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Question 6194 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    How much money from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, if any, has been allocated to the Tukituki Water Security project?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

Answer

I refer the member to the Grow Regions website, which lists projects which have received funding through the Regional Infrastructure Fund: https://www.growregions.govt.nz/established-funds/what-we-have-funded.

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6 questions (2026)

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Matching question numbers: 6148 (2026), 6150 (2026)

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    Steve Abel

    List MP · Green Party

    5710 (matches this search)

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    How do assets for critical minerals projects, such as extraction infrastructure or mineral processing plants, meet investment eligibility for individual businesses under the Regional Infrastructure Fund, that businesses must have as a…

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    Steve Abel

    List MP · Green Party

    5711 (matches this search)

    Question published

    What specific types of critical minerals infrastructure, if any, are eligible for the ring-fenced funding for critical minerals in the Regional Infrastructure Fund?

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    Steve Abel

    List MP · Green Party

    5712 (matches this search)

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    Are research and development projects for critical minerals eligible for Regional Infrastructure Fund funding?

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    Steve Abel

    List MP · Green Party

    5716 (matches this search)

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    Will applications to the Regional Infrastructure Fund for critical minerals projects only be considered for the West Coast, noting the West Coast is the only region that identified mineral extraction as a regional priority?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    6148 (matches this search)

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    Is it the Minister's intention that the recently "ring-fenced" $80 million in the Regional Infrastructure Fund to develop and process domestic critical minerals resources is a one-off fund or an annual fund?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    6150 (matches this search)

    Question published

    What criteria are being used to assess applications to the recently "ring-fenced" $80 million in the Regional Infrastructure Fund to develop and process domestic critical minerals resources?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

Answer

As the funding has been ring-fenced through the RIF, Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit will assess critical minerals investment proposals against the fund’s eligibility and location criteria. Information on the RIF’s…

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9 questions (2026)

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Matching question numbers: 5723 (2026), 5724 (2026), 5725 (2026), 6147 (2026), 6149 (2026)

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    Steve Abel

    List MP · Green Party

    5717 (matches this search)

    Question published

    Have any applications to the Regional Infrastructure Fund been made by offshore operators for critical minerals projects?

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    Steve Abel

    List MP · Green Party

    5719 (matches this search)

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    How many applications, if any, have been made to the Regional Infrastructure Fund for critical minerals projects?

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    Steve Abel

    List MP · Green Party

    5721 (matches this search)

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    Have the Regional Infrastructure Fund applications for Taiko Critical Minerals or Westland Minerals Sands gone to, or been discussed by, Cabinet?

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    Steve Abel

    List MP · Green Party

    5722 (matches this search)

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    Is the Westland Minerals Sands application to the Regional Infrastructure fund for a new project, or an existing operation?

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    Steve Abel

    List MP · Green Party

    5723 (matches this search)

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    What is the status of the Westland Minerals Sands application to the Regional Infrastructure Fund, and when can a decision be expected on the application?

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    Steve Abel

    List MP · Green Party

    5724 (matches this search)

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    What is the proposed regional location of Taiko Critical Minerals application to the Regional Infrastructure Fund?

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    Steve Abel

    List MP · Green Party

    5725 (matches this search)

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    What is the status of the Taiko Critical Minerals application to the Regional Infrastructure Fund, and when can a decision be expected on the application?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    6147 (matches this search)

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    Which existing applications for the Regional Infrastructure Fund are being considered for funding under the recently "ring-fenced" $80 million portion to develop and process domestic critical minerals resources?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    6149 (matches this search)

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    Who, if anyone, has been invited to apply for funding under the recently "ring-fenced" $80 million in the Regional Infrastructure Fund to develop and process domestic critical minerals resources?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

Answer

Information regarding applications, and their status is commercially sensitive, and I do not consider it is in the public interest to release.

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Question 5705 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    Is seabed mining eligible for Regional Infrastructure Fund funding?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

Answer

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

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Question 5708 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister corresponded with Trans-Tasman Resources regarding a potential Regional Infrastructure Fund application?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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None.

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Question 5713 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, briefings, reports, or aide-memoire, if any, did the Minister receive to inform his decision to ring-fence $80 million of the Regional Infrastructure Fund for critical minerals, listed by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

Answer

I received the following papers from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment: - Briefing: Regional Infrastructure Fund investment proposals - 19 November 2025 (12/11/2025) - Briefing: Regional Development Ministerial Group…

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Question 5714 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    Did the Minister request feedback from individual Ministers in the Regional Development Ministerial Group prior to ring-fencing $80 million for critical minerals projects, if so, who did he receive feedback from?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

Answer

The Regional Development Ministerial Group decided in December 2025 to ring-fence $80 million of the Regional Infrastructure Fund for critical minerals projects. Please refer to my response to WPQ 5713 (2026).

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Question 5715 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the ring-fencing of Regional Infrastructure Funding for critical minerals projects been undertaken in light of reports of the United States looking for “shovel ready critical minerals projects in New Zealand”?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

Answer

Critical minerals have become a key geostrategic lever, and the need to diversify supply chains is the subject of global discussion. New Zealand has critical mineral resources, creating an enduring economic opportunity for us as a country.

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Question 5718 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    Will business investment cases be required as part of applications for the ring-fenced funding for critical minerals under the Regional Infrastructure Fund?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

Answer

Critical Minerals projects will follow the same process as all Regional Infrastructure Fund projects: application, evaluation, decision making, contracting, project delivery and loan repayment.

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Question 5720 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    Is the Minister seeking to take equity stakes in critical minerals companies under his ring-fenced funding from the Regional Infrastructure Fund?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Advice and recommendations on the investment proposal and the most appropriate financial instrument will then be provided to decision makers for consideration.

