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Question 37246 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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    Under what circumstances, if any, does the Department of Conservation decide to leave bird carcasses in place versus remove them during an H5 bird flu outbreak, and what biosecurity procedures, if any, are followed when removal is required?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that carcass removal decisions would be made site by site, based on risks to human health, wildlife, and disease spread. Any removal would follow appropriate PPE, biosecurity and decontamination procedures.

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Question 37247 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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    What biosecurity protocols, if any, is the Department of Conservation implementing to reduce human‑assisted spread of H5 bird flu in conservation areas?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that the Department of Conservation has guidance in place to reduce human-assisted spread of H5 bird flu, including reporting, personal protective equipment, decontamination, biosecurity controls and access restrictions where…

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Question 37248 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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    What thresholds or criteria, if any, does the Department of Conservation use to notify the Ministry for Primary Industries of suspected H5 bird flu cases in wild birds?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that the Department of Conservation follows MPI guidance, including reporting three or more sick or dead birds or seals, and individual cases involving higher-risk species (e.g. migrating seabirds).

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Question 37249 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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    What surveillance systems, if any, is the Department of Conservation currently using to detect H5 bird flu in wild bird populations, and how frequently are high‑risk species monitored?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that the Department of Conservation supports surveillance by monitoring for sick birds and unusual mortality events. Many high-risk species are monitored daily to weekly, as guided by species preparedness plans.

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Question 37250 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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    What funding or support, if any, is available to wildlife hospitals and rehabilitation centers to increase their capacity for triage, treatment, and diagnostic work in the event that H5 bird flu becomes widespread in wild bird populations?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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Native bird hospitals, vets, and wildlife agencies are being supported by One Health agencies through the provision of guidance and advice regarding the management of their facilities and birds in their care after the arrival of H5 bird…

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Question 37251 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding any changes to interest on student loans, since 27 November 2023 - listed by title, date and topics covered?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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I have received a significant volume of advice over the period the Member has inquired about, and my office does not hold this in the manner the Member has requested. As titles of advice I receive are already proactively released and can…

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Question 37252 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding any changes to interest on student loans, since 27 November 2023 - listed by title, date and topics covered?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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I have requested a significant volume of advice over the period the Member has inquired about, and my office does not hold this in the manner the Member has requested. As titles of advice I receive are already proactively released and can…

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37254, 37256 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many students, if any, have had an accommodation supplement cut as a result of any mandatory reviews that have occurred since the commencement of the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Act 2025, or any consequent legislation?

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    How many people, if any, have had student allowances cut as a result of any mandatory review under the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Act 2025, or any consequent legislation?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I am advised that Student Allowances are not subject to mandatory reviews Students who are eligible for or receive Student Allowance or would qualify but have income over the cut-out point (including parental income if aged under 24), do…

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Question 37255 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many people, if any, have had an accommodation supplement cut as a result of any mandatory reviews that have occurred since the commencement of the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Act 2025, or any consequent legislation?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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As part of Budget 2025, the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Act 2026 introduced annual mandatory reviews for a range of benefits and supplementary assistance payments. Under the Act, if a client does not meet their review…

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Question 37257 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    When will the "exposure draft of the regulations" for toy standards in New Zealand be released for public consultation; and how, if at all, can kiwi parents have their say?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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I intend to release an exposure draft of the regulations for public consultation before the regulations are finalised. Details of the consultation process, including how members of the public can make submissions, will be published at the…

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Question 37258 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    When MBIE states that "the European and American standards provide a comparable level of safety to the Australia/New Zealand joint standard" for children's toys sold in New Zealand, how is "comparable level" being assessed?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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"Comparable level of safety" refers to an assessment of the requirements relating to choking and airway hazards addressed by the regulations. The technical requirements and testing methods across the European, American, and…

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Question 37259 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    When MBIE states that "the European and American standards provide a comparable level of safety to the Australia/New Zealand joint standard" for children's toys sold in New Zealand; what exactly is meant by "a comparable level"?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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It means the standards achieve substantially the same safety outcome in relation to the choking and airway hazards addressed by the standards. This is because the technical requirements and testing methods are largely the same.

