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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. Regarding Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that in 2023 Tourism New Zealand leased 8…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. Regarding Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand did not own or…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. Regarding Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that in 2024 Tourism New Zealand leased 8…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. Regarding Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand's vehicle fleet did…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. Regarding Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that I am advised that Tourism New Zealand's…

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Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • (matches this search)

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

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. Regarding Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand's vehicle fleet did…

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Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • (matches this search)

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

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. Regarding Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that that Tourism New Zealand's vehicle…

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Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • (matches this search)

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

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. Regarding Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand's vehicle fleet did…

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Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • (matches this search)

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

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. Regarding Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand's vehicle fleet did…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. Regarding Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand did not collate…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • (matches this search)

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

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. Regarding Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand did not collate…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • (matches this search)

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

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. Regarding Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand did not collate…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • (matches this search)

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

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. Regarding Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand did not collate…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • (matches this search)

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

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. Regarding Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand did not collate…

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Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • (matches this search)

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

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. Regarding Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand did not collate…

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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,…

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand's offices are…

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Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (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,…

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand's offices are…

Question published
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Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (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,…

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand's offices are…

Question published
Reply lodged

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (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,…

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand's offices are…

Question published
Reply lodged

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (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,…

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand's offices are…

Question published
Reply lodged

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (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,…

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand's offices are…

Question published
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Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (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?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand consumed no…

Question published
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Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (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?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand consumed no…

Question published
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Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (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?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand consumed no…

Question published
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Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (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?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand consumed no…

Question published
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Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (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?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand consumed no…

Question published
Reply lodged

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (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?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand consumed no…

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Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand consumed no…

Question published
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Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (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?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand consumed no…

Question published
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Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (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?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand consumed no…

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Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (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?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand consumed no…

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Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (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?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand consumed no…

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Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (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?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand consumed no…

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What progress, if any, since the Employment Action Plan was published in August 2024 has been made on the Plan's action 8 regarding an 'Essential Worker' workforce planning mechanism?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

The Employment Action Plan is no longer a current strategy and has been incorporated into Going for Growth. The ongoing work into the action ‘Investigate the establishment of an “Essential Worker” workforce planning mechanism to better…

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How, if at all, is the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment ensuring that the Tertiary Education Commission receives advice to inform its investment guidance to the tertiary sector regarding regional skills needs?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) receives advice from government, industry and regional stakeholders to inform its investment guidance. MBIE officials provide TEC with advice on both sector-specific and labour market developments.…

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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 23 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

In my capacity as Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and…

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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 6 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

In my capacity as Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and…

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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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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…

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

There have been no increases 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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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Questions

  • 13259

    Recorded target Tama Potaka, Minister of Conservation

    What assessment has the Government made of how much of the wilding pine control programme could be funded if a greater share of International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue were allocated to conservation initiatives?

  • 13265 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Louise Upston, Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

    What assessment has the Government made of how much of the wilding pine control programme could be funded if a greater share of International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue were allocated to conservation initiatives?

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

Answer

Allocation decisions for 2026/27 are currently underway and no final decisions have been made at this point.

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 13271

    Recorded target Tama Potaka, Minister of Conservation

    How much International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue has been allocated specifically to wilding pine control programmes in each financial year since the levy was introduced?

  • 13274 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Louise Upston, Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

    How much International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue has been allocated specifically to wilding pine control programmes in each financial year since the levy was introduced?

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

Answer

Funding towards wilding conifer control has been allocated from the IVL revenue for the past three years, with the first being in 2023/24 where $7.051 million was allocated. In 2024/25 $3.5 million was allocated and in 2025/26 $3 million…

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has any International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue been used to offset or reduce other Crown expenditure that would otherwise have been funded from general taxation, and if so what is the total value of that offset since…

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

Within my portfolio, Budget 2024 allocated the following International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue amounts to Tourism New Zealand's baseline: 2024/25: $0.145 million 2025/26: $0.024 million 2026/27: $13.899 million…

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Questions

  • 13276 (matches this search)

    Where in the Crown accounts is any International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue not appropriated to tourism or conservation initiatives recorded?

  • 13277 (matches this search)

    What is the difference between the total International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue collected since the levy was introduced and the total amount appropriated to tourism and conservation initiatives funded by that revenue?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

All International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue has been hypothecated to tourism and conservation. From 2025/26 onward, $35 million per year is allocated for new investment for tourism and $55 million per year allocated for…

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total amount of International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue that has been allocated to new spending initiatives, rather than supporting existing programmes?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

I refer the member to the Estimated IVL Revenue and Expenditure: 2019/20 to 2028/29 table located on the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment's website:…

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much, if any, International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue has been appropriated to tourism infrastructure or tourism-related initiatives administered through Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment in each…

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

I refer the member to my answer to written parliamentary question 13278 (2026).

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much of the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue, if any, has been appropriated to conservation initiatives administered by the Department of Conservation in each financial year since the levy was introduced?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

I refer the member to my answer to written parliamentary question 13278 (2026).

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the forecast International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue in each financial year across the current fiscal forecast period?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

I refer the member to my answer to written parliamentary question 13278 (2026).

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What was the total revenue collected from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) in each financial year since the levy was introduced?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

As at 31 December 2025, a total of $418.978 million of International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue has been collected. I refer the Member to the table 'International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy Revenue Report'…

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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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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?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 30 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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In my capacity as Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and…