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On what date was it decided to abandon the levy on energy companies as the funding mechanism for the proposed LNG import facility?

Answered Question 28188 (2026)
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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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  • On what date was it decided to abandon the levy on energy companies as the funding mechanism for the proposed LNG import facility?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

Answer

On 28 April 2026, the cabinet agreed that a broad-based levy was not the appropriate funding mechanism for the LNG import facility.