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Question 13027 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I refer the member to the attached table. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for…

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Question 12574 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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 Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I refer the member to the attached table. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for…

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Question 11811 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What briefings, if any, listed by title and date, has the Minister received on gold clams since their first detection in May 2023 in Lake Karāpiro?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

In my capacity as Minister for Biosecurity, since 27 November 2023, I received the documents in the attached table relating to gold clams.

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Question 11894 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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None.

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Question 11916 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 23/03/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

I refer the member to the attached table. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for…

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Question 11917 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23/03/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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None.

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Question 11520 (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 Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 11054 (2026) which details the documents I received in my capacity as the Minister for Biosecurity in the period between 16 March 2026 and 22 March 2026. My office does…

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Question 11643 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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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 Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

I refer the Member to my published diary for invitations that I have accepted. 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.

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Question 11054 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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 16 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

I refer the member to the attached table. One title has been withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting…

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Question 11161 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour 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 Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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None.

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Question 11270 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16/03/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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None.

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Question 11271 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their office received, if any, during the week beginning 16/03/2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

I refer the member to the answer to written question 11054 (2026).

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8739, 8995, 9192 (2026)

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    8739 (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 09/03/2026, by title and date?

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    Jo Luxton

    List MP · Labour Party

    8995 (matches this search)

    Question published

    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 9 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    9192 (matches this search)

    Question published

    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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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for that event has been included in the list. I…

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Question 10401 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 9 March, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

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 8691 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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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 Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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None.

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Question 8738 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 09/03/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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None.

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Question 8366 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about the estimated 200 to 300 litres of lubricating oil has been spilt in Akaroa Harbour by the anchored…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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None.

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Question 8442 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office, sent, received or requested on the impact of the war at the Strait of Hormuz on New Zealand by date and title?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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None.

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Question 7856 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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 2 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

I refer the member to the answer to written question 7567 (2026).

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Question 7961 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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None.

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Question 7566 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 02/03/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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None.

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Question 7567 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 02/03/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

I refer the member to the attached table. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for…

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Question 7192 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice since 1 July 2025, if any, has the Minister received regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I have not received any specific advice from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) Biosecurity regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme since 1 July 2025. MPI remains an active participant of the Carbon Neutral Government…

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6219, 6798 (2026)

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    6219 (matches this search)

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

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    Jo Luxton

    List MP · Labour Party

    6798 (matches this search)

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

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

On 23 February, the paper titled ‘Biosecurity (Import Levies and Commercial Vessel Levy) Order 2026 and Customs and Excise (Goods Management Levies) Amendment Order 2026’ was considered by Cabinet.

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Question 6967 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

I refer the Member to my response to WPQ 6217 (2026).

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Question 6217 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 23 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I refer the member to the attached table. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for…

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Question 6218 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

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 6133 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Is the Minister confident Biosecurity NZ has sufficient resources and staffing to manage recent invasive pest outbreaks, including hornets, gold clams, caulerpa, and - most recently - the discovery of a fruit fly in Auckland?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) that sufficient resources and staffing are available to manage the recent biosecurity response activity. As the situation develops, MPI will be able to surge more staff into…

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Question 6134 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Is the Minister concerned that the Government's rates cap will affect councils' ability to manage invasive pest species, such as the invasive gold clam in Lake Rotomanu which Taranaki Regional Council cannot afford to eradicate, thereby…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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Local bodies have always had to prioritise their spending and are democratically accountable to their ratepayers for their decisions.

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Question 6135 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Minister consider the Government's rates cap will affect councils' ability to manage invasive pest species, such as the invasive gold clam in Lake Rotomanu which Taranaki Regional Council cannot afford to eradicate?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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Local bodies have always had to prioritise their spending and are democratically accountable to their ratepayers for their decisions.

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Question 6138 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Will the Minister undertake to involve Biosecurity NZ in eradication of gold clams from Lake Rotomanu?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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Biosecurity New Zealand is currently assisting Taranaki Regional Council (TRC) with operational planning, and will continue to provide support to implement whichever decision is made by TRC with regards to Corbicula fluminea in Lake…

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Question 6139 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister been approached by Taranaki Regional Council to ask for funding to eradicate the invasive gold clam from Lake Rotomanu?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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No.

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Question 6140 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Is the Minister concerned that Taranaki Regional Council does not have sufficient funding to undertake eradication of the invasive gold clam from Lake Rotomanu?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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No.

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Question 6141 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Minister agree with Taranaki Regional Council's decision not to eradicate the invasive gold clam from Lake Rotomanu?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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Biosecurity NZ is available to support the Taranaki Regional Council in any way it can, with whatever course of action it chooses. Ultimately that decision is a matter for the Council and it's ratepayers.

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Question 5853 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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 16 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I refer the member to the attached table. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for…

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Question 5960 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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None.

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Question 4280 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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 9 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

I refer the member to the attached table. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for…

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Question 4379 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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None.

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Question 4484 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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 2 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

I refer the member to the attached table. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for…

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Question 4591 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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None.

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6 questions (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 3586

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility suggest to a requestor that a fee would be charged for providing information requested under the Official Information…

  • 3588

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

  • 3595 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility suggest to a requestor that a fee would be charged for providing information requested under the Official Information…

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    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

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  • 3662

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility suggest to a requestor that a fee would be charged for providing information requested under the Official Information…

  • 3664

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised that the Ministry for Primary Industries have not charged requesters for providing information under the Official Information Act during the 2025 calendar year.

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Question 3592 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister or their staff had any discussions with any officials who planned to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests and if so, what advice, if any, did they provide those officials?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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No.

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Question 3594 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    In what circumstances would it be appropriate to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests made to their office, or agencies for which the Minister is responsible?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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Charging may be appropriate where a request requires considerable time or resources but it’s not something I have seen the need to consider based on requests received by my Office.

