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Does the Minister consider the discontinuation of Crown funding for Ara Ake to be consistent with the Government's objective of increasing energy affordability, resilience, and security; if so, why?

Answered Question 32159 (2026)
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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • Does the Minister consider the discontinuation of Crown funding for Ara Ake to be consistent with the Government's objective of increasing energy affordability, resilience, and security; if so, why?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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Reprioritisation of Ara Ake’s funding reduces duplication with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority and creates opportunities for more efficient use of resources to deliver Government objectives.