Parliament - Live Stream and Question Time

Hon PAULA BENNETT to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s statements, policies, and actions?

JO LUXTON to the Minister of Education: What response has he seen to the decisions about the Reform of Vocational Education that he announced on 1 August 2019?

Hon PAUL GOLDSMITH to the Minister of Finance: Does he stand by all of the Government’s policies, statements, and actions in relation to the economy?

Hon MICHAEL WOODHOUSE to the Minister of Health: Was the $114.2 million increase in the Combined Pharmaceutical Budget in Budget 2018 a new appropriation, or was it a transfer of purchasing responsibility that did not constitute an increase in overall Crown funding for medicines?

MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Associate Minister of Housing: How many complaints has the Tenancy Tribunal received from tenants in response to the new insulation laws that require landlords to install underfloor and ceiling insulation?

Hon LOUISE UPSTON to the Minister for Social Development: What changes, if any, to sanctions and obligations for sole parents is she considering that were proposed by the Welfare Expert Advisory Group report?

Dr LIZ CRAIG to the Minister of Health: How is the $40 million funding increase for Pharmac announced in Budget 2019 set to benefit New Zealanders?

CHRIS BISHOP to the Associate Minister of Transport: Does she agree with the statement of Hon Phil Twyford regarding her 26 March 2019 letter, “She was writing as the associate minister but expressing a view on behalf of the Green Party so it’s not all that easy to separate those things out”; if not, why not?

Hon Dr NICK SMITH to the Minister of Justice: What referenda will be held at the 2020 general election, and who will decide the wording of each of the referendum questions?

WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister of Employment: What did the recent Household Labour Force Survey show regarding labour market outcomes for youth?

STUART SMITH to the Minister of Immigration: Is Immigration New Zealand taking any steps to improve visa processing delays, and what impact is the fact more applications were made under the New Zealand Residency Programme than the current planning range allows having on delays?

JAN TINETTI to the Minister for Pacific Peoples: What progress, if any, has been made regarding opportunities for Pacific people in the regions?

Dr DEBORAH RUSSELL to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy?

DAVID SEYMOUR to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by her statement that GJ Thompson took “a leave of absence” to work in her office as chief of staff; if so, did he take leave as an employee or a director?

Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s statements, policies, and actions?

JAMIE STRANGE to the Minister for Trade and Export Growth: What progress, if any, is the Government making on increasing trade and growing exports?

Hon PAUL GOLDSMITH to the Minister of Finance: Does he stand by his statements, policies, and actions in relation to the economy?

Hon MICHAEL WOODHOUSE to the Associate Minister of Health: Does she stand by her statement, “the single biggest risk to public health now is our changing climate”; if so, why?

MARJA LUBECK to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: What reports has he seen this week regarding salary and wage growth?

CHRIS BISHOP to the Associate Minister of Transport: Does she agree with transport Minister Phil Twyford’s statement, “I received a letter from the Associate Minister of Transport, Julie Anne Genter on the LGWM indicative package on 26 March 2019”; if not, why not?

Hon NIKKI KAYE to the Associate Minister of Education: Does she stand by her allocation decisions around Learning Support Coordinators in schools, and does she believe they are targeting children who are most in need?

KIRITAPU ALLAN to the Minister of Employment: What recent labour market reports has he seen that show outcomes for Māori and young people?

Dr SHANE RETI to the Minister of Education: Does he stand by all his statements, policies, and actions around the Reform of Vocational Education?

Hon PAULA BENNETT to the Minister for Women: Does she stand by her statement, “We know there is a huge amount of work to do to make things better for women … and this Government is absolutely committed to that work”, and does that work cover unacceptable behaviour ranging from bullying and intimidation to sexual harassment and sexual assault?

JAMI-LEE ROSS to the Minister of Justice: What is the latest date he can receive recommendations from the Justice Committee on foreign interference, that he asked it to look at as part of its 2017 general election inquiry, in order for him to introduce any necessary legislation in time for the next general election, and does he intend to do so if the Government adopts any recommendations from the inquiry?

Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s statements, policies, and actions?

Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy?

Hon PAUL GOLDSMITH to the Minister of Finance: Does he stand by his statements, policies, and actions in relation to the economy?

PAUL EAGLE to the Minister of Housing: What recent announcements has she made about the provision of public housing?

Hon MICHAEL WOODHOUSE to the Minister of Health: On what date did he first read the report he received on 21 June entitled “DHB Sector Financial Performance for the ten month period ended 30 April 2019”?

