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Question 38962 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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I am advised that no redundancy processes have been initiated at the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission since 27 November 2023.

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Question 38963 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many tenants, if any, did Kāinga Ora house from the Housing Register in 2023/24 in each Auckland local board?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I refer the Member to the attached table provided by Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities. This is also my answer to parliamentary questions 38965 (2026) and 38966 (2026).

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Question 38964 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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The member is referred to the response to question for written answer 38944 (2026).

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Question 38965 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many tenants, if any, did Kāinga Ora house from the Housing Register in 2025/26 in each Auckland local board?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I refer the Member to my answer to parliamentary question 38963 (2026).

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Question 38966 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport was established on 1 July 2026. No redundancy processes have been initiated. For the Ministry for the Environment, I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment's…

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Question 38967 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many tenants, if any, did Kāinga Ora house from the Housing Register in 2024/25 in each Auckland local board?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I refer the Member to my answer to parliamentary question 38963 (2026).

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Question 38968 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

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It is not in the public interest for me to release financial information related to the intelligence agencies.

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Question 38969 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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In regard to the Ministry of Transport, I refer the Member to the responses provided to Question 45 and Question 46 of the Ministry of Transport Annual Review 2024/25, and the responses provided to Question 172 and Question 187 of the…

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Question 38970 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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Individual Business Units within the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) will, from time to time, propose changes to their structures to ensure they are set up to deliver in the most efficient and cost-effective way. I am advised that,…

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Question 38971 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many tenants, if any, did Kāinga Ora house from the Housing Register in 2023/24 and how does that number break down by territorial local authority?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I refer the Member to the attached table provided by Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities. This is also my answer to parliamentary questions 38972 (2026) and 38973 (2026).

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Question 38972 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many tenants, if any, did Kāinga Ora house from the Housing Register in 2024/25 and how does that number break down by territorial local authority?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I refer the Member to my answer to parliamentary question 38971 (2026).

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Question 38973 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many tenants, if any, did Kāinga Ora house from the Housing Register in 2025/26 and how does that number break down by territorial local authority?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I refer the Member to my answer to parliamentary question 38971 (2026).

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Question 38974 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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TAIC: Nil MNZ: $3,096,891 CAA: $1,905,159

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38975, 39002 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Were any representations regarding the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging received by her from ministerial colleagues; if so, from whom, on what dates, and what representations were made?

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    Has the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging been cancelled or deferred; and if deferred, on what date will it next be considered?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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The proposal has not been considered by Cabinet at this stage and may be considered at a later date by a future Government.

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Question 38976 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

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I refer the Member to reply number 9590 (2026).

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Question 38977 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Did she or her office meet with any government relations firm, or third-party representative acting on behalf of an organisation in opposition to the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging between 7…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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Neither I nor my office met with any government relations firm, or third-party representative acting on behalf of an organisation in opposition to the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene, and PVdC in food and beverage packaging to…

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Question 38978 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Did she or her office receive any written correspondence, briefings, or other correspondence from an organisation in opposition to the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging between 7 April 2026 and…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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Neither my office nor I received any correspondence from an organisation in opposition to the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging during the period from 7 April 2026 to 25 August 2026.…

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Question 38979 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Did she or her officials meet with any organisation regarding the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging between 7 April 2026 and 25 August 2026?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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On 24 June 2026 my officials and I met Fonterra to discuss a range of environmental matters. Fonterra were supportive of the proposed plastic-phase outs subject to a sufficient implementation time for industry. On 25 June 2026 my officials…

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Question 38980 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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I am advised that ACC spent $6,196,209 on redundancy costs between 27 November 2023 and 3 September 2026.

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Question 38981 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I refer the Member to my answer to WPQ 26389 (2026). I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that there have been no redundancies at Oranga Tamariki since this answer, so this information is still accurate as at 2 September 2026.

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Question 38982 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Does she believe that the removal of the enforcement deadline for the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging, followed by the decision not to proceed with it, has created regulatory uncertainty for…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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Feedback from industry stakeholders is that rescinding the previously agreed phase out of PVC and polystyrene in late 2024 without clarity on a new date has increased market uncertainty. I am aware that clear future requirements are…

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Question 38983 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Is the Government considering an extended producer responsibility scheme on hard-to-recycle plastic packaging as an alternative to the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging; if so, when will…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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Question 38984 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What consideration, if any, was given to businesses that had already invested in alternative packaging in anticipation of the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging, before the decision was made not…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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I am encouraged by the progress many businesses have made in transitioning to more recyclable packaging, including supermarkets that have moved away from PVC cling film to alternative materials. Analysis by officials recognised both the…

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Question 38985 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What is the total cost of policy work on the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging since November 2023, broken down by financial year, and how many FTE staff were engaged on it?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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Policy work relating to the proposed phase-out of PVC and polystyrene in food and beverage packaging formed part of a wider policy work programme on plastic waste and recycling. As costs were not tracked separately for work relating…

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Question 38986 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions & Transport: I refer the member to the Minister for the Environment’s response to written parliamentary question 39144 (2026) and the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform’s response to written…

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Question 38987 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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As Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, I have no responsibility for any government departments. With regard to agencies, Crown entities and other bodies under the Science, Innovation and Technology portfolio, I am advised that…

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Question 38988 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Department of Conservation advises me that it does not initiate redundancy processes; redundancy is the last resort for individuals if the Department is unable to re-assign them to alternative roles as part of an organisational change.…