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Question 37260 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What are the "three internationally recognised safety standards" that will apply "when a parent buys a toy for their child" in New Zealand, and where can New Zealand parents see the definition of each standard?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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Subject to consultation and the final regulations, suppliers would be able to comply with: • AS/NZS ISO 8124.1:2023; • EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018; or • ASTM F963-17. The regulations would also recognise ISO 8124-1:2022, which is the same as…

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Question 37261 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What exactly is the definition of the "toy standards of the United States", and what methodology, if any, is being used to compare that to the current New Zealand standard?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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The relevant United States standard is ASTM F963-17. In developing the proposed changes, consideration was given to Australia's assessment that the relevant provisions of the American standard provide a comparable level of safety to AS/NZS…

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Question 37262 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What discussion, if any, has the minister or her office had with the Ministry of Health regarding its advice about vaping myths and health impacts?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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Members of my office and I regularly engage with Health officials to discuss a variety of issues concerning my Health delegations, including vaping and smoking.

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Question 37263 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What discussion, if any, has the minister or her office had with Te Whatu Ora Health NZ regarding its advice about vaping myths and health impacts?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I regularly engage with health officials on a range of issues relating to my delegations, including vaping and smoking.

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Question 37264 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does he agree with Consumer New Zealand that "we need our government to introduce a product safety system in Aotearoa that reflects the risks we currently face in our marketplaces"; if so, what is he doing to address consumer safety in…

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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New Zealand's product safety framework must continue to adapt to changing consumer markets. The Government is progressing a range of product safety initiatives and reforms. Products supplied through online marketplaces are required to…

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Question 37265 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does he agree with Consumer New Zealand that for many products sold online, there has been no independent testing before they reach New Zealand homes; if so, does the Government's changes to toy standards include online sales?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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The proposed toy safety regulations apply to toys supplied in New Zealand regardless of the sales channel through which they are sold. This includes toys sold online where New Zealand consumer and product safety laws apply.

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Question 37266 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What, if anything, is he doing to address the availability of potentially dangerous toys in 2026 through online marketplaces such as AliExpress?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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The Government is modernising toy safety regulations to ensure that toys supplied in New Zealand meet recognised international safety requirements. Suppliers must comply with New Zealand consumer and product safety laws regardless of…

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Question 37267 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does he agree with the Hamilton mum, quoted in the Waikato Times on 20 July 2026, that, regarding changes to toy safety standards, the Gov­ern­ment appeared to be pri­or­it­ising rel­at­ively mod­est sav­ings for busi­nesses over par­ents’…

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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Proposed changes are intended to maintain toy safety while reducing unnecessary regulatory differences between New Zealand and Australia. The proposed standards provide a comparable level of safety to the current requirements.

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Question 37268 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What correspondence, briefings, reports, or advice, if any, has the Minister received since 7 April 2026 regarding the impact of insurer repair-provider arrangements on small independent automotive glass repair businesses?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

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I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interests of transparency, MBIE regularly publishes lists of briefings and reports provided to my office on its website, including for the Small Business and Manufacturing…

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Question 37269 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What options, if any, is the Minister considering to support fair competition for small businesses competing against insurer-preferred repair providers?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

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Competitive markets, informed consumer choice, and fair conduct are important. I continue to engage with officials and stakeholders on issues affecting businesses, consumers, and market performance across my portfolios.

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Question 37270 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does he share the concern of the Hamilton mum who campaigned against asbestos in toys, quoted in the Waikato Times on 20 July 2026, that proposed Government changes to toy safety regulations will put Kiwi kids at further risk from…

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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The proposed changes are intended to maintain toy safety while reducing unnecessary regulatory differences between New Zealand and Australia. The proposed standards provide a comparable level of safety to the current requirements.

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Question 37271 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What assessment, if any, has the Minister made of the ability of independent windscreen repair businesses to compete fairly where customers are directed towards preferred suppliers and independent repairers report pressure to reduce prices…

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

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New Zealand's regulatory framework contains a number of protections that are relevant, including the Commerce Act 1986, which promotes competition, the Fair Trading Act 1986, which prohibits misleading and deceptive conduct, and the…

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Question 37272 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What assessment, if any, has the Minister made of the impact on small businesses of referral arrangements between insurers and preferred repair provider networks, including the level of transparency provided to customers regarding such…

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

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New Zealand's regulatory framework contains a number of protections that are relevant, including the Commerce Act 1986, which promotes competition, the Fair Trading Act 1986, which prohibits misleading and deceptive conduct, and the…

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Question 37273 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What reports, if any, has the Minister received that independent windscreen repair businesses are being required by insurers or their agents to reduce and resubmit invoices before payment is approved, and what assessment, if any, has he…

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

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None.

