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Questions to Ministers Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? RIMA NAKHLE to the Minister of Health: What recent progress has been made on the Government's commitment to extend free breast screening for New Zealand women? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? DANA KIRKPATRICK to the Minister of Education: What recent reports has she seen on education achievement? Dr PARMJEET PARMAR to the Associate Minister of Education: What recent announcements has he made about the opening of new charter schools across New Zealand? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: How will her introduction of a parental income test for young job seekers impact families struggling with the cost of living? MAUREEN PUGH to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality: What recent reports has she seen on tourism in New Zealand? 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? TIM COSTLEY to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology: What steps is the Government taking to support science and innovation in order to grow the New Zealand economy? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister for Economic Growth: Does she agree with the statement of Hon Nicola Willis that "On our watch there may be fewer people wearing lanyards on Lambton Quay, but there are going to be a lot more people wearing high-vis and hard-hats"; if so, why? TEANAU TUIONO to the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries: Has he seen the Our Marine Environment 2025 report, which shows that New Zealand oceans are warming 34 percent faster than the global average; if so, what actions is he taking to address this? JAMIE ARBUCKLE to the Associate Minister of Agriculture: What reports, if any, has he received regarding wool?

Questions to Ministers Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Prime Minister: Does he have confidence in the actions of all his 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 Government's financial position? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Is the record 73,900 New Zealand citizens leaving the country a sign that her economic plan is a success; if not, why not? CATHERINE WEDD to the Minister of Education: What recent data has she seen on literacy achievement? 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 Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Why has the number of people unable to afford a doctor's visit increased under this Government? DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? Hon KIERAN McANULTY to the Associate Minister of Housing: How many pregnant women have been refused access to emergency housing since December 2023, broken down by region, if any? SUZE REDMAYNE to the Minister of Agriculture: Why has the Government announced new science-based methane targets to support farmers' contribution to meeting New Zealand's obligations under the 2050 Paris Agreement? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister of Education: Does she stand by her statement that "This Government has been backing teachers since the day that we took office"; if so, why are teachers, principals, and support staff all striking together? JENNY MARCROFT to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: What reports, if any, has he seen on recent developments in the Middle East?

Questions to Ministers DAN BIDOIS to the Minister for Economic Growth: What recent announcements has she made? TAKUTA FERRIS to the Minister for Maori Development: Does he agree with the Waitangi Tribunal's official position on the proposed name change: "We do not support changing the name from the Waitangi Tribunal to a Commission in case it leads to confusion concerning the bespoke jurisdiction we exercise"? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Is an annual growth rate of negative 1.1 percent, three percentage points lower than forecast before the election, the result of her economic plan; if not, why not? RIMA NAKHLE to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality: What recent announcements has she made about supporting major events and tourism in New Zealand? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister for Economic Growth: Is her economic plan responsible for higher unemployment and more business failures; if not, why not? GRANT McCALLUM to the Minister of Conservation: What recent reports has he seen on the Hauraki Gulf? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she stand by the Government's decision to apply tightened eligibility criteria to 18- and 19-year-olds accessing jobseeker support (health condition or disability); if so, why? GLEN BENNETT to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality: Are recent hospitality industry closures the result of the Going For Growth strategy; if not, why not? TODD STEPHENSON to the Minister for Courts: What outcomes has she seen from this Government's focus on delivering faster justice for New Zealanders? Hon JENNY SALESA to the Minister for Pacific Peoples: Does he believe that the Ministry for Pacific Peoples has a role to play in getting more Pasifika into work or training; if so, how will it address the current unemployment rate for Pasifika peoples, which is double what it was at the end of 2023 when the Government came into office? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister for Mental Health: What recent announcements has he made on the Government's mental health targets? TAMATHA PAUL to the Minister of Justice: Why are Maori disproportionately overrepresented in prison populations in Aotearoa?

