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What alternative organisation or mechanism, if any, does the Government intend to use to support energy-innovation activities previously supported through Ara Ake?

Answered Question 29026 (2026)
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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • What alternative organisation or mechanism, if any, does the Government intend to use to support energy-innovation activities previously supported through Ara Ake?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority regularly supports energy innovation, pilots and trials and will deliver programmes that align with its function once they are transferred from Ara Ake.