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Questions to Ministers LAURA McCLURE to the Minister for Children: What update can she provide on Oranga Tamariki's performance against her ministerial priorities? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Minister for Auckland: Does he agree with Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown, "I can point to very recent examples showing that the National Party, as part of the Government, is failing to deliver for Auckland"; if not, why not? DAVID MacLEOD to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by her answers to oral question No. 1 yesterday? LAN PHAM to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: Does he stand by his statement, "Of course, our standards of living, and the living standards of our children and their children, depend on a healthy environment"? RIMA NAKHLE to the Minister of Housing: Will the Government introduce a stamp duty? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Is it correct that Health New Zealand's projected deficit for the 2026/27 financial year has deteriorated to $475 million, and what proportion, if any, of that deficit will be closed through cuts to front-line services? SAM UFFINDELL to the Minister of Revenue: Is the Government considering increasing the corporate tax rate? ORIINI KAIPARA to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What impact, if any, will the Government's use of AI to make benefit decisions have on whanau access to income support, and unemployment? Hon KIERAN McANULTY to the Minister of Housing: How many of the social houses funded in the 2024 and 2025 Budgets have been delivered? TAMATHA PAUL to the Minister of Housing: Does he stand by his reported statement that it doesn't sit comfortably with him that there is no guarantee of shelter for people on any given night; if not, why not? CUSHLA TANGAERE-MANUEL to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she stand by her statement that "in terms of unemployment, Maori are disproportionately affected"; if so, why? ARENA WILLIAMS to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Does he stand by all his statements and actions?
Questions to Ministers KATIE NIMON to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by her answers to oral question No. 3 yesterday? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON 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? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? Dr CARLOS CHEUNG to the Minister of Local Government: Why has the Government introduced legislation to cap council rates? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? SIMON COURT to the Minister for Regulation: What initiatives has the Government taken to ease the regulatory burden on New Zealanders? SUZE REDMAYNE to the Minister of Agriculture: Is the Government considering a capital gains tax on farms? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Education: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? JAMIE ARBUCKLE to the Minister for Resources: What announcements has he made regarding petroleum and mineral exploration in New Zealand? Hon RACHEL BROOKING to the Minister for Infrastructure: Does he stand by his statement that "it depends", when asked if ratepayers will pick up the bill that would otherwise have been paid for by development contributions for fast-track approvals on land not zoned for housing; if so, what does it depend on? 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?
Questions to Ministers Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? RAWIRI WAITITI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? NANCY LU to the Minister of Finance: What is the Government's fiscal strategy? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON 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 HAMISH CAMPBELL to the Minister of Housing: Is the Government considering removing interest deductibility for residential property? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Is it correct that the net change in nursing FTE is a more accurate measure of workforce growth than gross hiring statistics, and why is the net increase in Health New Zealand's nursing FTE between the quarters ending March 2024 to March 2026 only 54 nurses? CATHERINE WEDD to the Minister of Local Government: What announcements has he made about capping council rates? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Education: Does she stand by her claim that "2026 marks the first year of nationally consistent assessment and reporting in primary and intermediate schools"; if so, is this consistent with reports that some schools are assessing differently to others? 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? MILES ANDERSON to the Minister of Agriculture: Is the Government considering a land tax on farms? ARENA WILLIAMS to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Does he stand by his statement, "We believe that New Zealanders pay too much for their groceries. That's what we're focused on fixing"; if so, when can New Zealanders expect lower household bills as a result of the Government's work?
Questions to Ministers RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Will he introduce legislation to prohibit the supermarket duopoly from charging excessive prices, like Australia has done; if not, why not? DAVID MacLEOD to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on New Zealand's capital intensity? Hon Dr MEGAN WOODS to the Minister for Energy: Is it still his intention that the Government signs a contract with a provider for an LNG import terminal before the election? TAKUTA FERRIS to the Minister of Housing: Does he stand by his statement that "Social housing is a high-cost intervention and should be targeted to those who need it most"? JOSEPH MOONEY to the Minister for Media and Communications: Is he considering implementing a streaming tax? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister for Maori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti: Does he stand by his statement at the Iwi Chairs Forum that "we haven't got it all right"; if so, what haven't they got right? MIKE DAVIDSON to the Minister for ACC: Has he read the report, The Legacy of PCP and its Dioxins in Aotearoa: An overview of human rights concerns; if so, does he have a response to it? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Education: Does she agree with educators who described the draft curriculum as "potentially damaging to learners" and showing "a total lack of understanding of our disciplines"? TOM RUTHERFORD to the Minister of Transport: Is the Government considering introducing a ute tax? CAMERON LUXTON to the Associate Minister for the Environment: What recent announcements has he made? CAMILLA BELICH to the Minister of Justice: Does he stand by all his statements and actions in relation to the Electoral Amendment Act 2025; if so, why? RIMA NAKHLE to the Minister of Education: How is the Government improving student outcomes through investments in school infrastructure?
