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Question 13173 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Replies 11665 and 11666 (2026), by what date does NZTA expect to complete its enforcement review, and how many individuals are currently under consideration for infringement notices or prosecution, if any?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) that timelines will be dependent on the advice received. NZTA is currently seeking external advice to inform its decision on enforcement actions. NZTA expects to receive this advice in…

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Question 13174 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Replies 11429 and 11670 (2026), what specifically did the "improved guidance and interim requirements" implemented between February 2025 and October 2025 consist of, and on what dates did each measure take effect?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises me that the improved guidance and interim requirements, which took effect from the start of November 2025, were for all overseas driver licence conversions from the United Arab Emirates to…

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Question 13177 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Have officials from any agency for which the Minister is responsible prepared any briefing for the purpose of transitioning to a new Minister of Transport at any point since November 2025; and if so, on whose instruction was that briefing…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No

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Question 13178 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Did any staff from the Minister of Transport's office, or from the office of the Prime Minister, contact officials in agencies for which the Minister is responsible between November 2025 and April 2026 to request preparatory materials,…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No

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Question 13179 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Were officials in entities for which the Minister is responsible asked, at any point between November 2025 and April 2026 to prepare a ministerial briefing for an incoming Minister of Transport; and if so, on what date was that request…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No

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Question 13204 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    How many times, if any, has he sought advice from the Cabinet Office regarding a potential or perceived conflict of interest in relation to a matter before him within his portfolio, since first assuming that portfolio, listed by date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I have met with the Cabinet Office on a number of occasions since my appointment as a Minister, to discuss or review conflicts of interest in relation to all of my portfolios. Details regarding conflicts of interest disclosed to the…

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Question 13206 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    How many times, if any, has he received advice — whether from the Cabinet Office or otherwise — that a matter before him may give rise to a conflict of interest, since first assuming that portfolio, listed by date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I have met with the Cabinet Office on a number of occasions since my appointment as a Minister, to discuss or review conflicts of interest in relation to all of my portfolios. Details regarding conflicts of interest disclosed to the…

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Question 13207 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    How many times, if any, has he made a decision within his portfolio in respect of an entity or individual appearing on his register of pecuniary and other specified interests, since first assuming that portfolio,listed by date of decision?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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None

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Question 13211 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    For each recusal from a decision within his portfolio due to a potential or perceived conflict of interest, since first assuming that portfolio, if any, who made the decision in his place?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I have met with the Cabinet Office on a number of occasions since my appointment as a Minister, to discuss or review conflicts of interest in relation to all of my portfolios. Details regarding conflicts of interest disclosed to the…

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Question 13212 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    How many times, if any, has he recused himself from a decision within his portfolio due to a potential or perceived conflict of interest, since first assuming that portfolio, listed by date of recusal?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I have met with the Cabinet Office on a number of occasions since my appointment as a Minister, to discuss or review conflicts of interest in relation to all of my portfolios. Details regarding conflicts of interest disclosed to the…

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Question 13045 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · 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 James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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None

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Question 13046 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    Has the minister recieved advice on whether Otago Regional Council officers advised the council to rescind a decision to consult on more frequent bus network options because they were informed funding from central government would not be…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No

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Question 12453 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · 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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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As Minister of Transport, I can advise that I took the following paper through Cabinet during the week beginning 23 March 2026: - Proposed changes to the Land Transport (Revenue) Amendment Bill

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Question 12488 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · 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 James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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MoT: The titles and dates of briefings received from the Ministry of Transport are or will soon be proactively released here: https://www.transport.govt.nz/about-us/our-corporate-publications/proactive-releases/results. TAIC: RO-2024-104:…

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Question 12490 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · 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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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As Minister of Transport, I regularly request and receive advice from officials on a range of matters. MoT and NZTA publish monthly lists of titles of advice provided to me (refer to…

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Question 12592 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 30 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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None

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Question 12593 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 30 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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As Minister of Transport, I can advise that I did not take any papers through Cabinet during the week beginning 30 March 2026.

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Question 12754 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    Can he confirm that the Taranaki Regional Council had consulted on bigger bus network improvements that were unable to be funded because "the current government has since reprioritised funding", and will he consider making more funding…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZTA has advised me that the Taranaki Regional Council submitted an investment bid for the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme (NLTP) for service improvements in New Plymouth and the wider Taranaki region. The bid was assessed as…

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Question 12760 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    Will his Government consider making more funding available so previous proposals to significantly increases frequency of bus services in Dunedin could be implemented to enable more people to avoid car trips and conserve fuel?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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As the Member is aware, funding for public transport services is undertaken independently through the National Land Transport Fund by the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) Board in accordance with the Government Policy on Land…

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Question 12222 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Has any work been done on the transport impacts to the surrounding communities by the potential tolling of Woodend Bypass Motorway and if so, what is the impact on Tuahiwi?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Yes. NZTA's assessment identified potential diversion effects on nearby areas, including increased demand on Revells Road which provides access to Tuahiwi. NZTA is working with Waimakariri District Council and iwi representatives to…

