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  • Questions to Ministers MILES ANDERSON to the Minister for Infrastructure: What recent announcements has he made on the National Infrastructure Plan? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? TANYA UNKOVICH to the Minister for Regional Development: What announcements has he made about regional summits? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission's Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions: What are the responsibilities and duties of the Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission's Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions? CATHERINE WEDD to the Minister of Police: What recent reports has he seen about Police? LAN PHAM to the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries: What advice did he provide to the Minister of Conservation about the decision to allow specific companies to commercially fish in high protection areas? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Police: Does he stand by his statement, "We've seen our police officers having to deal with more and more firearms related incidents, and we've got to do something about that. And we can't be a country that just accepts that's the way it's going to be"; if so, why? MARK CAMERON to the Minister for Biosecurity: What recent announcements has he made about preparing for avian influenza? Hon JAN TINETTI to the Minister of Education: Does she stand by her answers to oral question No. 5 on 20 November? DAN BIDOIS to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: What announcement has the Government recently made about combatting scams? INGRID LEARY to the Minister for Seniors: Does she stand by her commitment to "improving the lives of older New Zealanders"; if so, why? KAHURANGI CARTER to the Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission's Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions: Does she stand by her statement that the Government will ensure the Crown response to the royal commission's report is "well considered, coherent, and comprehensive"?


  • Questions to Ministers Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? KAHURANGI CARTER to the Minister for Children: Will she commit to retaining strategic partnerships with iwi and Maori organisations, as recommended in the select committee report on the repeal of section 7AA; if not, why not? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by her statement, "we had set a very clear plan that it will allow the books to return to an OBEGAL surplus in 2027/28"; if so, is she committed to reaching an OBEGAL surplus no matter the cost? STUART SMITH to the Minister of Finance: What information has she recently released to improve agencies' accountability for Government investments? Hon JAN TINETTI to the Minister of Education: Does she agree with National MP Erica Stanford, who, in May 2023, said, "The public and school bus systems are failing us. Every day buses are canceled leaving people stranded. Kids are being left behind when trying to get to school"; if so, why are school bus routes to close up and down the country? TODD STEPHENSON to the Minister for Regulation: What recent announcements has he made? DANA KIRKPATRICK to the Minister of Justice: What actions is the Government taking to reduce harm caused by gangs and to make communities safer? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission's Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions: Does she accept the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care's findings, including that one of the contributing factors to neglect and abuse in care was the lack of legislation specific to care settings that gave effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi; if not, why not? Dr CARLOS CHEUNG to the Minister of Police: What new tools will Police have from tomorrow to crack down on gangs? Hon Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Minister of Justice: Is he confident that the Human Rights Commission is politically independent; if so, why? MIKE BUTTERICK to the Minister for Trade: What actions has the Government taken to grow New Zealand's economy and increase farm-gate returns for farmers and growers? DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions?

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  • Questions to Ministers TAMATHA PAUL to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Dr PARMJEET PARMAR to the Associate Minister of Justice: What recent announcements has he seen regarding the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill? DAVID MacLEOD to the Minister of Finance: What recent announcements has the Government made about improving capital infrastructure investment? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by her statement, "We know that to be successful in driving growth we need you and your colleagues in the business community on board"; if so, is the business community on board with the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill? GREG FLEMING to the Minister of Transport: What recent announcements has he made about contactless payments on Auckland's public transport network? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations: How does he assess the impact of the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill on the Crown's ability to honour its Treaty obligations with Treaty settlements that have been completed, particularly regarding partnership, protection, and participation? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister of Education: Does she stand by her absolute commitment to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and support Maori-Crown relationships, as set out in the purpose of the Education and Training Act 2020; if so, how? RIMA NAKHLE to the Minister of Police: What recent announcements has he made about crime statistics? Hon PEENI HENARE to the Minister for Maori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti: Does he stand by his answer to oral question No. 11 on 7 November 2024 that "There are a number of matters that ... have strengthened the Maori-Crown relationship"; if not, why not? NANCY LU to the Minister for Trade: What recent actions has the Government taken to boost New Zealand's economy? Dr LAWRENCE XU-NAN to the Minister of Education: E tautoko ana ia i ana korero me ana mahi katoa? Does she stand by all of her statements and actions? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions?


