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Question 11998 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 11986 (2026). For my other agencies: National Infrastructure Funding and Financing Limited: None. Crown Infrastructure Delivery: CID’s most recent restructure was in…

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Question 11999 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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No persons have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to me as responsible Minister for Infrastructure.

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Question 11715 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following Reply 9086 (2026), is the "land exchange application" lodged by the applicant for the Tukituki Water Security project the only application for an approval under the Fast-track Approvals Act that they have lodged?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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Yes.

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Question 11489 (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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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None

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Question 11616 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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My office receives many invitations to events and meetings. As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the material requested, as it will require a…

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Question 11697 (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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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I am advised that the Treasury publishes on its website a list of the reports and briefings that it has provided to Ministers. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 11296 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    What written advice, if any, has the Minister received relating to a fast-track consent application for the previously axed Lake Onslow hydro project?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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On 18 March 2026, I referred the Clutha Pumped Hydro Project to the fast-track process, meaning it is eligible to lodge a substantive application to be considered by an expert panel. All information that I considered in making that…

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Question 10733 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 10701 (2026). For my other agencies: None.

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Question 10734 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 10696 (2026). For my other agencies: None.

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Question 10735 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 10697 (2026). For my other agencies: None.

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Question 10738 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 10706 (2026). For my other agencies: None.

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Question 10742 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 10704 (2026). For my other agencies: None.

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Question 10743 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 10705 (2026). For my other agencies: None.

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Question 11011 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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I receive advice from a range of agencies. I am advised that the Treasury and the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission regularly publish monthly lists of titles of advice to Ministers. I refer the member to those lists, which can be found…

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Question 11118 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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None

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Question 10524 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve between 1 October and 31 December 2025, by organisation?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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I approved a board fee increase for directors of New Zealand Infrastructure Commission Te Waihanga from $36,000 to $40,000 per annum from 1 July 2026.

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Question 10525 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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I have not approved any Treasury managed board fee increases in 2026.

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Question 9163 (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 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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I am advised that the Treasury publishes on its website a list of the reports and briefings that it has provided to Ministers. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 9251 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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Fast-track Approvals (Wairakei South and Other Projects) Amendment Order 2026 9 March

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Question 9353 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 9329 (2026). For my other agencies: None.

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Question 9354 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 9331 (2026). For my other agencies, I refer the Member to the attachment.

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Question 9355 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 9330 (2026). For my other agencies: National Infrastructure Funding and Financing Limited: Auckland: - Level 10, 188 Quay St Auckland - Annual rent: $663,483 (excluding…

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Question 9357 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 9334 (2026). For my other agencies, I refer the Member to the attachment.

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Question 9358 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 9335 (2026). For my other agencies: None.

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Question 9362 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 9338 (2026). For my other agencies, I refer the Member to the attachment.

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Question 9663 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What contractor or consultant engagements, if any, are currently active across any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible, where the individual contractor or consultant is being paid at a rate exceeding $200 per hour,…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 9639 (2026). For my other agencies, I refer the Member to the attachment.

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Question 9666 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What independent reviews, evaluations, or inquiries, if any, have been commissioned by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the name or subject of the…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 9646 (2026). For my other agencies, I refer the Member to the attachment.

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Question 9667 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What international travel, if any, has been undertaken by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office since 27 November 2023, listed by destination, purpose, dates of travel, and total cost including flights, accommodation, and per…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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I refer the Member to the Quarterly Ministerial Expenses Releases: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases I have undertaken Ministerial international travel as the Minister for Infrastructure as listed in the attached document.

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Question 9668 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the number of positions disestablished, and the…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 9643 (2026). For my other agencies: National Infrastructure Funding and Financing Limited: None. Crown Infrastructure Delivery: I refer the Member to the answer to…

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Question 9671 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What domestic travel expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office in each quarter since November 2023, broken down by quarter and by travel category (flights, accommodation, ground transport, or…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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I refer the Member to the Quarterly Ministerial Expenses Releases: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases

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Question 9675 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What hospitality expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister's office in each financial year since 2023/24, broken down by year and by category (meals, functions, gifts, or other)?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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I refer the member to the response to WPQ9770 from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Question 9965 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What is the total cost of the Minister's ministerial office — including all salaries, accommodation, travel, and operating expenses — for each financial year since 2023/24 (including the current financial year to present)?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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I refer the member to the response to WPQ10065 from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Question 9967 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What surveys or polling, if any, have been commissioned by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the organisation commissioned to conduct the survey or poll,…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 9942 (2026). For my other agencies, I refer the Member to the attachment.

