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Question 9273 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What legal proceedings, if any, are currently being defended by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible where the total claimed or estimated liability exceeds $1 million, listed by department or entity, the nature of…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised, none.

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Question 9280 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What funding, if any, has been distributed by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible to any entity in which a current member of the governing parties' boards, officers, or staff hold a governance or paid role since…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised, none.

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Question 9579 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What contractor or consultant engagements, if any, are currently active across any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible, where the individual contractor or consultant is being paid at a rate exceeding $200 per hour,…

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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 9583 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the number of positions disestablished, and the…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised at the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) there have been 119 redundancies since November 2023, the total cost of which has been $5,500,646. I'm advised the vast majority of these redundancies largely relate to MPI’s…

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Question 9585 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What domestic travel expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office in each quarter since November 2023, broken down by quarter and by travel category (flights, accommodation, ground transport, or…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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Ministerial travel and accommodation expenses are released here: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases

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9586, 9797 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 9586 (matches this search)

    What international travel, if any, has been undertaken by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office since 27 November 2023, listed by destination, purpose, dates of travel, and total cost including flights, accommodation, and per…

  • 9797

    What international travel, if any, has been undertaken by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office since 27 November 2023, listed by destination, purpose, dates of travel, and total cost including flights, accommodation, and per…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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International travel cabinet papers are proactively released on the Ministry for Primary Industries' and Ministry for Foreign Affairs And Trade's websites at…

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Question 9587 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What independent reviews, evaluations, or inquiries, if any, have been commissioned by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the name or subject of the…

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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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9588, 9670, 9770, 9806 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 9588 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    What hospitality expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister's office in each financial year since 2023/24, broken down by year and by category (meals, functions, gifts, or other)?

  • 9670

    Recorded target Chris Bishop, Minister of Housing

    What hospitality expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister's office in each financial year since 2023/24, broken down by year and by category (meals, functions, gifts, or other)?

  • 9770

    Recorded target Christopher Luxon, Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

    What hospitality expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister's office in each financial year since 2023/24, broken down by year and by category (meals, functions, gifts, or other)?

  • 9806

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment

    What hospitality expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister's office in each financial year since 2023/24, broken down by year and by category (meals, functions, gifts, or other)?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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In addition to the first part of my answer to WPQ 9760 (2026), I have been advised by Ministerial Services that they do not record hospitality expenditure in the format requested by the Member. I therefore refer the Member to the…

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Question 9892 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What surveys or polling, if any, have been commissioned by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the organisation commissioned to conduct the survey or poll,…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I refer the Member to Appendix Fifteen of the Ministry for Primary Industries 2023/24 Annual Review:…

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9893, 9958, 10065, 10104 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 9893 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    What is the total cost of the Minister's ministerial office — including all salaries, accommodation, travel, and operating expenses — for each financial year since 2023/24 (including the current financial year to present)?

  • 9958

    Recorded target Chris Bishop, Minister of Housing

    What is the total cost of the Minister's ministerial office — including all salaries, accommodation, travel, and operating expenses — for each financial year since 2023/24 (including the current financial year to present)?

  • 10065

    Recorded target Christopher Luxon, Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

    What is the total cost of the Minister's ministerial office — including all salaries, accommodation, travel, and operating expenses — for each financial year since 2023/24 (including the current financial year to present)?

  • 10104

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment

    What is the total cost of the Minister's ministerial office — including all salaries, accommodation, travel, and operating expenses — for each financial year since 2023/24 (including the current financial year to present)?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

Answer

Further to my answer to WPQ 9760 and 9770 (2026), I am advised that it is not in the public interest to provide the information being sought within the timeframe of a written parliamentary question, as it would require a substantial amount…

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Question 9897 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much has been spent on external communications, public relations, advertising, or media monitoring by each department or entity for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 2021/22, broken down by department or…

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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 9904 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What communications, public relations, or reputation management contracts, if any, have been entered into by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, supplier,…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised, none.

