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Question 20492 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What meetings, if any, has the Minister had with fast-track applicants, their representatives, lobbyists, consultants, or associated parties since 27 November 2023, including dates and whom?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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My diary is proactively released.

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Question 20493 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    Has the Minister declared any actual, perceived, or potential conflict of interest relating to political donations from any individual, company, director, shareholder, or representative associated with a fast-track application, if so, when…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Conflicts of interest for Fast-Track was proactively released here: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/government-releases-more-fast-track-detail

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Question 19712 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Will the Minister be providing assistance to Wellington City and its residents to make space for water, as Auckland city is, including by improving stormwater systems, following the flooding experienced in the city in April 2026?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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This matter falls outside my responsibilities as Minister for Regional Development and does not sit within my current portfolio or decision-making remit.

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Question 19760 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    How does the Minister reconcile nuclear fusion with New Zealand's current emissions reduction obligations and the need to ensure energy security?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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This matter falls outside my responsibilities as Minister for Regional Development and does not sit within my current portfolio or decision-making remit.

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Question 19221 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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 4 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

Answer

A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information

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Question 19222 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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 4 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

Answer

A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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Question 19314 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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As Associate Minister for Regional Development, none.

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Question 19315 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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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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9 questions (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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Matching question numbers: 18931 (2026), 18932 (2026), 18933 (2026), 18934 (2026), 18935 (2026)

  • 18926 (matches this search)

    What lifecycle carbon analysis, if any, has the Minister received comparing nuclear fusion to renewables, including construction, fuel processing, and decommissioning emissions?

  • 18927 (matches this search)

    Has the Minister identified any sites in New Zealand suitable for long-term nuclear waste disposal, and if yes, has any engagement occurred with tangata whenua of those rohe?

  • 18928 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has the Minister received on where nuclear waste from fusion power generation would be stored in New Zealand, and for how long?

  • 18930 (matches this search)

    What analysis, if any, has the Minister received comparing nuclear fusion costs and timeframes against accelerated investment in solar, wind, and geothermal generation to address New Zealand's energy security needs?

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  • 18931 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has the Minister received on nuclear waste storage and disposal options for New Zealand?

  • 18932 (matches this search)

    What is the estimated cost range and timeframe for constructing a nuclear fusion power plant in New Zealand, based on any advice received by the Minister?

  • 18933 (matches this search)

    Has the Minister sought advice on whether nuclear fusion development would require engagement with Māori under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and if yes, what form would that engagement take?

  • 18934 (matches this search)

    Has the Minister commissioned any work from the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment, Ministry for the Environment, or external consultants on nuclear fusion feasibility, if yes, what?

  • 18935 (matches this search)

    Has Cabinet discussed nuclear energy as part of any energy security or fuel supply response, if yes, on what dates?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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In my capacity as Minister for Regional Development I have not sought, commissioned or received any advice or analysis on this matter.

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Question 18572 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What briefings, if any, has the Associate Minister received, in his role as Associate Minister, on the risk of nitrate contamination to rural communities in Southland, following the Environment Southland report on nitrate contamination in…

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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As Associate Minister for Regional Development, none.

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Question 18640 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of the Estimates by select committee which includes questions on cost pressures.

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Question 18654 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of the Estimates by select committee which includes questions on cost pressures.

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Question 18268 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

Answer

A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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Question 18269 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

Answer

A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information

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Question 18373 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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As Associate Minister for Regional Development, none.

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Question 18374 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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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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Question 18507 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding any risk that projects funded from the $200 million Gas Security of Supply fund will fail to reach commercial production, and what is the nature of that advice?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Information regarding this is contained in the following Cabinet papers, both of which are available on the on the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment's document library at www.mbie.govt.nz/document-library - Potential for…

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Question 18508 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    How many jobs, if any, are expected to result from payments made from the $200 million Gas Security of Supply fund, and on what evidence is that estimate made?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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No final investment decisions have been made. Accordingly, there is no estimated or expected job number information associated with payments from the Gas Security Fund.

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Question 18509 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What volume of gas, if any, is expected to be produced as a result of projects for which payments have been made under the $200 million Gas Security of Supply fund, and over what period?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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No final investment decisions have been made. Accordingly, there is no estimated or expected gas production volume associated with payments from the Gas Security Fund.

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Question 18510 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    Is the statement that the $200 million gas exploration fund is "fully subscribed" as reported on 1 May 2026 on BusinessDesk accurate, and if so, on what date did it become fully subscribed?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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As at 24 April 2026, the value of the investment proposals received exceeded $200 million, however, as no investment decisions have been entered into at this time, the fund is not fully subscribed.

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Question 18511 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What is the total amount of the $200 million Gas Security of Supply fund that (a) has been committed under signed agreements, (b) has been committed under conditional agreements, (c) has been paid out?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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None.

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Question 18512 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What commitments or payments, if any, have been made from the $200 million gas exploration fund, broken down by the name of the entity to which the commitment or payment was made, the date of the agreement, the dollar amount, and the gas…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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None.

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Question 17447 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information

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Question 17448 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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Question 17552 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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As Associate Minister for Regional Development, none.

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Question 17553 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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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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Question 16611 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 13 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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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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Question 16612 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 13 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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As Associate Minister for Regional Development, none.

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Question 16716 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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 13 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

Answer

A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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Question 16717 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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 13 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information

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13880, 13881, 13882 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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  • 13880 (matches this search)

    How much funding, if any, has been committed or contracted from the Gas Security of Supply Tagged Contingencies?

  • 13881 (matches this search)

    How much, if any, has been spent from the Gas Security of Supply Tagged Contingencies?

  • 13882 (matches this search)

    How much funding, if any, remains in the Gas Security of Supply Tagged Contingencies?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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There is no longer a tagged contingency. All funding has been drawn down and incorporated into the "Regional Development: Investment to bring new gas to market" appropriation.

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Question 13476 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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 Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information

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Question 13477 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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 Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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Question 13521 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information

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Question 13522 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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Question 13626 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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As Associate Minister for Regional Development, none.

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Question 13627 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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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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Question 13817 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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I refer the Member to the attachment

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Question 13831 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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As Associate Minister for Regional Development, I am not responsible for any Crown entity boards, committees, authorities, tribunals, or other statutory bodies.

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Question 12508 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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 Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information

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Question 12509 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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 Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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Question 12340 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, of the $1.2 billion allocated to the Regional Infrastructure Fund has yet to be allocated to projects?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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The Regional Infrastructure Fund monthly progress reports can be found on the Grow Regions website: www.growregions.govt.nz/about-us/documentation-and-reporting.

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Question 12341 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the total breakdown of the $1.2 billion allocated to the Regional Infrastructure fund, listed by project name, type of project and funding allocated?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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A full list of all Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit managed projects can be found on the Grow Regions website: www.growregions.govt.nz/established-funds/what-we-have-funded. This provides details of each project and…

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Question 11826 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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 Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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As Associate Minister for Regional Development, none.

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Question 11827 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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 Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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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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Question 11438 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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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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Question 11526 (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 Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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Question 11568 (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 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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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 Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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My office receive and reply to a large volume of physical and electronic correspondence on a daily basis. To identify, classify and list all physical and electronic correspondence would impede the operation of my office which is not in the…

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

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    Further to WPQ 6182, are projects involving seabed minerals, marine mineral sands, or vanadium titanomagnetite eligible for funding through the Regional Infrastructure Fund; if so, what is the application process?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Information on the Regional Infrastructure Fund’s (RIF) eligibility, application process and location criteria can be found on the Grow Regions website: www.growregions.govt.nz/new-funding/regional-infrastructure-fund/.