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Question 18619 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of the Estimates by select committee which includes questions on cost pressures.

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Question 18305 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table. Two titles are withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 18409 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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One paper was considered by Cabinet. The title is withheld under Speaker's Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release.

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Question 17380 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Did the Minister discuss the "Transition Programme Business Case - Land Use Transition in Tairāwhiti" with the Minister of Finance prior to declining the funding support?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

Answer

A final decision on the Business Case has not yet been made.

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Question 17381 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, briefings, reports, or any other document, if any, has the Minister received regarding the decision to decline the business case for the "Transition Programme Business Case - Land Use Transition in Tairāwhiti", listed by title…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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I refer the Member to the attached table.

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17382, 17383 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • 17382 (matches this search)

    On how many occasions, if any, has the Minister or their office corresponded with forestry industry representatives in relation to the "Transition Programme Business Case - Land Use Transition in Tairāwhiti" since November 2025, listed by…

  • 17383 (matches this search)

    On how many occasions, if any, has the Minister or their office corresponded with forestry companies in relation to the "Transition Programme Business Case - Land Use Transition in Tairāwhiti" since November 2025, listed by name of company?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

Answer

I regularly engage in-person with forestry stakeholders on a range of matters. My office holds written correspondence with Ernslaw One.

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Question 17387 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    When will the Government progress the proposed amendments to the National Environment Standards for Commercial Forestry?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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The Government consulted on proposed amendments to the National Environmental Standards for Commercial Forestry between May and July 2025. Final policy proposals are under consideration.

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Question 17483 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table. One title is withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 17588 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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None.

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Question 16576 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 13 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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None.

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Question 16681 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 13 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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None. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 13557 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table. One title is withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 13662 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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None.

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Question 13796 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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None.

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Question 12993 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 23 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table. One title is withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 12544 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 30 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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I refer the Member to the attached table. Five titles are withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 12111 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What briefings, aide-memoires, or other information, if any, listed by title and date, has the Minister received regarding the impact of potential fuel shortages caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on New Zealand's ability to…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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None.

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Question 11863 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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None.

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Question 11458 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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None.

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11553, 11628, 11650 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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  • 11553

    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 16 March 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

  • 11628 (matches this search)

    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 16 March 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

  • 11650

    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 16 March 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

Answer

My office receives a large number of invitations across all my portfolios, and to collate this information would be a significant undertaking and would impede the resources of my office. In accordance with Speaker's Ruling 210/6, it is not…

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Question 11648 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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None.

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Question 11023 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 16 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table. Four titles are withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 11130 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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None.

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Question 10516 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve between 1 October and 31 December 2025, by organisation?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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None.

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Question 10517 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fee increases, if any, has the Minister approved in 2026 to date, by organisation?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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None.

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8658, 8779, 9220 (2026)

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    Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

    Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

    8658 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    8779 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026 by title and date?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    9220 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March, by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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None.

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8775, 9169 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, since 9 March, by title and date?

  • 9169 (matches this search)

    Question published

    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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My office requested one document. The title is withheld under Speaker's Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release.

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10199, 10359, 10362, 10411 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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  • 10199

    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 9 March, including location, event description, and attendees?

  • 10359 (matches this search)

    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 9 March, including location, event description, and attendees?

  • 10362

    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 9 March, including location, event description, and attendees?

  • 10411

    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 9 March, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

Answer

My office receives a large number of invitations across all my portfolios, and to collate this information would be a significant undertaking and would impede the resources of my office. In accordance with Speaker's Ruling 210/6, it is not…

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Question 8964 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 9 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table. Four titles are withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 8470 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office, sent, received or requested on the impact of the war at the Strait of Hormuz on New Zealand by date and title?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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None.

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Question 7824 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 2 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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I refer the member to the attached table. Please note two titles have been withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 7931 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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None.

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Question 7216 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice since 1 July 2025, if any, has the Minister received regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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None.

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Question 6850 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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None.

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Question 6998 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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I refer the Member to the attached table. One title is withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 5822 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 16 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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I refer the Member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 5928 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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None.

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Question 4249 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 9 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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I refer the Member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 4351 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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None.

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Question 4454 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 2 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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I refer the Member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 4560 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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None.

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3583, 3658 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 3583

    Has the Minister or their staff had any discussions with any officials who planned to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests and if so, what advice, if any, did they provide those officials?

  • 3658 (matches this search)

    Has the Minister or their staff had any discussions with any officials who planned to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests and if so, what advice, if any, did they provide those officials?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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No.

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6 questions (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 3662 (2026), 3664 (2026)

  • 3586

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility suggest to a requestor that a fee would be charged for providing information requested under the Official Information…

  • 3588

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

  • 3595

    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility suggest to a requestor that a fee would be charged for providing information requested under the Official Information…

  • 3598

    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

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    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility suggest to a requestor that a fee would be charged for providing information requested under the Official Information…

  • 3664 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I am advised that the Ministry for Primary Industries have not charged requesters for providing information under the Official Information Act during the 2025 calendar year.

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Question 3660 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    In what circumstances would it be appropriate to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests made to their office, or agencies for which the Minister is responsible?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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Guidance from the Ombudsman is followed when making decisions relating to charging under the Official Information Act.

