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Does the Minister have concerns about the impact of the proposal to build an LNG terminal on the electricity market following Channel Infrastructure's decision to halt work on a diesel peaker plant, if not, why not?

Answered Question 11370 (2026)
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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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  • Does the Minister have concerns about the impact of the proposal to build an LNG terminal on the electricity market following Channel Infrastructure's decision to halt work on a diesel peaker plant, if not, why not?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Energy

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No, I believe the proposal to build an LNG terminal will positively impact the electricity market