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Question 14814 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I refer the Member to the attached appendix, which shows the total litres of petrol consumed by Customs’ fleet (including land-based vehicles and maritime vessels) for each of the past six financial years, from 2020 to 2025. The…

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Question 14816 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 14814 (2026).

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Question 14823 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 14814 (2026).

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Question 14826 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 14814 (2026).

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Question 14827 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 14814 (2026).

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Question 14830 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 14814 (2026).

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6 questions (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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Matching question numbers: 15165 (2026), 15169 (2026)

  • 15149 (matches this search)

    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,…

  • 15152 (matches this search)

    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,…

  • 15154 (matches this search)

    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,…

  • 15160 (matches this search)

    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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  • 15165 (matches this search)

    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,…

  • 15169 (matches this search)

    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 Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

Answer

I am advised that for the period 1 January 2020 to 16 April 2026, Customs has only used electricity to power and heat its buildings. This is also my response to Written Parliamentary Questions 15152 (2026), 15154 (2026), 15160 (2026),…

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6 questions (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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Matching question numbers: 15505 (2026), 15510 (2026)

  • 15474 (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?

  • 15486 (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?

  • 15494 (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 2023?

  • 15500 (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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  • 15505 (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 2021?

  • 15510 (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 2020?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

Answer

I am advised that for the period 1 January 2020 to 16 April 2026, Customs has not used diesel to power or heat any of its buildings. This is also my response to Written Parliamentary Questions 15486 (2026), 15494 (2026), 15500 (2026),…

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6 questions (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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Matching question numbers: 15843 (2026), 15849 (2026)

  • 15802 (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?

  • 15821 (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?

  • 15831 (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?

  • 15835 (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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  • 15843 (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?

  • 15849 (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 2020?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

Answer

I am advised that for the period 1 January 2020 to 16 April 2026, Customs has not used LPG to power or heat any of its buildings. This is also my response to Written Parliamentary Questions 15821 (2026), 15831 (2026), 15835 (2026), 15843…

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Question 13577 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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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 Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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The titles of advice I receive as Minister of Customs are considered for proactive release on a monthly basis and can be found at: https://www.customs.govt.nz/about-us/information-releases/reports-to-the-minister-of-customs/. Some titles…

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Question 13682 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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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 Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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As the Minister of Customs, none.

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Question 13783 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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 Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I am advised that, since 27 November 2023, Customs has increased the fees paid to the chair and members of their Assurance and Risk Committee. I refer the Member to the attached appendix, which sets out the daily fees before and after 1…

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12565, 12735, 13016 (2026)

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    12565 (matches this search)

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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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    Francisco Hernandez

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    12735 (matches this search)

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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 30 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Jo Luxton

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    13016 (matches this search)

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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 Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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The titles of advice I receive as Minister of Customs are considered for proactive release on a monthly basis and can be found at: https://www.customs.govt.nz/about-us/information-releases/reports-to-the-minister-of-customs/. Some titles…

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Question 12727 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 30 March 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I receive a significant number of event and meeting requests and am not able to accommodate all of them because of other commitments, including time in the House, at Cabinet committee and Cabinet meetings, meetings with officials, other…

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Question 12731 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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As the Minister of Customs, none.

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Question 12408 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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    How much has been spent, if anything, per annum by Customs New Zealand on the destroying and disposing of seized illegal drugs; broken down per year since 2023?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I refer the Member to the attached appendix, which sets out Customs’ expenditure, by financial year, on the disposal and destruction of seized goods since 2023. Customs cannot provide separate expenditure figures for the destruction and…

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Question 12409 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the average cost, if any, to Customs New Zealand for destroying and disposing of seized illegal drugs?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I am advised that, for the 2022/23, 2023/24, 2024/25, and 2025/26 (to date) financial years, the average cost to Customs for the destruction and disposal of seized goods was $234,947.75. Customs cannot provide separate expenditure figures…

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Question 12410 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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    Do customs redirect staff to ports to deal with the arrival of cruise ships; if so, are those staff repurposed from other ports?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I am advised that Customs does not routinely redeploy staff between ports to respond to cruise ship arrivals. Customs has developed a seasonal cruise resourcing model that forecasts staffing requirements across all roles based on passenger…

