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Oral Questions – 9 June 2022
Originally published: 9 June 2022
Questions to Ministers
Dr TRACEY McLELLAN to the Minister of Health: What are the next steps that need to be taken to prepare the health system for the reforms due to take effect on 1 July 2022?
RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister of Immigration: Does he stand by his statement that “this Government supports inclusive policies for migrants with disabilities”; if so, what are some of these immigration policies?
CHRIS BISHOP to the Associate Minister of Housing (Public Housing): Does she stand by her statement in regards to the Housing Register that “we’re doing everything we can to get a roof over their heads”; if so, is she concerned that since she made that statement, the number of Kiwis waiting for a State house has increased by nearly 5,000?
ARENA WILLIAMS to the Minister for Māori Development: What investment is the Government making through Budget 22 to strengthen Whānau Resilience?
SIMON COURT to the Minister of Transport: What is his justification for continuing to spend money on the NZTA Journey Planner, when there already exists a free navigation service with live traffic data called Google Maps?
Hon PAUL GOLDSMITH to the Minister of Justice: Is the Government committed to equal voting rights for all New Zealanders and regular accountability for all elected members at the ballot box?
Maria LUBECK to the Minister of Transport: What updates has he received on the development of improved travel choices for residents of the Whangaparāoa Peninsula?
ERICA STANFORD to the Minister of Immigration: Does he still stand by his statement that “There’s some evidence that when people come from offshore and get into nursing roles, that they might leave a bit sooner – if they get residence”; if so, how many of the 6 percent of migrant nurses that exited nursing in 2020, referenced by the Minister in the House yesterday did so after gaining residency?
ANGIE WARREN-CLARK to the Minister of Conservation: How will Budget 2022 support emissions reduction and visitor experiences on conservation land?
Hon MARK MITCHELL to the Minister of Police: Does she stand by her statement, “I reject the premise that gang tensions have increased under this Government’s watch”; if so, how does she reconcile that with at least 23 drive-by shootings over the past two weeks?
INGRID LEARY to the Minister for Disarmament and Arms Control: What recent reports has he seen on opportunities to progress New Zealand’s nuclear disarmament priorities?
TEANAU TUIONO to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: Will she urge the Indonesian Government to stop the abuse of the human rights of West Papuans protesting against the further division of their country into provinces against their wishes?
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