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Question 39319 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many people, if any, have applied for an Accommodation Costs Arrears Grant due to having their main benefit or an allowance wrongly suspended since the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Act 2025 came into force?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number 39325 (2026)

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Question 39320 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many people, if any, have applied for Temporary Additional Support due to having their main benefit or an allowance wrongly suspended since the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Act 2025 came into force?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number 39325 (2026)

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Question 39321 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many people, if any, have applied for a special needs grant due to having a main benefit or allowance wrongfully suspended since the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Act 2025 came into force?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I refer the Member to reply number 39325 (2026)

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Question 39322 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, people receiving the NZ Super as a non-qualified partner had that wrongly suspended since the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Act 2025 came into force?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I refer the Member to reply number 39325 (2026)

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Question 39323 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, people receiving the Accommodation Supplement had that wrongly suspended since the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Act 2025 came into force?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I refer the Member to reply number 39325 (2026)

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Question 39324 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, people receiving the Supported Living Payment had their benefit wrongly suspended since the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Act 2025 came into force?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I refer the Member to reply number 39325 (2026)

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Question 39325 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, people receiving the Emergency Benefit had their benefit wrongly suspended since the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Act 2025 came into force?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I refer the member to the Ministry’s website where they can find a copy of the review, which outlines the impacts on clients.…

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Question 39326 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, people receiving the Disability Allowance had their allowance wrongly suspended since the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Act 2025 came into force?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I refer the Member to reply number 39325 (2026)

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Question 39327 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following Reply 37809 (2026), is the Minister for the South Island aware that, according to a staff briefing to Environment Canterbury Councillors on 23 July 2026, there are four "Ashburton District Schools" upgrading their drinking water…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

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I am not aware of that Ecan staff briefing, but I am very proud of those four South Island schools and their mature approach to working with the Ministry of Education to upgrade their water infrastructure.

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Question 39328 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following 37996 (2026), is the Minister for the South Island aware that a school in Otago, Five Forks School, has had to upgrade or change its drinking water supply in the last five years because of nitrate levels in their drinking water…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

Answer

No, but I congratulate the leadership of Five Forks school for their work in rectifying this issue because it is important that when drinking water exceeds the safe drinking level of 11.3mg/L, we fix the problem.

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Question 39329 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following 37809 (2026), what specifically was it about the media coverage of the Laghmor School's water supply exceeding the legal limit for nitrate in drinking water that, in his view, was considered to "denigrate the hard-working local…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

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It was the tone, the content, and the people who were interviewed. Other examples of denigration include misspelling the name of the community.

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Question 39330 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following Reply 37808 (2026), does the Minister accept that reducing farming intensity is one way to reduce nitrate pollution of the South Island's fresh water, including of communities' drinking water sources?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

Answer

I refer the member to my answer to Written Question 37808 (2026). Reducing farming also reduces food production which could lead to food poverty, which is not a good thing.

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Question 39331 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following Reply 38343 (2026), what specifically was it about the issue of the water supply for Laghmor School exceeding the limit for nitrate in drinking water that made the Minister consider it "accurate" to describe as a "scare campaign"?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

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The Minister for the South Island did not make those comments, but the local MP did, and he says it was accurate to describe the story as a "scare campaign" because it was a scare campaign, drummed up to denigrate LAGMHOR farming families…

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Question 39332 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following 38343 (2026), why did the Minister for the South Island provide comments in Reply 36368 (2026) in his "capacity as the local member of Parliament", when written questions are asked of and responded to by Ministers in their…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

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Because the comments referred to in the question were made in my capacity as the local Member of Parliament, rather than in my role as Minister, and I thought it would be helpful to provide some accurate information to the member asking…

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Question 39333 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following 37996 (2026), how does the Minister expect drinking water across the South Island, including for those 65 people across Southland that may be served by a drinking water supply exceeding the 11.3 mg/L nitrate limit, to be below…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

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By (a) confirming what levels the water is at and (b) implementing solutions to fix any water levels that exceed the maximum acceptable value.