  • Questions to Ministers CARL BATES to the Minister for Social Investment: What recent reports has she seen on progress in social investment? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all the Government's statements and actions? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? TIM COSTLEY to the Minister of Transport: What recent announcements has he made on the Kapiti Expressway speed limit? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister for Maori Development: Does he stand by his statement, "Te Tiriti o Waitangi is foundational for our country"; if not, why not? KATIE NIMON to the Associate Minister of Transport: What recent announcement has the Government made regarding funding support to strengthen front-line volunteer service organisations? CAMERON BREWER to the Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing: What recent steps has the Government taken to improve payment times for small businesses? Hon PEENI HENARE to the Minister for Maori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti: Does he stand by his answer to oral question No. 11 on 7 November 2024 that "There are a number of matters that have strengthened the Maori-Crown relationship"; if so, why? DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Minister for Maori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti: Does he consider that the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill threatens the continued existence of the Maori-Crown relationship? TAMATHA PAUL to the Minister of Justice: Does he have confidence that the Government is upholding the rule of law and Aotearoa's constitutional arrangements? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister of Education: Is she committed to the purpose of the Education and Training Act 2020 that establishes and regulates an education system that "honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi and supports Maori-Crown relationships"; if so, how? TOM RUTHERFORD to the Minister for Land Information: What announcements has the Government made on removing roadblocks to building infrastructure?


  • Questions to Ministers Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? NANCY LU to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the economy? Dr PARMJEET PARMAR to the Associate Minister of Justice: What recent statements has he seen about the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she agree with Opposition leader Christopher Luxon, who said, "I can tell you we're going to be straight with the New Zealand people, tell it as it is - the good, the bad and the ugly"; if so, why has the weekly reporting of income support and hardship figures stopped? MARIAMENO KAPA-KINGI to the Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission's Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions: Does she agree with the Whanaketia report that "The State failed to address the ongoing systemic impacts of colonisation that contributed to Maori being taken into care, in which Maori experienced abuse and neglect. This includes recognising the inherent mana motuhake of iwi and hapu, structural reform that would have enabled Maori to exercise rangatiratanga and mana motuhake"? KAHURANGI CARTER to the Minister for Children: Does she accept that the State's failures "to consider or recognise an ao Maori ... view, tikanga, te reo and matauranga Maori" were circumstances that led to abuse; if so, is she confident that the proposal to repeal section 7AA is not a continuation of this? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations: Does he stand by his reported statement that previous National Governments had made good progress on Treaty settlements, and they hoped to restore some of that momentum; if not, why not? JAMES MEAGER to the Minister of Justice: What actions is the Government taking to reduce the number of victims of crime? TAMATHA PAUL to the Minister for Children: Does she accept advice from officials that "New Zealand and international evidence indicates military academies have limited effectiveness in reducing offending"; if not, what evidence can she name that supports her approach to youth justice? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: How many Te Whatu Ora staff members have now expressed interest in accepting the voluntary redundancy first offered in August, and how many, if any, have had their request approved despite their local manager recommending against accepting it? PAULO GARCIA to the Associate Minister of Housing: What recent announcements has he made about emergency housing? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister of Education: Does she stand by all her statements and actions in relation to Te Ahu o te Reo Maori; if so, why?