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Question 37274 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What reports, if any, has the Minister received regarding customers seeking windscreen repairs being directed by insurers towards larger repair providers rather than small independent local businesses, and what actions, if any, has he…

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

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I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interests of transparency, MBIE regularly publishes lists of briefings and reports provided to my office on its website, including for the Small Business and Manufacturing…

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Question 37275 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What discussions, if any, has he had with retailers of recalled children’s sand products since the AUT findings on 2 July that asbestos fibres could become airborne during simulated play?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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The investigation is being carried out by MBIE officials, and they meet regularly with interested parties as part of the investigation.

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Question 37276 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Government plan to do any investigation into whether Kmart’s handling of the recall of asbestos contaminated sand products, including the information provided to consumers about the health risk, complied with the Consumer…

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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Compliance and enforcement matters are primarily the responsibility of the relevant regulatory agencies, such as the Commerce Commission.

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Question 37277 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does he stand by his statement of 2 July that he is taking the matter of AUT findings of airborne asbestos in children's sand products "seriously"; if so, what actions, if any, has he taken in the last 7 weeks?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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Yes. I have sought and received advice from officials on potential actions that may be taken in response to asbestos-contaminated sand products. I have been actively considering that advice and expect to make an announcement on my response…

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Question 37278 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has he received from officials since the AUT findings were released on 2 July about airborne asbestos in children's sand products, and what action, if any, has he taken in response to that advice?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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I have sought and received advice from officials on potential actions that may be taken in response to asbestos-contaminated sand products. I have been actively considering that advice and expect to make an announcement on my response…

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Question 37279 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Is the Minister concerned that Kmart is reported to have sold 67,000 contaminated asbestos sand products in New Zealand?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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I am concerned that asbestos-contaminated sand products have been sold to New Zealand consumers. I have sought and received advice from officials on potential responses and have been actively considering that advice and expect to make an…

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Question 37280 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Given the success of the Christchurch parents in the Disputes Tribunal which ordered Kmart to pay them $15,185.42 for the costs of asbestos testing and remediation, is he concerned that low-income parents might have a similar claim but…

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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New Zealand consumers have a range of avenues available to seek redress. In the first instance, I encourage consumers to contact the supplier directly to try to resolve the issue.

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Question 37282 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Minister agree with the approach to climate impact modelling recently announced for use in Victoria, Australia, that "planning decisions will use a “not less than the high pathway” approach (based on SSP3-7.0), stating that this…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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No. New Zealand’s approach to climate projections prioritises the use of multiple scenarios. This is consistent with the suite of Shared Socioeconomic Pathways available in the national climate projections including lower, intermediate,…

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Question 37283 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    When, if ever, does the Minister expect to provide further updates on the proposed critical minerals framework with the United States?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Discussions with the United States regarding a proposed critical minerals framework remain ongoing.

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Question 37284 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Did he read Damien Grant's analysis of the Building (Overseas Building Products, Standards, and Certification Schemes) Amendment Bill, including his assertion that "no one outside the construction sector noticed, but this legislation is…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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No.

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Question 37285 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to written question 32026 (2026), what was the total number of consents granted and the total gross investment value approved in each financial year from 2015/16 to 2020/21, and on what basis was the statement made on…

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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I refer the Member to the attachment. I cannot answer the second part of the question, relating to Hon David Seymour’s 13 July 2026 statement.

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Question 37286 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What is the net change in the number of Kāinga Ora homes in Christchurch resulting from sales, transfers, and new builds since 1 December 2023, listed by address and categorised by sales, transfers and new builds?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I refer the Member to the attached table provided by Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities.

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Question 37287 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    When, if ever, does the Minister expect to provide further updates on the proposed critical minerals framework with the United States?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Further updates will occur after Cabinet consideration.

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36351, 37196 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    On how many occasions, if any, since 1 July 2024 has Kāinga Ora notified any real estate agent that state houses they were selling had been contaminated by methamphetamine?

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    On how many occasions has Kāinga Ora notified Bayleys Real Estate since it became Kāinga Ora's master agent that state houses they were selling had been contaminated by methamphetamine?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora — Homes and Communities advises me that it does not collect information on notifications to real estate agents about methamphetamine contamination of properties.

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37013, 37195 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Is he aware of the reporting, in the BDO Construction Sector Report, that nearly two-thirds of the 180 construction businesses surveyed have incurred losses of up to $100,000 in the last 12-months?