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Question 5785 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

Answer

I refer the member to the attached table.

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Question 5786 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

Answer

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

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Question 5890 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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As Associate Minister for Regional Development, none.

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Question 5892 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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None.

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Question 5462 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    Further to reply 3530, was OpenStar Technologies invited by the Minister to apply for Regional Infrastructure Funding, or was the application entered of their own initiative?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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OpenStar Technologies proactively engaged with the Government seeking support for its OpenStar Fusion Energy Research and Development Facility project. OpenStar Technologies was then referred to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and…

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Question 5031 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office seen, if any, about the Pacific unemployment rate rising to 12.3%, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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None.

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Question 5038 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister sent or received from any other Minister about Stats NZ numbers showed the Pacific…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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None.

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Question 4212 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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I refer the member to the attached table.

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Question 4213 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

Answer

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

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Question 4315 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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As Associate Minister for Regional Development, none.

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Question 4316 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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None.

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Question 4417 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 2 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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I refer the member to the attached table.

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Question 4418 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 2 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

Answer

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

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Question 4523 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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As Associate Minister for Regional Development, none.

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Question 4524 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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None.

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Question 3745 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister or their staff had any discussions with any officials who planned to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests and if so, what advice, if any, did they provide those officials?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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No.

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Question 3746 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    In what circumstances would it be appropriate to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests made to their office, or agencies for which the Minister is responsible?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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My office has not charged for replying to Official Information Act requests. As Regional Development Minister I am not responsible for any agencies.

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Question 3751 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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I am not responsible for any government agencies.

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Question 3754 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility suggest to a requestor that a fee would be charged for providing information requested under the Official Information…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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I am not responsible for any government agencies.

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Question 3530 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    How was Wellington-based company OpenStar Technologies eligible for Regional Infrastructure funding when eligibility for the fund specifically excludes Wellington cities?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Cabinet is required to make decisions on Regional Infrastructure Fund proposals that do not meet the full eligibility criteria of the fund. For OpenStar Technologies’ proposal, Cabinet agreed to an exception on the location criterion on…

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16 questions (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 2325 (2026), 2326 (2026), 2689 (2026), 2692 (2026), 2693 (2026), 2695 (2026), 2697 (2026), 2700 (2026), 3044 (2026), 3046 (2026), 3048 (2026), 3050 (2026)

  • 2318 (matches this search)

    How many cases of workplace bullying were referred to external investigators, mediators, the Employment Relations Authority, or other external bodies in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees,…

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    How many individuals received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

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    What was the total value of financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments relating to workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders…

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    How many individuals were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

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    How many cases of workplace bullying resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom…

  • 2326 (matches this search)

    What employment or engagement outcomes resulted from recorded incidences of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has…

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    How many individuals received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2692 (matches this search)

    How many recorded incidences of workplace bullying, if any, have occurred in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in…

  • 2693 (matches this search)

    How many cases of sexual harassment were referred to external investigators, mediators, the Police, or other external authorities in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2695 (matches this search)

    What was the total value of financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments relating to sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders…

  • 2697 (matches this search)

    How many cases of sexual harassment resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom…

  • 2700 (matches this search)

    What categories of workplace bullying allegations have been recorded in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection…

  • 3044 (matches this search)

    What categories of sexual harassment allegations have been recorded in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection with…

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    How many individuals were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

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    What employment or engagement outcomes resulted from recorded incidences of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has…

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    How many recorded incidences of sexual harassment, if any, have occurred in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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I do not have responsibility for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment in my capacity as Minister for Regional Development.

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Question 2872 (2026)

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    Has the Minister received or sent any written advice since that refers to “climate change” in relation to the Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project or Santana Minerals; if so, what were the dates, parties, and general subject matter of that written…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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As the Minster for Regional Development, none.

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Question 2876 (2026)

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    Has the Minister received or sent any correspondence since that refers to “climate change” in relation to the Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project or Santana Minerals; if so, what were the dates, parties, and general subject matter of that…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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As the Minster for Regional Development, none.

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Question 2881 (2026)

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Scott Willis

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    What correspondence or written advice, by date and topic, has the Minister had with Santana Minerals regarding the fast-track consenting process for the Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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As the Minster for Regional Development, none.

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Question 2882 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence or written advice, by date and topic, has the Minister had with Santana Minerals or Central Otago District Council regarding road access arrangements associated with the Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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As the Minster for Regional Development, none.

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Question 2890 (2026)

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Scott Willis

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    What correspondence (including emails, text messages, letters, briefings, meeting notes, or aide-mémoire), by date and topic, has the Minister had with Damian Spring, Chief Executive of Santana Minerals?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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As the Minster for Regional Development, none.

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Question 2891 (2026)

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Scott Willis

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    What correspondence (including emails, text messages, letters, briefings, meeting notes, or aide-mémoire), by date and topic, has the Minister had with Santana Minerals Limited?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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As the Minster for Regional Development, none.

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Question 1671 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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I refer the member to the attached table.

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Question 1672 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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

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Question 1778 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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None.

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Question 1779 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), by title and date?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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As Associate Minister for Regional Development, none.

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Question 739 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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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 15 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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I refer the member to the attached table.

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Question 740 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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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 15 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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

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Question 846 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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As Associate Minister for Regional Development, none.

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Question 847 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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None.

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Question 998 (2026)

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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 8 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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

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Question 999 (2026)

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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 8 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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I refer the member to the attached table.

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Question 1105 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 December 2025, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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As Associate Minister for Regional Development, none.

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Question 1106 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 December 2025, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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None.