  • Questions to Ministers JENNY MARCROFT to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: How does the result of the recent US election affect New Zealand? Hon JULIE ANNE GENTER to the Minister of Finance: What advice, if any, did she receive on the potential impact on the cost of moving freight by rail between the North Island and South Island before announcing the cancellation of the order for rail-enabled ferries? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? Dr HAMISH CAMPBELL to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the Government's fiscal position? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister for Child Poverty Reduction: What policies of this Government, if any, risk increasing material hardship and child poverty? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Associate Minister of Health: Does she stand by her statement that "Once my office was fully staffed, operational issues regarding management of information was remedied"; if so, how was she unaware until yesterday that she never released an unredacted version of the document to the requestor? SUZE REDMAYNE to the Minister of Health: What recent announcements has the Government made about improving access to breast cancer screening for New Zealand women? Hon KIERAN McANULTY to the Associate Minister of Housing: Does he stand by his statement that "I'm not worried that some are now homeless" regarding people who have left emergency housing; if so, why? TIM VAN DE MOLEN to the Minister of Police: What recent reports has he seen on the policing of gangs? LAURA TRASK to the Associate Minister of Justice: What recent reports, if any, has she seen in relation to anti-money laundering and countering terrorism financing regulations? Hon PEENI HENARE to the Minister for Maori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti: Does he stand by all the Government's statements and actions? JOSEPH MOONEY to the Minister of Conservation: What recent announcements has he made about conservation matters?


  • Questions to Ministers RYAN HAMILTON to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the economy? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? TIM COSTLEY to the Minister of Transport: What recent announcements has he made on the State Highway 1 Wellington improvements road of national significance? TEANAU TUIONO to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement that "The Treaty is our past, present and future. It has shaped the country we have become, and the obligations it imposes on both sides will always be with us"; if so, why is he supporting a bill that the Waitangi Tribunal findings state, "If the Bill remained on the statute book for a considerable time or was never repealed, it could mean the end of the Treaty/te Tiriti"? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by her statement that "it is a priority to support New Zealanders into work"; if so, how many additional people have become unemployed since she took office? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister of Education: What further update can she provide about her Make it Count action plan? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Associate Minister of Health: Does he agree with Dr Shane Reti when he said, "We are sending out a signal to the people with myeloma and the people with leukaemia, we understand, we haven't forgotten you"; if so, what actions has he taken to deliver on that following receipt of the Cancer Control Agency's report, Understanding Blood Cancer Medicine Availability in Aotearoa New Zealand? RAWIRI WAITITI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? TODD STEPHENSON to the Associate Minister of Health: What recent announcements has he seen about new funding for medicines in New Zealand? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Police: Does he stand by the statement in his 20 September 2024 letter to the chair of the Regulations Review Committee regarding the Arms (Shooting Clubs-Content of Annual Reports) Amendment Regulations 2024, "I am comfortable that this technical change would not have negatively impacted public safety", and does he heed Police advice on public safety? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister of Health: Is he concerned about the impacts of poor access to dental care, as outlined in this week's report from Dental for All; if so, what steps, if any, is he taking to reduce the cost of dental care? JOSEPH MOONEY to the Minister for Building and Construction: What recent announcements has the Government made about building and construction?


  • Questions to Ministers Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? DAVID MacLEOD to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the economy? TAMATHA PAUL to the Minister for Children: Will private for-profit organisations be able to run military-style academies and use force against young people? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by her statement that FamilyBoost "will make a difference to more than 100,000 Kiwi families"; if so, why have fewer than half of that number actually received it so far? MIKE BUTTERICK to the Minister of Education: What update can she provide about her Make it Count action plan? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Associate Minister of Health: Does she stand by all of her statements and actions regarding her release of official information? KAHURANGI CARTER to the Minister for Children: Is she concerned that rangatahi in care and protection residences have not been given access to the basics, like healthcare, education, and freedom from violence, as Mana Mokopuna identified happening at Epuni? CATHERINE WEDD to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What recent reports has she seen on the time spent by people on welfare? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister for Children: Does she stand by her statement that "this military-style academy has nothing to do with the boot camps of the past, which were absolutely horrendous"; if so, does she support giving third-party military-style academy providers the power to use force against young people? MILES ANDERSON to the Minister for Trade: What actions has the Government taken to support trade with the Middle East? DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his Government's statements and actions? Hon Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Minister of Justice: Does he consider that all of the appointments he has made or recommended are suitably qualified and appropriately politically neutral?


