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37143, 37144 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister agree with Consumer New Zealand that "our market place has dramatically changed from major retailers like Kmart selling thousands of goods to people shopping on platforms like Temu and Ali Express, and we really need the…

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    Does the Minister agree with Disputes Tribunal Referee Cynthia Hawes that "I do not think that any reasonable parent, acquainted with the fact that the moulding sand contained asbestos, and regardless of the quantity or proportion in the…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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There are already prohibitions on importing or handling products containing asbestos. I have requested advice from officials to progress measures designed to strengthen assurance that certain consumer sand products supplied in New Zealand…

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Question 37145 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Since the AUT study showing that airborne asbestos was found in some of the recalled products., has the Government taken any action related to contaminated asbestos sand products; if so, what exactly?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Sand products containing asbestos were recalled due to the potential health risks they pose. The AUT research subsequently found that asbestos fibres could become airborne during the use of some recalled products. This finding provides…

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Question 37146 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Given this Disputes Tribunal decision, will the Minister intervene with Kmart to encourage them to provide consumers with financial compensation for testing of contaminated asbestos sand products?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Decisions relating to compensation are matters for consumers and suppliers, subject to the relevant legal framework.

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Question 37147 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister read the decision of the Disputes Tribunal which ordered Kmart to pay Christchurch parents $15,185.42 for the costs of asbestos testing and remediation; if so, will he take any action?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am aware of the decision. It would not be appropriate for me to comment on the specifics of an individual case. Separately, I am considering advice from officials on measures intended to strengthen product safety settings relating to…

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Question 37149 (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 student loan changes, 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 37150 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    Which schools will be part of the first 100 solar installations to be completed by mid-2027, listed by name and when does the Minister expect the first installation to be complete?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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Previously, the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) targeted 80 to 100 installs over the 2026/27 summer school holiday period. Now, the delivery approach covers all 500 eligible schools to drive cost efficiencies and maximise programme…

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Question 37151 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding student loan changes, since 27 November 2023 - detailed by the substance of any advice requested?

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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 37152 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating either with or without human oversight within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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None. I am advised that Stats NZ uses some automated business process such as recruitment, leave management, and security risk management that automate routing, notification, tracking and record keeping functions but that approval…

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Question 37167 (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 on global LNG prices since May 1, 2026, listed by title and date?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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

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Question 37168 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, listed by date and title, did the Minister receive to assist with the writing of his undated letter to "Mayors, Chairs and Chief Executives" of councils "regarding the use of climate change assumptions in council…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I received the following advice to assist with the letter to councils: 16 June 2026: Letter to Councils Natural Hazard Risk Management 26 June 2026: Re: Draft climate projections letter for councils.

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Question 37169 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Will the New Zealand Flood Map include any flood modelling based on a high-emissions climate impact scenario, such as SSP5-8.5 (Shared Socio-economic Pathway 5-8.5)?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Decisions are yet to be made on what the New Zealand Flood Map will show.

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Question 37170 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister met with any representatives from Local Government New Zealand, such as Mayor Rehette Stoltz (the President), since the receipt of their letter dated 16 July 2026 "LGNZ response to use of climate change assumptions letter…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I have met with Local Government New Zealand since that date, in my capacity as Local Government Minister.

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Question 37171 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Did the Ministry for the Environment recommend the use of a high-emissions pathway for use in the preparation of the first generation of the New Zealand Flood Map, in the briefing 26-BRF-00956 'The use of climate projections in the first…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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The information requested has previously been considered for release under the Official Information Act 1982, and was partly withheld under sections 9(2)(f)(iv) of the Act to maintain constitutional conventions that protect the…

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Question 37172 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    Will the government still release the advice they have received on supermarket divestment before the end of the parliamentary term, and if so, when?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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I refer the Member to my quote on paragraph five of the following article:…

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Question 37173 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What company, organisation, or agency, if any, has the Government contracted to prepare the first generation of the New Zealand Flood Map?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Jacobs New Zealand Limited has been contracted to deliver Stage 1 (Data Integration) of the first generation of the New Zealand Flood Map. Procurement for the Stage 2 national-scale flood model is underway. The contract for Stage 2 is…

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Question 37174 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Which climate impact future scenario, or scenarios, if any, was the Minister recommended NOT to use by the Ministry for the Environment and/or any of its contractors in the preparation of the first generation of the New Zealand Flood Map?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Neither the Ministry for the Environment nor the Ministry for Cities, Regions, Environment and Transport has provided me with recommendations on specific climate impact future scenarios to use or not to use in preparation of the first…

