Search written questions to Ministers and the replies they have received.
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Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 18 May 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture
As Associate Minister of Agriculture, none.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 18 May 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Mike Butterick
Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture
I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 18 May 2026.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 18 May 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture
None.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 18 May 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
‘Terms of reference for a review of competition provisions that regulate Fonterra under the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act 2001’ and ‘Resetting freshwater farm plans for Southland’ were considered by Cabinet.
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture
On what date, if at all, did the Minister first receive advice from the Government Chief Digital Officer, the Public Service Commissioner, the Privacy Commissioner, Treasury, or any other agency regarding the feasibility, cost, delivery…
Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity
On what date, if at all, did the Minister first receive advice from the Government Chief Digital Officer, the Public Service Commissioner, the Privacy Commissioner, Treasury, or any other agency regarding the feasibility, cost, delivery…
Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Food Safety
On what date, if at all, did the Minister first receive advice from the Government Chief Digital Officer, the Public Service Commissioner, the Privacy Commissioner, Treasury, or any other agency regarding the feasibility, cost, delivery…
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
I have received no such advice.
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
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Did Treasury, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, or the Public Service Commission advise against any element of the role reductions being made as part of savings made in Budget 2026 for votes the Minister is responsible for,…
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
The public sector transformation announced in the Minister of Finance’s speech on 19 May is included in Budget 2026. The Budget will be followed by a proactive release of documents informing budget decisions, including advice related to…
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What savings target, if any, expressed in dollars or FTE, was set as part of savings made in Budget 2026 for votes the Minister is responsible for, by whom, and on what date, broken down by agency, department, Crown entity, company, or…
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
For Budget 26 baseline savings targets I refer the Member to page 66 and 67 of the following document: https://budget.govt.nz/budget/pdfs/summary-initiatives/b26-sum-initiatives.pdf
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Were any relevant unions consulted prior to the announcement of the role reductions being made as part of savings made in Budget 2026 for votes the Minister is responsible for, if any; if so, on what date, and were the unions provided with…
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
No.
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
On what date, if at all, did the Minister first receive advice regarding the role reductions being made as part of savings made in Budget 2026 for votes the Minister is responsible for, if any, and from whom, broken down by agency,…
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
The public sector transformation announced in the Minister of Finance’s speech on 19 May is included in Budget 2026. The Budget will be followed by a proactive release of documents informing budget decisions, including advice related to…
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Was the Public Service Commissioner consulted on the role reductions being made as part of savings made in Budget 2026 for votes the Minister is responsible for, if any, and what advice did the Commissioner provide, if anything, broken…
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
The public sector transformation announced in the Minister of Finance’s speech on 19 May is included in Budget 2026. The Budget will be followed by a proactive release of documents informing budget decisions, including advice related to…
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What is the forecast change to each published performance measure (as set out in the most recent Statement of Performance Expectations or equivalent), if any, as a result of the role reductions being made as part of savings made in Budget…
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
None.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
When will the Minister be releasing his diary for April 2026?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
My Ministerial diary is proactively released here: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/sites/default/files/2026-06/Hon%20Todd%20McClay%20-%20April%202026.pdf
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
When will the Minister be releasing his diary for March 2026?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
My Ministerial diary is proactively released here: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/sites/default/files/2026-06/Hon%20Todd%20McClay%20-%20March%202026.pdf
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
When will the Minister be releasing his diary for February 2026?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
My Ministerial diary is proactively released here: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/sites/default/files/2026-06/Hon%20Todd%20McClay%20-%20February%202026_0.pdf
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
Does the Associate Minister support calls from Irrigation NZ for a Minister for Water?
Answered by
Mike Butterick
Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture
As Associate Minister for Agriculture with delegation for water storage and resilience I am happy to work with IrrigationNZ and other sector organisations in this space.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What meetings has the Associate Minister had, if any, with Irrigation NZ, since taking a position as Associate Minister?
Answered by
Mike Butterick
Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture
I have not met with Irrigation NZ since becoming Associate Minister for Agriculture.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
Is the Minister aware of calls from Irrigation NZ for a Minister for Water?