  • Questions to Ministers TAMATHA PAUL to the Acting Prime Minister: What commitments, if any, will the Government make to ensuring the 44 recommendations from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Terrorist Attack on Christchurch Mosques continue to be implemented? LAURA TRASK to the Associate Minister of Justice: What changes has she announced to reform the anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism system? Hon Dr MEGAN WOODS to the Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing: Is the complainant worker who he called a loser correct that the Minister had a total of three interactions with him; if not, how many interactions did he have? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Will her money management sanction leave people financially worse off; if so, how is money management a "non-financial sanction"? JAMIE ARBUCKLE to the Acting Prime Minister: Does he stand by all of his statements and actions? Hon Dr MEGAN WOODS to the Minister for Energy: Does he agree with the Prime Minister when he said offshore wind and seabed mining companies in Taranaki "need to get together and work out how they can co-exist"? SAM UFFINDELL to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on FamilyBoost? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister for Maori Development: Is he committed to a meaningful solution to Ihumatao; if not, why not? Dr CARLOS CHEUNG to the Minister of Justice: How is the Government progressing with its plan to restore stronger consequences for crime? Hon JAN TINETTI to the Associate Minister of Education: Does he agree with ACT leader David Seymour, who said the free school lunches programme was "wasteful" and urged National to abandon the programme; if so, are his recent changes setting it up to fail? RIMA NAKHLE to the Associate Minister of Housing: What recent reports has he received regarding the Government's target to reduce households in emergency housing by 75 percent by 2030? INGRID LEARY to the Minister for Mental Health: Does he stand by his statement that Police changes to 111 calls for mental health crisis situations coming in next week is using a "careful and measured approach ... to ensure the transition is planned and managed safely", and is he satisfied it won't compromise the safety of first responders and mental health workers?


  • Questions to Ministers DAN BIDOIS to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on Government finances? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he have confidence in all his Ministers? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? TANYA UNKOVICH to the Associate Minister of Health: What recent announcement has she made regarding funding for Hato Hone St John? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by her statement that "Parties on this side of the House are backing the workers"; if so, how does the growing number of unemployed people reflect this? GRANT McCALLUM to the Minister of Immigration: What recent announcement has she made about supporting high-skilled migrants and their families? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his statement that there is a "workforce crisis" in the health sector; if so, what is he doing to stop doctors being tied up in paperwork as Health NZ cuts administration and advisory staff? DANA KIRKPATRICK to the Minister of Police: Does he agree with the Bay of Plenty district commander's message to gangs yesterday that police "will find you and you will be held accountable for your destructive behaviour"; if so, why? CAMILLA BELICH to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: Does she agree with the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions that "This is the most anti-worker government that we've seen in decades"; if not, why not? RAWIRI WAITITI to the Minister of Police: Is he confident that bias and structural racism in the police force, as was found in the Understanding Policing Delivery report, has no influence on the conduct of police during raids in Maori communities, such as the raids in Opotiki yesterday? ARENA WILLIAMS to the Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing: Does he stand by his answer to oral question No. 6 yesterday? LAN PHAM to the Minister for the Environment: Does she stand by her comment in the committee of the whole House yesterday that "I made it very explicit that this Government wants to see improvements in freshwater over time and that our Resource Management Act work will be towards that"?