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Question 12411 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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    What processes, if any, exist for when cruise ships arrive in New Zealand ports to deal with potential illegal items being brought into New Zealand?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I am advised that Customs has established processes in place to identify and manage the risk of illegal items being brought into New Zealand on cruise vessels. All cruise vessels, crew, and passengers are subject to risk screening prior to…

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Question 12412 (2026)

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    How many, if any, FTEs have been employed every month since December 2023 in the Customs’ Child Exploitation Operations Team; broken down by month?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I refer the Member to the attached appendix, which sets out the total number of full-time equivalent staff employed in Customs’ Child Exploitation Operations Team for the period December 2023 to March 2026, broken down by month.

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Question 12413 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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    How many, if any, FTEs have been employed every month since December 2023 in the Customs Maritime Unit; broken down by month?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I refer the Member to the attached appendix which sets out the total number of full-time equivalent staff employed in Customs’ Maritime Unit for the period December 2023 to March 2026, broken down by month.

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12414, 12415 (2026)

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  • 12414 (matches this search)

    In what ways, if any, does Customs New Zealand account for illicit tobacco product trafficking potentially arriving in ports in which no official from Customs New Zealand is present, if there are any?

  • 12415 (matches this search)

    In what ways, if any, does Customs New Zealand account for illicit drugs trafficking potentially arriving in ports in which no official from Customs New Zealand is present, if there are any?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I am advised that the Customs risk assesses 100 percent of goods entering New Zealand using a layered and multi-faceted approach, focusing efforts on risk and non-compliance to enable compliant goods to cross the border without delay. This…

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Question 12416 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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    How many, if any, ports do not currently have an official from Customs New Zealand on site; and, if any, which ones?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I refer the Member to the attached appendix, which lists the seven seaports where Customs does not currently have a permanent officer on site. Where Customs officers are not permanently based at a port, those locations are resourced from…

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12417, 12418 (2026)

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  • 12417 (matches this search)

    How many, if any, ports do not currently have an official from Customs New Zealand on site; expressed as a percentage of total ports?

  • 12418 (matches this search)

    How many, if any, ports do not currently have an official from Customs New Zealand on site; and how many, if any, do?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I am advised that seven of the 16 Customs sea ports do not currently have a permanent Customs officer on site, representing 43.75 percent of all Customs seaports in New Zealand. Where Customs officers are not permanently based on site,…

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Question 11884 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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As Minister of Customs, none.

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Question 11942 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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As Minister of Customs, none.

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Question 11943 (2026)

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 23 March 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I receive a significant number of event and meeting requests and am not able to accommodate all of them because of other commitments, including time in the House, at Cabinet committee and Cabinet meetings, meetings with officials, other…

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Question 11947 (2026)

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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 23 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I respond to weekly Written Parliamentary Questions about the advice I received the previous week. Given the busy nature of a Ministerial office and the frequent, generally informal requests for information that myself or any member of my…

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Question 11976 (2026)

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

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I am advised that the most recent restructure to take place at Customs was the Border Executive Board Organisational Change, with the new Border Executive Board Secretariat structure taking effect on 1 January 2026. Nine roles within the…

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Question 11977 (2026)

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

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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As Minister of Customs, none.

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Question 11747 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Of the roles added at the New Zealand Customs Service in the year to 31 December 2025, how many are funded beyond 30 June 2026, if any, and what is the estimated cost of disestablishing those that are not?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I am advised that Customs established 90 roles between 1 July 2025 to 27 March 2026. All of these roles are funded beyond June 2026, including 12 fixed-term roles related to projects which will be disestablished in 2026/27. There is no…

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Question 11748 (2026)

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    What specific roles, by title and unit, were created at the New Zealand Customs Service in the year to 31 December 2025, if any, and when were each of those roles created?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I am advised that Customs established 90 roles between 1 July 2025 and 27 March 2026. I refer the member to Table One attached, which provides a breakdown of these roles by role title, unit, date of establishment, number of established…

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Question 11749 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What specific roles, by title and unit, were disestablished at the New Zealand Customs Service in the year to 31 December 2025, broken down by the date of disestablishment, any redundancy costs, and the number of functions that have since…

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I am advised that for the period 1 July 2025 to 27 March 2026, Customs disestablished 30 roles. No roles were transferred or contracted to external providers. The total cost associated with these disestablishments was $277,425.06. I refer…

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Question 11436 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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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 Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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As Minister of Customs, none.

