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What is the nature of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreed between the Department of Conservation and Mercury in relation to the Kaiwaikawe Wind Farm, as reported in the Northern Advocate on 3 Aug 2026?

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • What is the nature of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreed between the Department of Conservation and Mercury in relation to the Kaiwaikawe Wind Farm, as reported in the Northern Advocate on 3 Aug 2026?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I have been advised that the MOU covers the Department of Conservation and Mercury’s relationship and dealings concerning the Kaiwaikawe Wind Farm and the management of effects on matuku/bittern and/or matuku/bittern conservation.