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    Is he aware of the conclusion, in the BDO Construction Sector Report, that in the 12-months since its last report in 2025 close to two-thirds of the 180 construction businesses surveyed had projects cancelled or put on hold?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I have not read this report.

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37026, 37030 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, state homes in each Auckland local board were categorised as “removed from service” at the end of July 2026 and how do those figures breakdown by homes in refurbishment, sales, demolition process, redevelopment process,…

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    How many vacant state homes, if any, did Kāinga Ora have in each Auckland local board at the end of July 2026 and how do those numbers breakdown by ‘ready to let’, ‘under repair’, ‘coming into service’ and ‘pending decision’?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I refer the Member to the attached table provided by Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities. This is also my answer to WPQ 37030 (2026).

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37027, 37031, 37033 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, state homes in each territorial local authority were categorised as “removed from service” at the end of July 2026 and how do those figures breakdown by homes in refurbishment, sales, demolition process, redevelopment…

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    How many, if any, state homes were categorised as “removed from service” as at end of July 2026 and how does that figure breakdown by homes in refurbishment, sales, demolition process, redevelopment process, and lease expiry?

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    How many vacant state homes, if any, did Kāinga Ora have in each territorial authority at the end of July 2026 and how do those numbers breakdown by ‘ready to let’, ‘under repair’, ‘coming into service’ and ‘pending decision’?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I refer the Member to the attached table provided by Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities. This is also my answer to WPQs 37031 and 37033 (2026).

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37028, 37032 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 37028 (matches this search)

    How many, if any, state homes in each Auckland local board were categorised as “removed from service” at the end of June 2026 and how do those figures breakdown by homes in refurbishment, sales, demolition process, redevelopment process,…

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    How many vacant state homes, if any, did Kāinga Ora have in each Auckland local board at the end of June 2026 and how do those numbers breakdown by ‘ready to let’, ‘under repair’, ‘coming into service’ and ‘pending decision’?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I refer the Member to the attached table provided by Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities. This is also my answer to WPQ 37032 (2026).

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37029, 37034 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 37029 (matches this search)

    How many, if any, state homes in each territorial local authority were categorised as “removed from service” at the end of June 2026 and how do those figures breakdown by homes in refurbishment, sales, demolition process, redevelopment…

  • 37034 (matches this search)

    How many vacant state homes, if any, did Kāinga Ora have in each territorial authority at the end of June 2026 and how do those numbers breakdown by ‘ready to let’, ‘under repair’, ‘coming into service’ and ‘pending decision’?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I refer the Member to the attached table provided by Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities. This is also my answer to WPQ 37034 (2026).

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37035, 37036 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 37035 (matches this search)

    How many managed stock properties, if any, did Kāinga Ora manage in each Auckland Local Board at the end of June 2026 and at the end of July 2026?

  • 37036 (matches this search)

    How many state houses, if any, did Kāinga Ora manage in each Auckland Local Board at the end of June 2026 and at the end of July 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I refer the Member to the attached table provided by Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities. This is also my answer to WPQ 37036 (2026).

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37037, 37038 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 37037 (matches this search)

    How many managed stock properties, if any, did Kāinga Ora manage in each territorial authority at the end of June 2026 and at the end of July 2026?

  • 37038 (matches this search)

    How many state houses, if any, did Kāinga Ora manage in each territorial authority at the end of June 2026 and at the end of July 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I refer the Member to the attached table provided by Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities. This is also my answer to WPQ 37038 (2026).

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Question 37039 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to question 35324 (2026), will he release the email of 30 July 2026 from the Cabinet Office to his Chief of Staff; if not, why not?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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A request for the email referred to would be considered in accordance with the provisions of the Official Information Act, however DPMC’s initial view is that the email may be withheld in full under section 9(2)(g)(i) of the Act: the free…

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Question 37040 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    Further to the reply to question 35324 (2026), what other correspondence, if any, has his office received from the Cabinet Office concerning the remarks made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Parliament on 29 July 2026, and on what…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). I have received no further correspondence from the Cabinet Office, a business unit of DPMC, relating to the Rt Hon…

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Question 37041 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    Further to the reply to question 35324 (2026), what informal briefings, oral advice, or verbal updates, if any, has he received from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade concerning…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). I regularly request and receive advice from officials on a range of matters. I have received no advice from the…