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Question 32118 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the timeline for repayment of the $18.13 million loan provided by Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit for the "Tukituki Water Security Project (TSWP) Pre-Construction" project?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Information regarding loan terms and conditions are commercially sensitive, and I do not consider it is in the public interest to release.

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Question 32119 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Who is the guarantor for the $18.13 million loan provided by Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit to the "Tukituki Water Security Project (TSWP) Pre-Construction" that will be liable for the loan if the primary borrower…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Information regarding loan terms and conditions are commercially sensitive, and I do not consider it is in the public interest to release.

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Question 32120 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Who, specifically, will be required to pay back the $18.13 million loan provided by Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit to the "Tukituki Water Security Project (TSWP) Pre-Construction" if the project does not proceed to…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Information regarding loan terms and conditions are commercially sensitive, and I do not consider it is in the public interest to release.

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Question 32121 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What, specifically, are the terms of the $18.13 million loan provided by Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit to the "Tukituki Water Security Project (TSWP) Pre-Construction"?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Information regarding loan terms and conditions are commercially sensitive, and I do not consider it is in the public interest to release.

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31919, 31922 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • 31919 (matches this search)

    Do the conflicts of interest noted in relation to the Kānoa investment in the Tukituki Water Security Project / TWSP (as noted in the agenda for the Regional Development Ministerial Group meeting on 25 March 2026) relate to a conflict…

  • 31922 (matches this search)

    Do the conflicts of interest noted in relation to the Kānoa investment in the Tukituki Water Security Project (TWSP), mentioned in the agenda for the Regional Development Ministerial Group meeting on 25 March 2026, relate to Mike Peterson,…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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No.

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Question 31920 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Do the conflicts of interest in relation to the Kānoa investment in the Tukituki Water Security Project (TWSP), mentioned in the agenda for the Regional Development Ministerial Group meeting on 25 March 2026, relate to any of Sam Robinson,…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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No.

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Question 31921 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What are the "additional conditions" Kānoa is proposing in relation to the investment in the Tukituki Water Security Project (TWSP) in order to "address a conflict of interest", as mentioned in the agenda for the Regional Development…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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The details of the contract, including any additional conditions, are commercially sensitive, and I do not consider it is in the public interest to release.

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Question 31923 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the nature of the conflicts of interest noted, in relation to the Kānoa investment in the Tukituki Water Security Project, in the agenda for the Regional Development Ministerial Group meeting on 25 March 2026?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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An existing relationship resulted in a conflict of interest to be noted.

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Question 31924 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Are the conflicts of interest in relation to the Kānoa investment in the Tukituki Water Security Project, which are referred to in the agenda for the Regional Development Ministerial Group meeting on 25 March 2026, conflicts associated…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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The conflicts of interest are not associated with the applicant or a Minister and I do not consider it is in the public interest to release this information.

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Question 31925 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What conflicts of interest exist, if any, in relation to the Kānoa investment in the Tukituki Water Security Project, as referred to in the agenda for the Regional Development Ministerial Group meeting on 25 March 2026?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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I am advised Kānoa is not aware of any conflicts of interest for this project other than the existing relationship noted in reply 31923 (2026).

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Question 31546 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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 Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

Answer

A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information

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Question 31547 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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 Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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Question 31651 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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 Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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As Associate Minister for Regional Development, none.

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Question 31652 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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 Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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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 30868 (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 Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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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 30871 (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 Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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I refer the Member to reply number 30814 (2026) by the Minister of Finance.

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Question 30896 (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 Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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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 30899 (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 Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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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 30443 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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 Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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Question 30444 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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 Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information

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Question 30548 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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 Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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As Associate Minister for Regional Development, none.

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Question 30549 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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 Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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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 29837 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much of the Regional Infrastructure Fund, if any, was allocated to marae in Budget 2026?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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There was no commitment through the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to marae as part of Budget 2026. The RIF is a multi-year appropriation established through Budget 2024. In the financial year 2025/26, $24,485,000 of funding was…

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Question 29838 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much of the Regional Infrastructure Fund, if any, was allocated to marae in Budget 2025?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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There was no commitment through the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to marae as part of Budget 2025. The RIF is a multi-year appropriation established through Budget 2024. In the financial year 2024/25, $21,698,000 of funding was…

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Question 29841 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much of the Regional Infrastructure Fund, if any, was allocated to marae in Budget 2024?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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There was no commitment through the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to marae as part of Budget 2024. The RIF is a multi-year appropriation established through Budget 2024. In the financial year 2023/24, no funding was approved for…

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Question 29933 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information

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Question 29934 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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Question 30038 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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As Associate Minister for Regional Development, none.

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Question 30040 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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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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29141, 29579 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 29141 (matches this search)

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    Further to reply 24306 (2026), which of the Pukenui, Unahi and Rangitāne jetties have been completed, and which elements of the original scope will not be delivered?

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    Further to reply 24306 (2026), what was the original agreed scope and what is the reduced scope of the Far North District Council jetties project at Pukenui, Unahi and Rangitāne?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Far North Holdings Limited was approved funding to upgrade jetties at Pukenui, Unahi and Rangitane. Pukenui and Unahi jetties are complete. The Rangitane component will not proceed.