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Question 11569 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I respond to weekly Written Parliamentary Questions about the advice I received the previous week. Given the busy nature of a Ministerial office and the frequent, generally informal requests for information that myself or any member of my…

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Question 11680 (2026)

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 16 March 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I receive a significant number of event and meeting requests and am not able to accommodate all of them because of other commitments, including time in the House, at Cabinet committee and Cabinet meetings, meetings with officials, other…

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6 questions (2026)

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Matching question numbers: 10673 (2026), 10676 (2026)

  • 10668 (matches this search)

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

  • 10669 (matches this search)

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

  • 10671 (matches this search)

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

  • 10672 (matches this search)

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

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  • 10673 (matches this search)

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

  • 10676 (matches this search)

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

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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As the Minister of Customs, none.

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11044, 11215 (2026)

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    11044 (matches this search)

    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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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    11215 (matches this search)

    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 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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The titles of advice I receive as Minister of Customs are considered for proactive release on a monthly basis and can be found at: https://www.customs.govt.nz/about-us/information-releases/reports-to-the-minister-of-customs/. Some titles…

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11151, 11211 (2026)

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    Jo Luxton

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    11151 (matches this search)

    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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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    11211 (matches this search)

    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 Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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As the Minister of Customs, none.

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Question 11214 (2026)

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 16 March 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Casey Costello

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I receive a significant number of event and meeting requests and am not able to accommodate all of them because of other commitments, including time in the House, at Cabinet committee and Cabinet meetings, meetings with officials, other…

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Question 10502 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What board fee increases, if any, has the Minister approved in 2026 to date, by organisation?

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Hon Casey Costello

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As the Minister of Customs, none.

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Question 10503 (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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Hon Casey Costello

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As the Minister of Customs, none.

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9182, 10255 (2026)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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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 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Casey Costello

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The titles of advice I receive as Minister of Customs are considered for proactive release on a monthly basis and can be found at: https://www.customs.govt.nz/about-us/information-releases/reports-to-the-minister-of-customs/. Some titles…

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9198, 10253 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March, by title and date?

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    Francisco Hernandez

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Casey Costello

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As the Minister of Customs, none.

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Question 9304 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What technology or software systems, if any, used by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible have been identified as end-of-life, unsupported, or requiring urgent replacement since 27 November 2023, listed by…

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Hon Casey Costello

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I am advised that Customs has identified a legacy virtual desktop system used for remote access that is now out of support and requires replacement. Customs is currently exploring replacement options for this system. I am also advised…

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Question 9306 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What property leases, if any, have been entered into, renewed, or exited by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, address, annual rent, lease term, and…

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Hon Casey Costello

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I refer the Member to the attached appendix which sets out property leases, entered and exited by Customs, since 27 November 2023. Customs has not renewed any leases during this period.

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Question 9307 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What hui, conferences, away-days, or staff events, if any, costing more than $10,000 in total have been held by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, event…

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Hon Casey Costello

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I am advised that since 23 November 2023, Customs did not hold any hui, conferences, away-days, or staff events that cost more than $10,000.

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Question 9309 (2026)

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    What legal proceedings, if any, are currently being defended by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible where the total claimed or estimated liability exceeds $1 million, listed by department or entity, the nature of…

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Hon Casey Costello

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I am advised that Customs does not have any current individual court proceeding currently being defended where the claimed or estimated liability has exceeded $1,000,000 NZD.

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Question 9310 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What external legal costs, if any, were incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 2020/21, broken down by department or entity and by the nature of the legal work (litigation,…

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Hon Casey Costello

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I refer the Member to the attached appendix showing external legal costs incurred by Customs, broken down by financial year since 2020/21 and the nature of the legal work (prosecutions or other).

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Question 9314 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What funding, if any, has been distributed by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible to any entity in which a current member of the governing parties' boards, officers, or staff hold a governance or paid role since…

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Hon Casey Costello

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I am advised that Customs has not distributed funding to any entity in which a current member of the governing parties’ boards, officers, or staff holds a governance or paid role since 27 November 2023.