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Question 15219 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that the energy consumed to power or heat buildings occupied by the department in 2025 was 99.8 percent electricity and 0.2 percent natural gas.

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Question 15222 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that the energy consumed to power or heat buildings occupied by the department in 2023 was 99.9 percent electricity and 0.1 percent natural gas.

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Question 15228 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that the energy consumed to power or heat buildings occupied by the department in 2024 was 99.9 percent electricity and 0.1 percent natural gas.

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Question 15236 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that the energy consumed to power or heat buildings occupied by the department in 2020 was 100 percent electricity.

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Question 15238 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that the energy consumed to power or heat buildings occupied by the department in 2022 was 100 percent electricity.

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Question 15241 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that the energy consumed to power or heat buildings occupied by the department in 2021 was 100 percent electricity.

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6 questions (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 15577 (2026), 15586 (2026)

  • 15542 (matches this search)

    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?

  • 15558 (matches this search)

    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?

  • 15568 (matches this search)

    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 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 2021?

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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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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that no diesel was consumed to power or heat buildings occupied by the department during the period 2020 to 2025.

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6 questions (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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Matching question numbers: 15915 (2026), 15916 (2026)

  • 15875 (matches this search)

    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?

  • 15894 (matches this search)

    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?

  • 15904 (matches this search)

    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?

  • 15908 (matches this search)

    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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  • 15915 (matches this search)

    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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    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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that no LPG was consumed to power or heat buildings occupied by Te Puni Kōkiri during the period 2020 to 2025.

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Question 13914 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has any independent assessment been carried out of the cumulative capability risk to Te Puni Kōkiri arising from successive rounds of restructuring since 2023; if not, why not?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that no independent assessment has been carried out. Each change process has had a focus on maintaining critical functions and capability.

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Question 13915 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    Is he confident that the consultation process regarding proposed restructuring currently under way at Te Puni Kōkiri is genuine, given that the PSA has indicated a final decision is expected at the end of April 2026; and what steps is he…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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This is an operational matter for Te Puni Kōkiri and the Secretary for Māori Development.

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Question 13916 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    Will he commit to releasing Te Puni Kōkiri's cost-benefit analysis for the proposed restructuring, including any assessment of the long-term cost to the Crown of lost institutional knowledge and Māori development expertise?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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This is an operational matter for Te Puni Kōkiri and the Secretary for Māori Development. I am advised final decisions on Te Ara Whakamua | The Way Forward 2026 (Corporate and Risk & Assurance) have yet to be made.

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Question 13917 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    Can he explain how reducing Te Puni Kōkiri's workforce by more than one-fifth is consistent with his stated goal of delivering improved outcomes for Māori?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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While this is an operational matter for Te Puni Kōkiri and the Secretary for Māori Development, I am confident that Te Puni Kōkiri is achieving greater strategic influence, through a refined focus on key areas that have the most…

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Question 13918 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    How does he intend to ensure that Te Puni Kōkiri retains sufficient information systems capability to safeguard the ministry's data and operational continuity following the proposed cuts to that function?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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This is an operational matter for Te Puni Kōkiri and the Secretary for Māori Development. I am advised final decisions on Te Ara Whakamua | The Way Forward 2026 (Corporate and Risk & Assurance) have yet to be made.

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Question 13919 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has he sought an assessment of the risk that cutting health and safety roles at Te Puni Kōkiri will increase the likelihood of staff burnout and elevated stress, particularly given that the PSA has warned that mahi currently performed by…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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This is an operational matter for Te Puni Kōkiri and the Secretary for Māori Development. I am advised final decisions on Te Ara Whakamua | The Way Forward 2026 (Corporate and Risk & Assurance) have yet to be made.

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Question 13920 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    What assurance can he give that the Crown will be able to honour its partnership commitments under Te Tiriti o Waitangi following the loss of more than 100 roles at te Puni Kokiri, if the proposed cuts are to go ahead?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that final decisions are yet to be made on the current change proposal.

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Question 13921 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    Is he satisfied that the loss of Māori capability roles at Te Puni Kōkiri — roles specifically designed to strengthen te reo Māori and tikanga Māori competency among staff — will not compromise the ministry's ability to engage effectively…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that final decisions are yet to be made on the current change proposal.

