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What savings, if any, are expected to result from the decision to discontinue Crown funding for Ara Ake, broken down by financial year?

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • What savings, if any, are expected to result from the decision to discontinue Crown funding for Ara Ake, broken down by financial year?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that the expected savings are as follows:  2026/27 – $6.5 million  2027/28 – $6.5 million  2028/29 – $6.0 million  2029/30 – $6.0 million  2030/31 to 2032/33* – $7 million per year  *Ara Ake’s funding agreement with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment was due to end on 30 June 2033.