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Question 3202 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he or his agency believe that eradication of the yellow-legged hornet is possible, and if so, what strategy and timeframe is he working under?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

Officials from the Ministry for Primary Industries have advised me they are confident that the eradication of the yellow-legged hornet is feasible. I am advised that the goal is still the identification and destruction of all nests before…

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Question 3283 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Why did it take over three weeks for Unwanted Organism status to be approved after the first queen hornet was discovered?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

The first queen hornet was reported on 17 October 2025, followed by further detections on 25 and 27 October. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) stood up a formal response on 3 November, and the Chief Technical Officer agreed to add…

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Question 3286 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the minimum possible timeframe for an incursion of an unwanted organism to be assessed and signed off by a Chief Technical Officer as an unwanted organism?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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Under the Biosecurity Act 1993, an organism becomes an unwanted organism when a Chief Technical Officer forms the belief that the organism is capable or potentially capable of causing unwanted harm to any natural and physical resources or…

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48 questions (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 2146 (2026), 2147 (2026), 2148 (2026), 2149 (2026), 2150 (2026), 2151 (2026), 2516 (2026), 2519 (2026), 2520 (2026), 2521 (2026), 2523 (2026), 2525 (2026), 2885 (2026), 2887 (2026), 2889 (2026), 2892 (2026)

  • 2134

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    How many cases of workplace bullying were referred to external investigators, mediators, the Employment Relations Authority, or other external bodies in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees,…

  • 2135

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    What was the total value of financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments relating to workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders…

  • 2136

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    How many individuals received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2137

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    How many cases of workplace bullying resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom…

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  • 2138

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    How many individuals were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2139

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    What employment or engagement outcomes resulted from recorded incidences of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has…

  • 2146 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    How many cases of workplace bullying were referred to external investigators, mediators, the Employment Relations Authority, or other external bodies in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees,…

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    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    What was the total value of financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments relating to workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders…

  • 2148 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    How many individuals received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

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    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    How many cases of workplace bullying resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom…

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    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    How many individuals were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2151 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    What employment or engagement outcomes resulted from recorded incidences of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has…

  • 2228

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    How many cases of workplace bullying were referred to external investigators, mediators, the Employment Relations Authority, or other external bodies in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees,…

  • 2231

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    How many individuals were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2232

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    How many individuals received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2233

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    What was the total value of financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments relating to workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders…

  • 2235

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    What employment or engagement outcomes resulted from recorded incidences of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has…

  • 2237

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    How many cases of workplace bullying resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom…

  • 2506

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    What categories of workplace bullying allegations have been recorded in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection…

  • 2507

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    How many recorded incidences of workplace bullying, if any, have occurred in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in…

  • 2508

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    How many cases of sexual harassment were referred to external investigators, mediators, the Police, or other external authorities in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2509

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    How many cases of sexual harassment resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom…

  • 2510

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    How many individuals received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2511

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    What was the total value of financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments relating to sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders…

  • 2516 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    What categories of workplace bullying allegations have been recorded in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection…

  • 2519 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    How many recorded incidences of workplace bullying, if any, have occurred in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in…

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    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    How many cases of sexual harassment were referred to external investigators, mediators, the Police, or other external authorities in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2521 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    How many cases of sexual harassment resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom…

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    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    How many individuals received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

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    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    What was the total value of financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments relating to sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders…

  • 2601

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    What categories of workplace bullying allegations have been recorded in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection…

  • 2602

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    How many individuals received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2604

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    How many recorded incidences of workplace bullying, if any, have occurred in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in…

  • 2605

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    How many cases of sexual harassment were referred to external investigators, mediators, the Police, or other external authorities in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2606

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    How many cases of sexual harassment resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom…

  • 2607

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    What was the total value of financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments relating to sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders…

  • 2874

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    How many individuals were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2877

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    What categories of sexual harassment allegations have been recorded in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection with…

  • 2879

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    How many recorded incidences of sexual harassment, if any, have occurred in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection…

  • 2880

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    What employment or engagement outcomes resulted from recorded incidences of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has…

  • 2885 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    How many individuals were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2887 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    What categories of sexual harassment allegations have been recorded in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection with…

  • 2889 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    How many recorded incidences of sexual harassment, if any, have occurred in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection…

  • 2892 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    What employment or engagement outcomes resulted from recorded incidences of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has…

  • 2960

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    How many individuals were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2963

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    What categories of sexual harassment allegations have been recorded in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection with…

  • 2965

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    What employment or engagement outcomes resulted from recorded incidences of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has…

  • 2968

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    How many recorded incidences of sexual harassment, if any, have occurred in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6, I consider that the time, hence the expense, required to answer this question within the timeframe allowed for written parliamentary questions is not in the public interest.

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Question 2897 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What information or analysis is available from the United Kingdom and European countries where the yellow-legged hornet has become established, regarding job losses or labour impacts in horticulture, apiculture, or arable industry, and how…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

I am advised that the relationship between hornets becoming established and job losses or labour impacts has not been well described in available literature. Two specialists from the National Bee Unit, Animal and Plant Health Agency,…

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What modelling has been undertaken to predict potential job losses in the agriculture sector if yellow-legged hornets are unable to be eradicated?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I have been advised that this modelling has not been commissioned, as eradication is still an eminently achievable goal. Currently, the focus is continuing operations in support of the eradication programme.

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Question 2904 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What modelling has been undertaken to predict the economic impact on primary industries if yellow-legged hornets are unable to be eradicated?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I have been advised that this modelling has not been commissioned, as eradication is still an eminently achievable goal. Currently, the focus is continuing operations in support of the eradication programme.