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Question 19230 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · 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 4 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand websites:…

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Question 19323 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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None.

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Question 18887 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, referrals for older persons mental health, did Health New Zealand decline in the Southern region in 2025?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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I am advised that 303 of the 8,857 referrals for older persons mental health in Canterbury district were declined in 2025. I am further advised that this data is not currently available for the other Southern region districts. Health New…

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Question 18889 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, referrals for older persons mental health, did Health New Zealand decline in the Southern region in 2024?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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I am advised that 343 of the 8,448 referrals for older persons mental health in Canterbury district were declined in 2024. I am further advised that this data is not currently available for the other Southern region districts.

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Question 18892 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, referrals for older persons mental health, did Health New Zealand decline in the Southern region in 2023?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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I am advised that 315 of the 8,224 referrals for older persons mental health in Canterbury district were declined in 2023. I am further advised that this data is not currently available for the other Southern region districts.

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Question 18893 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, referrals for adult mental health early psychosis intervention services, did Health New Zealand decline in the Southern region in 2025?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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I am advised that 26 referrals for adult mental health early psychosis intervention services were declined by the Southern region in 2025.

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Question 18894 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, referrals for adult mental health early psychosis intervention services, did Health New Zealand decline in the Southern region in 2024?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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I am advised that 22 referrals for adult mental health early psychosis intervention services were declined by the Southern region in 2024.

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Question 18895 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, referrals for adult mental health early psychosis intervention services, did Health New Zealand decline in the Southern region in 2023?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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I am advised that 29 referrals for adult mental health early psychosis intervention services were declined by the Southern region in 2023.

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Question 18577 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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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 18282 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · 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 Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand websites:…

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Question 18387 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · 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 Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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None.

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Question 17828 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    With the announcement of the extra 40 FTEs, for Mental Health Crisis teams, has anyone recruited into one of these roles since left their job?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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I am advised that no staff recruited into the additional 40 FTE roles for mental health crisis teams has since left their job.

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Question 17830 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    Is recruitment continuing for the extra 40 FTEs for Mental Health Crisis teams; if so, what pathways are they using to attract applicants?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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I am advised that local, national and international advertising is underway to recruit to the additional roles in mental health crisis teams across all Health New Zealand regions.

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Question 17831 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    Of the announced extra 40 FTEs for Mental Health Crisis teams nationally, in which specific roles have they employed people, if any?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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I am advised of the announced extra 40 FTE for mental health crisis teams nationally, the following roles have been recruited to or offers have been made: • Two registered nurses in the Midland region • Three registered nurses in the…

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Question 17832 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    How many of the announced extra 40 FTEs, for Mental Health Crisis teams nationally, have been filled, if any?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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I am advised that offers have been made for seven of the 40 FTE roles for mental health crisis teams nationally, and three of these people have been hired. I am further advised that active recruitment is underway for the remaining roles.

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Question 17461 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · 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 Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand websites:…

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Question 17566 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · 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 Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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None.

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Question 17000 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2023/24 financial year?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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As Minister for Mental Health, I do not have responsibility for any public sector organisations participating in the Carbon Neutral Government Programme.

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Question 16598 (2026)

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Member for Taieri · 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 Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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None.

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Question 16703 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · 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 Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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"Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand websites:…

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15 questions (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What was the composition of vehicle fleets, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, by fuel type in percentage terms in 2025?

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    What was the composition of vehicle fleets, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, by fuel type in percentage terms in 2024?

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    What was the composition of vehicle fleets, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, by fuel type in percentage terms in 2023?

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    What was the composition of vehicle fleets, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, by fuel type in percentage terms in 2022?

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    What was the composition of vehicle fleets, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, by fuel type in percentage terms in 2021?

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2025?

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2024?

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2023?

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2021?

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2022?

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2025?

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2024?

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2023?

  • 14784 (matches this search)

    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2022?

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2021?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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I am advised that in 2025 and the previous four years, the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission has had no fleet vehicles.

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6 questions (2026)

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  • 14113 (matches this search)

    What was the composition of vehicle fleets, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, by fuel type in percentage terms in 2020?

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2020?

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2020?

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2020?

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2020?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission was not established until 9 February 2021.

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Question 15109 (2026)

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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I am advised that in 2025 and the previous four years, the composition of energy used to power or heat buildings by the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission was 80% electricity and 20% natural gas.

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Question 15110 (2026)

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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I refer the Member to the response for Written Parliamentary Question 15109 (2026).

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Question 15111 (2026)

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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I refer the Member to the response for Written Parliamentary Question 15109 (2026).

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Question 15122 (2026)

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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I refer the Member to the response for Written Parliamentary Question 15109 (2026).

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Question 15126 (2026)

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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I refer the Member to the response for Written Parliamentary Question 15109 (2026)

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Matching question numbers: 15463 (2026), 15766 (2026), 15782 (2026), 15789 (2026), 15793 (2026), 15800 (2026)

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2025?

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2024?

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2023?

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2022?

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2021?

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2025?

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2024?

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2023?

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2022?

