applications, the feedback provided to unsuccessful applicants was largely generic. It indicated that the event did not…

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Question 26799 (2026)

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Tamatha Paul

Member for Wellington Central · Green Party

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    What evaluation, if any, has been undertaken to determine whether applicants of the events boost fund and events attraction package as part of the Major Events and Tourism package deliver long-term benefits to New Zealand’s public and…

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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My officials advise me that the Events Boost Fund evaluation work is being undertaken using a blend of internal and external data moderation. This is the most cost-efficient solution and will result in a set of independently validated data…

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Question 26801 (2026)

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Tamatha Paul

Member for Wellington Central · Green Party

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    What consideration if any is given to New Zealand ownership, local artist participation, or reinvestment in the local economy when assessing applications for the events boost fund or the Events attraction package as part of the Major…

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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My officials advise me that all funding recipients are required to establish a New Zealand-domiciled entity to receive and be accountable for the funding. For all events, the inclusion of local talent (artists or athletes) is considered,…

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Question 26878 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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 Louise Upston

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

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Tourism and Hospitality Portfolio: Budget 2026 Appropriation Summary was provided to me in advance of Budget 26, which included the 2% savings deductions in the relevant appropriations. This summary was provided on 8 May, with an updated…

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Question 26879 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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 Louise Upston

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

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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 26880 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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 Louise Upston

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

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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 26884 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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 Louise Upston

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

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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 25630 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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    What assessment, if any, has she made of the impact of the fuel crisis on costs for hospitality businesses, and what steps is the Government taking to mitigate those costs?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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The Government is closely monitoring economic trends associated with the fuel situation and I am regularly engaging with the hospitality sector to hear directly about current operating environments. The Fuel Response Plan 2026 sets out a…

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Question 25631 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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    What engagement, if any, has she had with the banking sector regarding the Prime Minister's expectation that banks support businesses that have gone into liquidation?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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Matters relating to the banking sector do not fall within my responsibilities as Minister for Tourism and Hospitality. I refer the member to the Minister of Finance, who holds this portfolio responsibility.

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Question 25632 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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    What analysis, if any, has she requested on Centrix's finding that hospitality businesses are more than three times as likely to end up in liquidation as the average New Zealand business?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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I have not commissioned any specific analysis of the Centrix report referred to. I maintain regular engagement with the hospitality sector to hear directly about current operating environments. This includes meetings with hospitality…

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Question 25633 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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    Is she aware that credit enquiries from the hospitality sector rose 26% over the past year, the fastest of any sector, and what does she consider this indicates about the financial health of hospitality businesses?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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I closely monitor trends in the hospitality sector and maintain regular engagement with the sector to hear directly about current operating environments. This includes ongoing meetings with hospitality peak bodies and the Hospitality…

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Question 25634 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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    What support measures, if any, is the Government providing to bars, cafés, restaurants, and accommodation providers facing financial distress?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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The Government has recently undertaken a number of initiatives to support the tourism and hospitality sector. This includes the $70 million Major Events and Tourism package, which is bringing in more international visitors to New Zealand…

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Question 25636 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has she received on the causes of the 49% increase in hospitality liquidations over the past year?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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I maintain regular engagement with the hospitality sector to hear directly about current operating environments. This includes ongoing meetings with hospitality peak bodies and the Hospitality Summits hosted at Parliament in 2024 and 2026.…

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Question 25637 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

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    Does she agree with the Prime Minister's statement that the Government is "concerned in general" with the rising number of hospitality closures, and if so, what specific actions, if any, is she taking in response?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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I share the Prime Minister's general concern about pressures facing hospitality businesses. My priority, as the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, is to support the conditions needed for the sector to grow and thrive over the long term.…

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Question 25761 (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 Louise Upston

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

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I am advised Tourism New Zealand is still scoping AI activity for the next financial year and the 26/27 budget has yet to be approved by the Board.

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Question 25868 (2026)

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Tamatha Paul

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    Of the applications declined for the Events Boost fund, how many were New Zealand-owned events or festivals?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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I am advised by my officials at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment that of the declined Events Boost Fund applications, 102 were submitted by New Zealand registered companies.

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Question 24992 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

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    Has all the revenue from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy been allocated for the 2026/27 year, and if not, what is the balance?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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The total revenue from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) is forecast to be approximately $229 million per annum. As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I am responsible for $35 million of this funding, which…