Parliament - Live Stream and Question Time

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?