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Question 10250 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 9 March 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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

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Question 10396 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 9 March, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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

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Question 8686 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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none

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Question 8041 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been granted in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment’s response to written parliamentary question 8079 (2026) and to the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to WPQ 388 (2025).

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Question 8049 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been requested in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment’s response to written parliamentary question 8085 (2026) and to the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to WPQ 388 (2025).

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Question 8050 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I refer the member to the Minister for the Environment’s response to written parliamentary question 8088 (2026) and to the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to WPQ 388 (2025).

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Question 8051 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment’s response to written parliamentary question 8086 (2026).

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Question 8067 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I refer the member to the Minister for the Environment’s response to written parliamentary question 8104 (2026).

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Question 8231 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, briefings, reports or any other document, if any, has the Minister received from the Gas Security Fund panel since its establishment, listed by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I have received no advice, briefings, reports or any other document from the Gas Second Fund panel since its establishment in my capacity as Minister of Climate Change.

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Question 8244 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the total value of Methanex's industrial allocation in 2025, and how does this compare with the previous 5 years?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Applications for final or provisional allocations for 2025 are not due until April 2026. Methanex’s final allocations for 2020-2025 are as follows: 2024 - 473,815 2023 - 948,085 2022 - 850,615 2021 - 943,632 2020 - 1,181,995 The…

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Question 8446 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office, sent, received or requested on the impact of the war at the Strait of Hormuz on New Zealand by date and title?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I have received daily situation reports and various other items of briefing material on the current conflict in the Middle East. A full list of information provided on the conflict cannot be compiled in the timeframes for answers to…

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7593, 7851 (2026)

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    7593 (matches this search)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning 2 March 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 2/03/2026: 26-BRF-00025: Briefing:…

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7594, 7957 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

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    7594 (matches this search)

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

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    7957 (matches this search)

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

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026.

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Question 7595 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 2 March 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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

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Question 7620 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    Has the Minister shared the briefing BRF 7176 regarding green shipping with Ministers with relevant portfolios, as advised in briefing BRF 7211, and if not, why not?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Yes

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Question 7621 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What actions, if any, are currently underway for progressing maritime decarbonisation and supply chain resilience?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Under the Climate Change portfolio, no actions are currently being progressed regarding maritime decarbonisation and supply chain resilience. However, I am aware of work across government to support maritime decarbonisation and supply…

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Question 7196 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice since 1 July 2025, if any, has the Minister received regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I received the following briefing which covered a range of topics including the Carbon Neutral Government Programme: Ministry for the Environment: 31/07/2025: BRF-6529 - Seeking Cabinet…

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Question 6338 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2024?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment’s reply to written Parliamentary question 6382 (2026) in respect of the Ministry for the Environment, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to written Parliamentary question…

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Question 6341 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment’s reply to written Parliamentary question 6379 (2026) in respect of the Ministry for the Environment, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to written Parliamentary Question…

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Question 6342 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2023?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment’s reply to written Parliamentary question 6386 (2026) in respect of the Ministry for the Environment, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to written Parliamentary Question…

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Question 6343 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2025?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment’s reply to written Parliamentary question 6387 (2026) in respect of the Ministry for the Environment, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to written Parliamentary Question…

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Question 6346 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2023?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment’s reply to written Parliamentary question 6390 (2026) in respect of the Ministry for the Environment, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to written Parliamentary Question…

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Question 6351 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2024?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment’s reply to written Parliamentary question 6389 (2026) in respect of the Ministry for the Environment, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to written Parliamentary Question…

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Question 6679 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What work is currently underway, if any, that would build on the Centre for Sustainable Finance's indicative business case "Business Resilience Programme" (BRP) that is aimed at helping industrial businesses that use gas for process heat…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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The Centre’s recommendations have been received by the Government, and officials across agencies are exploring policy options to support gas switching outcomes.

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Question 6687 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2025?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment’s reply to written Parliamentary question 6716 (2026) in respect of the Ministry for the Environment, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to written Parliamentary Question…

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Question 6689 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment’s reply to written Parliamentary question 6723 (2026) in respect of the Ministry for the Environment, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to written Parliamentary question…

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Question 6742 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning 23 February 2026 from the Ministry for the Environment: 26/02/2026: Final…

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Question 6751 (2026)

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

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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

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Question 6752 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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None

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Question 6806 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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

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Question 6971 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I refer the Member to my response to written Parliamentary question 6742 (2026). For your information, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the end of the month after the…

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Question 6257 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Does the Minister agree with the majority of New Zealanders surveyed in the latest national Environmental Perceptions Survey, who consider climate change as the top environmental issue facing New Zealand?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I believe there are many environmental issues that are facing New Zealand both relating to and not relating to climate change. As Minister, I consider all of these important.

