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Question 2945 (2026)
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Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
Question
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What analysis, is any, has he undertaken on the ecosystem impacts of Corbicula fluminea in New Zealand freshwater systems, including effects on native species and the geochemical composition of waterways?
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Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity
Answer
I am advised that Earth Sciences New Zealand are undertaking a Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment-funded programme of research to determine Corbicula fluminea’s ecological, social, cultural, and economic impacts in New Zealand; predict its spread for early detection and targeted intervention; and develop practical control methods for established populations.