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Question 39334 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    How many hours, if any, outside of industrial action have fire stations been closed due to being short staffed or due to a lack of maintenance or safety issues in the last twelve months, broken down by cause and region?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised that this is not part of Fire and Emergency’s standard reporting, and they are unable to provide this information in the timeframe required to respond to a written parliamentary question. In accordance with the Speaker’s…

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Question 39335 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the Minister's response to the Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission Report (The Legacy of PCP and Dioxins in Aotearoa) findings regarding the human rights concerns and the Crown's apparent failure to address the harms to…

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

Answer

The report raises matters that extend across several ministerial portfolios and agencies. In relation to ACC, decisions on cover must be made by ACC in accordance with the Accident Compensation Act 2001 and on the evidence relating to each…

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Question 39336 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    How do sawmill workers apply for ACC on a “case by case” basis if there is no recognition of PCP contaminated by dioxins causing a wide range of health effects?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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I am advised that ACC has established pathways for considering claims relating to occupational exposure to pentachlorophenol (PCP), dioxins, and other workplace toxins through the Work-Related Gradual Process, Disease or Infection (WRGPDI)…

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Question 39337 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Did the review into occupational diseases under the Accident Compensation Act under this Government exclude the effects of dioxin as a known contaminant of PCP, and if so, why?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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The recent review into occupational diseases did consider the effects of PCP. This was addressed during the consultation round and expert review. A full overview of what was considered, along with the triaging process, can be found at…

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Question 39338 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister been briefed on the international research that clearly establishes a causal link between low levels of dioxin exposure and a wide range of health conditions caused by exposure to PCP and dioxins, not limited to…

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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No. I am advised the Minister for ACC at the time was briefed on the findings and recommendations from the Schedule 2 review consultation rounds, which are informed by a wide variety of research, including an expert medical panel. I am…

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8 questions (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 38464 (2026), 38480 (2026), 38491 (2026), 39282 (2026)

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    On which dates, if any, did the Minister meet with any representative of the Royal District Nursing Service Australia?

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    On which dates, if any, did the Minister meet with any representative of the Royal District Nursing Service New Zealand?

  • 38428 (matches this search)

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    On which dates, if any, did the Minister meet with any representative of Geneva Healthcare?

  • 38455 (matches this search)

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    On which dates, if any, did the Minister meet the Deputy Chair of the New Zealand Health Group Roger Sowry?

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    On which dates, if any, did the Minister meet with any representative of HealthCare New Zealand?

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    On which dates, if any, has the Minister meet the Chief Executive of New Zealand Health Group Limited Mike Peters?

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    On which dates, if any, has the Minister met with any representative of New Zealand Health Group Limited?

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    On which dates, if any, did the Minister meet the Deputy Chair of HealthCare New Zealand Roger Sowry?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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My Ministerial diary is proactively released at the following link: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/minister/hon-david-seymour

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8 questions (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 38470 (2026), 38486 (2026), 38494 (2026), 39288 (2026)

  • 38413 (matches this search)

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    On which dates, if any, did the Minister meet with any representative of the Royal District Nursing Service Australia?

  • 38426 (matches this search)

    Question published

    On which dates, if any, did the Minister meet with any representative of the Royal District Nursing Service New Zealand?

  • 38434 (matches this search)

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    On which dates, if any, did the Minister meet with any representative of Geneva Healthcare?

  • 38461 (matches this search)

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    On which dates, if any, did the Minister meet the Deputy Chair of the New Zealand Health Group Roger Sowry?

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  • 38470 (matches this search)

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    On which dates, if any, did the Minister meet with any representative of HealthCare New Zealand?

  • 38486 (matches this search)

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    On which dates, if any, has the Minister meet the Chief Executive of New Zealand Health Group Limited Mike Peters?

  • 38494 (matches this search)

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    On which dates, if any, has the Minister met with any representative of New Zealand Health Group Limited?

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    On which dates, if any, did the Minister meet the Deputy Chair of HealthCare New Zealand Roger Sowry?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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My Ministerial diary is proactively released at the following link: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/minister/hon-casey-costello.

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32 questions (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 38418 (2026), 38419 (2026), 38429 (2026), 38430 (2026), 38432 (2026), 38435 (2026), 38436 (2026), 38440 (2026), 38453 (2026), 38454 (2026), 38460 (2026), 38465 (2026), 38468 (2026), 38472 (2026), 38473 (2026), 38475 (2026), 38481 (2026), 38483 (2026), 38487 (2026), 38489 (2026), 38490 (2026), 38492 (2026), 38498 (2026), 38502 (2026), 39289 (2026), 39292 (2026), 39293 (2026), 39294 (2026)

  • 38414 (matches this search)

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    On which dates, if any, did any member of the Minister’s office meet with any representative of the Royal District Nursing Service New Zealand?

