Oral Questions for Thursday 30 April 2026

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?

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