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11941, 13023 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    11941 (matches this search)

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

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    13023 (matches this search)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 23 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I received the following documents in the week beginning 23 March 2026: The Ministry for the Environment: 23/03/2026: 26-BRF-00481 - Approval to lodge: Amending NZ ETS regulations on…

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12571, 12732 (2026)

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    12571 (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 30 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    12732 (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, during the week beginning 30 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning 30 March 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 01/04/2026: 26-BRF-00838: Briefing:…

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Question 12724 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 30 March 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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The Member can find my diary proactively released on the Beehive website. I do not consider it in the public interest to prepare a list of meetings I did not attend, or declined to attend, for the Member.

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Question 12725 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 30 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I took the following paper to Cabinet in the week beginning 30 March 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 30/03/2026: Forestry Remission Unit Trust: Appointment

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Question 11890 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 March 2026.

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Question 11936 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 March 2026.

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Question 11937 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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The Member can find my diary proactively released on the Beehive website. I do not consider it in the public interest to prepare a list of meetings I did not attend, or declined to attend, for the Member.

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Question 11966 (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 Simon Watts

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

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For the Ministry for the Environment, I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment’s response to written parliamentary question 11984 (2026). For the Climate Change Commission, I refer the member to the Climate Change…

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Question 11970 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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 Simon Watts

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

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I have interpreted appointments to ‘board role positions’ as appointments to statutory roles. Since 27 November 2023, I have not appointed any person who was not included on a shortlist. Additionally, I am not responsible for any boards…

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Question 11451 (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 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 2026.

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Question 11542 (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 Simon Watts

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

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I requested the following documents in the week beginning 16 March 2026: 17/03/26: Request for advice on release of report titled Connecting nature, climate, and capital, about unlocking…

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Question 11659 (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 Simon Watts

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

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The Member can find my diary proactively released on the Beehive website. I do not consider it in the public interest to prepare a list of meetings I did not attend, or declined to attend, for the Member.

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10649, 10654, 10656, 10658 (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…

  • 10654 (matches this search)

    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…

  • 10656 (matches this search)

    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…

  • 10658 (matches this search)

    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 Simon Watts

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

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I have not received any advice or communications, or sent directions to my departments, agencies, crown entities, or any other bodies I am responsible for, regarding the National Fuel Plan…

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Question 10651 (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, 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 Simon Watts

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

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I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 10649 (2026). For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, I refer the Member to my response to WPQ 10652 (2026).

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Question 10652 (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 Simon Watts

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

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I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 10649 (2026). For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to WPQ 10703 (2026).

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Question 11050 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 16 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 11210 (2026). I am advised that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the end of the month after the…

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Question 11157 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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 Simon Watts

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

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 2026.

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Question 11207 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Simon Watts

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

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Nil.

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Question 11209 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Simon Watts

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

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The Member can find my diary proactively released on the Beehive website. I do not consider it in the public interest to prepare a list of meetings I did not attend, or declined to attend, for the Member.

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Question 11210 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I received the following documents in the week beginning 16 March 2026: 16/03/2026: 26-BRF-00180 - Proactive release of Climate Change Chief Executives Board meeting papers - Dec…

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Question 10483 (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 Simon Watts

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

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I have not approved any board fee increases in line with the Cabinet Fee Framework in 2026 to date.

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Question 10485 (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 Simon Watts

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

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I did not approve any board fee increases under the Cabinet Fees Framework between 1 October and 31 December 2025.

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8992, 10251 (2026)

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

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

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    10251 (matches this search)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning 9 March 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 09/03/2026: 26-BRF-00478 - Meeting…

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Question 9188 (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 Simon Watts

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

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I requested the following documents in the week beginning 9 March 2026: Meeting note - Dairy Environment Leaders Forum Stakeholder Event - 25 March 2026 Meeting note - Sustainable Business…

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Question 9213 (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 9 March, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026

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Question 9258 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that Ministers are responsible for, if any, participated in the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in 2022?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Only Tranche 1 organisations reported to the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in December 2022. All 39 Tranche 1 organisations reported to the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in December 2022.

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Question 9259 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that Ministers are responsible for, if any, participated in the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in 2023?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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2023 was the first year all three Tranches reported to the Carbon Neutral Government Programme and included 84 organisations reporting to the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in December 2023.

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Question 9260 (2026)

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    How many departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that Ministers are responsible for, if any, participated in the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in 2024?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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86 organisations reported to the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in December 2024.

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Question 9261 (2026)

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    How many departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that Ministers are responsible for, if any, participated in the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in 2025?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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85 organisations reported to the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in December 2025.

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Question 9263 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that Ministers are responsible for, if any, are currently participating in the Carbon Neutral Government Programme?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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85 organisations reported to the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in December 2025. Reporting for financial year 2025/26 and calendar year 2025 is not due until December 2026.

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Question 9287 (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 Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment's response to written parliamentary question 9323 (2026). I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to written parliamentary question 9333 (2026).…

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Question 9288 (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 Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment's response to written parliamentary question 9325 (2026). I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to WPQ 9337(2026). I am advised that the…

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Question 9289 (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 Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment's response to written parliamentary question 9324 (2026). I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to written parliamentary question 9336 (2026).

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Question 9290 (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 Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment's response to written parliamentary question 9328 (2026). I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to written parliamentary question 9341 (2026).

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Question 9291 (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 Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment's response to written parliamentary question 9327 (2026). I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to written parliamentary question 9340 (2026).…

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Question 9298 (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 Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment's response to written parliamentary question 9332 (2026). I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to written parliamentary question 9344(2026).

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Question 9597 (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 Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment's response to written parliamentary question 9633 (2026). I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to written parliamentary question 9644 (2026).…

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Question 9601 (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 Simon Watts

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

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I refer the Member to the attached Table that provides the domestic travel expenditure incurred by Ministry for the Environment staff based in my office since November 2023. Further information on expenses by Ministerial offices is…

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Question 9602 (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 Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment's response to written parliamentary question 9637 (2026) and to the Climate Change Commission’s responses to Q1 of the 2023/24 Annual Review questionnaire, and Q45 of…

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Question 9604 (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 Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the Member to the attached Table that provides the international travel undertaken by Ministry for the Environment staff based my office since November 2023. 7-15 December 2023 UAE, COP28 to lead New Zealand’s…

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Question 9605 (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 Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment's response to written parliamentary question 9640 (2026). I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to written parliamentary question 9649 (2026).…

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Question 9606 (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 Simon Watts

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

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I refer the member to the response to WPQ 9770 from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Question 9907 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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 Simon Watts

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

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I refer the member to the response to WPQ 10065 from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Question 9908 (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 Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the Member the Minister for the Environment's response to written parliamentary question 9938 (2026). I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to written parliamentary question 9948 (2026).

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Question 9910 (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 Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment's response to written parliamentary question 9940 (2026). I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to written parliamentary question 9952 (2026).…

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Question 9917 (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 Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment's response to written parliamentary question 9949 (2026). I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to written parliamentary question 9961 (2026).…

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Question 9934 (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 Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment's response to written parliamentary question 9968 (2026). I am advised that the Climate Change Commission conducts an annual staff engagement survey, administered…

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Question 9974 (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 Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment's response to written parliamentary question 10010 (2026). I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to written parliamentary question 10024…

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Question 10219 (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 Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment's response to written parliamentary question 10238 (2026). I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to written parliamentary question 10244…

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Question 10249 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Simon Watts

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

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026.