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Question 17517 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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As Associate Minister of Agriculture, I refer the member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 17518 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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I refer the member to the attached table. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for…

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Question 17519 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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I refer the member to the attached table. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for…

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Question 17520 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I refer the Member to the attached table. Five titles are withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 17622 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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As Associate Minister of Agriculture, none.

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Question 17623 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20 April 2026, by title and date?

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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None.

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Question 17624 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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None.

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Question 17625 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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None.

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Question 17252 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What statements, if any, has the Minister made regarding the application of animal welfare standards to imported products or the Animal Products (Closing the Welfare Gap) Amendment Bill, by date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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I have made a number of statements to the media and public regarding the application of animal welfare standards to imported products. I do not think it is in the public interest for my office to spend considerable time collating them.

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Question 17253 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister brought officials to any meetings with any organisations about the application of animal welfare standards to imported products or the Animal Products (Closing the Welfare Gap) Amendment Bill, and if so, what were those…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Question 17254 (2026). Officials were present at both of these meetings.

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Question 17254 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister met with any organisations regarding the application of animal welfare standards to imported products or the Animal Products (Closing the Welfare Gap) Amendment Bill, if so, when and with whom?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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I have met the following groups about the application of animal welfare standards to imported products: - Animal Policy International and the Animal Law Association: 4 March 2024 - Animal Policy International and Walt Cavendish: 11…

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Question 17255 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, has the Minister had with businesses or organisations regarding the application of animal welfare standards to imported products or the Animal Products (Closing the Welfare Gap) Amendment Bill, by correspondent…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

My office handles a high volume of communications each week and compiling a detailed record of this would require significant time and resources. I do not believe that listing each communication represents a good use of staff time.

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Question 17257 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, briefings, aides-memoire, memos, or other reports has the Minister received regarding the application of animal welfare standards to imported products or the Animal Products (Closing the Welfare Gap) Amendment Bill, by title…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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I have received the documents in the attached table relating to the application of animal welfare standards to imported products:

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Question 16999 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, has the Minister, taken to cabinet since 1 January 2025 related to pig farrowing crates, listed by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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Since 1 January 2025, I have taken the papers in the attached table that relate to pig farrowing crates to Cabinet. These documents are already available on the Ministry for Primary Industries’ website below. Code of Welfare: Pigs Public…

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Question 17001 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, has the Minister, taken to cabinet since 1 January 2025 related to intensive winter grazing, listed by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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None.

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Question 17002 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, has the Minister, taken to cabinet since 1 January 2025 related to live animal exports trade, listed by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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None.

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Question 17004 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2023/24 financial year?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I refer the Member to the response for WPQ 46273 (2024).

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Question 17009 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, correspondence or any other documents, if any, has the Minister, or any member of their Office received since 1 January 2025 related to wilding pine, listed by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Question 17011 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, correspondence or any other documents, if any, has the Minister, or any member of their Office received since 1 January 2025 related to pig farrowing crates, listed by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

Since 1 January 2025, I have received the documents in the attached table relating to pig farrowing crates from the Ministry for Primary Industries. Several of these documents are already available on the department’s website: Changes to…

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Question 17012 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, correspondence or any other documents, if any, has the Minister, or any member of their Office received since 1 January 2025 related to intensive winter grazing, listed by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I have received the following advice related to winter grazing since 1 January 2025: AM25-0380: Southland Winter Grazing 2025 Update (20 May 2025) AM25-0991: Winter grazing 2025 end-of-season summary (20 November 2025) Please note I also…

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Question 17013 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, correspondence or any other documents, if any, has the Minister, or any member of their Office received since 1 January 2025 related to live animal exports trade, listed by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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To support bilateral relationships held with different international counterparts, I receive information from time to time on the trade and export of live animals. In terms of policy advice relating to relating to reinstating livestock…

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Question 17016 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to cabinet about whether or not the government would progress the resumption of live animal exports since January 2025, listed by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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Two papers were considered by Cabinet Committee during this period: - "Supporting the highest Standards of Animal Welfare for Livestock Exported by Sea: Release of Discussion Document" 21 July 2025 and 25 August 2025 - "Animal Welfare…

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Question 17017 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, briefings, aide memoirs or correspondence, if any, did the Minister receive on whether or not the government would progress the resumption of live animal exports since January 2025, listed by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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My office receives a large amount of correspondence and it is not in the public interest to devote time and resources to detail each item separately. Since January 2025, I have received the briefings in the attached table on whether or not…

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Question 17018 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    Which Ministers, if any, made the decision not to progress the resumption of live animal exports at sea?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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It's a decision of the government.

