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Question 35696 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has MPI assessed whether organically certified blueberry production in Chile, Mexico, Morocco, Peru or the USA can achieve equivalent phytosanitary outcomes to conventional production for the pests listed in the IHS for Fresh Blueberries…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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The Ministry for Primary Industries has utilised a wide range of evidence and information in drafting the proposed import health standard.

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Question 35697 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received from MPI, the Commerce Commission, or industry representatives regarding the commercial and legal implications of prolonged flockdowns, including the potential impact on free-range egg…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Question 35698 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has MPI advised or encouraged poultry producers to "flockdown" and if so, is this voluntary guidance or an expectation that producers are effectively expected to follow, and if it is not a legal requirement, how does MPI distinguish…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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Any move to house birds is being undertaken voluntarily by farmers as a precautionary step to protect their flocks from H5 bird flu, and is a temporary preventative measure at this stage. The Commerce Commission has provided guidance on…

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35699, 35700, 35702 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 35699 (matches this search)

    Does the Commerce Commission believe that producers may face challenges meeting free-range labelling expectations during prolonged emergency biosecurity measures, particularly where flockdowns are voluntary recommendations rather than…

  • 35700 (matches this search)

    What guidance , if any, has the Commerce Commission provided to industry regarding Fair Trading Act obligations if voluntary flockdown arrangements extend beyond two months?

  • 35702 (matches this search)

    What guidance has the Commerce Commission provided to industry regarding Fair Trading Act obligations for prolonged voluntary flockdown arrangements, such as those that extend beyond two months?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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The Commerce Commission published guidance on free range egg and poultry claims during a potential avian influenza outbreak to provide guidance to the industry in March 2025. The guidance is available on the Ministry for Primary…

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Question 35701 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Is the Commerce Commission aware of egg producers reportedly using adhesive labels or stickers to inform consumers that eggs may have been produced under temporary emergency flockdown arrangements, if so, what information does the…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Staff from the Commerce Commission have met with industry stakeholders. The Commerce Commission understands that industry is exploring approaches to inform consumers, which includes a possible sticker option.

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Question 35704 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Oranga Tamariki Chief Advisor seen any CCTV footage from Korowai Manaaki showing young people lined up on two sides and a young person walking through the two lines while he was hit; if so, when did they view this?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that the Oranga Tamariki Chief Advisor Youth Justice Services and Residential Care has not viewed the footage referred to by the Member.

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Question 35706 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Oranga Tamariki National Manager for Youth Justice seen any CCTV footage from Korowai Manaaki showing young people lined up on two sides and a young person walking through the two lines while he was hit; if so, when did they view…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that the Oranga Tamariki National Director Youth Justice Residences viewed the footage referred to by the Member on 15 July 2026.

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Question 35707 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Oranga Tamariki Deputy Chief Executive responsible for youth justice seen any CCTV footage from Korowai Manaaki showing young people lined up on two sides and a young person walking through the two lines while he was hit; if so,…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that the Oranga Tamariki Deputy Chief Executive Youth Justice Services and Residential Care viewed the footage referred to by the Member on 16 July 2026.

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Question 35708 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Chief Executive of Oranga Tamariki seen any CCTV footage from Korowai Manaaki showing young people lined up on two sides and a young person walking through the two lines while he was hit; if so, when did she view this?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that the Chief Executive of Oranga Tamariki has not viewed the footage referred to by the Member.

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Question 35709 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he consider that he is accountable to the House for statements made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs concerning China irrespective of the capacity in which those statements were made?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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No.

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Question 35710 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    If commercial radio stations that deliver important public media content are eligible for NZ On Air funding, can stations that cannot afford official radio audience measurement data prove audience reach through alternative methods, and if…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I am advised that commercial radio stations are not eligible for operational funding from NZ On Air, regardless of radio audience measurement data.