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    On which dates, if any, did any member of the Minister’s office communicate with any representative of the Royal District Nursing Service New Zealand, and by what manner did this communication take place?

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    On which dates, if any, did any member of the Minister’s office communicate with any representative of the Royal District Nursing Service Australia, and by what manner did this communication date place?

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    On which dates, if any, did any member of the Minister’s office meet with any representative of the Royal District Nursing Service Australia?

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  • 38418 (matches this search)

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    On which dates, if any, did the Minister meet with any representative of the Royal District Nursing Service Australia?

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    On which dates, if any, did the Minister communicate with any representative the Royal District Nursing Service Australia, and by what manner did this communication take place?

  • 38429 (matches this search)

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    On which dates, if any, did the Minister communicate with any representative the Royal District Nursing Service New Zealand, and by what manner did this communication date place?

  • 38430 (matches this search)

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    On which dates, if any, did any member of the Minister’s office communicate with any representative of Geneva Healthcare, and by what manner did this communication date place?

  • 38432 (matches this search)

    Question published

    On which dates, if any, did the Minister meet with any representative of the Royal District Nursing Service New Zealand?

  • 38435 (matches this search)

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    On which dates, if any, did any member of the Minister’s office meet with any representative of Geneva Healthcare?

  • 38436 (matches this search)

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    On which dates, if any, did the Minister communicate with any representative of Geneva Healthcare, and by what manner did this communication date place?

  • 38440 (matches this search)

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    On which dates, if any, did the Minister meet with any representative of Geneva Healthcare?

  • 38453 (matches this search)

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    On which dates, if any, did any member of the Minister’s office meet the Deputy Chair of the New Zealand Health Group Roger Sowry?

  • 38454 (matches this search)

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    On which dates, if any, did any member of the Minister’s office communicate with the Deputy Chair of the New Zealand Health Group Roger Sowry, and by what manner did this communication take place?

  • 38460 (matches this search)

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    On which dates, if any, did the Minister communicate with Deputy Chair of the New Zealand Health Group Roger Sowry, and by what manner did this communication date place?

  • 38465 (matches this search)

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    On which dates, if any, did the Minister meet the Deputy Chair of the New Zealand Health Group Roger Sowry?

  • 38468 (matches this search)

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    On which dates, if any, did any member of the Minister’s office communicate with any representative of HealthCare New Zealand, and by what manner did this communication date place?

  • 38472 (matches this search)

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    On which dates, if any, did the Minister communicate with any representative of HealthCare New Zealand, and by what manner did this communication date place?

  • 38473 (matches this search)

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    On which dates, if any, did any member of the Minister’s office meet with any representative of HealthCare New Zealand?

  • 38475 (matches this search)

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    On which dates, if any, did any member of the Minister’s office communicate with the Chief Executive of New Zealand Health Group Limited Mike Peters, and by what manner did this communication take place?

  • 38481 (matches this search)

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    On which dates, if any, did the Minister meet with any representative of HealthCare New Zealand?

  • 38483 (matches this search)

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    On which dates, if any, did any member of the Minister’s office meet the Chief Executive of New Zealand Health Group Limited Mike Peters?

  • 38487 (matches this search)

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    On which dates, if any, did any member of the Minister’s office communicate with any representative of New Zealand Health Group Limited, and by what manner did this communication take place?

  • 38489 (matches this search)

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    On which dates, if any, did any member of the Minister’s office meet with any representative of New Zealand Health Group Limited?

  • 38490 (matches this search)

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    On which dates, if any, has the Minister communicated with the Chief Executive of New Zealand Health Group Limited Mike Peters, and by what manner did this communication take place?

  • 38492 (matches this search)

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    On which dates, if any, has the Minister meet the Chief Executive of New Zealand Health Group Limited Mike Peters?

  • 38498 (matches this search)

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    On which dates, if any, has the Minister communicated with any representative of New Zealand Health Group Limited, and by what manner did this communication take place?

  • 38502 (matches this search)

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    On which dates, if any, has the Minister met with any representative of New Zealand Health Group Limited?

  • 39289 (matches this search)

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    On which dates, if any, did any member of the Minister’s office communicate with the Deputy Chair of HealthCare New Zealand Roger Sowry, and by what manner did this communication take place?