Hon LOUISE UPSTON to the Minister for Social Development: How many more children are living in benefit-dependent homes as of June 2019 compared to September 2017?

ANGIE WARREN-CLARK to the Minister of Health: What recent announcements has he made about improving cancer care in the regions?

Hon Dr NICK SMITH to the Minister of Justice: Does he stand by all his actions and statements in respect of electoral and referendum law?

CHRIS BISHOP to the Associate Minister of Transport: What were the first three paragraphs, not including salutations, of the letter she wrote on 26 March 2019 to Hon Phil Twyford, Minister of Transport, regarding the Let’s Get Wellington Moving indicative package?

MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Minister of Conservation: What recent announcements has she made regarding biodiversity?

Dr SHANE RETI to the Minister of Education: Does he stand by all his statements, policies, and actions around the Reform of Vocational Education?

Hon JAMES SHAW to the Minister for Urban Development: Does he plan to ensure that future urban development reduces New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions and responds effectively to climate change; if so, how?

Hon PAULA BENNETT to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government’s statements, policies, and actions?

WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy?

Hon PAUL GOLDSMITH to the Minister of Finance: Has he seen yesterday’s ANZ New Zealand Business Outlook Survey, and does he think the headline “Grim” reflects the outlook for the New Zealand economy under this Government?

Hon NIKKI KAYE to the Minister of Education: Does he stand by his statement that “There will not be any more money for principals in this round”, and what does he say to the 700 board of trustees chairs who have expressed support for the principals’ strike action?

MARJA LUBECK to the Minister of Education: What actions, if any, is the Government taking to ensure that the vocational education system meets the needs of industry, regions, and learners?

Hon Dr NICK SMITH to the Minister of Justice: Is it Government policy that the topic and wording of referenda held at elections should be determined by Government by Order in Council rather than Parliament?

Dr SHANE RETI to the Minister of Education: Does he stand by all his statements, policies, and actions around the Reform of Vocational Education?

JENNY MARCROFT to the Minister for Regional Economic Development: What progress, if any, has been made on Provincial Growth Fund projects across the country?

Hon LOUISE UPSTON to the Minister for Social Development: When will she be announcing which 26 or 27 of the 42 Welfare Expert Advisory Group recommendations she has commissioned work on, and are these in addition to the three announcements on 3 May 2019?

CHRIS BISHOP to the Associate Minister of Transport: Does she stand by all her statements, policies, and actions?

ANGIE WARREN-CLARK to the Minister of Health: What progress, if any, is the Government making on ensuring New Zealanders have safe drinking water?

Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government’s statements, policies, and actions?

Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy?

MARK PATTERSON to the Associate Minister of Education: What recent announcement has she made about support for children and young people with learning needs?

Hon PAUL GOLDSMITH to the Minister of Finance: Does he stand by all of the Government’s statements, policies, and actions in relation to the economy?

JAN TINETTI to the Minister of Education: What actions, if any, has the Government taken to remove cost barriers to the public education system for New Zealand families?

Hon JUDITH COLLINS to the Minister of Housing: Does she agree with the former Minister of Housing and Urban Development, who said, “Our urban land and housing is literally some of the most expensive in the world” and “It’s largely the fault of land use planning”; if so, what is this Government doing that will address the cost of urban land and housing?

Hon MICHAEL WOODHOUSE to the Minister of Health: Does he intend to make a public announcement about the Interim Cancer Action Plan before the end of this parliamentary sitting block; if not, when?

ANAHILA KANONGATA'A-SUISUIKI to the Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage: What is the New Zealand Film Commission doing to support diversity in film making and content?

Hon LOUISE UPSTON to the Minister for Social Development: How many of the 23,574 Emergency Housing Special Needs Grants paid in the year to June 2019 are repayable?

CHRIS BISHOP to the Associate Minister of Transport: What does her 26 March 2019 letter to the Minister of Transport regarding the Let’s Get Wellington Moving indicative package say, if anything, in relation to a second Mt Victoria tunnel?

KIRITAPU ALLAN to the Minister of Employment: What recent announcements has he made about helping rangatahi in the Bay of Plenty into employment?

JONATHAN YOUNG to the Minister of Energy and Resources: Why was the average daily wholesale price of electricity across New Zealand on 30 July 2019, 67 percent higher than it was a year ago?

Dr LIZ CRAIG to the Minister of Health: What recent announcements has he made about dialysis and cardiac facilities at Middlemore Hospital?

Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government’s statements, policies, and actions?

Hon MICHAEL WOODHOUSE to the Minister of Health: Does the Interim Cancer Action Plan he is finalising, include the establishment of a national cancer agency; if not, why not?

ANAHILA KANONGATA'A-SUISUIKI to the Minister for Social Development: What recent initiatives has she announced about supporting young people towards employment?

Hon PAULA BENNETT to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government’s statements, policies, and actions?

Hon PAUL GOLDSMITH to the Minister of Finance: Does he accept that Government spending decisions involve trade-offs; if so, does he stand by his statement “these things are not trade-offs against one another”, in relation to the Government spending $7 million on Artists in Schools and not reinstating $6.5 million for cochlear implants?

Dr DEBORAH RUSSELL to the Minister of Revenue: What advice has he seen in relation to the auto-calculation of tax refunds for individuals?

Hon JUDITH COLLINS to the Minister of Housing: Is this Government acting with urgency to address housing issues; if so, is she aware today is the six-month anniversary of the announcement of a KiwiBuild recalibration that would take a few weeks?

Hon TODD McCLAY to the Minister for Economic Development: Does he believe that job creation is an important indicator of the Government’s economic development performance; if so, did the latest household labour force survey show an increase or decrease in the number of jobs?

GARETH HUGHES to the Minister for Building and Construction: Does she think there is a role for innovative, sustainable housing options such as tiny houses to address the housing shortage in New Zealand and promote better use of available land?

Hon LOUISE UPSTON to the Minister for Social Development: Does she agree that there has been a 155 percent increase in the number of Emergency Housing Special Needs Grants as a direct result of her Government’s policies?

Hon DAVID BENNETT to the Minister of Corrections: What is the current prison population, and how does that compare to July 2017?

Hon PAULA BENNETT to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s statements, policies, and actions?

PRIYANCA RADHAKRISHNAN to the Minister of Energy and Resources: What announcements has she made about energy-efficient heating sources as part of the Government’s Warmer Kiwi Homes programme?

Hon PAUL GOLDSMITH to the Minister of Finance: Does he stand by all of the Government’s policies, statements, and actions in relation to the economy?

Hon JUDITH COLLINS to the Minister of Housing: Does the KiwiBuild programme remain a policy for the Government to build affordable homes over the next 10 years, as stated in the Speech from the Throne?

MARK PATTERSON to the Minister of Defence: What support is the New Zealand Defence Force providing to the Fox River clean-up effort?

Hon MICHAEL WOODHOUSE to the Minister of Health: What dollar amount was expended on pharmaceuticals for the year ended 30 June 2009 according to Pharmac’s 2008-09 annual report, and how does that compare with Pharmac’s expenditure on pharmaceuticals reported in Pharmac’s 2018 annual report?

CHRIS BISHOP to the Associate Minister of Transport: Is it correct that “despite being previously funded, two roundabouts on State Highway 58 in Porirua won’t be built until more money becomes available, which means they won’t make their planned 2020 completion date”, as reported by Stuff on 21 May 2019, and is she concerned that these safety upgrades have been delayed on what NZTA has described as “Wellington region’s most dangerous road”?

JAN TINETTI to the Minister of Education: What announcements has the Government made about providing a long-term plan for building classrooms to meet student growth?

BRETT HUDSON to the Minister of Police: Does he stand by all the Government’s statements, actions, and policies in relation to firearm law reform?

Hon PAULA BENNETT to the Minister for Social Development: How many working-age people are on the jobseeker support benefit at the end of June 2019 compared to June 2018, and how many more working-age people are on the jobseeker support benefit in June 2019 compared to September 2017?

MARJA LUBECK to the Minister for Small Business: What recent announcements has he made about making it easier for small businesses to access services from multiple Government agencies?

Dr PARMJEET PARMAR to the Minister for the Environment: Does he stand by his statement about regulation of genetic engineering, “I think that the precautionary approach hasn’t done us any harm so far, either economically or environmentally”; if so, why?

Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s statements, policies, and actions?

Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s statements, policies, and actions?

WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister of Tourism: What recent announcements has he made about helping local communities improve their tourism infrastructure?

Hon PAUL GOLDSMITH to the Minister of Finance: Is he sure New Zealanders are getting good results from the Government’s extra spending?

Hon PAULA BENNETT to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s statements, policies, and actions?