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? 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: Is her economic plan the reason the economy is smaller now than it was when she took office; if not, why not? Dr HAMISH CAMPBELL to the Minister of Health: What recent announcements has he made on the Government's health targets? TAKUTA FERRIS to the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations: Does he agree with the former Minister who introduced the Marine and Coastal Area Act that his proposed amendments "do not restore the original intention of Parliament. They undermine them"; if not, why not? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister of Education: Does teachers, principals, support staff, and Ministry of Education specialist staff all going on strike show that she is "growing and strengthening the education workforce"; if so, how? GREG FLEMING to the Minister of Education: What recent announcement has she made regarding school infrastructure? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What is the estimated reduction, if any, in the number of people receiving jobseeker support because of the proposed parental income test for 18- and 19-year-olds? LAURA McCLURE to the Associate Minister of Education: What recent reports has he seen on school attendance, and why does he think going to school matters to students' futures? STEVE ABEL to the Associate Minister of Agriculture: Does he agree with the SPCA that "the use of farrowing crates causes significant animal welfare problems for both sow and piglets"; if so, why has the Government introduced legislation to extend the use of farrowing crates by at least another decade? ARENA WILLIAMS to the Minister for Infrastructure: Does he stand by his statement, "we make it too hard to deliver and maintain the infrastructure New Zealand needs"; if so, how is that consistent with a $2.6 billion drop in planned spending on capital commitments by the Government for the 11 months to May 2025?

Questions to Ministers MARK CAMERON to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: What recent announcements has she made on overhauling the Holidays Act 2003? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? SUZE REDMAYNE 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: Is the negative 1.1 percent annual growth rate a result of her economic management; if not, why not? Dr DAVID WILSON to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: What feedback, if any, has he received on the Government's approach to the Middle East? TOM RUTHERFORD to the Minister of Justice: What action is the Government taking to address demonstrations outside private residences? Hon Dr MEGAN WOODS to the Minister for Energy: How much will last week's energy package cut power bills for Kiwi families and businesses by next winter? DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? CARL BATES to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: How is the Government encouraging young New Zealanders into work and away from welfare dependency? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister for Infrastructure: Does he agree with the Acting Minister for Economic Growth that the Government's job is "generating jobs and higher living standards for New Zealanders"? MIKE BUTTERICK to the Minister for Building and Construction: What recent announcements has the Government made about the earthquake-prone building system?

Questions to Ministers Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? TIM VAN DE MOLEN to the Minister for Trade and Investment: What recent steps has the Government taken to strengthen New Zealand's trade and investment relationship with Saudi Arabia? BENJAMIN DOYLE to the Minister of Education: Kei te whakapono ia ki ana kowhiringa katoa me ana mahi katoa kia whai putanga pai mo nga akonga Maori? Does she believe all her decisions and actions support positive education outcomes for akonga Maori? Hon DAMIEN O'CONNOR to the Minister for Economic Growth: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? HANA-RAWHITI MAIPI-CLARKE to the Minister for Maori Development: E whakapono ana ia ki nga mahi a te Kawanatanga kia whakapumautia te reo Maori? Does he stand by the Government's track record on upholding obligations to te reo Maori? TIM COSTLEY to the Associate Minister of Housing: What recent announcements have been made about improving social housing? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his statement regarding the bowel cancer screening age that "We are committed to matching Australia. The critical restriction to enable that is access to more colonoscopies"; if so, why? RIMA NAKHLE to the Minister for Energy: What recent announcements has he made on the Offshore Renewable Energy Bill? TEANAU TUIONO to the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries: E whakaae ana ia ki ta te Environmental Defence Society ki atu ko ta Tiriti o Waitangi he whakatakoto "obligation on the Crown to legislate for effective marine management"; ki te kore, he aha e kore ai? Does he agree with the Environmental Defence Society that te Tiriti o Waitangi sets out an "obligation on the Crown to legislate for effective marine management"; if not, why not? Hon PEENI HENARE to the Minister for Maori Development: E whakapau kaha ana tona Kawanatanga ki te tautoko i te reo Maori ki Aotearoa nei? Is the Government doing all it can to support the Maori language here in New Zealand? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Associate Minister of Transport: What recent announcements has he made about the Ashburton Bridge? CAMILLA BELICH to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: Does she stand by her statement that "this Government is delivering for all workers"; if so, why?