  • Questions to Ministers Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? STUART SMITH to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on Government finances? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by her statement that "The Government will continue to take swift action to rebuild the economy in the interests of all New Zealanders"; if so, why, after 315 days, has there been no decision announced on the Cook Strait ferries? KATIE NIMON to the Minister of Transport: What recent announcements has he made on the Hawke's Bay Expressway Road of National Significance? ARENA WILLIAMS to the Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing: Does he stand by his statement, "obviously, people have different perceptions about what went on but I don't want to get into who said what"; if so, what is his account of what happened between him and the worker on 3 October 2024 for which he has apologised? GREG FLEMING to the Minister of Justice: What actions is the Government taking to ensure criminals face stronger consequences for crime? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister of Immigration: What changes, if any, is the Government making to visa settings to support exploited migrants in response to the fourfold increase in migrant exploitation complaints over the last financial year? DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? Hon JAN TINETTI to the Minister of Education: Does she stand by her statement that "We know it will take time to increase attendance rates but this government expects kids to be in school"; if so, how does she reconcile this with the closing of school bus routes across the country? SUZE REDMAYNE to the Minister of Agriculture: What actions is the Government taking to support the primary sector? MARK CAMERON to the Associate Minister of Justice: What announcement has she made about strengthening the Sentencing (Reinstating Three Strikes) Amendment Bill?


  • Questions to Ministers MARIAMENO KAPA-KINGI to the Minister for Whanau Ora: What role does he believe Whanau Ora plays for all whanau in Aotearoa, both Maori and non-Maori, who choose to engage with its services? PAULO GARCIA to the Minister for the Public Service: What recent reports has she seen about the Public Service workforce? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she stand by the Government's plan to have 50,000 fewer people on jobseeker support; if so, how many people are on jobseeker support today compared to when she took office? JENNY MARCROFT to the Prime Minister: What update can he provide on the coalition Government's progress? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister of Education: What information source or sources is she using for her claims about what the evidence shows regarding Te Ahu o te Reo Maori? CARL BATES to the Minister of Education: What update can she provide about the Ministerial Inquiry into School Property? TAMATHA PAUL to the Minister for Children: Why is the Government developing military-style academies as a sentencing response before the pilot has finished and before a full evaluation has assessed their impact on the children participating? TIM VAN DE MOLEN to the Minister for Veterans: What recent announcements has he made regarding Anzac Day? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Police: Does he stand by his statement that it was "nothing new" for Police resources to be distributed according to the Government's priorities; if so, why? LAN PHAM to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: How does he justify his proposed inclusion of projects in the Fast-track Approvals Bill that have previously been denied by the courts? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: What recent announcements has the Government made regarding the Confirmation of Payee service? Hon DAVID PARKER to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: Was New Zealand asked to co-sign the letter from 104 United Nations member States in support of the UN Secretary-General António Guterres after he was declared persona non grata by Israel; if so, did he or his office have contact about this issue with the other Government party leaders or their offices prior to New Zealand's decision about whether to co-sign it?


  • Questions to Ministers JAMES MEAGER to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the economy? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? JOSEPH MOONEY to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What recent data has she seen on the welfare traffic light system? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by her statement, "What New Zealanders can have confidence in is that they have a Government that is delivering what it said it would"; if so, now that FamilyBoost has begun being paid, how many families have actually received $250 a fortnight promised in the National Party's election campaign? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his decision to appoint a commissioner to deliver a turnaround plan that will improve Health NZ's financial performance; if so, how will he ensure that the current financial year's performance is better than financial year 2023-24? LAURA TRASK to the Associate Minister of Education: What recent announcements has he made on improving school attendance rates? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister of Education: Does she stand by her decision to cut $30 million from Te Ahu o te Reo Maori? Dr LAWRENCE XU-NAN to the Minister of Education: E tautoko ana ia i ana korero me ana mahi katoa? Does she stand by all her statements and actions? RIMA NAKHLE to the Minister of Education: What update can she provide to her Make it Count action plan? GLEN BENNETT to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: Does he agree with the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment's submission on the Fast-track Approvals Bill that "The Bill lacks many of the environmental safeguards its predecessor legislation contained. Even the much-maligned National Development Act 1979 had more environmental checks and balances"? CAMERON BREWER to the Minister for Building and Construction: What changes is the Government making in the building and construction portfolio, and why are these changes needed?


