Penk
Penk is an Associate Minister in New Zealand whose office is currently reviewing the case of Daman Kumar, a New Zealand-born teen facing potential deportation, amidst calls for ministerial intervention to allow him and his family to remain in the country.
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Penk spoke in the next session, where he talked about how New Zealand was stepping up and was 'committed to doing our bit'.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth slams New Zealand for ‘freeloading’ on defence
New Zealand· 2026-05-30
Penk acknowledged the deficiencies in the Building Code regarding ventilation.
New homes overheating: What has happened two years after problems flagged?New Zealand· 2026-02-02
Penk told the committee the Government respected Gardiner’s service, and those who served with him.
Government could legislate to overturn court ruling, saving billions in veterans’ support paymentsNew Zealand· 2025-12-02
Penk says there are no issues with the agency as it has been operating 'in good faith' since the law came into effect in 2014.
Govt faces $3.2 billion bill as court slams Veterans’ Affairs for rejecting Agent Orange link to brain tumourNew Zealand· 2025-10-25
The group Lucie met in its original lineup with Penk.
Skupina Lucie se sešla v prapůvodní sestavě s Penkem
Czech Republic· 2025-10-21Penk discussed changes that could reduce building costs in New Zealand.
Government making thousands more building products available in New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-27Penk decided against changing the name to Kororāreka due to insufficient support.
Historic Northland town Russell will not be called Kororāreka, minister decidesNew Zealand· 2025-05-25
Ministers Penk and Watts are to be applauded.
Green building boost could trigger $1.5b of investment – Marty VerryNew Zealand· 2025-05-20
Penk confirmed a major change allowing trusted builders to self-certify their work.
On The Up: The AI disruptors – Kiwis using new tech to boost their businesses and lead the wayNew Zealand· 2025-05-20
Penk committed to take the conversation around entitlements for veterans to the next level in coming weeks.
Willie Apiata hands VC to minister in hope of veterans’ law changeNew Zealand· 2025-04-01
Penk committed to take the conversation around entitlements for veterans to the next level.
Willie Apiata hands VC to minister in hope of veterans’ law changeNew Zealand· 2025-04-01Penk agreed to personally investigate Daman Kumar's situation after being approached by Menéndez March.
18-year-old Daman Kumar, who was facing deporation despite living in New Zealand all his life, granted residencyNew Zealand· 2025-02-20
Penk is yet to make a call about the fate of Daman and his family.
Deportation of NZ-born teen on hold as minister reviews caseNew Zealand· 2025-02-16