Questions to Ministers Dr HAMISH CAMPBELL to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the economy? Dr PARMJEET PARMAR to the Minister for Children: What recent reports has she seen regarding the progress of the Government's target to reduce child and youth offending? 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: 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 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 agree with the Acting Reserve Bank Governor that "it's been a challenging period for the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, as we face a test of trust and confidence in us as an organisation"; if so, what role has she played in that? DAVID MacLEOD to the Minister of Justice: What recent reports has he seen on crime in New Zealand? Hon DAMIEN O'CONNOR to the Minister for Economic Growth: Do recent industry closures and job losses contribute to economic growth? DANA KIRKPATRICK to the Minister for Mental Health: What recent announcements has he made about new investment for eating disorder services? CELIA WADE-BROWN to the Minister of Local Government: Does he support all the Government's statements and actions in relation to Maori wards? E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga e pa ana ki nga wari Maori? ARENA WILLIAMS to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Does he agree with Christopher Luxon, who said, "National will curb the rising cost of living"; if so, what recent actions has he taken to curb food costs? STUART SMITH to the Associate Minister of Transport: What recent announcement has he made about aviation?

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? JENNY MARCROFT to the Minister for Regional Development: What reports has he seen regarding the West Coast? CAMERON BREWER to the Minister for Economic Growth: What recent announcements has she made on competition? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions in relation to the resignations of the former Reserve Bank Chair and Governor? CATHERINE WEDD to the Minister for Infrastructure: What reports has he seen on New Zealand's infrastructure pipeline? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: What is the impact of delayed allogeneic stem cell transplants on patients with blood cancers, and how is that harm being measured at New Zealand's three transplant centres? 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 CARLOS CHEUNG to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality: What recent announcements has she made about boosting major events and tourism across New Zealand? ARENA WILLIAMS to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: What, if anything, in his reforms announced today will bring prices of essentials down now for Kiwi consumers? SUZE REDMAYNE to the Associate Minister of Agriculture: What recent reports has she seen on farmer confidence? LAURA McCLURE to the Associate Minister of Education: What recent reports has he seen on education?

Questions to Ministers Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Minister for Women: Does she stand by all her statements and actions regarding pay equity? SCOTT WILLIS to the Minister for Energy: Has Cabinet considered the recommendations of the Frontier Economics review of the electricity market; if so, will the recommendations involve Government intervention in the electricity market? CAMERON BREWER to the Minister for Economic Growth: What recent announcements has she made on supermarket competition? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Has he been involved in collective agreement negotiations with doctors and nurses; if so, how? DANA KIRKPATRICK to the Minister of Education: What recent announcement has she made on the secondary school curriculum? Hon JAN TINETTI to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: Does she stand by her comments about the new appointments to the Employment Relations Authority; if so, why? LAN PHAM to the Minister for the Environment: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? JOSEPH MOONEY to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality: What recent reports has she seen on tourism in New Zealand? Hon PEENI HENARE to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: Will the Government implement sanctions against Israel for its unlawful occupation of the Palestinian Territory as called for by UN resolution 10/24, which New Zealand voted for? SUZE REDMAYNE to the Minister for Hunting and Fishing: What recent announcements has he made in his hunting and fishing portfolio? MARIAMENO KAPA-KINGI to the Minister for Children: What immediate action, if any, is she taking in response to reports that there were 4,000 cases of tamariki and young people being held in police cells in the past 12 months, some for up to eight nights? SHANAN HALBERT to the Minister for Vocational Education: Does she stand by her statement that there is "more concern that we need to be focused on around the actual completions of apprentices"?

Questions to Ministers ANDY FOSTER to the Minister for Regional Development: What recent announcements has he made regarding geothermal energy? NANCY LU to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the economy? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Acting Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Minister of Housing: Does he expect the recent changes to support for rough sleepers to end homelessness in Auckland; if not, why not? CATHERINE WEDD to the Minister of Transport: What recent announcements has he made about the transport infrastructure pipeline? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions in relation to the resignations of the former Reserve Bank Chair and Governor? TEANAU TUIONO to the Minister for Space: Was she aware of links between intelligence company BlackSky and the Israeli Defence Ministry when she approved payload launch permits; if so, did she raise any concerns? GRANT McCALLUM to the Minister of Education: What announcements has she made about strengthening learning support? Hon KIERAN McANULTY to the Associate Minister of Housing: Does he agree with the Prime Minister, who claimed, in reference to emergency housing, that "we've fixed it"; if so, why? MIKE BUTTERICK to the Minister for Land Information: What announcement has he made, if any, about the future of Watts Peninsula - Matai Moana? CAMERON LUXTON to the Minister for Food Safety: What recent announcements has he made about cutting red tape for New Zealand food exporters? ARENA WILLIAMS to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Does he stand by his expectation of "prioritisation and utilisation of the Commission's full regulatory and enforcement tool kit to achieve real impacts for consumers"; if so, what is he doing to make the cost of living more affordable for New Zealand consumers?