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Question 9918 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What staff engagement, morale, or culture surveys, if any, have been conducted by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, date conducted, the organisation that…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) took part in the Te Taunaki Public Service Census, which was carried out in March 2025. A summary of the Census is available on the PSC’s website:…

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Question 9957 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What contracts, if any, have been entered into by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible with any of the following firms since 27 November 2023: McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, EY,…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised it is not possible to provide a comprehensive answer to the question within the timeframe for answers to Written Questions, in accordance with Speaker's Ruling 210/6.

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10199, 10359, 10362, 10411 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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  • 10199

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

  • 10359

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

  • 10362

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

  • 10411 (matches this search)

    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 Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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My office receives a large number of invitations across all my portfolios, and to collate this information would be a significant undertaking and would impede the resources of my office. In accordance with Speaker's Ruling 210/6, it is not…

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Question 10201 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What new artificial intelligence or machine learning systems, tools, or platforms, if any, have been commissioned, contracted, or deployed by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by…

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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. I am advised information on supplier, contract value, and the date of commissioning is not recorded for the items listed, as the tools are either embedded within wider programmes, available under…

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Question 10407 (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 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 10409 (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 Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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Meetings are often declined for a variety of reasons, including scheduling, travel, conflicting events, or other pressing matters. Those requests that have been declined can often be reconsidered when the diary permits. As many of them…

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Question 10410 (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 Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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I receive a large number of invitations and I do not believe it is in the public interest to provide this level of detail for declined invitations. The Member can refer to my published diary for invitations which were accepted.

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8427, 8792, 8800 (2026)

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    Teanau Tuiono

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    8427 (matches this search)

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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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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    8792 (matches this search)

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    What advice, briefings, aide memoires, or other documents - if any, listed by title and date, has the Minister received on the impact of potential fertiliser shortages on agriculture, as caused by the closure of the Straight of Hormuz, up…

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    8800 (matches this search)

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    What advice, briefings, aide memoires, or other documents - if any, listed by title and date, has the Minister received on the impact of potential fuel shortages on agriculture, as caused by the closure of the Straight of Hormuz, up to 17…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I received one document on 9 March 2026 titled ‘MPI response to Iran conflict’. MPI officials provide input into relevant briefings and situation reports led by other agencies as part of the All-of-Government response to the Middle East…

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Question 8999 (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 9 March 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 9000 (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 9 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · 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 9001 (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 9 March 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 9002 (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 9 March 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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7683, 8774 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • 7683 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Associate Minister of Agriculture

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    Does the Minister think that the results of the latest national Environmental Perceptions Survey have significant implications for emissions from his portfolio, given agriculture makes up nearly half of New Zealand's greenhouse gas…

  • 8774 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

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    Does the Minister think that the results of the latest national Environmental Perceptions Survey have significant implications for emissions from his portfolio as Minister for Agriculture, given agriculture makes up nearly half of New…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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No.

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Question 8695 (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 9 March 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 8696 (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 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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None.

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Question 8697 (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 9 March 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 8753 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Minister, in his role as Minister for Agriculture, agree with the statement of Horizons Regional Council in their submission on the Wastewater Environmental Performance Standards that there is a "potential transfer of burden to…

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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 response to 7717 (2026).

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Question 8754 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Minister, in his role as Minister for Agriculture, agree with the statement in the Waikato Regional Council's submission on the Wastewater Environmental Performance Standards that "enabling municipal wastewater discharges…

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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 response to WPQ 7720 (2026).

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Question 8755 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Minister, in his role as Minister for Agriculture, agree with the statement in the Waikato Regional Council's submission on the Wastewater Environmental Performance Standards, that "Enabling municipal water discharges to be less…

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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 response to WPQ 7719 (2026).

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Question 8756 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Minister, in his role as Minister for Agriculture, support the Wastewater Environmental Performance Standards limit for nitrogen discharges to class 1 land of 550 kg/ha/yr, while the Synthetic nitrogen fertiliser cap for dairy…

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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 response to WPQ 7718 (2026).