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Question 37175 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Which climate impact future scenario, or scenarios, if any, has the Minister directed the Ministry for the Environment and/or any of its contractors NOT to use to prepare the first generation of the New Zealand Flood Map?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I have not directed officials or contractors to the Ministry for the Environment, now the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport, not to use any specific climate impact future scenario in the preparation of the first…

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Question 37176 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Which climate impact future scenario, or scenarios, if any, were recommended to the Minister by the Ministry for the Environment and/or any of its contractors for use in the preparation of the first generation of the New Zealand Flood Map?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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The information requested is contained in briefing 26-BRF-00956, which has been released in response to an Official Information Act 1982 request. Some information was withheld under sections 9(2)(f)(iv) of the Act to maintain…

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Question 37177 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Which climate impact future scenario, or scenarios, if any, has the Minister directed the Ministry for the Environment and/or any of its contractors to use to prepare the first generation of the New Zealand Flood Map?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I have not directed officials or contractors from the Ministry for the Environment, now the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport, to use any specific climate impact future scenario in preparing the first generation of…

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Question 37178 (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 used in the United Kingdom, where "the climate change allowances that underpin both the National Flood Risk Assessment 2 (NaFRA2, December 2024) and the Flood Map for…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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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, high…

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Question 37179 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Minister agree with the consideration of "multiple future climate conditions for adaptation decision-making and risk management", as is now "widely accepted... best practice", as noted by the Ministry for the Environment in the…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I agree that using multiple scenarios is prudent in decision-making

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Question 37180 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Minister agree with the "use of a single high-end emissions pathway" for land-use planning decisions, which remains current practice in leading jurisdictions including the UK and Australia, as noted in the briefing 26-BRF-00956…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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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, high…

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Question 37181 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What were the "Recommended actions" from the Ministry for the Environment numbered 1, 2, 3, and 4 in the briefing dated 19/05/2026 titled 26-BRF-00956 "The use of climate projections in the first generation of the New Zealand Flood Map"?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Consistent with its redaction in releases under section 9(2)(f)(iv) of the OIA, I do not consider this information to be in the public interest to release.

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Question 37182 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Who are the members of the Climate Priorities Ministerial Group, mentioned in the briefing dated 19/05/2026 and titled 26-BRF-00956 "The use of climate projections in the first generation of the New Zealand Flood Map"?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I chair the Climate Priorities Ministerial Group. The Ministers and Parliamentary Under-Secretary included for the group’s 30 March 2026 meeting were: Hon Simon Watts Hon Tama Potaka Hon Penny Simmonds Hon Mark Patterson Simon Court MP…

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Question 37183 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    Have discussions with the United States regarding a proposed critical minerals framework stalled or ceased, if so, why?

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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 37184 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does the "Request for change of legal status, 31 July 2026" listed in the reply to WQ 34561 (2026) relate to any current or contemplated litigation involving the Crown; if so, which proceedings?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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Requests for change of status are routine matters for the Attorney-General’s decision required by section 31 of the Criminal Procedure (Mentally Impaired Persons) Act 2003. They relate to people who are held as special patients or special…

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Question 37185 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    In what meetings, if any, with the United States has a critical minerals framework been discussed by representatives of the New Zealand Government, listed by date and attendees since May 1, 2026?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) advised that officials discussed the proposed critical minerals framework at meetings with US Embassy counterparts on: 20 July 2026 attended by: - Lead Adviser, Americas Division, MFAT; -…

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Question 37186 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Attorney-General made a decision in respect of the "Request for change of legal status, 31 July 2026" listed in the reply to WQ 34561 (2026); if so, what was that decision and on what date was it made?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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See response to 37184 (2026)

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Question 37187 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    Have discussions with the United States regarding a proposed critical minerals framework stalled or ceased, if so, why?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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

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Question 37188 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Who or what agency made the request referred to in the Crown Law document "Request for change of legal status, 31 July 2026" listed in the reply to WQ 34561 (2026), and on what date was the request made?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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See response to 37184 (2026)

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Question 37189 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Regarding the Crown Law document "Request for change of legal status, 31 July 2026" listed in the reply to WQ 34561 (2026), to what person, entity, office, or proceeding does the requested change of legal status relate?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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See response to 37184 (2026).

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Question 37190 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What actions, if any, has the Attorney-General taken as a result of receiving the Crown Law briefing "Pay equity High Court hearing, 31 July 2026" listed in the reply to WQ 34561 (2026)?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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None.