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Question 35711 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Is there a standing instruction or practice governing advice to the Office of the Prime Minister about formal representations by foreign missions, if so, was it followed in respect of the representations lodged by the Chinese Embassy in…

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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 seconds Ministry staff into the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet and the Offices of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Trade and Investment, Minister for Climate Change and…

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Question 35712 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Does Ferry Holdings maintain a register of directors' interests, if so, are any entries contained relating to Greg Lowe's former roles as group chief executive of Beca and managing director of Beca Australia?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Ferry Holdings has assured us that a register of directors' interest is maintained and that Mr Lowe has consistently declared a conflict in relation to Beca. This has been managed by Mr Lowe recusing himself from all discussions and…

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Question 35713 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has he been advised of any conflict of interest arising from Ferry Holdings director Greg Lowe's former roles as group chief executive of Beca and managing director of Beca Australia?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Yes. Mr Lowe was appointed in 2025 following a verification process managed by The Treasury. Mr Lowe's experience as a qualified marine engineer and as the former global head of Beca were known to Ministers as assessing a curriculum vitae…

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35260, 35267 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    Has he received any communication from the Ombudsman seeking or querying Police involvement in investigating Wakari Hospital Ward 10A; if so, when?

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    Has the Minister received any communication from the Ombudsman, seeking or querying Police involvement in investigating Wakari Hospital Ward 10A; if so, when?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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No.

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Question 35265 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister received any communication from the Ombudsman, seeking or querying Police involvement in investigating Wakari Hospital Ward 10A; if so, when?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that correspondence my office receives is not categorised by topic. Accordingly, the information requested is not available in an easily reportable format. It would not be a good use of taxpayer-funded staff’s time to collate…

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Question 35269 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What protocol and procedures, if any, govern the storage and disposal of CTV footage captured at Oranga Tamariki youth justice facilities?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that the relevant business group within Oranga Tamariki determined that CCTV footage captured at Oranga Tamariki youth justice residences would generally be retained for three months before being automatically overwritten.

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Question 35270 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, serious event notifications were made at each of Oranga Tamariki's Korowai Manaaki, Whakatakapokai, Te Maioha o Prekarangi, Te Au rere a te Tonga, and Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo youth justice facilities in July 2026?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that the total number of Serious Event Notifications made across Youth Justice residences in July 2026 was 22. A further breakdown is provided below: Korowai Maanaki = 0 Whakatakapokai = 3 Te Au Rere a te…

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Question 35271 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, serious event notifications were made at each of Oranga Tamariki's Korowai Manaaki, Whakatakapokai, Te Maioha o Prekarangi, Te Au rere a te Tonga, and Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo youth justice facilities between 1 January and…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that the total number of Serous Event Notifications made across Youth Justice residences between 1 January and 30 June 2026 was 123. A further breakdown is provided below: Korowai Maanaki = 40 Whakatakapokai…

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Question 35272 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What are the standards, if any, for staffing ratios in Oranga Tamariki youth justice facilities?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised there is no set standard staff to young people ratios used by Oranga Tamariki within its Youth Justice Residences. I am further advised staff to young people ratios are determined by the operational needs of each residence and…

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Question 35273 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does each of Oranga Tamariki's Korowai Manaaki, Whakatakapokai, Te Maioha o Prekarangi, Te Au rere a te Tonga, and Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo youth justice facilities, have the staffing complement required to staff the maximum capacity of the…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that each shift in a Youth Justice residence is rostered with the staffing complement required to meet operational requirements. Where there are shortages due to unplanned absences, additional shifts may be offered to casual…

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Question 35274 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many beds are currently in use at each of Oranga Tamariki's Korowai Manaaki, Whakatakapokai, Te Maioha o Prekarangi, Te Au rere a te Tonga, and Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo youth justice facilities?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that the current number of beds in use across Youth Justice residences as at 3 August 2026 was 125. A further breakdown is provided below: Korowai Maanaki = 21 Whakatakapokai = 12 Te Au Rere a te Tonga = 32…

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Question 35275 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the maximum resident capacity at each of Oranga Tamariki's Korowai Manaaki, Whakatakapokai, Te Maioha o Prekarangi, Te Au rere a te Tonga, and Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo youth justice facilities, assuming full staffing capacity?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that the current maximum resident capacity across Youth Justice residences as at 3 August 2026 was 165. A further breakdown is provided below: Korowai Maanaki = 42 Whakatakapokai = 15 Te Au Rere a te Tonga =…