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Question 17019 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What reasons, if any, did the government have for not resuming live animal exports at sea?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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There is, as yet, no consensus among Ministers on proposed new legislation. Considering the packed legislative agenda, the government’s priorities are better served by focusing on other programmes such as resource management reform.

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17021, 17023 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    When, if at all, did the Minister make the decision not to progress the resumption of live animal exports at sea?

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    When, if at all, did the cabinet decide to not progress the Coalition agreement policy to resume live animal exports at sea?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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I support the policy, but it has been clear since early this year that there is not enough time to achieve consensus among Ministers and pass the required legislation.

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Question 16539 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 13 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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None.

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Question 16540 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 13 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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None.

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Question 16541 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 13 April 2026, by title and date?

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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None.

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Question 16542 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 13 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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As Associate Minister of Agriculture, none.

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Question 16644 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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 13 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I refer the Member to the attached table. One title is withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 16645 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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 13 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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I refer the member to the attached table. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for…

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Question 16646 (2026)

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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 13 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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I refer the member to the attached table. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for…

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Question 16647 (2026)

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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 13 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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As Associate Minister of Agriculture, I refer the member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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6 questions (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 14118 (2026), 14120 (2026)

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    What was the composition of vehicle fleets, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, by fuel type in percentage terms in 2024?

  • 14109 (matches this search)

    What was the composition of vehicle fleets, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, by fuel type in percentage terms in 2025?

  • 14116 (matches this search)

    What was the composition of vehicle fleets, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, by fuel type in percentage terms in 2023?

  • 14117 (matches this search)

    What was the composition of vehicle fleets, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, by fuel type in percentage terms in 2022?

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    What was the composition of vehicle fleets, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, by fuel type in percentage terms in 2021?

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    What was the composition of vehicle fleets, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, by fuel type in percentage terms in 2020?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I refer the Member to the attached table.

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6 questions (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 14453 (2026), 14462 (2026)

  • 14440 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2024?

  • 14442 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2025?

  • 14451 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2023?

  • 14452 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2021?

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  • 14453 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2022?

  • 14462 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2020?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I refer the Member to the attached table.

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6 questions (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 14791 (2026), 14792 (2026)

  • 14778 (matches this search)

    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2025?

  • 14782 (matches this search)

    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2024?

  • 14788 (matches this search)

    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2023?

  • 14790 (matches this search)

    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2021?

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  • 14791 (matches this search)

    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2022?

  • 14792 (matches this search)

    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2020?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Francisco Hernandez

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Matching question numbers: 15130 (2026), 15133 (2026)

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

  • 15116 (matches this search)

    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

  • 15117 (matches this search)

    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

  • 15129 (matches this search)

    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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  • 15130 (matches this search)

    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

  • 15133 (matches this search)

    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table.

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6 questions (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 15469 (2026), 15472 (2026)

  • 15442 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2025?

  • 15449 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2024?

  • 15460 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2023?

  • 15465 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2022?

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2021?

  • 15472 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2020?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I am advised, none.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 15806 (2026), 15817 (2026)

  • 15771 (matches this search)

    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2025?

  • 15787 (matches this search)

    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2024?

  • 15794 (matches this search)

    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2023?

  • 15798 (matches this search)

    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2022?

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  • 15806 (matches this search)

    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2021?

  • 15817 (matches this search)

    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2020?

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised that for the Ministry for Primary Industries’, LPG consumption was 85kg in FY2023/24 and 170kg in FY2020/21. I am advised no LPG was consumed in FY2019/20, FY2021/22, FY2022/23 or FY2024/25.

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Question 13591 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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 6 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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As Associate Minister of Agriculture, I refer the member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 13592 (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 6 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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I refer the member to the attached table. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for…

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Question 13593 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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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 6 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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I refer the member to the attached table. One title has been withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting…

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Question 13594 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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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 6 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I refer the Member to the attached table. Four titles are withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 13696 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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As Associate Minister of Agriculture, none.

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Question 13697 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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None.

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Question 13698 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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None.

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Question 13699 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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The paper titled ‘Policy approvals for Cost Recovery Regulations under the Organic Products and Production Act 2023’.

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13770, 13771, 13774, 13793 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

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    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Associate Minister of Agriculture

    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

  • 13774

    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

  • 13793

    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Food Safety

    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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Agricultural and Marketing Research and Development Trust (AGMARDT) On 30 July 2024, I approved a 5% increase for the AGMARDT Chair, bringing the fee amount to $24,950 per annum. The increase recognises the additional responsibilities and…

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Question 13772 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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As Associate Minister of Agriculture I have no financial responsibilities.