  • Questions to Ministers Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? RYAN HAMILTON to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the economy? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she agree with the statement of National finance spokesperson Nicola Willis that "National will stop the waste and restore discipline to government spending, while protecting all frontline services"; if so, why? DARLEEN TANA to the Minister of Conservation: What does he say in response to the co-chair of the Hauraki Gulf Forum's description of his Government's decision to allow commercial fishing within new marine protected areas as being "bewildering" and "catastrophic"? ANDY FOSTER to the Minister of Customs: What details can she provide about recent drug seizures at the border? DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Associate Minister of Health: Does she stand by her statement in relation to heated tobacco products that "I wasn't aware that ... the products that were on the market were not going to be compliant with the 1st of October changes"; if so, why? TIM COSTLEY to the Minister for Infrastructure: What announcements has he made regarding the Fast-track Approvals Bill? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister for Children: Does she stand by her statement, "If funding has been withdrawn from a provider, it's because they are either under-delivering the services that children and young people need, or other providers are better placed to deliver those services, or it's just not core business"; if so, is she concerned that the Auditor-General has opened an inquiry into Oranga Tamariki's procurement and contract management practices? CATHERINE WEDD to the Minister of Health: What recent announcements has he made about increasing childhood vaccination rates? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? Hon PRIYANCA RADHAKRISHNAN to the Minister of Conservation: Does he stand by his statement that his Government is committed to "restoring the health and mauri of the Hauraki Gulf/Tikapa Moana" and that this will "enhance the area for generations to come"; if so, why is he proposing to allow commercial fishing in high protection areas?


  • Questions to Ministers CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? SAM UFFINDELL to the Minister of Finance: What are the elements of New Zealand's public finance system? MARK CAMERON to the Associate Minister of Agriculture: What recent reports has he seen about the welfare of farm animals in Southland? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by her statement, "On this side of the House, we take economic management extremely seriously"; if so, do her decisions to date reflect this? MIKE BUTTERICK to the Minister of Education: What recent announcements has she made about supporting the teaching of maths? MARIAMENO KAPA-KINGI to the Minister for Maori Development: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Police: Does he stand by his commitment that if Associate Minister of Justice Nicole McKee brings an option to Cabinet that proposes to scrap the firearms registry then he will block it; if not, why not? MILES ANDERSON to the Minister of Justice: What actions is the Government taking to reduce the number of victims of crime? Hon JULIE ANNE GENTER to the Minister of Transport: Would the Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits (2024) require councils to raise speed limits even where it may increase the risk of severe injury and death? Hon PRIYANCA RADHAKRISHNAN to the Minister for Disability Issues: Does she stand by her statement, "That is why we are prioritising disabled people, their families, and carers"; if so, why? SUZE REDMAYNE to the Minister of Corrections: How is the Department of Corrections delivering on his priorities?


  • Questions to Ministers DAN BIDOIS to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the Government's financial position? JENNY MARCROFT to the Minister for Regional Development: What announcements has he made about regional development? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? DAVID MacLEOD to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: What announcements has he made regarding reform of the Resource Management Act 1991? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by her statement on 1 July 2024, "You'll find out about the ferries once Ministers have made decisions. And I expect that will be within the quarter"; if so, can we expect an announcement within the next five days? TOM RUTHERFORD to the Minister of Education: How have the Government's plans to introduce structured literacy next year progressed? SCOTT WILLIS to the Minister for Energy: When, if at all, will he take action to fix the electricity market and ensure a rapid and effective transition to a fully renewable electricity system? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations: Does he stand by all his statements and actions? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister for Mental Health: How is Health New Zealand delivering on the Government's priority to grow the mental health and addiction workforce? TAKUTA FERRIS to the Prime Minister: Does he agree that his commitment to support the Treaty Principles Bill through to select committee is a reasonable and responsible action for a Prime Minister of a country? Dr TRACEY McLELLAN to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his answer to written question No. 39136 (2024) that "the practical completion date for the Whakatuputupu - New Dunedin Hospital Outpatients Building project is anticipated for July 2026, and that the practical completion date for the Whakatuputupu - New Dunedin Hospital Inpatients Building is anticipated for November 2029"; if not, why not?