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Question 13922 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    Can he confirm how many restructuring rounds Te Puni Kōkiri has undergone since the current Government took office, and what was the total number of roles disestablished in each round?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that five change processes have occurred since 27 November 2023 with the following net position FTE reductions: -Fiscal Sustainability and Effectiveness 2024 (-37.39 FTE) -Governance Puni - Realignment for…

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Question 13923 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    Is he aware that, when combined with previous restructuring rounds, the proposed cuts would result in a total loss of more than 100 roles at Te Puni Kōkiri, representing approximately 21 percent of the ministry's workforce?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that final decisions are yet to be made on the current change proposal. I refer the member to WPQ 13922 (2026) for the detailed position FTE reductions and increases since 27 November 2023.

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7 questions (2026)

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Oriini Kaipara

Member for Tāmaki Makarau · Te Pāti Māori

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Matching question numbers: 13287 (2026), 13289 (2026), 13730 (2026)

  • 13283 (matches this search)

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    What modelling or analysis, if any, has been undertaken on the potential number of job losses, service reductions, or station closures that could result from a reduction in Te Māngai Pāho funding in 2026/27?

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    What consultation, if any, has been undertaken since 1 January 2026 with individual iwi radio stations regarding proposed funding changes or alternative delivery models; if so, which stations were consulted and when?

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    What consultation, if any, has been undertaken since 1 January 2026 with Te Whakaruruhau o Ngā Reo Irirangi Māori o Aotearoa regarding proposed reductions to iwi radio funding; if so, what were the dates and purposes of that consultation?

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    What advice, if any, has he received on the effect of any proposed reduction in Te Māngai Pāho funding on the Crown’s obligation to actively protect te reo Māori under Te Tiriti o Waitangi?

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  • 13287 (matches this search)

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    How much funding within Te Māngai Pāho’s current appropriation is time‑limited funding due to expire on or after 1 July 2026, and what services, contracts, or programmes are funded from that time‑limited funding as at 31 March 2026?

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    What reports, briefings, aide‑mémoires, or other advice has he received since 1 January 2026 on the effect of proposed reductions in Te Māngai Pāho funding on iwi radio stations; if so, what are the dates and titles of those items?

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    What replacement service, if any, has been funded to deliver the te reo Māori radio news service previously provided by Radio Waatea from 1 April 2026 onwards, including the provider, funding amount, and commencement date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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Budget 2023 appropriated $16 million in time‑limited funding to support Māori news and current affairs and related infrastructure on a sector‑wide basis and the funding was not specifically allocated to individual contracts. This…

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Question 13437 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many jobs, if any, have been cut at Te Puni Kokiri since 2023?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I refer the member to WPQ 13922 (2026) for the detailed position FTE reductions and increases since 27 November 2023.

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Question 13537 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Development on its website at the following link:…

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Question 13642 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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None.

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Question 13809 (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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I refer the member to my response to written parliamentary question 10535 (2026) in which I noted that I had jointly approved, with the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, one board fee increase in 2026 for Te Māori Manaaki Taonga…

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Question 13214 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Have any internal memos, emails, or policy documents been issued since 27 November 2023 directing Te Māngai Pāho staff to work from home specifically because of a lack of physical desk space or hot-desking overflows; if so, how many such…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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This is an operational matter for Te Māngai Pāho. However, I am advised by officials that there were no such documents.

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Question 13215 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Did any briefing notes or reports regarding the decision to move Te Māngai Pāho to Te Iho, 1 Bowen Street discuss the desk-to-staff ratio and how it aligns with Cabinet expectations regarding office-based work; if so, what desk-to-staff…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I recieved no breifing notes or reports which discussed those matters.

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Question 12984 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Development on its website at the following link:…

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Question 12985 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    How much funding from Te Puni Kōkiri, if any, is provided to support Polyfest 2026?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that funding of up to $100,000 was approved to support Te Paparewa Māori Stage at Polyfest 2026.

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Question 12986 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    What advice, if any, has he recieved regarding the government's intention to repeal the Canterbury Regional Council (Ngāi Tahu Representation) Act 2022?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised that Te Puni Kōkiri has provided advice to the Department of Internal Affairs regarding its concern that local government proposals should not override the Canterbury Regional Council (Ngāi Tahu Representation) Act 2022.