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Question 35276 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What spare capacity, if any, is there in each of Oranga Tamariki's Korowai Manaaki, Whakatakapokai, Te Maioha o Prekarangi, Te Au rere a te Tonga, and Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo youth justice facilities, expressed in the number of beds and…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that the total number of beds available across Youth Justice residences as at 3 August 2026 was 20. A further breakdown is provided below: Korowai Maanaki = 7 Whakatakapokai = 1 Te Au Rere a te Tonga = 8 Te…

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Question 35277 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many reports of concern, if any, were made at each of Oranga Tamariki's Korowai Manaaki, Whakatakapokai, Te Maioha o Prekarangi, Te Au rere a te Tonga, and Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo youth justice facilities in July 2026?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that the total number of Reports of Concern across Youth Justice residences in July 2026 was 64. A further breakdown is provided below: Korowai Maanaki = 9 Whakatakapokai = 6 Te Au Rere a te Tonga = 1 Te…

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Question 35278 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, leadership team roles at Oranga Tamariki's Korowai Manaaki youth justice facility are filled by contractors; if any, what are the names of the roles and the lengths of the contracts?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that there are no leadership team roles at Korowai Manaaki filled by contractors.

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Question 35279 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many staff vacancies, if any, are there at each of Oranga Tamariki's Korowai Manaaki, Whakatakapokai, Te Maioha o Prekarangi, Te Au rere a te Tonga, and Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo youth justice facilities; if any, what are the role titles…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised by Oranga Tamariki vacancies are reported as ‘unfilled positions which includes positions under active recruitment, held for staff on secondment to other roles, and staff on extended leave without pay and that the total number…

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Question 35280 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many reports of concern, if any, were made at each of Oranga Tamariki's Korowai Manaaki, Whakatakapokai, Te Maioha o Prekarangi, Te Au rere a te Tonga, and Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo youth justice facilities between 1 January and 30 June…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that the total number of Reports of Concern made across Youth Justice residences between 1 January and 30 June 2026 was 366. A further breakdown is provided below: Korowai Maanaki = 71 Whakatakapokai = 34 Te…

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Question 35281 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many times, if at all, over the past two years has Oranga Tamariki advertised for a Residence Manager for the Korowai Manaaki youth justice facility?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that the Residence Manager position at Korowai Manaaki has been advertised three times in the past two years.

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Question 35282 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How long, if at all, has Oranga Tamariki's Korowai Manaaki youth justice facility been without a Residence Manager?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that the previous Residence Manager left Korowai Manaaki in December 2025; however, at no point has the residence been without a manager as other staff have acted in the role as required.

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Question 35283 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following reply 32965 (2026), was the inclusion of a policy consultation option to remove Te Mana o te Wai provisions from national direction based on a suggestion from agricultural industry stakeholders?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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Coalition agreements commit the Government to replacing the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management and rebalance Te Mana o te Wai to better reflect the interests of all water users. My colleagues and I considered a wide range…

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Question 35284 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following reply 32963 (2026), which "Ministerial colleagues", specifically, did the Minister have "discussions with" to come to the decision to include an option to remove Te Mana o te Wai from national direction in the consultation…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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I discussed the freshwater package with relevant portfolio Ministers including the Minister for Agriculture (Hon Todd McClay), the Associate Minister of Agriculture and for the Environment (Hon Andrew Hoggard). Final options for public…

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Question 35285 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following reply 32963 (2026), what "advice", specifically, did the Minister receive, if any, on the inclusion of an option to remove Te Mana o te Wai provisions from freshwater policy in the consultation package on national direction?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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I refer the Member to my responses to written parliamentary questions 32963 (2026), 32964 (2026) and 35283 (2026).

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Question 35286 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What assessment, if any, has he received of the effect on New Zealand’s international reputation of the remarks made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the New Zealand Parliament on 29 July 2026, and on what date was that assessment…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as Prime Minister, I have not received any assessments of the effect on New Zealand’s international reputation of the comments made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Parliament on 29 July 2026.

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Question 35287 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has he received any correspondence from the Race Relations Commissioner concerning the remarks made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the New Zealand Parliament on 29 July 2026; if so, on what date, and has he replied?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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No.

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Question 35288 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many items of correspondence, if any, has he received from Chinese New Zealand community organisations concerning the remarks made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the New Zealand Parliament on 29 July 2026, and has he replied?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I have received approximately 215 pieces of correspondence from individuals and organisations, not necessarily organisations identifying as Chinese New Zealand. These have been acknowledged by my office.

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35289, 35316 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has he raised the conduct of any Minister with the leader of a coalition partner party under the Government’s governing arrangements since 29 July 2026; if so, on what dates?

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    Did he speak with the Minister of Foreign Affairs about the remarks that Minister made in the general debate in the House on 29 July 2026; if so, on what date, and did he ask that Minister to apologise for, withdraw, or clarify those…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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As is well documented, I met with Mr Peters on 3 August. I do not believe it is in the public interest to go into the details of that conversation.

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Question 35290 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he stand by his statement to media in Tauranga on 31 July 2026 that he has “called on all leaders to watch their rhetoric”, and to which leaders was that call directed and on what dates?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Yes and I refer the member to the attached article https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics/540396/watch-christopher-luxon-tells-mps-to-watch-their-rhetoric-as-nz-first-accused-of-racism

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Question 35291 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has he issued any guidance to Ministers concerning public statements about ethnic communities or foreign countries since 29 July 2026; if so, on what date and in what terms?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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No.

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Question 35292 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he consider that statements made by a Minister in the House about another country can be a matter of concern for the New Zealand Government even where the Minister was speaking in a party capacity; if so, what action, if any, has the…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Yes, paragraph 2.56 of the Cabinet Manual refers to standards for Ministers that are applicable in all their roles, always. All Ministers are accountable to me for their behaviour, and it is up to me to determine how to respond to a…

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Question 35293 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he stand by his statement in the House on 5 August 2026, in answer to oral question No. 8, that in making the remarks of 29 July 2026 the Minister of Foreign Affairs “was speaking in a general debate as New Zealand First’s leader”?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Yes.

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Question 35294 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he stand by his statement of 30 July 2026 that “Winston Peters has a long track record of inappropriate attention-seeking comments designed to get the media and other politicians to talk about him instead of the issues Kiwis are…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Yes.

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Question 35295 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has he been advised of any request by the Government of the People’s Republic of China for any action by the New Zealand Government in connection with remarks made in the New Zealand Parliament on 29 July 2026; if so, on what date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as Prime Minister, I have not been advised of any request by the Government of the People’s Republic of China for any action by the New Zealand Government in connection with comments made in Parliament on 29 July 2026.

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Question 35296 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has he been advised of any effect on New Zealand’s exports, tourism, or international education arising from the remarks made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the New Zealand Parliament on 29 July 2026; if so, on what date and in what…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as Prime Minister, I have not been advised of any effects on New Zealand’s exports, tourism, or international education arising from comments made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Parliament on 29 July 2026.

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Question 35297 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he consider the reference by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, in a social media post of 30 July 2026, to “communist shills” following comment by the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to New Zealand, to be consistent with…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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My understanding is that post was made by the Leader of the NZ First Party.

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Question 35298 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is his response to the statement made by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China on 30 July 2026, following remarks made in the New Zealand Parliament on 29 July 2026, expressing the hope…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I note the Chinese Government’s statements that it does not intend to comment on domestic politics in New Zealand.

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    Does he stand by his answer to media in Tauranga on 31 July 2026 that whether he would dismiss the Minister of Foreign Affairs if the Chinese Government asked him to was “hypothetical”?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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The question was a hypothetical.

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    On what basis does he state, as he did in the House on 5 August 2026, that New Zealand’s relationship with China “is in very good heart and is in very good shape”, and what advice, if any, supports that statement?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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New Zealand’s relationship with China is mature and longstanding. Through my experience visiting China and engaging with senior Chinese leaders, I know the relationship to be in good heart.

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    Has he made any statement, in any capacity, apologising to Chinese New Zealanders in respect of the remarks made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the New Zealand Parliament on 29 July 2026; if so, on what date and in what terms?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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On 3 August I stated that Lawrence Xu-Nan is as much a Kiwi as Winston Peters and that our Chinese community has made a huge contribution to New Zealand. The comments are racist and offensive, as I've said many times.

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    Has any New Zealand official conveyed regret, explanation, or reassurance to the Government of the People’s Republic of China on his authority since 29 July 2026 in connection with remarks made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the New…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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I am advised that no official has conveyed regret, explained, or reassured the Chinese Government regarding comments made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Parliament on 29 July 2026.