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Question 29576 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 24306 (2026), how much Infrastructure Reference Group funding was spent on the Conical Hill Flyline prior to its cancellation, and what, if anything, was delivered?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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You can find a full list of all Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit managed projects on the Grow Regions website. This provides details of each project, including paid funding. The full list can be found here:…

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Question 29577 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 24306 (2026), following Hurunui District Council's decision to cancel the Conical Hill Flyline, how much Infrastructure Reference Group funding, if any, has been returned to the Crown?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit (Kānoa) is currently undertaking the contract closure process. Any unspent funding will remain with the fund’s administrator, Kānoa, and could be reprioritised and reallocated, or…

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Question 29578 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 24306 (2026), does the reduced scope of the Far North District Council jetties project reflect the Rangitāne component not proceeding, and how much of the funding allocated to that component has been spent or returned to…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Yes. Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit (Kānoa) is currently undertaking the contract closure process. Any unspent funding will remain with the fund’s administrator, Kānoa, and could be reprioritised and reallocated,…

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7 questions (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 29410 (2026), 29411 (2026), 29413 (2026)

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    Did the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment officials who travelled to the Indigenous Geothermal Symposium, and Geothermal Rising Conference, in Reno, Nevada with Minister Shane Jones stay at the Peppermill Resort and if not,…

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    Did the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment officials who travelled to the Indigenous Geothermal Symposium, and Geothermal Rising Conference, in Reno, Nevada with Minister Shane Jones travel to any other cities or countries as…

  • 29407 (matches this search)

    Did Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment officials who travelled to the Indigenous Geothermal Symposium, and Geothermal Rising Conference, in Reno, Nevada with Minister Shane Jones attend any functions, events or meetings…

  • 29409 (matches this search)

    What was the total cost, if any, of travel for each of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment officials who travelled to the Indigenous Geothermal Symposium, and Geothermal Rising Conference, in Reno, Nevada with Minister…

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  • 29410 (matches this search)

    What was the total cost, if any, of accommodation for each of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment officials who travelled to the Indigenous Geothermal Symposium, and Geothermal Rising Conference, in Reno, Nevada with…

  • 29411 (matches this search)

    What was the total cost, if any, of meals for each of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment officials who travelled to the Indigenous Geothermal Symposium, and Geothermal Rising Conference, in Reno, Nevada with Minister Shane…

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    What was the total cost, if any, of ground transportation for each of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment officials who travelled to the Indigenous Geothermal Symposium, and Geothermal Rising Conference, in Reno, Nevada…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Identifying and classifying the requested information in the time available would require significant staff time and resources. Given the administrative burden and cost, I do not consider this to be in the public interest. I also note that…

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Question 29408 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    On what date, if at all, did each of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment officials who travelled to the Indigenous Geothermal Symposium, and Geothermal Rising Conference, in Reno, Nevada with Minister Shane Jones depart New…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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The MBIE officials on the visit did not accompany me on my outbound or inbound flights to/from New Zealand.

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Question 29412 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    What was the total cost, if any, of airfares for each of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment officials who travelled to the Indigenous Geothermal Symposium, and Geothermal Rising Conference, in Reno, Nevada with Minister…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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The MBIE officials on the visit did not accompany me on my outbound or inbound flights.

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Question 29140 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 24306 (2026), what was the original agreed scope and what is the revised scope of the Conical Hill Flyline at Hanmer Springs?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Hurunui District Council was approved funding to deliver a fly-ride on Conical Hill. The funding recipient has subsequently decided to withdraw from the contract.

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Question 29152 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 24306 (2026), what is the revised expected completion date for The Theatre Royal, and how does it compare with the date set out in the original funding agreement?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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The initial completion date was October 2023, which has now been revised to December 2026.

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Question 29153 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 24306 (2026), has the Crown's funding contribution to The Theatre Royal changed, and what is the current total estimated project cost and the share now met by Timaru District Council?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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The funding contribution has not changed. Information regarding total project costs is commercially sensitive, and I do not consider it is in the public interest to release.

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Question 29154 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 24306 (2026), what was the original agreed scope and what is the revised scope of The Theatre Royal project delivered by Timaru District Council?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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The initial scope was to support the upgrade of the Timaru Theatre Royal and construction of a connected heritage facility. This has now been revised to the separation of construction work into two stages to have the heritage museum be…

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Question 29155 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 24306 (2026), what is the current expected completion date for the Dawson Falls Lodge development, and which milestones under the funding agreement remain outstanding?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit is currently working with the funding recipient regarding the expected completion date. Information regarding milestones is commercially sensitive, and I do not consider it is in the…

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Question 29156 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 24306 (2026), what was the total Crown funding committed to the Dawson Falls Lodge development, how much has been paid to date, and has any been returned to the Crown?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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No funding has been returned to the Crown. You can find a full list of all Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit managed projects on the Grow Regions website. This provides details of each project, including approved and…

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Question 29157 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 24306 (2026), what was the original agreed scope and what is the revised scope of the Dawson Falls Lodge development delivered by Te Rere o Kapuni Limited?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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The initial scope was to support the refurbishment of the Dawson Falls Lodge. This was revised to support the demolition and rebuild of the lodge.

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Question 29213 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information

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Question 29214 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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Question 29318 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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As Associate Minister for Regional Development, none.

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Question 29319 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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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 Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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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 29394 (2026)

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    How many meetings, if any, held by the Minister involved individuals or entities that had made political donations to a governing party or to a Minister’s electoral campaign?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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My diary is proactively released. You may wish to make enquiries about specific meetings. Staff in my office manage a large volume of correspondence on a daily basis. To identify, classify and list all meetings and their relevant attendees…

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Question 29395 (2026)

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    How many meetings, if any, has the Minister held with Fast-track applicants, applicant representatives, directors, shareholders, consultants, lobbyists, or associated entities since 1 January 2024?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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My diary is proactively released. You may wish to make enquiries about specific meetings. Staff in my office manage a large volume of correspondence and meetings on a daily basis. To identify, classify and list all meetings and their…

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Question 28487 (2026)

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

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information