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What assessment has the Government made of how much of the wilding pine control programme could be funded if a greater share of International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue were allocated to conservation initiatives? and 1 other question

Answered 13259, 13265 (2026)
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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Questions

  • 13259

    Recorded target Tama Potaka, Minister of Conservation

    What assessment has the Government made of how much of the wilding pine control programme could be funded if a greater share of International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue were allocated to conservation initiatives?

  • 13265

    Recorded target Louise Upston, Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

    What assessment has the Government made of how much of the wilding pine control programme could be funded if a greater share of International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue were allocated to conservation initiatives?

    Original response/referral lodged:

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

Answer

Allocation decisions for 2026/27 are currently underway and no final decisions have been made at this point.