Questions to Ministers DAN BIDOIS to the Minister of Finance: How is the Government helping New Zealand businesses to invest in productive assets? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? JENNY MARCROFT to the Associate Minister of Health: What recent reports has she seen on aged care? 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? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Minister for Women: Does she stand by her statement that "The Government is committed to supporting women"; if so, why? Dr CARLOS CHEUNG to the Minister of Housing: Is the Government considering removing interest deductibility on residential property? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON 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 VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister for Media and Communications: Is he considering implementing a streaming tax? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Is it correct that the net increase in Health New Zealand full-time equivalent nursing staff between the quarters ending March 2024 and March 2026 is 54 FTE? SUZE REDMAYNE to the Minister of Agriculture: Are the Government's tax policies supporting the primary sector to grow; if so, how? INGRID LEARY to the Minister for Seniors: Is it still the Government's plan for its policies to reflect the "reality" that "older people are a vital and growing part of New Zealand's workforce, economy, and communities"?
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? 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? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? TODD STEPHENSON to the Associate Minister of Health: What recent changes has Pharmac made? DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? RIMA NAKHLE to the Minister of Housing: What recent reports has he seen on housing? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she stand by her statement regarding the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Bill that it would "contribute to a more proactive, efficient, and accurate welfare system"; if so, is it consistent with 15,000 pensioners and veterans losing their winter energy payments? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON 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? NANCY LU to the Minister for Media and Communications: Is he considering implementing a streaming tax? DAN ROSEWARNE to the Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing: Does he have confidence that small businesses are getting a fair go when dealing with large insurers; if so, why? GRANT McCALLUM to the Minister of Agriculture: What recent reports has he seen on Government policies to grow New Zealand's agriculture sector, including Investment Boost?
Questions to Ministers ORIINI KAIPARA to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: Does she stand by her statement that the Government's health and safety reforms will "better protect workers and support a continued reduction in serious workplace injuries and fatalities"? TAMATHA PAUL to the Minister of Housing: Does he stand by all of his statements and policies on housing? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What is the total number of unemployed people in New Zealand in the June 2026 quarter, and how does this compare to the September 2023 quarter? GREG FLEMING to the Minister for Auckland: What recent reports has he seen on the opening date for the Auckland City Rail Link? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she stand by her statement that "They should be the responsibility of their parents" in response to questions regarding restricting income support for 18- to 19-year-olds receiving jobseeker support (health condition, injury, or disability)? GRANT McCALLUM to the Minister of Health: What recent announcements has he made about improving access to diagnostic services for people living in Northland? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister of Justice: Does he stand by all his statements and actions? CARL BATES to the Minister of Justice: What initiatives is the Government progressing to reduce retail crime? Dr PARMJEET PARMAR to the Minister for Food Safety: How is the Government making it easier for food businesses to comply with the Food Act 2014 while maintaining New Zealand's food safety standards? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his appointments to the Medical Council, and what information did he or his office consider before making these appointments? Dr DAVID WILSON to the Minister for Resources: What recent reports, if any, has he seen on the minerals royalty regime? DAN ROSEWARNE to the Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing: What recent advice has he received on the cost pressures facing small businesses, and what actions is he taking in response?
Questions to Ministers DAN BIDOIS 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 responsible for RMA Reform: What announcement has he made about heritage in Wellington? CAMERON LUXTON to the Minister for Regulation: How has the Government implemented the principles of good regulation in support of New Zealand businesses? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? Dr LAWRENCE XU-NAN to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: Does he stand by all his statements and actions? CATHERINE WEDD to the Minister for Energy: What announcement has the Government made about supporting New Zealand businesses facing higher gas prices and uncertainty about future gas supply? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? SUZE REDMAYNE to the Minister for Trade and Investment: What recent reports has he seen on New Zealand exports? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON 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? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister for Economic Growth: Does she stand by her statement, "Economic growth means more jobs, higher wages and better opportunities for all New Zealanders"? RAWIRI WAITITI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions?