  • Questions to Ministers Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his statements and actions? NANCY LU to the Minister for the Public Service: What recent announcements has she made on Public Service working arrangements? MARIAMENO KAPA-KINGI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by her statement, "We are focused on supporting our economy to grow"; if so, how much has GDP per capita changed since she took office? Dr HAMISH CAMPBELL to the Minister of Health: What actions has the Government taken to restrict the sale and use of nitrous oxide for recreational use? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? TANGI UTIKERE to the Minister for State Owned Enterprises: Are negotiations for the exit of the contract with Hyundai for new Interislander ferries still ongoing; if so, when can New Zealanders expect an announcement from the Government on replacement ferries? LAURA TRASK to the Associate Minister of Education: What recent announcements has he made in relation to charter schools? CAMERON BREWER to the Minister of Police: How are Police delivering on his priorities of disrupting gangs and organised crime and strengthening policing in our communities? CAMILLA BELICH to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: Does she agree with Christopher Luxon, who said modern slavery is an issue for which he would "march in the streets"; if so, how does she reconcile this with the disbanding of the Modern Slavery Leadership Advisory Group? GREG FLEMING to the Associate Minister of Housing: What recent updates has he received regarding the Government's target to reduce households in emergency housing by 75 percent by 2030? KAHURANGI CARTER to the Minister for Children: Does she agree that Oranga Tamariki has a role to play in preventing abuse and harm before tamariki and rangatahi enter care; if so, how does she reconcile this with cutting $18 million to Oranga Tamariki prevention-focused contracted services?


  • Questions to Ministers MARK CAMERON to the Minister for Biosecurity: What recent reports has he seen about the value of New Zealand's robust biosecurity system? Hon JULIE ANNE GENTER to the Minister of Transport: Ka takahuri noa tana ture whakatau pae tere (2024), e whakaarohia nei, i nga whakahekenga pae tere anake "where it is safe to do so"? Will his proposed setting of speed limits rule (2024) only reverse speed limit reductions "where it is safe to do so"? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? TAKUTAI TARSH KEMP to the Minister of Justice: E tautoko tonu ana ia i ana korero me ana mahi katoa? Does he stand by all his statements and actions? CARL BATES to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the economy? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by her statement, "We are focused on supporting our economy to grow"; if so, how much has the economy grown since she took office? Dr HAMISH CAMPBELL to the Minister of Justice: What actions is the Government taking to restore law and order? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: E tautoko ana ia i tana korero "one of the challenges that they clearly talked to me about-that I agree with in terms of removing the minimum wage exemption-is the fact that a group of New Zealanders, who have significant challenges and would clearly produce less in an hour than someone else, may well be shut out of employment"; mena ae, ka pehea ta te awhinatanga utu, te hoatu tapiritanga nei ki nga kaituku mahi, e arahi ki te korenga mahi ma nga tangata? Does she stand by her statement that "one of the challenges that they clearly talked to me about-that I agree with in terms of removing the minimum wage exemption-is the fact that a group of New Zealanders, who have significant challenges and would clearly produce less in an hour than someone else, may well be shut out of employment"; if so, how would a wage supplement that would provide a top-up to employers lead to shutting people out of employment? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Police: Did he receive reports from Police on the Comancheros or any other gangs and their associates using gun ranges to practise their shooting skills; if so, what did Police report? DANA KIRKPATRICK to the Minister for Women: How is the Government seeking to improve the lives of New Zealand women and girls? Hon DAVID PARKER to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: Does the Government believe that the Israeli deadly sabotage by remotely detonated communication devices in Lebanon was wrong; if so, is this more evidence that his Government should recognise Palestine without further delay in support of rules-based order so that a wider war in the Middle East can be avoided? KATIE NIMON to the Minister for Mental Health: What recent announcements has he made regarding the rollout of a school-based mental wellbeing programme in the Hawke's Bay and Tairawhiti region?


