Parliament - Live Stream and Question Time

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?

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? GREG FLEMING to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the economy? ORIINI KAIPARA to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: What assurances, if any, can he give to the people of Tamaki Makaurau that his RMA reforms will not impact the protection of the Waitakere Ranges? ANDY FOSTER to the Minister for Regional Development: What recent announcements has he made? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? TIM VAN DE MOLEN to the Minister for Trade and Investment: What recent announcement has the Government made regarding the free-trade agreement with India? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister for Maori Development: Does he support the proposal to cut roles from Te Puni Kokiri, on top of earlier reductions; if so, why? SUZE REDMAYNE to the Associate Minister of Agriculture: What recent announcement has the Government made about supporting farmers and growers? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister of Immigration: Does she agree with the Union Network of Migrants that "migrants are not disposable workers"; if not, why not? TANGI UTIKERE to the Minister of Transport: Does he stand by his statement regarding heavy vehicle weight limits that "there are sensible changes we can make that will lift productivity without compromising standards"? RIMA NAKHLE to the Associate Minister of Transport: What recent announcements has he made about land transport rules?

Questions to Ministers TOM RUTHERFORD to the Minister for Economic Growth: What recent announcement has the Government made on economic growth? 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? KATIE NIMON to the Minister of Education: What recent announcement has she made regarding accelerating maths achievement? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? DAN BIDOIS to the Minister for Building and Construction: What feedback, if any, has he received on granny flats? 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? Hon KIERAN McANULTY to the Associate Minister of Housing: Does he agree with Hon Chris Bishop's statement, "Homelessness is complex and there are no easy answers, but we're determined to take meaningful actions"? Dr CARLOS CHEUNG to the Minister for Mental Health: What recent announcements has the Minister made about faster access to mental health support? LAURA McCLURE to the Associate Minister of Education: What recent reports has he seen on school attendance? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister for Economic Growth: Does she stand by her statement, "There will be more job opportunities in this country"; if so, how do the numbers of people employed compare to when the Government took office?

Questions to Ministers Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? NANCY LU to the Minister for Infrastructure: What recent announcements has he made about strengthening New Zealand's infrastructure system? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister of Immigration: Do migrant bus drivers deserve clear, practical pathways to residency; if so, will she review the requirements for the Work to Residence pathway for bus drivers so that they can remain in the country? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister for Maori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti: Does he believe that the review of references to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi will improve Maori-Crown relations; if so, how? HANA-RAWHITI MAIPI-CLARKE to the Minister of Education: What assurances, if any, can she give to the Wai 3553 claimants that her education reforms will not risk long-term harm for Maori learners? CAMERON LUXTON to the Minister of Internal Affairs: What recent announcement has she made about a new Anzac initiative with Archives New Zealand and the National Library? SHANAN HALBERT to the Minister for Tertiary Education: What actions, if any, has she taken to support tertiary institutions and students impacted by the ongoing fuel crisis and rising cost of living? SAM UFFINDELL to the Minister of Health: What recent announcements has he made about expanding the role for community pharmacists? JAMIE ARBUCKLE to the Associate Minister of Health: What recent reports has she seen on illicit tobacco? LEMAUGA LYDIA SOSENE to the Minister of Internal Affairs: Has Fire and Emergency New Zealand been classified as a critical customer under the National Fuel Response Plan; if so, what does this classification mean in terms of fuel supply for Fire and Emergency New Zealand under National Fuel Response Plan phases 2, 3, and 4? MILES ANDERSON to the Minister for Land Information: What recent announcements has he made about investment in New Zealand's premium agricultural sector? STEVE ABEL to the Minister for Resources: Are there any places in Aotearoa New Zealand where mining should not be promoted; if so, where are these places?

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? GRANT McCALLUM 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? SUZE REDMAYNE to the Minister for Trade and Investment: What recent announcements has he made regarding the free trade agreement with India? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she agree with the Prime Minister's statement that we are seeing "falling food prices, a sustained drop in inflation, and early indications that interest rates could soon begin to fall"; if so, what was the increase in food prices for the year to March 2026? Dr CARLOS CHEUNG to the Minister for Auckland: What recent announcement has he made about progressing a city deal with Auckland? LAURA McCLURE to the Minister for Children: How many Oranga Tamariki front-line sites has she visited since becoming Minister? TAMATHA PAUL to the Minister of Housing: Does he agree with the reported findings of The Urban Advisory's second annual housing survey that New Zealanders are dissatisfied with the quality and insecurity of the rental homes available to them; if so, is he doing anything to improve the quality and security of rental housing? Hon Dr MEGAN WOODS to the Associate Minister for Energy: What advice, if any, has he seen on the impact of Kuwait declaring force majeure on shipments of oil and refined petroleum on New Zealand's future fuel supply? RAWIRI WAITITI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister for Veterans: How will this Anzac Day be different to previous years? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she stand by her statement of 3 December 2025 that "I accept that there will be households who are finding it tough right now"; if so, why?