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Further to WPQ 6182, are projects involving seabed minerals, marine mineral sands, or vanadium titanomagnetite eligible for funding through the Regional Infrastructure Fund; if so, what is the application process?

Answered Question 11304 (2026)
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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • Further to WPQ 6182, are projects involving seabed minerals, marine mineral sands, or vanadium titanomagnetite eligible for funding through the Regional Infrastructure Fund; if so, what is the application process?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Information on the Regional Infrastructure Fund’s (RIF) eligibility, application process and location criteria can be found on the Grow Regions website: www.growregions.govt.nz/new-funding/regional-infrastructure-fund/.