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 impact will resource management reform have on the economy? TAKUTA FERRIS to the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage: Does he accept the Maori Land Court's ruling that the Crown's obligations extend to the entire Rangihoua waka miheke found by Imi Moriori on Rekohu, not just the parts recovered; if so, what actions will he take to ensure that the Government meets those statutory obligations? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he have confidence in all his Ministers? GRANT McCALLUM to the Minister of Transport: What announcements has he made about progressing the Northland Expressway? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Was the Prime Minister correct when he said that small businesses have a "parent-child mentality" and look too often to the Government for help; if not, why not? KATIE NIMON to the Minister of Education: What recent announcement has she made about strengthening teacher training? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON 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? CUSHLA TANGAERE-MANUEL to the Minister for Maori Development: Does he stand by his statement, "By 2035, I want to see the size of the measured Maori economy double"; if not, why not? RIMA NAKHLE to the Minister for Building and Construction: What recent data has he seen about building activity? 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? DAN ROSEWARNE to the Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing: Does he agree with the Prime Minister that New Zealand businesses have "a parent-child mentality" with the Government; if so, how does this apply to small businesses?
Questions to Ministers TAMATHA PAUL to the Minister of Housing: Is he concerned by the Salvation Army's finding that more people are becoming homeless for the first time alongside an entrenched pattern of repeat homelessness; if so, what will he do to address this? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? CAMERON LUXTON to the Associate Minister of Justice: What recent changes have been made to firearms laws? PAULO GARCIA to the Minister of Transport: What progress is being made on public transport? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister for Children: Is she confident that no harm is being caused to young people in the miliary-style academies and youth justice facilities? Dr HAMISH CAMPBELL to the Minister of Health: What actions has the Government taken to improve outcomes for New Zealanders living with cancer? ANDY FOSTER to the Minister for Resources: What announcement has he made regarding oil and gas exploration? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Education: Does she stand by her statement that "No AI was used in the writing of the curriculum"; if so, why do internal documents from the Ministry of Education on the curriculum process note that "AI tools will be used to check and generate content"? CARL BATES to the Minister of Immigration: What recent announcement has she made on the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme? STEVE ABEL to the Minister of Agriculture: What actions has the Government taken to support the efforts of Hawke's Bay growers to acquire the McCain vegetable processing facility? SHANAN HALBERT to the Minister for Tertiary Education: Does she stand by her statement that "This Government wants all New Zealanders to realise their potential and contribute to our country's success"; if so, how will increased cost of living pressures help students realise their potential? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister for Youth: What recent announcements has he made about supporting young people?
Questions to Ministers Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? DAN BIDOIS to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on fuel prices? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: How does the Budget's forecast for negative real-wage growth and higher unemployment affect the cost of living for Kiwis? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: How many 18- and 19-year-olds, if any, are receiving jobseeker support (health condition, injury, or disability), and what percentage of them have psychological or psychiatric conditions? Dr CARLOS CHEUNG to the Minister of Housing: What recent improvements has the Government made to infrastructure funding and financing? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: Does he believe tangata whenua should be involved in decision-making processes; if not, why not? 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? TODD STEPHENSON to the Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence: What updates, if any, can she provide on the milestones achieved under the second Te Aorerekura Action Plan? CAMILLA BELICH to the Minister of Justice: Does he stand by his statements and actions in relation to the Summary Offences (Move-on Orders) Amendment Bill? RIMA NAKHLE to the Minister of Justice: What measures has the Government taken to restore real consequences for crime? Hon PHIL TWYFORD to the Minister of Health: Is Health NZ's internal communication correct that the new 30-bed medical ward at Waitakere Hospital will result in an increase of only 11 new beds on opening?
Questions to Ministers KATIE NIMON to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on Government support for working families? 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 Transport: What recent announcements has he made on transport? JENNY MARCROFT to the Minister for Resources: What reports, if any, has he seen about the minerals sector? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: What was the total number of full-time equivalent vacant nursing positions in Health NZ in each quarter from July 2024 to December 2025, and has the number of vacancies increased, decreased, or stayed the same over that period? TOM RUTHERFORD to the Minister of Justice: What measures has the Government taken to reduce the number of victims of crime? Hon PRIYANCA RADHAKRISHNAN to the Minister for Disability Issues: Does she stand by her statement that "Our Government is focused on improving the lives of the nearly one in six disabled New Zealanders"; if so, does she agree with disability organisations saying that disabled people are falling further behind under this Government? 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? DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? ARENA WILLIAMS to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Why did the Government decide to abolish the Grocery Commissioner before publicly releasing its analysis on grocery competition? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON 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? SAM UFFINDELL to the Minister for Mental Health: What recent announcement has he made about introducing psychology assistants to deliver more mental health and addiction workers?
