8992 (2026). Hon Dr Deborah Russell to the Minister of Climate Change
Written Question
Published date: 30 Mar 2026
8992 (2026). Hon Dr Deborah Russell to the Minister of Climate Change: What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 9 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Hon Simon Watts: In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning 9 March 2026:
Ministry for the Environment:
09/03/2026: 26-BRF-00478 - Meeting to discuss matters across the environment and climate change portfolios
09/03/2026: 26-BRF-00490: Meeting note: Draft meeting pack for 30 March 2026 CPMG for review
12/03/2026: 26-BRF-00142: Briefing: New Zealand Flood Map - First generation implementation plan
12/03/2026: 26-BRF-00227: Briefing :Implementation Plan for 2+2 commitments agreed to at the 2025 2+2 Climate and Finance Ministers' Dialogue
12/03/2026: 26-BRF-00371: Briefing: Next steps for the Climate Change Response Amendment Bill
12/03/2026: 26-BRF-00601: Meeting note: Meeting with Phil Gibson, Chief Executive IAG NZ
12/03/2026: 26-BRF-00608: Briefing: Letter to attendees of agricultural emissions reduction meetings
12/03/2026: Final Climate Weekly Update week ending 13 March 2026
12/03/2026: 26-BRF-00558: Briefing: Update on the establishment of the ETS Market Advisory Group
It is not in the public interest to release two further titles as they are under active consideration.
The Climate Change Commission does not provide me with advice, reports, briefings or aides-mémoire.
I am advised that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the end of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here: https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/about-us/ministerial-briefings