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MP · #28

Andy Foster

List · New Zealand First Party
New Zealand First Party List Candidate 2023 · Mana › Candidate 2017 · [204] ›
Pecuniary interests
23 items
Directorships
0 declared
Recent meetings
0 logged

01 Positions

03 Pecuniary interests (2025) Methodology →

as of 2026-05-27 02:18
Gifts
Parliamentary Fishing Trip – Fish & Game — Fish & Game
Other companies and business entities
ArborGen Holdings Limited – forestry — ArborGen Holdings Limited
Auckland International Airport Limited – airport operation — Auckland International Airport Limited
Bremworth Limited – manufacturer — Bremworth Limited
Channel Infrastructure Limited – energy — Channel Infrastructure Limited
Chorus Limited – infrastructure — Chorus Limited
Coats Limited – manufacturer — Coats Limited
Contact Energy Limited – energy — Contact Energy Limited
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited – healthcare technology — Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
Fletcher Building Limited – building supplies and construction — Fletcher Building Limited
Genesis Energy Limited – energy — Genesis Energy Limited
Mercury Energy Limited – energy — Mercury Energy Limited
Meridian Energy Limited – energy — Meridian Energy Limited
PGG Wrightson Limited – agriculture — PGG Wrightson Limited
Port of Tauranga Limited – port — Port of Tauranga Limited
Rakon Limited – technology manufacturer — Rakon Limited
Scott Technology Limited – manufacturer — Scott Technology Limited
Spark New Zealand Limited – communications — Spark New Zealand Limited
Summerset Group Holdings Limited – retirement homes — Summerset Group Holdings Limited
Tourism Holdings Limited – tourism — Tourism Holdings Limited
Overseas travel costs
Taiwan – parliamentary delegation. Contributor to travel and accommodation: Taipei Cultural and Economic Office. — Taipei Cultural and Economic Office
Real property
Family home – Wellington
Retirement schemes
ANZ KiwiSaver — ANZ KiwiSaver

04 Directorships Methodology →

None recorded.

08 Recent meetings (as minister) Methodology →

No meetings recorded.

09 Recent Hansard speeches

12 In the news Methodology →

50 articles

Coverage from RNZ, Stuff, NZ Herald, ODT, 1News, Newsroom and The Spinoff that mentions this person. Click any source to expand. Article body markdown is captured separately and used for AI summarisation downstream.

The Spinoff 24
RNZ 17
NZ Herald 3
Stuff 3
Otago Daily Times 2
  • 'Real concern' if landslide tsumani hits Milford Sound
    Milford Sound. Photo: ODT files By Phil Pennington of RNZ MPs have been told the very low rate of survival estimated if a landslide tsunami hits Milford Sound remains the case but the chase is on to improve understanding of the risks.
    2026-06-17
  • 'Sneaky' bill: Profit over environment, Opposition says
    Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says the bill will support economic growth. Photo: RNZ Russell Palmer of RNZ The government is pushing on with conservation reforms it says cuts red tape and enables fees for foreign tourists visiting New…
    2026-05-12
Newsroom 1
  • Something is rotten in the House of Representatives
    Opinion: Some MPs make it difficult not to conclude they come to Parliament not to serve the people but to squeeze them for as much as they can The post Something is rotten in the House of Representatives appeared first on Newsroom .
    2026-05-26

13 Commentary topics Methodology →

6 topics · 12 weeks

Topics where op-eds, blogs and press releases have mentioned this person, week-by-week. Each row links through to the topic detail in the discourse lens.

17 May24 May31 May7 Jun14 Jun
Mp Property Disclosure
5
Tax-Free Accommodation Allowance
4
Labour Policy Delays
3
Mp Expense Rules And Eligibility
3
Ministerial Housing Entitlements
2
Wellington Property Prices
2

14 Press topics Methodology →

6 topics · 12 weeks

Topics where major news outlets have reported on this person. Each row links through to the topic detail in the press lens. Compare to the discourse rows above to see where reporting and commentary converge or diverge.

10 May24 May31 May
Conservation Legislation
3
Treaty-Related Law Changes
3
Access Fees For International Visitors
2
Ministry Consolidation
2
Parliamentary Facilities
2
Tourism Access Levies
2
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