Questions to Ministers Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Minister for Pacific Peoples: Does he agree with Christopher Luxon's statement about Pasifika, "We're gonna make sure we deliver for them"; if so, why? Dr HAMISH CAMPBELL to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the economy? FRANCISCO HERNANDEZ to the Minister of Climate Change: Does he agree with this Government's climate policies and actions? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she stand by the target of a 50,000 reduction in people receiving jobseeker support; if so, when does she expect to reach the target? Dr CARLOS CHEUNG to the Minister of Housing: What recent reports has he seen on housing in New Zealand? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Education: Does she stand by her statement that Australian company Learning First "started work on benchmarking" the curriculum rewrite; if so, is she confident that benchmarking the curriculum was the extent of Learning First's involvement? KAHURANGI CARTER to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she believe that having a job pulls people out of poverty? KATIE NIMON to the Minister of Education: What update can she provide on putting an end to open-plan classrooms? TANGI UTIKERE to the Minister of Transport: How much of the $675 million approved in October 2025 for pre-implementation work on roads of national significance has now been spent, and on which projects? JOSEPH MOONEY to the Minister for Hunting and Fishing: What recent announcements has he made about supporting hunter-led conservation? CAMILLA BELICH to the Minister of Justice: Does he stand by all the Government's statements and actions in relation to the Climate Change Response (Tort Liability) Amendment Bill? SIMON COURT to the Associate Minister for the Environment: What recent statements has he made about freshwater farm plans?
Questions to Ministers RYAN HAMILTON to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the economy? LAURA McCLURE to the Associate Minister of Education: What recent data has he seen on student attendance? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: What recent reports has he seen on the Government's reform of the New Zealand planning system? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Education: Has the Privacy Commissioner been notified about the SMART tool data breach; if so, what advice has she received on this matter? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON 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? HANA-RAWHITI MAIPI-CLARKE to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: What negative impacts, if any, will his Government's RMA reforms have on Maori rights and interests? Hon RACHEL BROOKING to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: Is it correct that the regulatory relief provisions in the Government's planning bills could impose costs of $1.99 billion on councils, and will ratepayers ultimately bear the burden of these costs? GRANT McCALLUM to the Minister of Agriculture: What recent report has he seen on the effect of the Government's RMA reform on the primary sector? ARENA WILLIAMS to the Minister for Building and Construction: Is he satisfied with the state of New Zealand's construction workforce; if so, why? DAN BIDOIS to the Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing: What recent reports has he seen about growth in the manufacturing sector? SCOTT WILLIS to the Minister for Energy: Has an assessment of safety risks to local residents been undertaken as part of the liquefied natural gas terminal procurement process; if so, what potential safety risks have been identified?
Questions to Ministers Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON 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? 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? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? RAWIRI WAITITI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? Dr DAVID WILSON to the Minister for Resources: What reports, if any, has he received on the Government's minerals strategy? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his statement that this Government is "Keeping GP visit costs the same for patients as last year"; if so, is it correct that current fees are the highest they've been in 20 years? CATHERINE WEDD to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: What recent reports has he seen on the Government's reform of the New Zealand planning system? 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? MILES ANDERSON to the Minister for Trade and Investment: What recent reports has he seen on enhancing New Zealand's international trade? ARENA WILLIAMS to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Does he stand by the Government's decision to abolish the role of Grocery Commissioner? TOM RUTHERFORD to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: What actions is he taking to strengthen New Zealand's capital markets and support economic growth?
Questions to Ministers Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? DAVID MacLEOD to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the Government's fiscal position? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by the statement from the Ministry of Health that "The principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, as articulated by the courts and the Waitangi Tribunal, provide the framework for how we will meet our obligations under Te Tiriti in our day-to-day work"; if not, why not? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What legislation or policy changes, if any, has she introduced this term that would see low-income New Zealanders with less money on a weekly basis? LAURA McCLURE to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: What progress has the Government made on delivering the ACT-National coalition commitment to reform health and safety? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his statement that "to improve patient outcomes we must ensure we have modern infrastructure to help provide the healthcare Kiwis need"; if not, why not? TOM RUTHERFORD to the Minister of Justice: What progress is the Government making on restoring law and order? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Associate Minister of Education: Does he stand by his statement regarding the school lunches programme that "Yes, there were problems. We owned them. We never denied them, and we fixed them"; if so, why? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister for Mental Health: What recent announcement has he made about supporting parents bereaved by baby loss? Dr LAWRENCE XU-NAN to the Associate Minister of Education: Does he stand by his statement that the school lunch programme "will offer nutritious meals to around 242,000 students, every school day"; if so, why? DAN BIDOIS to the Minister for Building and Construction: How will the Building Amendment Bill make building easier and more affordable? Hon DAMIEN O'CONNOR to the Minister for Trade and Investment: Does he stand by all his statements in relation to immigration commitments made under the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement?