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2021?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

Answer

I am advised that in 2025 and the previous four years, the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission used no diesel or LPG to power or heat buildings.

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Question 13535 (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 6 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand websites:…

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Question 13640 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · 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 Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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None.

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Question 13768 (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 Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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I am advised that the information requested is not available in an easily reportable format. I do not consider it to be in the public interest to divert staff from their work to undertake a substantial collation exercise.

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19 questions (2026)

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    How many inpatient beds are there currently available for youth in acute mental health need, in Otago and Southland, if any?

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    How many inpatient beds are there currently available for youth in acute mental health need, on the West Coast, if any?

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    How many inpatient beds are there currently available for youth in acute mental health need, in South Canterbury, if any?

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    How many inpatient beds are there currently available for youth in acute mental health need, in Canterbury, if any?

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    How many inpatient beds are there currently available for youth in acute mental health need, in Nelson Marlborough, if any?

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    How many inpatient beds are there currently available for youth in acute mental health need, in Wellington, Kapiti and Hutt Valley, if any?

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    How many inpatient beds are there currently available for youth in acute mental health need, in Wairarapa, if any?

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    How many inpatient beds are there currently available for youth in acute mental health need, in Manawatū, Horowhenua and Tararua districts, if any?

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    How many inpatient beds are there currently available for youth in acute mental health need, in Hawke's Bay, if any?

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    How many inpatient beds are there currently available for youth in acute mental health need, in Whanganui, if any?

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    How many inpatient beds are there currently available for youth in acute mental health need, in Tairāwhiti, if any?

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    How many inpatient beds are there currently available for youth in acute mental health need, in Taranaki, if any?

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    How many inpatient beds are there currently available for youth in acute mental health need, in Bay of Plenty, if any?

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    How many inpatient beds are there currently available for youth in acute mental health need, in Rotorua and Taupō, if any?

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    How many inpatient beds are there currently available for youth in acute mental health need, in Waikato, if any?

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    How many inpatient beds are there currently available for youth in acute mental health need, in North Shore, Waitākere, and Rodney, if any?

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    How many inpatient beds are there currently available for youth in acute mental health need, in Counties Manukau, if any?

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    How many inpatient beds are there currently available for youth in acute mental health need, in Auckland, if any?

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    How many inpatient beds are there currently available for youth in acute mental health need, in Northland, if any?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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I am advised that Health New Zealand has three acute child and adolescent inpatient facilities, located in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. I am further advised that the Child and Family Unit at Starship Hospital in Auckland has 18…

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Question 13313 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    Where can homeless youth, experiencing acute mental health struggles, access inpatient care?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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I am advised that access to acute mental health inpatient services is determined by clinical assessment. People assessed as having acute mental health needs are prioritised for appropriate acute inpatient services as clinically required,…

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Question 13109 (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 23 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand websites:…

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Question 12824 (2026)

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    How many youth mental health services inpatient units are there nationally?

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Hon Matt Doocey

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I am advised that there are three acute child and adolescent inpatient facilities: • Child and Family Unit, Auckland City Hospital – Starship. • Rangatahi Adolescent Unit, Kenepuru Hospital. • Ngā Kākano, Hillmorton Hospital.

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Question 12521 (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 30 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Matt Doocey

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Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand websites:…

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Question 11841 (2026)

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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 Matt Doocey

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None.

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Question 11944 (2026)

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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 Matt Doocey

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The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission was established on 9 February 2021. I am advised that no organisational restructures have occurred since its establishment.

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Question 11950 (2026)

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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 Matt Doocey

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I am advised that the information requested is not available in an easily reportable format. I do not consider it to be in the public interest to divert staff from their work to undertake a substantial collation exercise.

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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 Matt Doocey

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None.

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Question 11502 (2026)

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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 Matt Doocey

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Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand websites:…

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Question 11611 (2026)

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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 Matt Doocey

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I receive a large number of invitations, and I do not believe it is in the public interest to provide this level of detail for declined invitations. The Member can refer to my published diary for invitations which were accepted: My…

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Question 10626 (2026)

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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…

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Hon Matt Doocey

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As Associate Minister of Health, I am not responsible for any departments, agencies, or crown entities.

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Question 10627 (2026)

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    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…

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Hon Matt Doocey

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Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand websites:…

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Question 10628 (2026)

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    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…

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Hon Matt Doocey

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Titles of all advice that I have received or requested have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand websites:…

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Question 10629 (2026)

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    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…

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Hon Matt Doocey

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As Minister for Mental Health, I have not received any communications from the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission regarding the National Fuel Plan since 28 February 2026.

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Question 10632 (2026)

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    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 Matt Doocey

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As Associate Minister of Health, I do not have responsibility for leading on the National Fuel Plan development or implementation.

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Question 10636 (2026)

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    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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Hon Matt Doocey

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I have not sent any communications to the Mental Health and Wellbeing Communication regarding the National Fuel Plan since 28 February 2026.

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Question 11001 (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 16 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand websites:…

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Question 11108 (2026)

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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 Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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None.