  • 39292 (matches this search)

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    On which dates, if any, did any member of the Minister’s office meet the Deputy Chair of HealthCare New Zealand Roger Sowry?

  • 39293 (matches this search)

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    On which dates, if any, did the Minister communicate with the Deputy Chair of HealthCare New Zealand Roger Sowry, and by what manner did this communication take place?

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    On which dates, if any, did the Minister meet the Deputy Chair of HealthCare New Zealand Roger Sowry?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that my office receives and responds to a high volume of correspondence each day. Identifying, classifying, and listing all such correspondence would require a disproportionate commitment of staff time and resources, which is…

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39154, 39155, 39156, 39159 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 39154 (matches this search)

    Further to 37329 (2026), on what date was the first individual case raised through complaints?

  • 39155 (matches this search)

    Further to 37329 (2026), on what date was the first individual case raised through staff feedback?

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    Further to 37329 (2026), on what date did senior leadership at the Ministry confirm the issue and that it had broader impacts?

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    Further to 37329 (2026), on what date was the first individual case raised through client enquiries?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that senior leadership confirmed the issue and broader impact on Thursday, 13 August 2026. I was advised by officials later that same day. The question of when this matter…

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Question 39157 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice has the Minister had, if any, on whether the 2% minimum rates increase level proposed in the Local Government (Rates Capping) Bill is "designed to be enough to cover maintenance" and mitigate council credit rating downgrades,…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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I am advised that officials had numerous conversations with credit rating agencies, the concerns of credit rating agencies has been considered in the design of the legislation.

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Question 39158 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Will the Minister close the tarakihi fishery given this species is considered to be heading to extinction?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

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I am currently considering advice on management settings to support the rebuild of the tarakihi fishery, following new information that stock status is lower than previously understood.

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39160, 39161, 39162, 39163 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What assessment, if any, has the Ministry for Pacific Peoples made of the implications of New Zealand's level of representation at the formal Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting on 2 September 2026 for the Crown's relationships with…

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    What representations, if any, has the Minister for Pacific Peoples received from Pacific communities in New Zealand since 2 September 2026 concerning New Zealand's level of representation at the formal Pacific Islands Forum leaders'…

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    Was the Minister for Pacific Peoples consulted about the level at which New Zealand would be represented at the formal Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting on 2 September 2026, and if so, on what date and what advice did the Minister…

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    Was the Minister for Pacific Peoples invited or asked to attend the 2026 Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting, and if not, why not?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

Answer

New Zealand was represented at the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting by the Prime Minister and the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Decisions about attendance and representation at the PIFLM are made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs…

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Question 39164 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What commitments, if any, did New Zealand make at the 2026 Pacific Islands Forum in relation to transnational organised crime, and at what level of representation were those commitments made?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

Transnational organised crime is a long-standing component of New Zealand's Pacific diplomacy and development programme, and is regularly discussed with Pacific governments - including at this year's PIF.

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Question 39165 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What arrangements, if any, has the Government made to ensure New Zealand is represented at political level at every session of the Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting it hosts in 2027?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

New Zealand's 2027 PIF hosting will be the subject of advicee to the incoming government following the 2026 general election.

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Question 39166 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is New Zealand's contribution to the additional funding referred to by the Prime Minister as having been spent on the fuel crisis in the Pacific, and from which appropriation is it drawn?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

New Zealand has helped Pacific Island countries in a variety of ways to aid them in responding to the fuel crisis, drawing on funding from New Zealand's international development cooperation programme administered by the Ministry of…

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Question 39167 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the estimated total cost to the Crown of New Zealand's attendance at the 2026 Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting, including travel, accommodation and any chartered transport?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

The estimated total costs are not yet available and will become available once post-event reconciliations have occurred.

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Question 39168 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Was the port arrangement with the Cook Islands and the United States announced in Palau considered by Cabinet, and if so, on what date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Yes, on Monday 31 August, following consideration by Cabinet's Foreign Policy and National Security Committee (FPS) on Tuesday 25 August.

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Question 39169 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total value of New Zealand's contribution to the port arrangement with the Cook Islands and the United States announced in Palau, over what period, and from which appropriation is it funded?

Answered by

Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

NZ$17.5 million, from New Zealand's International Development Cooperation Programme administered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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Question 39170 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What was the total size of the New Zealand delegation to the 2026 Pacific Islands Forum, broken down by Ministers, ministerial staff and officials?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

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The New Zealand delegation to the 2026 Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting comprised 28 people, including the Prime Minister, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, four ministerial staff and 22 officials.