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Question 38989 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Did she or her officials meet with any environmental non-governmental organisation regarding the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging between 7 April 2026 and 25 August 2026; if not, why not?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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Neither I, nor officials from the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport, met with any environmental non-governmental organisation regarding the phase out of PVC and polystyrene in food and beverage packaging between 7…

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Question 38990 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Which stakeholders, if any, supporting the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging were consulted before the decision was made not to proceed with it, and on what dates?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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Officials undertook targeted engagement with more than 30 stakeholders in 2025 to inform advice to me on the proposed phase-out. Between April and August 2026, stakeholders were also engaged to inform the development of an independent…

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Question 38991 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What is the annual tonnage of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC food and beverage packaging entering the New Zealand waste stream, and what proportion of that is currently recycled?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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PVC and polystyrene are estimated to comprise around 3 per cent of food and beverage packaging placed on the New Zealand market. These materials are not recycled in New Zealand. Packaging made from these materials typically enters landfill…

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Question 38992 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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The Ministry for the Environment’s total cost of redundancy payments since 27 November 2023 is $8,254,838.37. Over that period, the Ministry disestablished a total of 237 roles. The Environmental Protection Authority’s total cost of…

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Question 38993 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has she received on human health risks arising from chemical leaching from PVC and polystyrene used in food and beverage packaging?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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I have not received any advice on the risks to human health arising from chemical transfer from PVC and polystyrene in food and beverage packaging.

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Question 38994 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

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I am advised that there were no redundancies in the 2022/23 and 2023/24 financial years, five in the 2024/25 financial year, and seven in 2025/26 financial year, as at 31 March 2026. I am further advised that of the 12 redundancies, four…

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Question 38995 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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I am advised by the Ministry for Pacific Peoples, that since 27 November 2023, the total cost of redundancy processes initiated was $1,028,743.83 GST exclusive.

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Question 38996 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Was a regulatory impact statement or cost-benefit analysis completed on the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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A regulatory analysis summary was completed by officials and supported by an independent cost benefit analysis.

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Question 38997 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What written advice, if any, did she receive from officials between 7 April 2026 and 25 August 2026 on whether to proceed with the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging, and did that advice…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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On 29 April 2026, I received advice noting officials' intention to provide me with a draft Cabinet paper on the proposed phase-out, following decisions by the previous Minister for the Environment to proceed to Cabinet for further decision…

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Question 38998 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Why were stakeholders informed by email, rather than by public announcement, that the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging would not proceed?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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The proposal has not been considered by Cabinet and no substantive policy decisions were made. The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport provided stakeholders with an update via an official email, which was focused on…

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Question 38999 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Did she take any paper, aide-memoire, or other item to a Cabinet committee relating to the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging between 7 April 2026 and 25 August 2026; if so, on what date and…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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No paper, aide memoire or any other item has been considered by a Cabinet Committee on the phase outs between 7 April and 25 August 2026.

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Question 39001 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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Each year the Public Service Commission (along with other Public Service departments and departmental agencies) are required to report on the total cost of redundancy processes initiated through Select Committee Annual Reviews. I refer the…

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Question 39004 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    On what date did was it decided that the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging would not proceed?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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A decision was made on 28 July 2026 that the proposed phase-outs would not be considered by Cabinet prior to the election due to other Government priorities.

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Question 39005 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Has he received any feedback that the new levies approved by Cabinet in 2024 under the Food Act 2014 could make it harder for small businesses?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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Yes. I have received feedback from some food businesses and sector representatives raising concerns about the cumulative costs of food regulation, including the Food Business Levy, and the impact of these costs on smaller businesses. These…

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Question 39006 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What assessment, if any, has he made of the two new levies approved by Cabinet in 2024 under the Food Act 2014 on small businesses?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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I have asked the Ministry for Primary Industries to prioritise a review of the levies and explore alternative levy models that result in a fairer more cost-effective levy, with the intention of consulting on options in 2027, and to inform…

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Question 39007 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I am advised by Stats NZ that since November 2023, there have been 180 redundancies at a total cost of $10,561,172.

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Question 39009 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister received any advice from the Public Service Commission regarding investment in government use of offshore artificial intelligence or cloud services, if so, what was the substance of any advice?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I have received one Aide Memoire, MoSR 2026-0194: Travel Pack to support your upcoming trip to the United States. This included key messages for my attendance of the New Zealand: Destination for Data roadshow event in San Francisco,…

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Question 39010 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The total cost of redundancies at the Tertiary Education Commission from 27 November 2023 to 31 August 2026 was $1,559,196.

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Question 39011 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What work, if any, is being undertaken through the Food Act Improvement Programme to improve transparency in the delivery of food verification services?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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I refer the Member to my response to WPQ 30720.

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Question 39012 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that, since 27 November 2023, the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority has initiated two redundancy processes, and the Electricity Authority has initiated four redundancy processes.

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Question 39013 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What measures, if any, are New Zealand Food Safety looking to implement for the way it manages food imports?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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New Zealand Food Safety continually reviews the effectiveness of its imported food controls and considers whether changes are required as food safety risks, international supply chains and trading patterns evolve. Current work includes…

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    What recent changes, if any, have been made to the way New Zealand Food Safety manages food imports?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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New Zealand Food Safety continues to strengthen its oversight of imported food through its risk-based imported food regulatory system. This includes enhanced monitoring of registered food importers and imported foods, supported by the Food…

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    How, if at all, is New Zealand Food Safety “adapting our systems to meet increasingly complex supply chains” with regards to country of origin testing of imported food?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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Country-of-origin testing is not routinely undertaken for imported food. The Consumer Information Standards (Origin of Food) Regulations 2021 require some foods to disclose origin information. These Regulations are administered by the…