8590 (2026). Hon Ginny Andersen to the Minister for Economic Growth

Written Question

Published date: 01 Apr 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	8590 (2026)
Question asked:	12 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Hon Ginny Andersen
Portfolio:	Minister for Economic Growth
Minister replying:	Hon Nicola Willis
Answer received:	29 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_08590_2026
Document guid:	3bd359d2-27aa-4e56-858b-9faadb1b2bf5

8590 (2026). Hon Ginny Andersen to the Minister for Economic Growth: On what date, if any, did the Minister first request advice regarding Watties announcement of closures of manufacturing facilities in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin, and packing facilities in Hastings?

Hon Nicola Willis: The list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on MBIE's website (https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information/lists-of-ministerial-documents-by-portfolio/economic-development).