Questions to Ministers NANCY LU to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on business confidence and the New Zealand economy? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his statements and actions? Dr CARLOS CHEUNG to the Minister of Transport: What announcements has he made on the Government's crackdown on antisocial road users? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Education: Does she stand by her statement regarding the Ministry's contracting of Australian company Learning First that "Whether or not, then, the Ministry of Education go out and contract them is not a matter for me"; if so, why? CARL BATES to the Minister of Education: What update can she provide on putting walls back into classrooms? 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? REUBEN DAVIDSON to the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology: Does she agree with the Prime Minister's goal to "brutally commercialise our science system", and what does that mean for public-good research? GREG FLEMING to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality: What recent announcements have been made about celebrating the excellence of New Zealand hospitality and reinforcing the Government's commitment to this sector? TAMATHA PAUL to the Minister of Housing: Will the Government's decision to increase rents for public housing tenants by 20 percent worsen or alleviate the cost of living for low-income public housing tenants? CAMILLA BELICH to the Minister of Justice: Does he stand by all his statements and actions about the Summary Offences (Move-on Orders) Amendment Bill? DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? JAMIE ARBUCKLE to the Associate Minister of Health: What recent announcements has she made about aged residential care funding?
Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his statements and actions? LAURA McCLURE to the Associate Minister of Education: What recent reports has he seen on school attendance? 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? RYAN HAMILTON to the Minister of Finance: How is the Government planning to lift economic growth and productivity? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? GRANT McCALLUM to the Minister for Infrastructure: What updates has he seen on the fast-track approvals scheme? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON 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? Hon KIERAN McANULTY to the Associate Minister of Housing: Does he stand by his response to being asked if he was comfortable with managers being individually assessed on whether or not emergency housing targets were met in their region, "No. That would be something that I'd ask the chief executive at MSD about"; if so, has he had this conversation? MARIAMENO KAPA-KINGI to the Associate Minister of Housing: Does he agree with the Ministry of Social Development's use of performance measures that assess managers against emergency housing grant targets? KATIE NIMON to the Minister of Health: What recent announcement has he made regarding funding uplifts for primary and community services? SHANAN HALBERT to the Minister for Tertiary Education: Does she stand by her statement, "Having the confidence to build and strengthen your team is important, especially when many businesses are doing it tough right now"; if so, why did she limit Apprenticeship Boost? SUZE REDMAYNE to the Minister of Agriculture: What recent reports has he seen on the forecast for New Zealand's food and fibre exports?
Questions to Ministers ANDY FOSTER to the Minister of Customs: What recent announcements has she seen about drug trafficking? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Education: Does she agree with the Minister of Finance, who said "We want to see taxpayer money supporting Kiwi businesses to grow, hire, and thrive"; if so, does that apply to the Ministry of Education? RIMA NAKHLE to the Minister of Finance: How, if at all, is the Government strengthening New Zealand's economic resilience? Hon JAN TINETTI to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: Does she stand by her statement regarding the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill that "We've got to get away from this pessimistic mindset that everything is going to be dreadful"; if so, why? TEANAU TUIONO to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: What changes, if any, will she make to her health and safety reforms to address warnings from officials of "a real and material risk of increasing deaths, injuries, claims and costs"? SHANAN HALBERT to the Minister for Tertiary Education: How many apprentices were there on 27 November 2023, and how many are there today? ORIINI KAIPARA to the Minister of Conservation: Does he stand by his statement, "There's no way we're going to sell off large swathes or large parcels of land in the conservation estate. We're not going to do that"; if so, why is he proposing a bill that could make up to 60 percent of the conservation estate eligible for disposal, exchange, or development? STEVE ABEL to the Minister of Conservation: Will enabling development on conservation land under the Conservation Amendment Bill to the "greatest extent practicable" mean more mining on conservation land? TIM VAN DE MOLEN to the Minister for Trade and Investment: What will be the benefits for New Zealand exporters from the NZ-India FTA entering into force? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Minister for Auckland: Does he stand by all his statements and actions? TOM RUTHERFORD to the Minister of Justice: What progress has the Government made on reducing the number of victims of crime? CAMERON LUXTON to the Minister for Children: What recent announcements has she made regarding funding for children and young people with high support needs?