Answered by
Mike Butterick
Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture
Yes, I am aware.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What correspondence has the Associate Minister received, if any, from Irrigation NZ, since taking a position as Associate Minister?
Answered by
Mike Butterick
Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture
I have received the following correspondence: Meeting Request with IrrigationNZ Board; Water Currents 10 April 2026; IrrigationNZ Draft Election Manifesto; IrrigationNZ's Manifesto launches this Friday email
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
Following the Associate Minister Hoggard's response 18564 (2026), in which he stated "Farmer-led catchment groups are already improving water quality", what evidence, if any, is Associate Minister Butterick aware of that illustrates this,…
Answered by
Mike Butterick
Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture
Studies of farmer-led catchment groups, including evaluations of government-supported initiatives, have found that these groups have been successful in delivering collaborative approaches to implementing land use and on-farm practices…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What correspondence, if any, has the Associate Minister received during this term of Government, listed by date and sender, from industry bodies regarding the potential for a 'Minister for Water'?
Answered by
Mike Butterick
Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture
26 May 2026 - IrrigationNZ 3 June 2026 - IrrigationNZ
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What correspondence, if any, has the Associate Minister received during this term of Government, listed by date and sender, from industry bodies regarding the potential for a 'Minister for Water'?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture
I am not aware of any correspondence matching this description.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What correspondence, if any, has the Minister received during this term of Government, listed by date and sender, from industry bodies regarding the potential for a 'Minister for Water'?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
None.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their office received, if any, on the synthetic nitrogen fertiliser cap, including anything related to the operation of the database,…
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
I refer the Member to the attached table.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
I am advised MPI has not deployed artificial intelligence to directly provide customer service.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding any proposed merger of their department, agency, crown entity or any other body that they are responsible for, if any, listed by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
The public sector transformation announced in the Minister of Finance’s speech on 19 May is included in Budget 2026. Further details of this and other Budget 2026 initiatives will become public on Budget Day – 28 May 2026. The Budget will…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
Has the Minister received any reports of interruptions to the movements of milk tankers collecting milk from farms as a result of increased fossil fuel prices and/or disruptions to fossil fuel supplies in the past month?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
No.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
What disruptions, if any, is the Minister aware of from the past month related to fertiliser for agricultural, horticultural, or viticultural operations as a result of increased fossil fuel prices and/or fossil fuel supply disruptions?
What disruptions, if any, is the Minister aware of from the past month related to agricultural, horticultural, or viticultural operations as a result of increased fossil fuel prices and/or fossil fuel supply disruptions?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
I am advised that fuel and fertiliser supplies remain sufficient, although high prices of fuel and other inputs are putting pressure on primary sector businesses. Primary sector businesses are experienced at managing cost pressures and…
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
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?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture
As Associate Minister of Agriculture, I refer the member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
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?
Answered by
Mike Butterick
Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture
I refer the member to the attached table. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for…
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
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?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture
I refer the member to the attached table. One title has been withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting…
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
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?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
I refer the Member to the attached table. Five titles are withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release. I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture
As Associate Minister of Agriculture, none.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Mike Butterick
Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture
None.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture
None.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
None.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
How much, if any, did the Outdoor Access Commission spend on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2023/24 financial year?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
I am advised that the Outdoor Access Commission spent $3,567 on its Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2023/24 financial year.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with the US embassy or other US…
Answered by
Mike Butterick
Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture
None.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What briefings, if any, has the Associate Minister received on the risk of nitrate contamination to rural communities in Southland, following the Environment Southland report on nitrate contamination in groundwater?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture
As Associate Minister of Agriculture, I refer the member to the response for WPQ 16438 (2026).
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
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.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture
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.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture
Budget information will be proactively released in the usual way.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?
Answered by
Mike Butterick
Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture
Budget information will be proactively released in the usual way.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
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?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture
As Associate Minister of Agriculture, I refer the member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
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?
Answered by
Mike Butterick
Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture
I refer the member to the attached table. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for…
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
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?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture
I refer the member to the attached table. One title has been withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting…
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
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?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
I refer the Member to the attached table. Four titles are withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Mike Butterick
Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture
None
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture
As Associate Minister of Agriculture, none.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture
None.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
None.