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Question 37191 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does the Crown Law briefing "Pay equity High Court hearing, 31 July 2026" listed in the reply to WQ 34561 (2026) relate to any proceedings concerning the Equal Pay Amendment Act 2025 or the discontinuance of pay equity claims; if so, which…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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The briefing relates to the proceeding: Toputanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa The New Zealand Nurses Organisation Incorporated & Ors v The Attorney-General (CIV-2025-485-632) which concerns the consistency of the amendments made by the…

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Question 37192 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Regarding the Crown Law briefing "Pay equity High Court hearing, 31 July 2026" listed in the reply to WQ 34561 (2026), to which proceedings, if any, does the briefing relate, listed by case name and court registry file number?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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The briefing relates to the proceeding: Toputanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa The New Zealand Nurses Organisation Incorporated & Ors v The Attorney-General (CIV-2025-485-632).

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Question 37193 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Is the readiness of the firearms reforms being tracked, if so, what metric is being used?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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The readiness of the firearms reforms is an operational matter. I am advised that progress towards implementation of the firearms reforms is tracked through regular programme status reporting to the Firearms Regulator Programme Steering…

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Question 37194 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    Was a trilateral defence ministers' meeting between New Zealand, Australia, and Japan planned or proposed for August 2026; if so, has the transfer of the Defence portfolio to the current Minister on 13 August 2026 had any effect on New…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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A trilateral Defence ministers’ meeting had been planned for 18 August. This has been deferred until the next appropriate opportunity for the Ministers to meet.

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Question 37197 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, of the Events Attraction Package $40 million has been allocated, and to what events, listed by name of event?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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I refer the Member to reply number 36154 (2026). The names of all announced events under the Events Attraction Package are released on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's website:…

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Question 37198 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What is the number of Kāinga Ora homes in Christchurch that are currently under construction, the number in the approved pipeline but not yet commenced, and the number completed since 1 January 2024, broken down by month?

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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 37199 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What is the current total number of Kāinga Ora homes in Christchurch, broken down by suburb, and how does that compare with the number at the November 2023?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that it does not record, collect or report property information by suburb. However, it has provided the attached table, providing totals for the periods requested by social and supported…

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Question 37200 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What is the total value of the state housing sales, or expected from proposed sales, in Christchurch broken down by suburb from 1 December 2023 to the18 August 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.

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Question 37201 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    How many Kainga Ora planned projects in Christchurch have been cancelled since November 2023 broken down by address?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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For projects between November 2023 to June 2025 that were assessed as no longer proceeding as originally planned, I refer the Member to the attached table provided by Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities. Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities…

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Question 37202 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    Further to WPQ33519 (2025) how many Kainga Ora properties are currently for sale in Christchurch broken down by address?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that it regularly updates a list of properties for sale, including the Canterbury region, on its website at:…

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Question 37203 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    Further to WPQ33519 (2025) how many Kainga Ora properties have been sold in Christchurch since November 2023 broken down by address?

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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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36374, 36848 (2026)

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 10 August 2026, by title and date?

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    Damien O'Connor

    List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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The office of the Minister of Defence regularly requests and receives advice on a range of matters from officials. Monthly lists of briefings that are received as part of the Defence portfolio responsibilities are proactively released on…

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36376, 36806 (2026)

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    36376 (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 requested, if any, during the week beginning 10 August 2026, by title and date?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · 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 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence

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As Minister for National Security and Intelligence, I regularly request and receive advice from officials in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) on a range of matters. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6, I…

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36377, 36800 (2026)

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    36377 (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 requested, if any, during the week beginning 10 August 2026, by title and date?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    36800 (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 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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As Prime Minister, I regularly request and receive advice from officials in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) on a range of matters. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6, I consider that the time and resources,…

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36379, 36805 (2026)

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    36379 (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 requested, if any, during the week beginning 10 August 2026, by title and date?

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    Rachel Boyack

    Member for Nelson · Labour Party

    36805 (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 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

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Papers with titles currently in the public interest to publish: Information on the Hananui Aquaculture Project (14-Aug-26) In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests…

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36381, 36769 (2026)

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    36381 (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 requested, if any, during the week beginning 10 August 2026, by title and date?

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    Greg O'Connor

    Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party

    36769 (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 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Veterans

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One report was received during the week of 10 August 2026. NZDF, Weekly Report to the Minister for Veterans - Week Commencing 10 August 2026, 13 Aug 2026

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36451, 36849 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    36451 (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 10 August 2026, by title and date?

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    Jo Luxton

    List MP · Labour Party

    36849 (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 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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The titles of advice I receive as Minister of Customs are considered for proactive release on a monthly basis and can be found at: https://www.customs.govt.nz/about-us/information-releases/reports-to-the-minister-of-customs/. Some titles…

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Question 36598 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What contingency arrangements, if any, are in place for Regional Infrastructure Fund projects, including the 42 flood resilience projects requiring 40 percent local authority co-investment, should a council be unable to meet its share once…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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The Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) is a Budget 2024 initiative appropriated until June 2027, and is approaching full allocation. All flood resilience projects will be underway by 2027. No consideration has been given to increasing the…