Questions to Ministers DAN BIDOIS to the Minister of Finance: What reports has she seen on New Zealand's recent economic growth? TAKUTA FERRIS to the Minister of Education: Will any kura kaupapa Maori receive funding as a result of the Government's recently announced $62.5 million infrastructure investment in education across the South Island? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Minister for Auckland: Does he stand by all his statements and actions? SAM UFFINDELL to the Minister of Health: What recent progress has been made towards the Government's health targets? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister for Maori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti: Does he agree with Hon Paul Goldsmith that the Maori-Crown relationship is in "good shape"; if not, why not? CARL BATES to the Minister of Education: What announcement has she made on strengthening trades pathways? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she stand by her statement that "I absolutely stand by our target of 50,000 fewer people on the jobseeker support by 2030"; if so, why? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON 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? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Education: Does she stand by her statement that "This curriculum has been written by Kiwis for Kiwi kids"; if so, why? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister for Mental Health: What announcement has he made about delivering faster access to maternal mental health and addiction support? KAHURANGI CARTER to the Minister for Disability Issues: Does she accept the Human Rights Commission's criticism that the Disability Support Services Bill is inconsistent with core human rights obligations, including the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities? CAMILLA BELICH to the Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government: Does he stand by his statement that "our focus is not on frontline services" when it comes to public spending cuts?
Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON 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? RYAN HAMILTON to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on KiwiSaver and retirement savings? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Does he agree with the Director-General of Health's statement at health Estimates hearings that "the average length of stay for first-time mothers is around two and a half days", and why is only $1.6 million appropriated for the three-day postnatal stay initiative in each of the first two years? NANCY LU to the Minister for Infrastructure: What announcements has he made about the Government's response to the National Infrastructure Plan? TANGI UTIKERE to the Minister of Transport: Does he stand by all his statements and the Government's policies in relation to fuel taxes? Dr PARMJEET PARMAR to the Minister for Regulation: What actions has the Government taken to reduce the burden of regulations on New Zealanders? KATIE NIMON to the Minister of Education: What update can she give on the Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool? 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? Hon PRIYANCA RADHAKRISHNAN to the Minister of Conservation: Does he stand by his statement that he is "one of the hugest flagbearers for conservation, kaitiakitanga, and the environment"; if so, why? MILES ANDERSON to the Minister for Trade and Investment: What recent reports has he seen on primary sector export growth? SHANAN HALBERT to the Minister for Tertiary Education: Does she stand by her statement regarding Budget 2026 that "Funding is also being provided to meet additional forecast demand for tertiary education and training"; if so, why?
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 of his Government's statements and actions? 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? LAURA McCLURE to the Associate Minister of Education: What recent announcements has he made about charter schools? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Has she announced or introduced any reforms in the past fortnight that will see any low-income families worse off; if so, how many families will be worse off because of these reforms? Dr CARLOS CHEUNG to the Minister of Housing: What announcements has the Government made about improving social housing? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? JAMIE ARBUCKLE to the Associate Minister of Health: What recent announcements has she made about funding for road ambulance services? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she stand by her statement that "The Government believes that the welfare system should be a safety net for those who need it most"; if so, why? ORIINI KAIPARA to the Minister for Maori Development: What assurances, if any, can he give Maori that te reo Maori revitalisation and Maori broadcasting are strengthening under his leadership, when concerns are being raised about reductions and a lack of new investment across sectors supporting Maori development? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Education: Does she stand by her statement, "we believe in choice for parents and we believe in accountability in the system"; if so, why did she lodge Amendment Paper 583 without consultation with home-schooling families? TIM VAN DE MOLEN to the Minister of Defence: How is Budget 2026 investing in our defence force?
