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Has the Minister received any analysis of the reputational damage an open-cast gold mine with a permanent toxic tailings dam could do to the 'Southern Way' campaign?

Answered Question 17231 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • Has the Minister received any analysis of the reputational damage an open-cast gold mine with a permanent toxic tailings dam could do to the 'Southern Way' campaign?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

No.  My officials inform me that this has not been raised as a risk with regard to the Regional Tourism Boost – Round 2: Southern Way campaign