Oral Questions for Wednesday 23 September 2026

Questions to Ministers RYAN HAMILTON to the Minister of Finance: What has been the Government's approach to tax in this parliamentary term? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? RAWIRI WAITITI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions in relation to improving outcomes for Maori? Dr HAMISH CAMPBELL to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: What recent milestones have been achieved in the Government's work to replace the Resource Management Act 1991? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? TODD STEPHENSON to the Minister for Regulation: What actions has the Government taken to reduce regulation for New Zealanders? 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 Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his statement that the health system is "finally turning a corner"; if so, why? KATIE NIMON to the Minister of Education: What has she achieved in this term of Government? ARENA WILLIAMS to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Are New Zealanders paying more than they should for groceries; if so, does he agree that they should not have to wait for another review before the Government takes action? 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? Dr CARLOS CHEUNG to the Minister of State for Trade and Investment: What progress has been made on the New Zealand-India Free-trade agreement?