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Question 29053 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 15 June 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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The Member can find my diary proactively released on the Beehive website. I do not consider it in the public interest to prepare a list of meetings I did not attend, or declined to attend, for the Member.

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Question 29275 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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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 Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 29051 (2026).

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Question 29380 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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 Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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None

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Question 28549 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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The titles of papers I received from the Ministry for the Environment and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change are considered for proactive release each month and are published on the…

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Question 28684 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 8 June 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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The Member can find my diary proactively released on the Beehive website. I do not consider it in the public interest to prepare a list of meetings I did not attend, or declined to attend, for the Member.

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Question 28685 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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None.

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Question 28689 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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 received, if any, during the week beginning 8 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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Corrected reply: The titles of papers I received from the Ministry for the Environment and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change are considered for proactive release each month and are…

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Question 28258 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    In how many cases, if any, was a director or member of a board or committee excluded from or absent for more than one-third of agenda items during their tenure at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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The information sought by the Member cannot be collated in the timeframe for responding to Written Parliamentary Questions.

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28260, 28263 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What total fees or other remuneration, if any, were paid to each director or member of a board or committee subject to a conflict of interest management plan at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which…

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    What total fees or other remuneration, if any, were paid to each director or member of a board or committee subject to a conflict of interest management plan at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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The information sought by the Member cannot be collated in the timeframe for responding to Written Parliamentary Questions.

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Question 27986 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many agenda items, if any, was each director or member of any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible excluded from or absent for…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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The information sought by the Member cannot be collated in the timeframe for responding to Written Parliamentary Questions. I am not the responsible Minister for any boards managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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Question 27992 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many people, if any, appointed or reappointed by the Minister since 27 November 2023 to any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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The information sought by the Member cannot be collated in the timeframe for responding to Written Parliamentary Questions. I am not the responsible Minister for any boards managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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Question 27878 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 25 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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The titles of papers I received from the Ministry for the Environment and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change are considered for proactive release each month and are published on the…

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Question 27884 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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The titles of papers I received from the Ministry for the Environment and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change are considered for proactive release each month and are published on the…

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Question 27899 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office sent or received about the Chatham Rise orange roughy fishery by date and title?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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None.

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Question 27911 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, emails, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office seen, if any, about WorkSafe New Zealand safety requirements for fuel storage tanks?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I have not received any advice about WorkSafe New Zealand safety requirements for fuel storage tanks.

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Question 27195 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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The titles of papers I received from the Ministry for the Environment and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change are considered for proactive release each month and are published on the…

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Question 27300 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I took the following paper(s) to Cabinet in the week beginning 1 June 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 02/06/2026: 2026 NZ ETS Settings and Annual Regulatory Updates: Approval to Consult

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Question 27340 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister or their officials receive recommending against, or proposing a lower figure than, any board fee increase the Minister subsequently approved since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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Since 27 November 2023, I was provided with advice proposing options which would have resulted in fee increases for the Nominating Committee of the Climate Change Commission of approximately 54 per cent, 20 per cent, or 10 per cent, or no…

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Question 27341 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What is the total amount, if any, paid in board and committee fees by each agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 27 November 2023, broken down by…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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There are two groups in my portfolio that I am responsible for, the Climate Change Commission and the Nominating Committee for the Commission. For the Climate Change Commission and that date period, I refer the member to page 77 of the…

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Question 27348 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What additional payments, allowances, or expenses, if any — including but not limited to meeting fees, daily rates, travel, or accommodation — were paid to board or committee members of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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Since 27 November 2023, the following payments (rounded to the nearest $1,000) have been made in my portfolio to support costs relating to the Board of the Climate Change Commission: Financial year 2023/24 - Board airfares - $12,000 -…

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Question 27349 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve since 27 November 2023 that exceeded the rate or range in the Cabinet Fees Framework for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 13778 (2026). I am not the responsible Minister for any boards managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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Question 27350 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many board or committee appointments and reappointments, if any, did the Minister make since 27 November 2023 to any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down by…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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Since 27 November 2023, I have made one member appointment to the Nominating Committee for the Climate Change Commission. Members may receive a daily fee of $395. No fee increase was associated with this appointment. I have also…

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Question 27351 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fees, if any, are currently paid to the chair and to each member of every board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 13778 (2026). I am not the responsible Minister for any boards managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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Question 27658 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many board fee increases, if any, approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible were backdated or applied retrospectively,…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 13778 (2026). I am not the responsible Minister for any boards managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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Question 27659 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve for any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, broken…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 13778 (2026). I am not the responsible Minister for any boards managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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Question 27660 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total additional annual cost, if any, of all board fee increases approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 across any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible,…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 13778 (2026). I am not the responsible Minister for any boards managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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Question 25994 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister had any lobbying or advocacy meetings since 27 November 2023 that do not appear in the Minister's published diary, and if so, on what dates, with whom, and for what purpose, as at 5 June 2026?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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No.

