3218 (2024). Hon Rachel Brooking to the Minister for the Environment

3218 (2024). Hon Rachel Brooking to the Minister for the Environment: What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the period 8 March 2024 to 15 March 2024 inclusive, including location, event description, and attendees?

Hon Penny Simmonds: My office declined the following relating to the Environment portfolio for any events or meetings set to take place between 8 March - 24 March 2024. Tuesday 5 & Wednesday 6 March Food and Fibre CoVE Research & Insights Forum 2024 @ Wharewaka Function Centre, Taranaki Wharf, Wellington Saturday 9 March Opening Ceremony 2024 Fishing World Cup @ Parnell Hotel and Conference Centre, 10-20 Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland Tuesday 12 March Electric Boiler Opening Ceremony @ Mataura Valley Milk, Gore Wednesday 20 March Dairy NZ Board meeting in Wellington Friday 22 March Forest & Bird’s 100th birthday @ Government House, Wellington Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 New Zealand Sail Grand Prix @ Lyttleton One invitation was transferred to the appropriate Minister. This response also covers the time period for written parliamentary question 3935 (2024).