  • Questions to Ministers STUART SMITH to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the cost of living? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? RIMA NAKHLE to the Minister of Justice: What actions is the Government taking to reduce harm caused by gangs and to make communities safer? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his decision to appoint a Health New Zealand commissioner, and does he stand by his commitment not to cut front-line services at Health New Zealand? JOSEPH MOONEY to the Minister of Police: How many members of the Comancheros motorcycle gang are facing charges following recent Police operations? TEANAU TUIONO to the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations: E tautoko ana ia i tana ki taurangi ki te whakatika i te Ture Takutai Moana 2011; mena ae, he aha tana whakaritenga ki te whakautu ki te Urgent Inquiry Stage 1 Report Takutai Moana Act 2011 na te Taraipiunara o Waitangi? Does he stand by his commitment to amend the Marine and Coastal Area Act 2011; if so, what is his plan to respond to the Waitangi Tribunal's Takutai Moana Act 2011 Urgent Inquiry Stage 1 Report? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Police: What advice, if any, has he received on gang members either getting unlawful access to firearms or using shooting ranges? TIM COSTLEY to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: What announcements has he made regarding company director identification? Hon Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Minister of Justice: Does he stand by all his statements and actions in respect of the Gangs Legislation Amendment Bill and the bills into which it has been divided? JAMIE ARBUCKLE to the Minister for Resources: What announcements has he made regarding critical minerals? Hon Dr DEBORAH RUSSELL to the Minister of Revenue: Does he stand by his statement that Inland Revenue will "deliver on the real priorities for our tax system"; if so, does he support all their work?


  • Questions to Ministers Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? TAKUTA FERRIS to the Minister for Maori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti: E whakapono ana ia kei te hapai tenei Kawanatanga i ona herenga me ana mahi ki te iwi Maori i raro i te Tiriti o Waitangi? Does he believe this Government is upholding its obligations and duties to Maori under te Tiriti o Waitangi? NANCY LU to the Minister of Finance: What recent announcements has she made about support for families? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by her statement she would "make good economic decisions so people can actually see better prospects in New Zealand, that's essentially our mission"; if so, why have a new record of net 55,800 Kiwis moved overseas in the year ended July 2024? GRANT McCALLUM to the Minister of Education: What recent changes has she made to increase the number of relief teachers available in school classrooms? Dr PARMJEET PARMAR to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: What changes has she recently announced about improving certainty for those in contracting relationships? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Police: Does he stand by his statement, "Kiwis ought to feel safe going about their daily lives, and that is why this Government is focused on restoring law and order, and putting victims first"; if so, why? PAULO GARCIA to the Minister of Justice: What actions is the Government taking to ensure criminals face real consequences for crime? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko tonu ana ia i ana korero me ana mahi katoa? Does he stand by all his statements and actions? Dr CARLOS CHEUNG to the Minister of Police: What "promising results" has he seen on the Government's plan to restore law and order? ARENA WILLIAMS to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Will his changes to the rules for Buy Now Pay Later make things worse for the one in five New Zealand users who forgo essential spending such as paying bills or buying food to pay off these purchases? HUHANA LYNDON to the Minister for Maori Development: Kei te whakaae ia ki te Tumuaki o Whakaata Maori kua ki nei ko nga panonitanga putea mo Whakaata Maori i hua mai i nga "kaupapa here Kawanatanga e huri haere ana"; mena ae, kei te tau ia ki te whakaaro ko nga hua o aua kaupapa here kia huri te hongere reo Maori ki te ipurangi anake, me te whakawhaiti i te haumitanga ki nga kaupapa Maori? Does he agree with the chief executive of Whakaata Maori, who said the funding changes for Whakaata Maori were the result of "shifting government policies"; if so, is he comfortable that Government policies are resulting in the Te Reo television channel becoming online-only and reduced investment in Maori content?