Questions to Ministers MIKE DAVIDSON to the Minister of Local Government: Has he received any advice that shows that the rates cap will result in no savings for some households? DAN BIDOIS to the Minister of Revenue: Is the Government considering a capital gains tax on properties used for both residential and business purposes? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? SUZE REDMAYNE to the Minister of Revenue: Is the Government considering introducing an inheritance or gift tax? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: Does he stand by his statement that "it's absolutely paramount for this Government that we protect settlements that have been entered into in good faith"; if not, why? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What are the terms of reference, if any, of the review of the wrongful benefit suspensions, and will the review consider compensation? CATHERINE WEDD to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality: What recent progress has she seen on tourism in New Zealand? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his statement that "A sustainable health system relies on a steady pipeline of skilled New Zealand-trained nurses entering the workforce"; if so, why? GRANT McCALLUM to the Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing: Does the Government have any plans to introduce a capital gains tax on small businesses? SHANAN HALBERT to the Minister for Tertiary Education: How many people were there in workplace-based learning last year, and how does that compare to the number of people in workplace-based learning in 2023? CAMERON LUXTON to the Minister for Food Safety: What recent announcements has he made about reducing barriers to New Zealanders accessing home-kill and hunted meat? CELIA WADE-BROWN to the Minister of Justice: What actions has his Government taken, if any, to lift voter enrolment among 18- to 24-year-olds?