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 Acting Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? Dr PARMJEET PARMAR to the Acting Prime Minister: Does he stand by all of the Government's statements and actions? DAN BIDOIS to the Minister of Transport: What announcements has he made regarding Auckland transport governance? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions in relation to the resignations of the former Reserve Bank Chair and Governor? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all the Government's statements and actions on economic and fiscal policy? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister of Health: What recent announcements has he made about improved access to elective procedures for patients? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his statement, "we want to get value for money for the taxpayer" for surgeries outsourced to private hospitals; if so, how is Health New Zealand achieving value for money? RIMA NAKHLE to the Minister for Trade and Investment: What recent progress has the Government made in unlocking new opportunities for New Zealand exporters in the United Arab Emirates? DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Acting Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister for Economic Growth: Does she agree with the statement of the Minister of Finance that "cost of living relief is on its way"; if so, why? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: Does he stand by all of the Government's statements and actions on foreign policy?

Questions to Ministers Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: Does she stand by her statement, "I am a woman that stands for women in this Parliament"; if so, how many women, if any, will receive increased pay because of her Government's pay equity changes? TAKUTA FERRIS to the Minister for Maori Development: What advice, if any, has he received from officials on the implications of the Supreme Court's decision that the "beds of navigable rivers form part of the common marine and coastal area as defined in MACA, and recognition orders may extend to them"? NANCY LU to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the economy? Hon JAN TINETTI to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: Will she rule out any changes to the Employment Relations Act 2000 that would weaken working people's right to strike; if not, why not? TAMATHA PAUL to the Minister of Housing: Does he stand by his statement to the Wellington Chamber of Commerce that the housing crisis is "state neglect on an industrial scale"; if so, is he doing enough to end that neglect? TIM VAN DE MOLEN to the Minister of Defence: What recent announcement has she made about investment in defence? TANGI UTIKERE to the Minister of Local Government: Does he stand by his refusal to answer questions about water affordability yesterday; if so, why? RIMA NAKHLE to the Minister of Local Government: What recent announcements has he made about the progress of Local Water Done Well legislation? SCOTT WILLIS to the Minister for Energy: How many households, if any, have been brought out of energy hardship this winter as a result of the Government's policies? INGRID LEARY to the Minister for Mental Health: Why are mental health providers only receiving a 3 percent increase in funding when internally delivered mental health budgets are increasing by considerably more? JOSEPH MOONEY to the Minister for Land Information: What is the Government doing to make it easier to deliver critical infrastructure projects? REUBEN DAVIDSON to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology: Does he stand by his statement that we are "reforming our science sector to better support a growing economy and provide higher paying jobs for New Zealanders"?

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? CAMERON BREWER to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the economy? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she stand by the Minister for Pacific Peoples' statement, "So as a wider suite of all-of-Government endeavours, we're looking to improve employment for Pasifika"; if so, what specific actions has she taken to improve employment for Pasifika peoples? TODD STEPHENSON to the Associate Minister of Health: What recent reports has he seen about Medsafe? JAMIE ARBUCKLE to the Minister for Rail: What recent statements and actions has he made regarding rail? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? MILES ANDERSON to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: What recent progress has been made on changing our 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? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his statement, "Through our record $16.68 billion investment across three Budgets, we are making sure our health system is properly resourced to meet the growing demands placed on it"; if not, why? SUZE REDMAYNE to the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage: What recent announcements has he made about future-proofing New Zealand's unique natural history? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister of Education: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? TIM COSTLEY to the Minister for Energy: What recent announcements has he seen about the Energy Competition Task Force?