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Question 6023 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

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    What papers, if any, has the Minister taken to Cabinet between 1 December 2025 and 24 February 2026, listed by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I took the following paper to Cabinet between 1 December 2025 and 24 February 2026. 15/12/2025 Report on Overseas Travel: Hon Simon Watts – November 2025

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5598, 5955 (2026)

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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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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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

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5603, 5849 (2026)

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    5603 (matches this search)

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

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    5849 (matches this search)

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

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I received the following documents in the week beginning 16 February 2026: Ministry for the Environment 19/02/2026: 26-BRF-00374 - Updated Agenda for 30 March 2026 CPMG Meeting 19/02/2026:…

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Question 5596 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 16 February 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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

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4789, 5167 (2026)

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Scott Willis

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    Recorded target Simon Watts, Minister of Climate Change

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    What specific concerns, if any, regarding New Zealand's climate commitments were raised by the United Kingdom Secretary of State for Energy Security in the meeting with the Minister in November 2025?

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    Recorded target Winston Peters, Minister of Foreign Affairs

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    What specific concerns, if any, regarding New Zealand's climate commitments were raised by the United Kingdom Foreign Secretary in the meeting with the Minister in October 2025?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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None. Secretary Miliband and I had a constructive meeting taking in a wide range of matters. This included discussion of the challenges that both the UK and New Zealand face in regard to climate change and ensuring energy security.

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Question 5169 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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    Would the ETS unit price continuing to fall accord with the Government's climate strategy?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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It is not in the public interest for the Government to comment on movements in the ETS price.

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Question 5176 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment’s response to Written Parliamentary Question 5183 (2026) and the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to written Parliamentary Question 5186 (2026).

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4022, 4775 (2026)

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    4022 (matches this search)

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    Was he aware that UK officials had communicated a “high level of interest” in New Zealand’s climate policy following Budget 2025 and if so, what, if any, action did he take in response to this?

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    Scott Willis

    List MP · Green Party

    4775

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    Is it correct that the the United Kingdom Secretary of State for Energy Security raised the topic of the oil and gas fund announced at Budget 2025 directly with the Minister in November 2025?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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In my capacity as Minister for Climate Change, I am aware that the UK is interested in New Zealand policy developments, including those relevant to climate change and energy security. New Zealand reciprocates this interest and benefits…

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4276, 4614 (2026)

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

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

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    Francisco Hernandez

    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 received, if any, during the week beginning Monday 9 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I received the listed briefings during the week beginning 9 February 2026. 10/02/2026 Briefing - Meeting: Japan’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Iwao Horii 11/02/2026: 26-BRF-00282:…

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Question 4481 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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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 Simon Watts

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

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I received the listed briefings during the week beginning 2 February 2026. 2/02/2026 Informal Note - Upcoming submissions by New Zealand on UN Climate Change work programmes 04/02/2026:…

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Question 4587 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 February 2026.

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Question 4608 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 9 February 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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

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Question 4610 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green 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 Simon Watts

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

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

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Question 4653 (2026)

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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 fixing database security breaches in the 2023 calendar year?

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Hon Simon Watts

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I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment’s reply to written Parliamentary question 4689 (2026) in respect of the Ministry for the Environment and I refer to the Minister of Foreign Affairs’ response to written Parliamentary…

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Question 4655 (2026)

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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 fixing database security breaches in the 2022 calendar year?

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Hon Simon Watts

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I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment’s reply to written Parliamentary question 4689 (2026) in respect of the Ministry for the Environment and I refer to the Minister of Foreign Affairs’ reply to written Parliamentary…

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Question 4666 (2026)

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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 fixing database security breaches in the 2024 calendar year?

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Hon Simon Watts

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I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment’s reply to written Parliamentary question 4689(2026) in respect of the Ministry for the Environment, and I refer to the Minister of Foreign Affairs’ response to written Parliamentary…

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Question 4669 (2026)

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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 fixing database security breaches in the 2025 calendar year?

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Hon Simon Watts

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I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment’s reply to written Parliamentary question 4689 (2026) in respect of the Ministry for the Environment, and I refer to the Minister of Foreign Affairs’ response to written Parliamentary…

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Question 4737 (2026)

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    Did the Minister of Foreign Affairs or the Minister of Trade at any point in 2025 inform the Minister that United Kingdom counterparts had raised the topic of New Zealand's climate commitments in ministerial level or officials level…

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Hon Simon Watts

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No