GARETH HUGHES to the Minister for the Environment: Does he agree with Sir Geoffrey Palmer, that “mitigation of global warming under the Resource Management Act is important and the law as it stands is clearly deficient”?

Hon JUDITH COLLINS to the Minister of Housing: As of 1 July 2019, how many KiwiBuild homes had received a code compliance certificate, and how many KiwiBuild homes were contracted for delivery?

Hon TODD McCLAY to the Minister for Economic Development: Does he consider manufacturing to be “crucial to boosting jobs and growing our exports”; if so, is he concerned that under this Government, manufacturing confidence has fallen to its lowest level since December 2008?

Dr DEBORAH RUSSELL to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on the Crown accounts?

Hon LOUISE UPSTON to the Minister for Social Development: Does she stand by all her statements and actions?

Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Minister for the Environment: What announcements has the Government made regarding the resource management system?

SARAH DOWIE to the Minister of Conservation: Will the full findings and any recommendations from the consultation on whitebait management, which she announced last October, be publicly released before the committee stage of the Conservation (Indigenous Freshwater Fish) Amendment Bill?

Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s statements, policies, and actions?

JENNY MARCROFT to the Minister for Regional Economic Development: What recent Provincial Growth Fund announcements has he made?

Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s statements, policies, and actions?

KIRITAPU ALLAN to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy?

Hon PAUL GOLDSMITH to the Minister of Finance: Are the Government’s economic policies delivering a “stable and growing economy which is fair for all New Zealanders”?

Hon JUDITH COLLINS to the Minister of Housing: Is she confident that the implementation of the KiwiBuild Buying off the Plans programme has been consistent with Cabinet decisions?

Dr LIZ CRAIG to the Minister of Health: What progress, if any, is being made on the design and development of new frontline mental health and addiction services?

Hon MICHAEL WOODHOUSE to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his statement that National Health Targets created “perverse incentives”?

Hon LOUISE UPSTON to the Minister for Social Development: Why are there 15,507 more people on the jobseeker support benefit than there were in September 2017?

GREG O'CONNOR to the Minister of Police: Will the proposed changes to the Arms Act 1983 improve public safety in New Zealand; if so, how?

BRETT HUDSON to the Minister of Police: Does he stand by all the Government’s statements, policies, and actions in relation to firearm law reform?

DAVID SEYMOUR to the Minister of Police: Would the proposed changes to gun laws announced yesterday have prevented the Christchurch terror attacks; if so, how?

Hon RUTH DYSON to the Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration: What progress has been made on the Crown’s Global Settlement with the Christchurch City Council for costs flowing from the Canterbury earthquake sequence?

Hon PAUL GOLDSMITH to the Minister of Finance: Does he stand by all of his policies, statements, and actions?

Hon JUDITH COLLINS to the Minister of Housing and Urban Development: Does he stand by his statement in response to a question on if he would meet his commitment to be a keynote speaker at the KiwiBuild summit on 24 June, “No, because I have two papers at Cabinet”, and did he take two papers to Cabinet on 24 June?

GARETH HUGHES to the Minister of State Services: Does he support measuring and improving the energy efficiency of Government buildings, both leased and owned?

Hon MICHAEL WOODHOUSE to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his statement yesterday that “Yes, that will mean that we will have deficits that we wouldn’t want to see. That member and his Government under-invested in health for nine long years, and we will be investing ourselves for quite a period to set that right”; if so, when will he “set that right”?

Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Minister of Justice: What recent announcements has he made regarding community law centres?

CHRIS BISHOP to the Minister of Transport: What will the percentage increase in the fuel excise duty and accompanying road-user charges be on Monday, 1 July, and what will be the total revenue raised from this increase?

Hon TIM MACINDOE to the Minister for ACC: Does he stand by all of his answers during the Vote Labour Market Estimates hearing at the Education and Workforce Committee meeting on 12 June?

Dr LIZ CRAIG to the Minister of Health: What, if anything, is the Government doing to better support the wellbeing of parents with mental health and addiction needs?

Hon LOUISE UPSTON to the Minister for Women: How can she be responsible for eliminating the gender pay gap when the Ministry for Women’s gender pay gap has gone from 5.6 percent in favour of women to 6 percent in favour of men?

JONATHAN YOUNG to the Minister of Energy and Resources: Does she stand by all her statements, policies, and actions?

ANAHILA KANONGATA'A-SUISUIKI to the Minister for Pacific Peoples: How does Budget 2019 support Pacific peoples in Aotearoa New Zealand?