Question Time for 17 February 2021
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BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on household incomes?
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Hon JUDITH COLLINS to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her Government’s statements and actions related to the COVID-19 response?
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GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Research, Science and Innovation: What uptake from businesses has she seen from the R&D Loan Scheme since it was announced as part of the Government’s response to COVID-19 last year?
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Hon EUGENIE SAGE to the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries: Does he believe that allowing bottom trawling on seamounts, deep sea corals, and other vulnerable marine ecosystems is consistent with the 2006 United Nations Resolution 61/105, which calls on States “to take action immediately … to protect vulnerable marine ecosystems … from destructive fishing practices”; if so, why?
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PAUL EAGLE to the Minister for COVID-19 Response: What changes have been made as a result of what has been learned from recent cases associated with the Pullman Hotel managed isolation facility?
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CHRIS BISHOP to the Minister for COVID-19 Response: Does he stand by his statement, “And you see that in the fact that our system is always changing. We are always doing new things”; if so, when, if ever, will the Government introduce mandatory daily saliva testing for border workers?
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KIERAN McANULTY to the Minister for Small Business: How many businesses have registered for the Digital Boost skills training and support initiative?
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CHRIS BISHOP to the Minister for COVID-19 Response: What were the “multiple factors” that contributed to the cases around the Pullman Hotel managed isolation facility, and when, if ever, will the reports be made public?
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IBRAHIM OMER to the Minister for Broadcasting and Media: What recent announcements has the Government made about supporting sustainable public interest journalism?
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Hon Dr NICK SMITH to the Minister of Local Government: Does she stand by her statement that “electoral law matters require thorough consultation”; if so, how is the public consultation process on her Local Electoral (Māori Wards and Māori Constituencies) Amendment Bill “thorough”?
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DAVID SEYMOUR to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by her statement regarding the NZ COVID Tracer App that “We all want to avoid more restrictions. To stay at level 1 relies on all of us continuing to be vigilant and playing our part. Keep using the app”?
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GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Internal Affairs: What initiatives has the Government funded to help keep New Zealanders safe online?