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Question 12987 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    How many briefings, if any, has he recieved regarding Maori unemployment since November 2025?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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Since November 2025, I have received four briefings from Te Puni Kōkiri that included information on Māori employment and unemployment as part of wider reporting on Government Targets and Beyond the Targets for Māori.

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Question 12997 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    What correspondance has he received, if any, from iwi radio regarding cuts to funding for news content by date, name of iwi radio provider, and method of correspondance.

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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On 26 January 2026, I received an email and paper from Te Whakaruruhau o Ngā Reo Irirangi Māori regarding the impact of the end of time-limited funding on Iwi radio.

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Question 13012 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    What correspondence, if any, has he received from the Minister for Social Development regarding benefit reform options since 1 January 2026 and the impact this may have on Māori?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I have not received any correspondence from the Minister for Social Development on benefit reform and the impact this may have on Māori since 1 January 2026.

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Question 13020 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    Has the Minister provided any input or advice to any Minister in relation to the India Free trade agreement to advance Maori interests, and if so, when and what was it?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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My Officials at Te Puni Kōkiri have successfully worked to include the most advanced Māori economic trade chapter to date, known as the 'Cultural, Trade, Traditional Knowledge and Economic Cooperation Chapter'. Alongside this chapter there…

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12478, 12479, 12480 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Has Te Māngai Pāho received any internal survey results or formal staff complaints regarding the inability to find a desk or being directed to work remotely due to space constraints at Te Iho; if so, how many complaints or survey responses…

  • 12479 (matches this search)

    What is the maximum safe or comfortable occupancy of Te Māngai Pāho's tenancy at Te Iho, 1 Bowen Street, as determined by building management or health and safety assessments?

  • 12480 (matches this search)

    How many FTE staff and contractors are currently assigned to Te Māngai Pāho's office at Te Iho, 1 Bowen Street, Wellington, and how many functional desks or workstations are available for those staff?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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This is an operational matter for Te Māngai Pāho. Please refer your questions to that entity if you require further information.

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Question 12524 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Development on its website at the following link:…

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Question 12608 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    Since May 10 2024, how many times has he met with Te rōpu whakahaere to discuss the future of Ihumatao?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I have met with Te Rōpū Whakahaere a further two times since 10 May 2024.

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Question 11843 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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None.

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Question 12008 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that one consultation process is currently underway and opened on 20 March 2026. Final decisions have yet to be made, therefore Te Puni Kōkiri cannot confirm how many roles will be affected.

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Question 12009 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I make or recommend board appointments based on the relevant statutory criteria (if applicable) and other factors including Cabinet and Public Service Commission guidance. I am advised that shortlists comprise one of several considerations…

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Question 11455 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I took one paper to Cabinet on 16 Poutūterangi 2026, however this title is withheld in accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 199/6.

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Question 11516 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Development on its website at the following link:…

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Question 11620 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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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.

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Question 10763 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I have not received advice from Te Puni Kōkiri on the National Fuel Plan.

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Question 10766 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I have not sent any directions to Te Puni Kōkiri regarding the National Fuel Plan.

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Question 10767 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I have not received any communication from Te Puni Kōkiri regarding the National Fuel Plan.

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Question 10768 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I have not requested advice from Te Puni Kōkiri on the National Fuel Plan.

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Question 10770 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I have not taken any actions however, I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that it has an Incident Management Plan, which includes provisions for managing business disruptions across the ministry. Supporting this plan are business continuity…

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Question 10771 (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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I have not sent any communication to Te Puni Kōkiri regarding the National Fuel Plan.

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Question 11004 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Development on its website at the following link:…

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Question 11111 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I took one paper to Cabinet on 16 Poutūterangi 2026, however this title is withheld in accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 199/6.

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10532, 10534, 10556 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve between 1 October and 31 December 2025, by organisation?

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    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve between 1 October and 31 December 2025, by organisation?

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    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve between 1 October and 31 December 2025, by organisation?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I have not approved any board fee increases between 1 October and 31 December 2025.