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    How many bilateral or plurilateral meetings did the Minister of Foreign Affairs hold in Palau between 30 August and 1 September 2026, with whom, and on what dates?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

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Details of all the Minister's engagements in Palau are publicly available on hi X account, @NewZealandMFA.

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    On whose instruction did the office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs decline to comment on New Zealand's representation at the formal Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting on 2 September 2026?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

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It is unclear what is beng referred to as the "formal Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' meeting". A range of meeting were held in Palau over the spae of a week which, collectively, are referred to as the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.

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    What representations, if any, has the Government received from any Pacific Islands Forum member, the Forum Secretariat, or any other government since 2 September 2026 concerning New Zealand's level of representation at the formal leaders'…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

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It is unclear what is being referred to as the "formal Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting". A range of meetings were held in Palau over the space of a week which, collectively, are referred to as the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders…

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    What representations, if any, did New Zealand make to any other Pacific Islands Forum member about that member's level of representation at the 2026 leaders' meeting, and on what dates?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

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None.

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    What assessment, if any, has the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade made of the implications of New Zealand's level of representation at the formal Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting on 2 September 2026 for New Zealand's standing…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

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It is unclear what is being referred to as the "forum Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting". A range of meetings were held in Palau over the space of a week which, collectively, are referred to as the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders…

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    Were the comments attributed to senior New Zealand officials describing another member's absence from the 2026 Pacific Islands Forum as "an effective boycott" authorised, and if so, by whom?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

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It i unclear what comment are being referred to.

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    Was the Minister of Foreign Affairs aware, at the time he made public comments about Kiribati's representation at the 2026 Pacific Islands Forum, that New Zealand would not be represented by the Prime Minister or a Minister at the formal…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

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It is unclear what is being referred to as the "formal Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting". A range of meetings were held in Palau over the space of a week which, collectively, are referred to as the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders…

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    What did the Minister of Foreign Affairs mean by his statement that "we've all got to organise ourselves around these matters to get here", and does that expectation apply to New Zealand?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

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We meant what we said.

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    What decisions, communiqué provisions or regional commitments were agreed at the formal Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting on 2 September 2026 to which New Zealand is a party, and were any agreed without political-level New Zealand…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

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It is unclear what is being referred to as the "formal Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting". A range of meetings were held in Palau over the space of a week which, collectively, are referred to as the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders…

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    What instructions or delegated authority was the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade official representing New Zealand at the formal Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting on 2 September 2026 given, and was that official authorised to…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

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It is unclear what is being referred to as the "formal Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting". A range of meetings were held in Palau over the space of a week which, collectively, are referred to as the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders…

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    Did New Zealand deliver a national statement or intervention at the formal Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting on 2 September 2026, and if so, who delivered it and who approved the text?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

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It is unclear what is being referred to as the "formal Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting". A range of meetings were held in Palau over the space of a week which, collectively, are referred to as the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders…

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    In what respects, if any, did the arrangements adopted for New Zealand's representation at the 2026 Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting differ from the advice provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

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It is unclear what this question means.

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    What assessment, if any, did the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade provide of the risks or consequences of New Zealand not being represented at head of government or ministerial level at the formal Pacific Islands Forum leaders'…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

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It is unclear what is being referred to as the "formal Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting". A range of meetings were held in Palau over the space of a week which, collectively, are referred to as the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders…

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    Did the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade advise that New Zealand should be represented at head of government or ministerial level at the formal Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting on 2 September 2026, and was that advice accepted?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

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It is unclear what is being referred to as the "formal Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting". A range of meetings were held in Palau over the space of a week which, collectively, are referred to as the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders…

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    Was any consideration given to the Minister of Foreign Affairs remaining in Palau until the Prime Minister's arrival, and if so, by whom and on what date was that considered?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

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A range of scenarios for New Zealand's representation at this year's Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting were considered on a range of dates by a range of people.

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    What engagements or commitments, if any, required the Minister of Foreign Affairs to return to New Zealand before the formal Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting on 2 September 2026?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

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It is unclear what is being referred to as the “formal Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting”. A range of meetings were held in Palau over the space of a week which, collectively, are referred to as the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders…