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Question 40972 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following Reply 20230 (2026), was the Minister invited, in her role as Minister for the Environment, to Minister Chris Bishop's "agriculture and horticulture sector workshop" that was held on 18 March 2026 regarding the Natural Environment…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

Answer

I was not the Minister for the Environment in March 2026.

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Question 40977 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following Reply 20230 (2026), was the Associate Minister invited, in his role as Associate Minister for the Environment, to Minister Chris Bishop's "agriculture and horticulture sector workshop" that was held on 18 March 2026?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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No.

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Question 40732 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · 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 7 September 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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In my capacity as the Associate Minister for the Environment, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning 7 September 2026: Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and…

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40733, 40889 (2026)

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    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    40733 (matches this search)

    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 7 September 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    40889 (matches this search)

    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 07/09/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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In my capacity as the Minister for the Environment, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning 7 September 2026: Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport:…

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Question 40849 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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None.

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40850, 40888 (2026)

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    Rachel Brooking

    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    40850 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    40888 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 07/09/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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In my capacity as the Minister for the Environment, I took the following paper to Cabinet in the week beginning 7 September 2026: Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport: 7/09/2026: Cabinet: New Restrictions on Three…

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Question 40534 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What topics were discussed at the Ministers 27/05/2026 meeting titled "MEET: Federated Farmers"?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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The topics discussed at my meeting with Federated Farmers on 27 May 2026 were: Agrecovery Rural Recycling Scheme New Planning System Our Freshwater 2026 Freshwater National Direction and Farm Plans

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Question 39776 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, did the Associate Minister have with industry bodies representing farmers prior to announcing the "prevent[ion] [of] the restrictive elements on Plan Change 1 from applying during the transition period to the…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

Answer

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

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Question 39778 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, did the Associate Minister have with industry bodies representing farmers prior to announcing the disapplication of the "prescribed nitrogen reductions" in the Manawatū/Whanganui region that would have taken…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

Answer

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

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39414, 39638 (2026)

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    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    39414 (matches this search)

    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 31 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    39638 (matches this search)

    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 31/08/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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In my capacity as the Associate Minister for the Environment, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning 31 August 2026: Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and…

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39415, 39640 (2026)

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    Rachel Brooking

    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    39415 (matches this search)

    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 31 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    39640 (matches this search)

    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 31/08/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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In my capacity as the Minister for the Environment, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning 31 August 2026: Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport:…

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39512, 39636 (2026)

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    Rachel Brooking

    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    39512 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    39636 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31/08/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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None.

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39513, 39639 (2026)

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    Rachel Brooking

    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    39513 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    39639 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31/08/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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None.

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Question 39592 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Minister support a precautionary approach to deep-sea mining in the Pacific and if not, why not?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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The policy topic referred to in this question is not within my portfolio responsibilities as Associate Environment Minister.

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Question 38885 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2024/25 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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The Ministry for the Environment spent $150,442 on artificial intelligence in the 2024/25 financial year. The Environmental Protection Authority spent $0 on artificial intelligence in the 2024/25 financial year.

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Question 38888 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2025/26 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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The Ministry for the Environment spent $812,440 on artificial intelligence in the 2025/26 financial year. The Environmental Protection Authority spent $44,893 on artificial intelligence in the 2025/26 financial year.

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Question 38895 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2023/24 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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The Ministry for the Environment and the Environmental Protection Authority both spent $0 on artificial intelligence in the 2023/24 financial year.

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Question 38897 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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The Ministry for the Environment spent $5,565,504 on consultancy costs in the 2024/25 financial year. The Environmental Protection Authority spent $8,916,652 on consultancy costs in the 2024/25 financial year.

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Question 38923 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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The Ministry for the Environment spent $7,884,287 on consultancy costs in the 2025/26 financial year. The Environmental Protection Authority spent $10,657,956 on consultancy costs in the 2025/26 financial year.

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38975, 39002 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Were any representations regarding the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging received by her from ministerial colleagues; if so, from whom, on what dates, and what representations were made?

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    Has the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging been cancelled or deferred; and if deferred, on what date will it next be considered?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

Answer

The proposal has not been considered by Cabinet at this stage and may be considered at a later date by a future Government.

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Question 38977 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Did she or her office meet with any government relations firm, or third-party representative acting on behalf of an organisation in opposition to the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging between 7…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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Neither I nor my office met with any government relations firm, or third-party representative acting on behalf of an organisation in opposition to the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene, and PVdC in food and beverage packaging to…

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Question 38978 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Did she or her office receive any written correspondence, briefings, or other correspondence from an organisation in opposition to the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging between 7 April 2026 and…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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Neither my office nor I received any correspondence from an organisation in opposition to the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging during the period from 7 April 2026 to 25 August 2026.…

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Question 38979 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Did she or her officials meet with any organisation regarding the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging between 7 April 2026 and 25 August 2026?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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On 24 June 2026 my officials and I met Fonterra to discuss a range of environmental matters. Fonterra were supportive of the proposed plastic-phase outs subject to a sufficient implementation time for industry. On 25 June 2026 my officials…

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Question 38982 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Does she believe that the removal of the enforcement deadline for the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging, followed by the decision not to proceed with it, has created regulatory uncertainty for…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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Feedback from industry stakeholders is that rescinding the previously agreed phase out of PVC and polystyrene in late 2024 without clarity on a new date has increased market uncertainty. I am aware that clear future requirements are…

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Question 38983 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Is the Government considering an extended producer responsibility scheme on hard-to-recycle plastic packaging as an alternative to the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging; if so, when will…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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No.

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Question 38984 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What consideration, if any, was given to businesses that had already invested in alternative packaging in anticipation of the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging, before the decision was made not…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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I am encouraged by the progress many businesses have made in transitioning to more recyclable packaging, including supermarkets that have moved away from PVC cling film to alternative materials. Analysis by officials recognised both the…

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Question 38985 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What is the total cost of policy work on the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging since November 2023, broken down by financial year, and how many FTE staff were engaged on it?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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Policy work relating to the proposed phase-out of PVC and polystyrene in food and beverage packaging formed part of a wider policy work programme on plastic waste and recycling. As costs were not tracked separately for work relating…

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Question 38989 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Did she or her officials meet with any environmental non-governmental organisation regarding the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging between 7 April 2026 and 25 August 2026; if not, why not?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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Neither I, nor officials from the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport, met with any environmental non-governmental organisation regarding the phase out of PVC and polystyrene in food and beverage packaging between 7…

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Question 38990 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Which stakeholders, if any, supporting the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging were consulted before the decision was made not to proceed with it, and on what dates?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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Officials undertook targeted engagement with more than 30 stakeholders in 2025 to inform advice to me on the proposed phase-out. Between April and August 2026, stakeholders were also engaged to inform the development of an independent…

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Question 38991 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What is the annual tonnage of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC food and beverage packaging entering the New Zealand waste stream, and what proportion of that is currently recycled?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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PVC and polystyrene are estimated to comprise around 3 per cent of food and beverage packaging placed on the New Zealand market. These materials are not recycled in New Zealand. Packaging made from these materials typically enters landfill…

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Question 38992 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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The Ministry for the Environment’s total cost of redundancy payments since 27 November 2023 is $8,254,838.37. Over that period, the Ministry disestablished a total of 237 roles. The Environmental Protection Authority’s total cost of…

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Question 38993 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has she received on human health risks arising from chemical leaching from PVC and polystyrene used in food and beverage packaging?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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I have not received any advice on the risks to human health arising from chemical transfer from PVC and polystyrene in food and beverage packaging.

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Question 38996 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Was a regulatory impact statement or cost-benefit analysis completed on the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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A regulatory analysis summary was completed by officials and supported by an independent cost benefit analysis.

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Question 38997 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What written advice, if any, did she receive from officials between 7 April 2026 and 25 August 2026 on whether to proceed with the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging, and did that advice…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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On 29 April 2026, I received advice noting officials' intention to provide me with a draft Cabinet paper on the proposed phase-out, following decisions by the previous Minister for the Environment to proceed to Cabinet for further decision…

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Question 38998 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Why were stakeholders informed by email, rather than by public announcement, that the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging would not proceed?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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The proposal has not been considered by Cabinet and no substantive policy decisions were made. The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport provided stakeholders with an update via an official email, which was focused on…

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Question 38999 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Did she take any paper, aide-memoire, or other item to a Cabinet committee relating to the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging between 7 April 2026 and 25 August 2026; if so, on what date and…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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No paper, aide memoire or any other item has been considered by a Cabinet Committee on the phase outs between 7 April and 25 August 2026.

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Question 39004 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    On what date did was it decided that the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging would not proceed?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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A decision was made on 28 July 2026 that the proposed phase-outs would not be considered by Cabinet prior to the election due to other Government priorities.

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Question 39144 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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I am advised that in June 2024, the Ministry for the Environment commenced a change programme that included redundancies. Each of these processes included a call for voluntary redundancy. The Environmental Protection Authority commenced…

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Question 38200 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · 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 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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In my capacity as the Associate Minister for the Environment, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning 24 August 2026: Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and…

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Question 38201 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · 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 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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In my capacity as the Minister for the Environment, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning 24 August 2026: Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport:…

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Question 38304 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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None.

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Question 38305 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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In my capacity as the Minister for the Environment, I took the following paper to Cabinet in the week beginning 24 August 2026: 24/08/2026: Waste Minimisation (Agrichemicals and Farm Plastics) Regulations 2026

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Question 37997 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following Reply 36523 (2026), does the Minister consider the statements of James Meager MP regarding media coverage of nitrate contamination in the Laghmor School drinking water supply were "balanced and evidence-based"?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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As I noted in my response, I support a balanced and evidence-based discussion of environmental issues. I have nothing further to add regarding comments made by another Member.

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Question 37998 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following Reply 36523 (2026), does the Minister consider that something about the media coverage of Laghmor School's drinking water supply breaching the nitrate drinking water limit "unfairly vilified" farmers?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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My response was not a comment on any specific media coverage. I believe environmental issues should be discussed in a balanced and evidence-based way, while recognising the efforts many farmers have made to improve environmental outcomes.

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Question 37999 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following reply 36524 (2026), how will "clearer environmental limits" contribute to the reduction of nitrate pollution over time as expected by the Minister?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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The Natural Environment Bill requires environmental limits to be set, and councils to avoid breaching those limits. In cases of a limit being breached, councils must create an action plan that includes how they will bring resource use back…

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Question 38000 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Did the Minister declare any pecuniary conflicts of interest in relation to cabinet decisions taken over targeted action to Plan Change 2 in the Manawatū-Whanganui?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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I am confident that I have acted in accordance with the Cabinet Manual guidance in relation to this matter. Disclosures of information relating to Ministerial conflicts of interest are inherently confidential and not disclosed. This has…

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37759, 37761, 37762 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Following Reply 36516 (2026), how many additional dairy cows does the Minister consider to be in Canterbury as compared to 1 January 2025?

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    Following Reply 36516 (2026), what "different estimates of the size" of the additional dairy herd in Canterbury is the Minister aware of, other than that provided by Environment Canterbury through consented effluent discharges?

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    Following Reply 36516 (2026), does the Minister doubt the number of additional dairy cows consented by Environment Canterbury is an accurate representation of the actual number of additional cows in the region?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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On 14 May 2026, Farmer's Weekly reported that "data from February 2026 showed Canterbury could have 12,500 more dairy cows following a fresh round of dairy-related consents in the previous six months." On 29 September 2025 Newsroom…

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Question 37543 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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In my capacity as the Associate Minister for the Environment, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning 17 August 2026: Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and…

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37544, 37678 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their office received, if any, during the week beginning 17/08/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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In my capacity as the Minister for the Environment, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning 17 August 2026: Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport:…

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Question 37647 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 17 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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None.