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Does the Government have a position on whether it is appropriate that New Zealand sourced critical minerals be used in overseas defence or weapons system, if so, what is the position? and 1 other question

Answered 17760, 17768 (2026)
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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

Questions

  • 17760

    Recorded target Shane Jones, Minister for Resources

    Does the Government have a position on whether it is appropriate that New Zealand sourced critical minerals be used in overseas defence or weapons system, if so, what is the position?

  • 17768

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs

    Does the Government have a position on whether it is appropriate that New Zealand sourced critical minerals be used in overseas defence or weapons system, if so, what is the position?

    Original response/referral lodged:

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

The Government does not have a position on the military applications of critical minerals.