Questions to Ministers TOM RUTHERFORD to the Minister for Energy: What recent announcements has he made about securing New Zealand's future resilience by supporting businesses to transition away from dwindling natural gas supplies? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Minister for Pacific Peoples: Does he stand by all his statements and actions? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her 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? MILES ANDERSON to the Minister of Conservation: What funding from the international visitor levy has the Government committed to protecting New Zealand's iconic landscapes and native environment from the spread of wilding pines, wilding conifers, and other invasive wilding tree species? Hon KIERAN McANULTY to the Minister of Housing: Does he stand by his statement, "We want a system that supports people who need help"? CAMERON LUXTON to the Minister for Biosecurity: What recent announcements has he made about tackling the spread of wilding conifers? CAMILLA BELICH to the Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government: Does he stand by his statement, "This overhaul is about ensuring more resources reach frontline services"? RIMA NAKHLE to the Minister of Justice: What action has the Government taken to protect New Zealanders from stalking? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON 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?
Questions to Ministers Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Minister for Auckland: Does he stand by all his statements and actions? CATHERINE WEDD to the Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government: Why is the Government undertaking significant public sector reform? Hon JULIE ANNE GENTER to the Minister of Transport: Can he confirm the last public estimate of the cost of the Warkworth to Te Hana road is nearly $4 billion, and why is the most recent cost estimate of the project being withheld? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister for Maori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti: Does he stand by the Government's track record regarding the Maori-Crown relationship? NANCY LU to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality: What recent reports has she seen on tourism in New Zealand? MARIAMENO KAPA-KINGI to the Minister for Mental Health: Does he consider that Te Tai Tokerau region is facing a methamphetamine crisis, given Te Hiku has no detox facility and reported wait times at the region's only detox unit have increased since 2018 from six to eight weeks to 12 to 16 weeks? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Why are more patients having their referrals to a specialist declined in the seven districts for which data was released to the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister for Women: What progress has she seen about improving early detection and outcomes for women with breast cancer? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she stand by her statement that "we have really reset the welfare system to ensure it is meeting the needs of young people"; if so, why? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: How many families with children will be impacted by the increase in the entry threshold for the accommodation supplement, and what will be the average reduction in their accommodation supplement per week? CAMILLA BELICH to the Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government: Which agencies will bear the largest share of the 8,700 public service roles to be cut by July 2029? KATIE NIMON to the Minister for Space: What recent announcement has he made about the Kiwi Space Activator?
Questions to Ministers TODD STEPHENSON to the Minister for Regulation: What announcements has he made on the state of regulation in New Zealand? JENNY MARCROFT to the Minister for Rail: Does he stand by all his statements and actions? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON 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? DAVID MacLEOD to the Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government: What action is the Government taking to improve services and deliver better value for money in the public service? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? MILES ANDERSON to the Minister of Health: What recent announcement has he made about improving access to healthcare services for people living in the Otago Central Lakes region? REUBEN DAVIDSON to the Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government: Does he stand by all his statements and actions? RIMA NAKHLE to the Minister of Education: What recent pre-Budget announcement did she make about investment into reading, writing, and maths? Hon PRIYANCA RADHAKRISHNAN to the Minister for Disability Issues: Does she stand by her statement that "Our Government is committed to improving the lives of disabled people and their families"; if so, why? 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? SAM UFFINDELL to the Minister of Local Government: What recent announcement has he made about progressing a city and regional deal for the Western Bay of Plenty?
Questions to Ministers RYAN HAMILTON to the Minister of Finance: What recent announcements has she made about delivering better value for money? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? CARL BATES to the Minister of Education: What recent announcement has she made about replacing New Zealand's national qualification? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Minister for Auckland: Does he stand by his statement, "When Auckland succeeds, New Zealand succeeds and when Auckland grows, New Zealand prospers"; if so, what are the Government's specific targets to grow Auckland's economy? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON 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? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? DANA KIRKPATRICK to the Minister of Agriculture: What recent announcement has the Government made about supporting high-value horticulture? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister for Economic Growth: Does she agree with the Minister of Finance's statement, "Growth matters. It means more jobs, higher incomes and opportunities for families to get ahead"? SUZE REDMAYNE to the Minister of Defence: What announcements has he made about defence housing? DAN ROSEWARNE to the Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing: What advice, if any, has he received on the increased rate of liquidations for small operators? 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?
