20490 (2026). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister for Regional Development

Written Question

Published date: 26 Jun 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	20490 (2026)
Question asked:	26 May 2026
Member asking:	Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Portfolio:	Minister for Regional Development
Minister replying:	Hon Shane Jones
Answer received:	21 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_20490_2026
Document guid:	f6438099-ae10-4ea6-9965-76c164c97209

20490 (2026). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister for Regional Development: What advice, if any, has the Minister sought or received from the Cabinet Office, the Public Service Commission, or any departmental agency regarding conflicts of interest associated with political donations and fast-track applicants, listed by date and title?

Hon Shane Jones: The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet have strict rules and guidelines for managing conflicts of interest and can be found here: https://www.dpmc.govt.nz/our-business-units/cabinet-office/supporting-work-cabinet/cabinet-manual/2-ministers-crown-appointment-role-and-conduct/conduct-public-duty-and-personal-interests