12571 (2026). Hon Dr Deborah Russell to the Minister of Climate Change

Written Question
Published date: 20 Apr 2026
12571 (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 30 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 30 March 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 01/04/2026: 26-BRF-00838: Briefing: New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme Update 01/04/2026: Final Climate Weekly Update week ending 3 April 2026 It is not in the public interest to release one further title as it is commercially sensitive and under active consideration. 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 The Climate Change Commission does not provide me with advice, reports, briefings or aide memoires.