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Question 9970 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How much has been spent on external communications, public relations, advertising, or media monitoring by each department or entity for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 2021/22, broken down by department or…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 9946 (2026). For my other agencies, I refer the Member to the attachment.

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Question 9978 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What communications, public relations, or reputation management contracts, if any, have been entered into by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, supplier,…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 9955 (2026). For my other agencies: None.

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Question 9996 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What staff engagement, morale, or culture surveys, if any, have been conducted by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, date conducted, the organisation that…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 9975 (2026). For my other agencies, I refer the Member to the attachment.

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Question 10041 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What contracts, if any, have been entered into by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible with any of the following firms since 27 November 2023: McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, EY,…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 10018 (2026). For my other agencies, I refer the Member to the attachment.

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Question 10256 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What new artificial intelligence or machine learning systems, tools, or platforms, if any, have been commissioned, contracted, or deployed by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 10241 (2026). For my other agencies, I refer the Member to the attachment.

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Question 10330 (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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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My office receives many invitations to events and meetings. As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the material requested, as it will require a…

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Question 9053 (2026)

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    Which decisions under the Fast-track Approvals Act, if any, have been appealed, as at 18 March 2026, listed by project and appellant?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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Project: Tekapo Power Scheme Appellant: Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Inc Title: Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Inc v Genesis Energy Ltd Proceedings type: Appeal – panel decision Project:…

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Question 9086 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    In total, how much money has the EPA invoiced the applicants for costs associated with the 'Tukituki Water Security' fast-track project under the Fast-Track Approvals Act process, between its assent and 18 March 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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As of 18 March 2026, the applicants for the Tukituki Water Security project have been invoiced the mandatory levy ($13,400) and application fee ($36,000) having lodged a land exchange application. The applicant has not been invoiced for…

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Question 8804 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    On average per approved application, how much money has the EPA invoiced from successful applicants for costs associated with the Fast-Track Approvals Act process, between its assent and 17 March 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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As of 17 March 2026, 12 substantive applications have been approved. For each application, an applicant will pay fees for costs associated with their project, and a levy of $140,000 covering general overhead costs. The average invoiced…

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Question 8805 (2026)

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    In total, how much money has the EPA invoiced applicants for costs associated with the Fast-Track Approvals Act process, between its assent and 17 March 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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Up to 17 March 2026, the Environmental Protection Authority has invoiced applicants $15 million. This amount represents cost recovery on behalf of all participating agencies but excludes the levy cost of $140,000 per application, which…

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Question 8835 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    On average per approved application, how much money have successful applicants spent to participate in the Fast-Track Approvals Act process, between its gazetting and 17 March 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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As of 17 March 2026, the average cost of successful substantive applications is $717,000. This includes a levy of $140,000 per application, covering general overhead costs.

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Question 8836 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    How many projects have been declined approval under the Fast-Track Approvals Act 2024 between its gazetting and 17 March 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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As of 17 March 2026, no substantive applications have been declined. Noting that this does not include the Delmore, or Taranaki VTM Project. The respective applicant for each project decided to withdraw their application from consideration…

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Question 8837 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    How many projects have been consented under the Fast-Track Approvals Act 2024 between its gazetting and 17 March 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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As of 17 March 2026, 12 substantive applications have been approved by expert panels. • Arataki (the Project) • Bledisloe North Wharf and Fergusson North Berth Extension • Drury Metropolitan Centre – Consolidated Stage 1 and Stage 2 •…

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Question 8952 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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I receive advice from a range of agencies. I am advised that the Treasury and the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission regularly publish monthly lists of titles of advice to Ministers. I refer the member to those lists, which can be found…

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Question 8646 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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Fast-track Approvals (Wairakei South and Other Projects) Amendment Order 2026: 9 March 2026.

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Question 8517 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    Has he received any reports of cost overruns with the City Link Bridge project funded through the Infrastructure Acceleration Fund since Ministers agreed to transfer funds from the Hutt City stormwater project to the bridge project and if…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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I am advised that the Treasury publishes on its website a list of the reports and briefings that it has provided to Ministers. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 8518 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    Has he received any reports of cost overruns with the Hutt City stormwater project funded through the Infrastructure Acceleration Fund since Ministers agreed to transfer funds from that project to the City Link Bridge project and if so,…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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I am advised that the Treasury publishes on its website a list of the reports and briefings that it has provided to Ministers. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…