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Question 8577 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What consultation, if any, will be conducted with industry regarding a code of welfare for pigs?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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Public consultation on a revised Code of Welfare for Pigs and associated regulations took place from 29 April 2022 to 8 July 2022. The Ministry for Primary Industries engaged in a targeted stakeholder engagement process between March 2024…

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Question 8578 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What consultation, if any, will be conducted with the public regarding a code of welfare for pigs?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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Public consultation on a revised Code of Welfare for Pigs and associated regulations took place from 29 April 2022 to 8 July 2022. No further consultation with the public is planned for the Code, but I have committed to further targeted…

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Question 8579 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What consultation, if any, will be conducted with animal welfare organisations regarding a code of welfare for pigs?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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Public consultation on a revised Code of Welfare for Pigs and associated regulations took place from 29 April 2022 to 8 July 2022. I have committed to further consultation with various groups and the National Animal Welfare Advisory…

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Question 8580 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    When, if at all, will a code of welfare for pigs be released?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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No date has been set for the release of the revised Code of Welfare for Pigs.

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Question 8581 (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 on a code of welfare for pigs between 1 September 2025 – 12 March 2026, listed by date and title?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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In my capacity as Associate Minister of Agriculture, between 1 September 2025 and 12 March 2026, I took the following papers to Cabinet relating to the welfare of pigs: Animal Welfare (Regulations for Management of Pigs) Amendment Bill:…

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Question 8582 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, briefings, correspondence, or communications, if any, has the Minister received on a code of welfare for pigs between 1 September 2025 – 12 March 2026, listed by date and title?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

In my capacity as Associate Minister of Agriculture, between 1 September 2025 and 12 March 2026 I received the documents in the attached table relating to the welfare of pigs.

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8583, 8585, 8586, 8588 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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  • 8583 (matches this search)

    What instructions, briefings, correspondence, or communications, if any, has the Minister sent to the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee about pig welfare between 7 November 2025 – 12 March 2026, listed by date and title?

  • 8585 (matches this search)

    What advice, briefings, correspondence, or communications, if any, has the Minister requested from the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee about pig welfare between 7 November 2025 – 12 March 2026, listed by date and title?

  • 8586 (matches this search)

    What instructions, briefings, correspondence, or communications, including phone calls emails and letters, if any, has the Minister sent to the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee between 7 November 2025 – 12 March 2026, listed by…

  • 8588 (matches this search)

    What advice, briefings, correspondence, or communications, including phone calls, emails and letters, if any, has the Minister requested from the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee between 7 November 2025 – 12 March 2026, listed by…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I wrote to the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee regarding the Code of Welfare for Pigs on 27 January 2026.

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8584, 8587 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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  • 8584 (matches this search)

    What advice, briefings, correspondence, or communications, if any, has the Minister received from the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee about pig welfare between 7 November 2025 – 12 March 2026, listed by date and title?

  • 8587 (matches this search)

    What advice, briefings, correspondence, or communications, including phone calls emails and letters, if any, has the Minister received from the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee between 7 November 2025 – 12 March 2026, listed by…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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I received a letter from the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee regarding the code of welfare review on 26 November 2025.

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Question 8025 (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 Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised none.

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Question 8032 (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 Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised none.

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Question 8033 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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 Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised none.

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Question 8034 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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 Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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None.

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Question 8052 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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 Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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None.

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Question 8355 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Further to Reply 6166, is the Minister saying that agriculture is not the primary source of nitrate contamination in Southland’s groundwater?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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The report recognises a range of sources.

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Question 8420 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with the US embassy or other US…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with the US embassy or other US…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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Question 8429 (2026)

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with the US embassy or other US…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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Question 8431 (2026)

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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 Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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Minister McClay is leading the Government’s primary sector response to the conflict in the Middle East. I have not requested or received any information or advice to date from the Ministry for Primary Industries on the impact of the war at…