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Question 25995 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total amount, if any, spent by agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026,…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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For the Ministry for the Environment, I refer the Member to the response given by the Minister for the Environment to written Parliamentary question 26298 (2026). For the Climate Change Commission - Nil For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…

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Question 25996 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister, or any member of their office, hold or store any official information relating to their portfolio or ministerial duties in private or personal email accounts, and if so, what steps are being taken to ensure that…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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It is my expectation, as Minister, and the practice in my office, that official emails are used for official business, and that any incidental use of other email accounts involving official information is accessible to the public record,…

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Question 25997 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many financial settlements, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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For the Ministry for the Environment, I refer the Member to the response given by the Minister for the Environment to written Parliamentary question 26283 (2026). For the Climate Change Commission, I refer the member to question 72 of the…

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Question 25998 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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For the Ministry for the Environment and the Climate Change Commission, I refer the Member to the response given by the Minister for the Environment to written Parliamentary question 26296 (2026), as the Vote Environment Minister. For the…

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Question 26001 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity,…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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For the Ministry for the Environment, I refer the Member to the response given by the Minister for the Environment to written Parliamentary question 26301 (2026). For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, I refer the Member to the…

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Question 26369 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What new spending initiatives or Budget bids, if any, did the Minister or their agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, submit for Budget 2026, listed by title, amount sought,…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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The Budget will be followed by a proactive release of documents informing budget decisions.

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Question 26393 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many staff, if any, at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, since 27 November 2023, have been made redundant, broken down by month and by (a) voluntary redundancy…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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For the Ministry for the Environment, I refer the Member to the response given by the Minister for the Environment to written Parliamentary question 26675 (2026). For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, I refer the Member to…

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Question 26394 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Which agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible, if any, have been required to identify or deliver baseline savings or staffing reductions since 27 November 2023, and how…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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For the Ministry for the Environment and the Climate Change Commission, I refer the Member to the response given by the Minister for the Environment to written Parliamentary question 26678 (2026), as the Vote Environment Minister. For the…

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Question 26395 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total sum, if any, spent on wages for any contractors and consultants who have been previously employed in a different capacity at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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For the Ministry for the Environment, I refer the Member to the response given by the Minister for the Environment to written Parliamentary question 26668 (2026). For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, I refer the response given by…

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Question 26396 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by organisation, the number of…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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For the Ministry for the Environment, I refer the Member to the response given by the Minister for the Environment to written Parliamentary question 26687 (2026). For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, I refer the to the response…

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Question 26755 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What cost pressures within their relevant portfolio Votes, if any, was the Minister informed of prior to Budget 2026 - listing any advice received on this by date and title?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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The Performance Plan for Vote Environment outlines the cost pressures for the Vote. The latest updated Plan was provided to central agencies on 8 July 2025. I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affairs’ response to WPQ 26800…

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Question 26756 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What rules or directives, if any, were sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding making bids for Budget 2026?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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The Budget will be followed by a proactive release of documents informing budget decisions.

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Question 26759 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were asked to identify savings as part of the 2026 Budget?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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All departments, agencies, crown entities and other bodies are expected to identify opportunities for savings, reprioritisation, and efficiencies as part of business-as-usual activities. The Budget 2026 invitation letters outline the…

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Question 26760 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were invited to make Budget bids as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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The Budget will be followed by a proactive release of documents informing budget decisions.

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Question 25653 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, is the total budget in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence- including costs on…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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I refer the Member to the response given by the Minister for the Environment to written Parliamentary question 25830 (2026) and to the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to 25688 (2026).

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Question 25112 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will the Minister undertake a review of current and former staff members’ private email accounts to identify any official information that should be on the public record; if not, why not?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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I have reaffirmed to staff my expectation that official information is maintained in the public record and asked them to ensure this remains the case.

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Question 25113 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What official information, if any, is held on a private email account of a current or former staff member in the Minister’s office and has not been placed on the official record since 27 November 2023; and what steps are being taken to…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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None.

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Question 25114 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has any staff member in the Minister’s office used a private email account to send or receive official information since the Government took office; if so, on how many occasions since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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The deliberate use of a personal email account to conduct work activities as an alternate to using the work email provided to staff is not permitted. However, from time to time there are justifiable reasons for a private email to be used –…

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Question 25115 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister or any staff member in their office received a briefing, document, or correspondence from a company, lobbyist, or other third party at a private email account that hasn't then been forwarded to an official email account or…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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No.

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Question 25551 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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    Has New Zealand Steel in any meeting with the Minister this term, if any, suggested changes to the Climate Change Response Act in order to limit tort claims arising from climate change damage?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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No

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Question 24472 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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 25 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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The titles of papers I received from the Ministry for the Environment and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change are considered for proactive release each month and are published on the…

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Question 24599 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 25 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I took one paper to Cabinet on the week beginning 25 May 2026. It is not in the public interest to release the title of this paper as it is commercially sensitive.

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Question 24721 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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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 11 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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The titles of papers I received from the Ministry for the Environment and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change are considered for proactive release each month and are published on the…