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Does the Government intend to amend the Crown Minerals Act, conservation legislation, or related policy settings to facilitate greater mining access within protected or internationally recognised conservation areas?

Answered Question 20475 (2026)
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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • Does the Government intend to amend the Crown Minerals Act, conservation legislation, or related policy settings to facilitate greater mining access within protected or internationally recognised conservation areas?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

The Government has not made any decision to amend the Crown Minerals Act to facilitate greater mining access within protected or internationally recognised conservation areas.