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If the electricity levy is removed as proposed for the LNG import facility, what direct costs, if any, would fall on ratepayers, port users, or iwi in Taranaki?

Answered Question 28428 (2026)
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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • If the electricity levy is removed as proposed for the LNG import facility, what direct costs, if any, would fall on ratepayers, port users, or iwi in Taranaki?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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MBIE and NIFFCO are working through the detail of how the facility will be paid for, including engaging with the gentailers on a fair funding model. The funding model will include an element of user pays. There will not be any costs falling on ratepayers, port users, or iwi in Taranaki for the facility (unless they purchase LNG from the facility).