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? MARIAMENO KAPA-KINGI to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: Does she stand by her statement that "This Government denounces sex-based discrimination in the workplace"; if so, does she think that the submission made by Pay Equity Aotearoa urging the United Nations to investigate whether the changes to pay equity law breach the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women is consistent with this statement? CARL BATES to the Minister of Education: What announcements has she made regarding lifting educational achievement? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? Dr PARMJEET PARMAR to the Minister of Internal Affairs: What increased efficiencies has she seen across the Department of Internal Affairs? 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 PEENI HENARE to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by all his actions in preparing the health system for winter 2025? RYAN HAMILTON to the Minister for Building and Construction: What recent announcement has the Government made about the building consent system? CAMILLA BELICH to the Minister for the Public Service: Does she stand by her statement about public sector industrial action that "there's going to be a lot of options that we're looking at as a government"; if so, what specific options is the Government considering? 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? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Associate Minister of Transport: What recent announcements has he made about the Pages Road Bridge?

Questions to Ministers Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Minister for Pacific Peoples: Does he stand by his statement, "We absolutely have endeavours to get Pasifika people into employment"; if so, why? TEANAU TUIONO to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: Does he agree with the Prime Minister that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has "lost the plot"; if so, why? CATHERINE WEDD to the Minister of Finance: What reports has she seen on COVID-19 and the economy? Hon KIERAN McANULTY to the Minister of Housing: How many social houses funded in the 2024 and 2025 Budgets have been built? SCOTT WILLIS to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology: How many jobs, if any, have been lost in the science sector since the formation of this Government? SAM UFFINDELL to the Minister of Health: What recent announcements has he made about health infrastructure? CAMILLA BELICH to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: Will she formally consider the report to be published by the People's Select Committee on Pay Equity next January; if not, why not? Dr HAMISH CAMPBELL to the Minister for Mental Health: What recent announcements has he made in relation to a promotion campaign for better mental wellbeing for New Zealanders? ARENA WILLIAMS to the Acting Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Grocery Sector): Does she agree with Nicola Willis, who said in 2023 that "National will take action to get food prices under control once more"; if so, why are food prices still going up under her watch? Dr DAVID WILSON to the Minister for Resources: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand resources sector? TIM VAN DE MOLEN to the Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing: What is the Government doing to support small businesses? LEMAUGA LYDIA SOSENE to the Minister of Internal Affairs: Does she stand by her statement that online casino-type gaming providers should not have to make community returns because that would create "a perverse incentive to increase gambling activity in order to increase revenue for these organisations"; if not, why not? Question to Member INGRID LEARY to the Chairperson of the Health Committee: Were any items of business relating to Health NZ removed from the Health Committee agenda this week after the agenda was originally distributed and before the meeting took place; if so, what were they?

Questions to Ministers HANA-RAWHITI MAIPI-CLARKE to the Minister of Education: What Maori education providers has she consulted with, if any, regarding the impact her proposed education changes will have on Maori learners across Aotearoa? NANCY LU to the Minister of Finance: What reports has she seen on New Zealand's fiscal policy and tax settings? 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? GRANT McCALLUM to the Minister of Immigration: What recent announcements has she made about supporting businesses to access seasonal workers? Hon Dr MEGAN WOODS to the Minister for Energy: Does he agree with the chief executive officer of Consumer NZ and the managing director of Simplicity, in the Protecting industry, jobs and household budgets as the gas runs out report, that accelerating heat pump adoption will reduce reliance on gas, protect jobs, improve public health, and lower energy costs for New Zealand families and businesses? LAURA McCLURE to the Minister for Children: What recent announcements has she made about improving the experiences of Oranga Tamariki caregivers? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she stand by her statement about unemployment that "I'm really confident our approach is working"; if so, why is unemployment worse than this time last year, with 16,000 more people unemployed? 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? CATHERINE WEDD to the Minister of Conservation: What recent announcements has he made about the Conservation Act 1987? Hon PEENI HENARE to the Associate Minister of Housing: Does he agree with Hon Chris Bishop that homelessness has "potentially ticked up a little bit, up a little bit more in the last couple of years"? GREG FLEMING to the Minister for Mental Health: What recent reports has he seen on growth in the mental health workforce?

