Oral Questions for Thursday 17 August 2023

Questions to Ministers SHANAN HALBERT to the Associate Minister of Education (Maori Education): What recent changes has the Government made for Maori tertiary institutions? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she agree with the recent Working for Families review that it presents "the best opportunity in the coming years to achieve substantial reductions in measured child poverty and to make significant 'headway' towards achieving the ten-year targets"? NICOLA WILLIS to the Minister of Finance: Does he stand by all of his statements and actions related to Government tax and spending decisions? INGRID LEARY to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy? NICOLE McKEE to the Minister of Justice: Does she stand by her statement, "My focus is a justice system where victims feel safe, heard, and empowered"? SIMEON BROWN to the Minister of Transport: Does he agree with the former Minister of Transport Hon Phil Twyford's statement that New Zealand has "over-invested in roads"; if not, why not? DAN ROSEWARNE to the Minister of Defence: What recent announcements has he made about strengthening New Zealand's defence? Hon MARK MITCHELL to the Minister of Police: Does she stand by her statement, "It is my view that New Zealanders feel safer"; if so, why? Dr EMILY HENDERSON to the Minister of Police: What progress has been made on delivering the firearms registry? CHRIS PENK to the Minister for Cyclone Recovery: Does he stand by all of his actions in relation to the Government's response to Cyclone Gabrielle? RAWIRI WAITITI to the Minister of Justice: Does she stand by all of her Government's actions and policies? Dr ELIZABETH KEREKERE to the Minister for Maori Development: Does he support the principles contained within the preamble of Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993; if so, does he believe Maori should have control over Maori land?