Questions to Ministers Hon Dr MEGAN WOODS to the Minister for Energy: Does he stand by Hon Simon Watts' statement that "Rooftop solar will play a crucial role in supporting energy security"; if so, what, if anything, has he done to make the installation of solar affordable for New Zealand households? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Has the number of declined advances to pay for power bills increased since she became a Minister; if so, how many people had their application for an advance for electricity costs declined in the last quarter? Dr HAMISH CAMPBELL to the Minister of Health: What recent announcements has he made about improving specialist paediatric palliative care support for children and families across New Zealand? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister for Maori Development: What specific actions, if any, is he taking to improve the Maori unemployment rate, and what measurable targets, if any, has he set to bring that rate down? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Associate Minister of Health: What recent announcement has he made about increasing access to planned care in rural communities? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister of Education: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? TODD STEPHENSON to the Associate Minister of Justice: What recent changes has she led to anti-money laundering laws? MILES ANDERSON to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality: What recent announcements has she made about the Great Rides cycle trails? Hon PHIL TWYFORD to the Minister of Immigration: Does she agree with the Prime Minister, who told a business audience that "when it comes to immigration, when faced with a choice between social stability and your bottom line, I will choose the former every single time"; if so, why? FRANCISCO HERNANDEZ to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? RYAN HAMILTON to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: What recent announcements has he made about fair trading?
Questions to Ministers RAWIRI WAITITI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? NANCY LU to the Minister of Finance: What reports has she seen on New Zealand's fiscal position? 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? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? GRANT McCALLUM to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: What announcement has he made on national direction under the Resource Management Act 1991? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON 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? KATIE NIMON to the Minister of Education: What recent announcement has the Government made about school property redevelopment projects? ARENA WILLIAMS to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Does he agree with Cameron Brewer's statement about the Government's supermarket policy, "it's working"; if so, has increased competition brought prices down? Dr DAVID WILSON to the Minister for Resources: What reports, if any, has he seen on critical minerals? DAVID MacLEOD to the Minister for Mental Health: What mental health support has he recently announced to support businesses to improve productivity in the workplace? SHANAN HALBERT to the Minister for Tertiary Education: Does she stand by her statement, "Obviously, when unemployment goes up, NEET numbers go up"; if so, why?
Questions to Ministers Dr CARLOS CHEUNG to the Minister for Infrastructure: What updates has he seen on the fast-track approvals scheme? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? CAMERON LUXTON to the Associate Minister for the Environment: What recent announcements has he made regarding voluntary nature markets? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she stand by her statement, "The steps we are taking will put New Zealand and young New Zealanders on a better path"; if so, why? RIMA NAKHLE to the Minister of Justice: What action is the Government taking to bring certainty to climate change tort law? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister for Economic Growth: Are there more or fewer people in work now compared to when she took office? CATHERINE WEDD to the Minister of Conservation: What progress has he made towards modernising the Conservation Act 1987? INGRID LEARY to the Associate Minister of Housing: Does he agree with Consumer NZ chief executive Jon Duffy's reported statement that the Government has "got it wrong" regarding proposed changes to retirement village capital repayment laws? 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 Local Government: What recent announcement has he made about simplifying local government? DAN ROSEWARNE to the Minister for Rural Communities: What recent advice, if any, has he received regarding changes to funding levels and eligibility criteria under the Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs programme for rural communities? DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions?
Questions to Ministers VANUSHI WALTERS to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: What is the Government's position on United States and Israeli strikes on Iran, and was that position determined by the Minister of Foreign Affairs or the Prime Minister? CARL BATES to the Minister of Finance: What recent announcements has she made? Hon Dr MEGAN WOODS to the Minister for Energy: Has he sought advice on the alternatives to LNG identified by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment and others; if not, why not? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister of Health: What recent announcements has he made regarding improved access to cancer infusion services across New Zealand? TEANAU TUIONO to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: Is she confident in her health and safety reforms, given official advice that these reforms will increase costs for ACC and small businesses? RYAN HAMILTON to the Minister for Veterans: What is the Government doing to support and recognise veterans? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister for Economic Growth: Does she stand by her statement, "Our Government is determined that New Zealanders who are seeking work can find it"? SCOTT WILLIS to the Minister for Energy: Does he accept reports that rising electricity prices were the biggest driver of annual inflation, and what action is he taking, if any, to decrease energy hardship? Hon Dr DEBORAH RUSSELL to the Minister of Climate Change: Does he agree with reports that the Government is working as fast as it can on the climate challenge? SIMON COURT to the Minister for Biosecurity: What is the Government doing to protect New Zealand's primary sector from biosecurity threats? Dr HAMISH CAMPBELL to the Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing: What recent announcements has the Government made about supporting New Zealand manufacturers? GLEN BENNETT to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality: Does she accept Tourism New Zealand's warning that funding pressures on Regional Tourism Organisations could have a serious impact on domestic tourism?
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