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What lifecycle carbon analysis, if any, has the Minister received comparing nuclear fusion to renewables, including construction, fuel processing, and decommissioning emissions? and 8 other questions

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

Questions

  • 18926

    What lifecycle carbon analysis, if any, has the Minister received comparing nuclear fusion to renewables, including construction, fuel processing, and decommissioning emissions?

  • 18927

    Has the Minister identified any sites in New Zealand suitable for long-term nuclear waste disposal, and if yes, has any engagement occurred with tangata whenua of those rohe?

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  • 18928

    What advice, if any, has the Minister received on where nuclear waste from fusion power generation would be stored in New Zealand, and for how long?

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  • 18930

    What analysis, if any, has the Minister received comparing nuclear fusion costs and timeframes against accelerated investment in solar, wind, and geothermal generation to address New Zealand's energy security needs?

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  • 18931

    What advice, if any, has the Minister received on nuclear waste storage and disposal options for New Zealand?

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  • 18932

    What is the estimated cost range and timeframe for constructing a nuclear fusion power plant in New Zealand, based on any advice received by the Minister?

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  • 18933

    Has the Minister sought advice on whether nuclear fusion development would require engagement with Māori under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and if yes, what form would that engagement take?

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  • 18934

    Has the Minister commissioned any work from the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment, Ministry for the Environment, or external consultants on nuclear fusion feasibility, if yes, what?

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  • 18935

    Has Cabinet discussed nuclear energy as part of any energy security or fuel supply response, if yes, on what dates?

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Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

Answer

In my capacity as Minister for Regional Development I have not sought, commissioned or received any advice or analysis on this matter.