Questions to Ministers CAMERON BREWER 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? 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? CARL BATES to the Minister of Education: What announcements has she made regarding NCEA? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister for Economic Growth: Does she agree with the Minister of Finance, who said about the additional 16,000 people unemployed that they "shouldn't take it personally"; if not, why not? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister for Building and Construction: What reports has he seen on building and construction? Hon PEENI HENARE to the Minister of Health: Does he agree with Hon Dr Shane Reti when he said, "I want to see IMPBs (iwi-Maori partnership boards) powered up to support the health outcomes for your whanau and your communities"; if so, what does that look like? JENNY MARCROFT to the Minister for Rail: What recent statements has he made regarding rail? RIMA NAKHLE to the Minister for Building and Construction: What announcements has the Government made about building and construction? ARENA WILLIAMS to the Acting Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Grocery Sector): Has the Government's focus changed since the Prime Minister said in December 2023 that it would have a "laser focus on bringing down the cost of living"; if not, is she confident that she has the Prime Minister's backing to bring down the cost of groceries? DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER 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?

Questions to Ministers Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Minister for Women: Does she stand by her statement, "My top priority as Minister for Women is to support women to economic empowerment because not only does it give women more choice, but it has a ripple effect on families, communities, and the economy"; if so, is fair pay critical to economic empowerment? SCOTT WILLIS to the Minister for Energy: What actions, if any, has he taken to reduce power bills for energy consumers, and how much have power bills reduced on average, if at all, as a result of these actions? Dr HAMISH CAMPBELL to the Minister of Health: What recent announcements has he made about strengthening primary care? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? PAULO GARCIA to the Minister of Local Government: What announcements has he made about increasing transparency in local government? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his statement that he is ensuring "nurses have the resources they need to provide access to timely, quality healthcare"? HANA-RAWHITI MAIPI-CLARKE to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What, if anything, is she doing to address the 10 percent decrease in filled jobs for 15- to 19-year-olds since June 2024? TODD STEPHENSON to the Prime Minister: What is the Government doing to reduce spending? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister of Education: Does she agree with Erica Stanford, who said in 2023 that she was "committed to more" pay for existing teachers; if so, how is one of the lowest pay offers ever, as reported by RNZ, being "committed to more"? STEVE ABEL to the Minister of Agriculture: What steps, if any, is he taking to guard against perceived influence by the dairy lobby on freshwater policy? RIMA NAKHLE to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: What recent announcements has the Government made to support Kiwis at the checkout? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she stand by her statement, "The Government is creating the conditions where jobs are created, absolutely", and would 184,000 New Zealanders have left the country in the past 18 months if this was the case?

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? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister of Finance: What recent announcements has she made about competition? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? CATHERINE WEDD to the Minister of Transport: What steps has he taken to reduce councils' use of road cones in New Zealand? Hon PEENI HENARE to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: Does he stand by his statement that "It is a matter of when, not if, New Zealand will recognise Palestine Statehood"; 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? GRANT McCALLUM to the Minister of Agriculture: What recent reports has he seen on farmer confidence? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his statement that "Patient safety is critical to ensure Kiwis have confidence in our healthcare systems"? CAMERON BREWER to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: What recent announcement has the Government made about increasing transparency at the checkout? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister of Education: Does she agree with Erica Stanford, who said in 2023 that "we're in a cost of living crisis and everyone is feeling the pinch really, really badly. Teachers are no different than anyone else"; if so, how will a proposed one percent pay increase help secondary teachers with the cost of living crisis? LAURA McCLURE to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: What recent announcements has she made on health and safety reform? DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions?

Questions to Ministers SUZE REDMAYNE to the Minister of Finance: When were personal income tax thresholds last adjusted? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? NANCY LU to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: What recent announcements has the Government made regarding reduced fees at the checkout? 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? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his statement that his focus "is on putting patients first"? JAMIE ARBUCKLE to the Minister for Resources: What upcoming announcements, if any, is he planning for the resources portfolio? TOM RUTHERFORD to the Minister of Justice: What recent announcements has he made on the recovery of court fines? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister for Infrastructure: Does he stand by his statement, "This is a Government serious about investing in New Zealand's future. Serious about infrastructure"; if so, why have 18,000 jobs been lost in the construction sector since this Government took office? Dr CARLOS CHEUNG to the Minister for Building and Construction: What announcements has the Government made about overseas building products? 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 PEENI HENARE to the Associate Minister of Housing: Does he stand by his statement, "This Government takes homelessness seriously"; if not, why not?