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Has he communicated with his colleagues about the energy demand of data centres in New Zealand, and if so, on what dates and what representations were made?

Answered Question 33874 (2026)
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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

Question

  • Has he communicated with his colleagues about the energy demand of data centres in New Zealand, and if so, on what dates and what representations were made?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

Answer

As Minister for Energy, I regularly communicate with Coalition partners and Ministerial and Parliamentary colleagues, through various channels, including in-person conversations, phone calls, and discussions on portfolio matters at Cabinet Committees. A central record of all of these communications is not held.