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Question 12104 (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 transport?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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As Minister of Transport, I regularly request and receive advice from officials on a range of matters. MoT and NZTA publish monthly lists of titles of advice provided to me (refer to…

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Question 12063 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised by the Ministry of Transport that the most recent restructure was the New Zealand Search and Rescue team change with final decision made on 30 March 2026. A total of six roles were affected by this restructure; five of these…

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Question 12065 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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Corrected reply: MNZ: The most recent restructures completed within Maritime New Zealand were the integration of the Technical Advice and Support (TAS) function into the Regulatory Frameworks Group, and changes to the Regulatory Licensing…

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Question 12066 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised by the Ministry of Transport that since 27 November 2023, that no persons have been appointed to a board role who were not on the shortlist provided to the responsible Minister of Transport.

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Question 12068 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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As Associate Minister of Transport I can advise that since November 2023, the following individuals were appointed to Board roles who were not included on the longlist provided by the Ministry of Transport: • Terry Murdoch was appointed to…

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Question 11790 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    Which Territorial Local Authorities and/or Public Transport Authorities, if any, applied for co-funding to run more frequent bus services, or larger bus networks, since 2024 and were denied some or all of the funding applied for due to…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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While the Government Policy Statement 2024-34 reflects updated priorities, it continues to place strong emphasis on public transport. This is reflected in investment levels, with $6.4 billion allocated to public transport services and…

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11073, 11487 (2026)

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    Tangi Utikere

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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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    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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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As Minister of Transport, I can advise that I did not take any papers through Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 2026.

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Question 11427 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    When NZTA made public statements in November 2025 describing the maximum penalty for providing false information in a driver licence application as a fine of up to $750, was that figure accurate; and is the Minister aware that NZTA's own…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) that its media statement, which outlined that the infringement fine is $750, is correct. If a charging document is filed, upon conviction, the maximum penalty is a fine not exceeding…

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Question 11428 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Reply 8830 (2026), when did NZTA close the vulnerability in its licence conversion process that had enabled the fraud; and was that closure implemented before or after October 2025?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises that the vulnerability relevant to this cohort was addressed and closed through changes to operational processes implemented on 31 October 2025.

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11429, 11671, 11674 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Replies 8823 and 8830 (2026), what action did NZTA take between February 2025, when the fraud was initially detected, and October 2025, when the last fraudulent conversion was issued; and why did that action fail to prevent…

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    Further to Replies 8823 and 8830 (2026), how many of the 461 fraudulently converted licences were issued after February 2025, when the fraud was first detected?

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    Further to Replies 8823 and 8830 (2026), with fraud initially detected in February 2025, and fraudulent licence conversions still being issued as late as October 2025, what action, if any, did NZTA take between February 2025 and October…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) that between the period of February 2025 and October 2025, it took steps to prioritise the potential issues identified, assess the risk, understand the issue, and identify the root…

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Question 11430 (2026)

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Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Replies 8823 and 8830 (2026), how many of the 461 fraudulently converted licences were issued after the fraud was initially detected in February 2025; and what steps, if any, did NZTA take in February 2025 to prevent further…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Of the 461 fraudulently converted licences, I am advised 17 were converted after 1 February 2025. I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 11429 (2026) regarding the steps taken by NZTA to prevent further…

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Question 11431 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Reply 8830 (2026), when NZTA described the fraud to media in November 2025 as having been discovered through a July 2025 audit, was that description reviewed and approved by senior leadership before publication; and does the…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZTA advises me that the description was reviewed and approved by senior leadership prior to publication. I acknowledge that the wording in my response to Written Parliamentary Question 8830 (2026) may have caused confusion. NZTA advises…

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Question 11432 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Reply 8830 (2026), what was the relationship between the initial detection of the fraud in February 2025 and the audit conducted in July 2025; and did the July audit arise as a consequence of the February detection?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) that the review in February 2025 identified previously unknown potential issues. The risk assessment carried out and then completed in July 2025 did arise as a consequence of the…

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Question 11433 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Reply 8830 (2026), why did NZTA's public statements in November 2025 describe the fraud as having been discovered through an audit in July 2025, when Reply 8830 advises that the fraud was initially detected five months earlier…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises that the review undertaken in February 2025 identified previously unknown potential issues. This particular issue was subsequently confirmed as fraud following the risk assessment completed in…

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Question 11570 (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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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As Minister of Transport, I regularly request and receive advice from officials on a range of matters. MoT and NZTA publish monthly lists of titles of advice provided to me (refer to…

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Question 11571 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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My office receives many invitations to events and meetings. As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the material requested, as it will require a…

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Question 11577 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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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 James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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I regularly request advice on a range of matters from officials and I do not believe it is in the public interest to provide this level of detail. If the member wishes to see what I received in the week beginning 16 March 2026, I refer…

