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Does he believe it is in the public interest that data centres use new electricity generation?

Answered Question 33873 (2026)
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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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  • Does he believe it is in the public interest that data centres use new electricity generation?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

Answer

I believe it is in the public interest for data centres to support additional investment in electricity generation and network infrastructure where this helps maintain a reliable and affordable electricity system.