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48 questions (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 2228 (2026), 2231 (2026), 2232 (2026), 2233 (2026), 2235 (2026), 2237 (2026), 2601 (2026), 2602 (2026), 2604 (2026), 2605 (2026), 2606 (2026), 2607 (2026), 2960 (2026), 2963 (2026), 2965 (2026), 2968 (2026)

  • 2134

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    How many cases of workplace bullying were referred to external investigators, mediators, the Employment Relations Authority, or other external bodies in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees,…

  • 2135

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    What was the total value of financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments relating to workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders…

  • 2136

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    How many individuals received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2137

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    How many cases of workplace bullying resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom…

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  • 2138

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    How many individuals were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2139

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    What employment or engagement outcomes resulted from recorded incidences of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has…

  • 2146

    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    How many cases of workplace bullying were referred to external investigators, mediators, the Employment Relations Authority, or other external bodies in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees,…

  • 2147

    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    What was the total value of financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments relating to workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders…

  • 2148

    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    How many individuals received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2149

    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    How many cases of workplace bullying resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom…

  • 2150

    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    How many individuals were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2151

    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    What employment or engagement outcomes resulted from recorded incidences of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has…

  • 2228 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    How many cases of workplace bullying were referred to external investigators, mediators, the Employment Relations Authority, or other external bodies in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees,…

  • 2231 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    How many individuals were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2232 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    How many individuals received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2233 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    What was the total value of financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments relating to workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders…

  • 2235 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    What employment or engagement outcomes resulted from recorded incidences of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has…

  • 2237 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    How many cases of workplace bullying resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom…

  • 2506

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    What categories of workplace bullying allegations have been recorded in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection…

  • 2507

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    How many recorded incidences of workplace bullying, if any, have occurred in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in…

  • 2508

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    How many cases of sexual harassment were referred to external investigators, mediators, the Police, or other external authorities in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2509

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    How many cases of sexual harassment resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom…

  • 2510

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    How many individuals received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2511

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    What was the total value of financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments relating to sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders…

  • 2516

    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    What categories of workplace bullying allegations have been recorded in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection…

  • 2519

    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    How many recorded incidences of workplace bullying, if any, have occurred in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in…

  • 2520

    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    How many cases of sexual harassment were referred to external investigators, mediators, the Police, or other external authorities in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2521

    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    How many cases of sexual harassment resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom…

  • 2523

    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    How many individuals received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2525

    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    What was the total value of financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments relating to sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders…

  • 2601 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    What categories of workplace bullying allegations have been recorded in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection…

  • 2602 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    How many individuals received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2604 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    How many recorded incidences of workplace bullying, if any, have occurred in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in…

  • 2605 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    How many cases of sexual harassment were referred to external investigators, mediators, the Police, or other external authorities in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2606 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    How many cases of sexual harassment resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom…

  • 2607 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    What was the total value of financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments relating to sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders…

  • 2874

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    How many individuals were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2877

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    What categories of sexual harassment allegations have been recorded in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection with…

  • 2879

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    How many recorded incidences of sexual harassment, if any, have occurred in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection…

  • 2880

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    What employment or engagement outcomes resulted from recorded incidences of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has…

  • 2885

    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    How many individuals were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2887

    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    What categories of sexual harassment allegations have been recorded in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection with…

  • 2889

    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    How many recorded incidences of sexual harassment, if any, have occurred in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection…

  • 2892

    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    What employment or engagement outcomes resulted from recorded incidences of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has…

  • 2960 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    How many individuals were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2963 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    What categories of sexual harassment allegations have been recorded in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection with…

  • 2965 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    What employment or engagement outcomes resulted from recorded incidences of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has…

  • 2968 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    How many recorded incidences of sexual harassment, if any, have occurred in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6, I consider that the time, hence the expense, required to answer this question within the timeframe allowed for written parliamentary questions is not in the public interest.

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Question 3053 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has he received any advice that links slash damage in communities to non-permanent exotic forestry activities; if so, on what dates?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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On 21 August 2025, I received advice on the Tasman Bay Woody Debris Assessment report.

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Question 3059 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister intend to review his decision regarding his declining of the Tairāwhiti Transition Programme Business Case?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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As stated to the Member in writing, the Member is wrong. No decision has been taken on this request from the Gisborne District Council and is currently under evaluation.

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Question 3068 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Regarding the current works to amend the National Environmental Standards for Commercial Forestry, has he considered that ‘Gisborne District Council is particularly concerned that changes to regulation 6 could directly affect policy…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

Answer

Proposed changes to the NES-CF have been consulted on during a formal public consultation last year and all submissions received have been considered. We continue to work with councils and other stakeholders on how best to manage and…

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3073, 3074 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 3073 (matches this search)

    What percentage of Tairāwhiti’s land is classed as moderate to highly erosion-prone, and is also registered as non-permanent exotic forestry?

  • 3074 (matches this search)

    What, if any, percentage of Tairāwhiti’s landmass is classed as moderate to highly erosion-prone?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

Answer

Statistical information on land use within the Tairāwhiti area is available here: https://data-mpi.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/MPI::erosion-susceptibility-classification-march-2018-1/explore

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Question 3079 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did the Minister consider the submission of the Environmental Defence Society on the Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading Scheme – Forestry Conversion) Bill that passed into law in 2025, where it was stated that ‘exempting LUC…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

Answer

All submissions were considered by the Environment Select Committee through the Select Committee process, and informed the report back to the House.