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Question 11655 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Reply 8826 (2026), has NZTA monitored the road safety outcomes of the individuals who did not reobtain a Class 5 licence following the testing programme; and if so, what does that data show?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has advised me that the road safety behaviours of commercial operators are monitored regularly. Any driver who holds a Class 2-5 licence or an endorsement will continue to be monitored as a result.…

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Question 11656 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Reply 8826 (2026), what methodology did NZTA use to assess the road safety risk of the impacted individuals as above average; and did that methodology include any analysis of the actual driving records, crash histories, or…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Yes. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises me that it assessed the cohort as having an above average road safety risk by comparing their traffic offence rates since 1 January 2023 with those of all drivers licensed over the same…

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Question 11657 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Reply 8826 (2026), on what specific basis does NZTA conclude that the number of individuals who did not reobtain a Class 5 licence confirms its prior road safety risk assessment, given that failing a licence test measures test…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) that the New Zealand practical driving tests are designed to assess the ability of applicants to apply knowledge of road rules and safe driving practices, they are not a simple test of…

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Question 11660 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Reply 8826 (2026), was the above-average road safety risk assessment conducted in respect of all 498 impacted individuals collectively, or were separate risk assessments conducted for the 461 individuals who provided fraudulent…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZTA advises that the above-average road safety risk assessment was conducted on the collective cohort. I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 11661 (2026) for more information about the cohort.

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Question 11661 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Reply 8826 (2026), when NZTA advises that it "assessed the likely road safety risk associated with this group as above average," which specific group does that refer to — the 498 impacted individuals, the 424 provided with an…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises that the reference is to a cohort of 818 individuals who converted overseas driver licences from the United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia to New Zealand Class 2–5 driver…

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Question 11663 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Reply 8827 (2026), of the 71 individuals whose licences were cancelled for non-response, how many were subsequently found to have been driving without a licence; and has NZTA taken any steps to verify compliance following…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZTA advises me that monitoring compliance with driver licensing requirements, including detecting unlicensed driving, is the responsibility of New Zealand Police rather than NZTA. I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary…

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Question 11665 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Reply 8827 (2026), what offence provisions, if any, apply to an individual who submits falsified documentation to NZTA in response to a requirement issued under clause 77 of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999; and…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 11427 (2026). NZTA further advises that it is considering enforcement action, including infringements or prosecution, in accordance with the Land Transport Act 1998 and…

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Question 11666 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Reply 8827 (2026), what action, if any, did NZTA take in respect of the individual who provided falsified documentation following the cancellation of their licence; and was the matter referred to New Zealand Police or any other…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has advised me the matter has not been referred to New Zealand Police or any other enforcement agency. As noted in my response to Written Parliamentary Question 11665 (2026), NZTA is currently taking…

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Question 11668 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Reply 8830 (2026), what was the nature of the control whose efficacy assessment led to the detection of the fraud in February 2025; and had that control been in place throughout the period during which the fraudulent conversions…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that on 8 July 2024, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) introduced a control requiring a Certificate of Particulars for all overseas licence conversions where the country of issue differed from the individual’s country of…

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Question 11670 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Replies 8823 and 8830 (2026), when in 2025 did NZTA take action to close the vulnerability that enabled the fraudulent conversions; and was any remedial action taken between the initial detection in February 2025 and that…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 11429 (2026). I am advised that once the cause was understood, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) began the work to provide improved guidance and interim requirements…

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6 questions (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 10942 (2026), 10944 (2026)

  • 10927 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, received from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

  • 10930 (matches this search)

    What communication, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office received from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

  • 10931 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, requested from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

  • 10940 (matches this search)

    What communication, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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  • 10942 (matches this search)

    What directions, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the National…

  • 10944 (matches this search)

    What specific actions, if any, broken down by action taken and date, has the Minister done to prepare the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, to implement the…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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As Minister of Transport, I do not have responsibility for leading on the National Fuel Plan development or implementation. I have therefore not sought advice or provided direction on the National Fuel Plan to any of the departments,…

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6 questions (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 10947 (2026), 10950 (2026)

  • 10933 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, received from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

  • 10936 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, requested from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

  • 10937 (matches this search)

    What communication, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office received from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

  • 10946 (matches this search)

    What communication, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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    What directions, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the National…

  • 10950 (matches this search)

    What specific actions, if any, broken down by action taken and date, has the Minister done to prepare the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, to implement the…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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As Associate Minister of Transport, I am not directly responsible for the development or implementation of the National Fuel Plan. However, as the Associate Minister of Transport I have portfolio responsibility for sectors directly…

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Question 10965 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · 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 James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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MoT: The titles and dates of briefings received from the Ministry of Transport are or will soon be proactively released here: https://www.transport.govt.nz/about-us/our-corporate-publications/proactive-releases/results. CAA: Police request…