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When, if ever, has the Minister for the South Island met with the Minister for Local Government, Minister for Health, and/or Minister for the Environment about nitrate in drinking water sources, including private bore sources, during this term of Government?

Answered Question 36367 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • When, if ever, has the Minister for the South Island met with the Minister for Local Government, Minister for Health, and/or Minister for the Environment about nitrate in drinking water sources, including private bore sources, during this term of Government?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

Answer

I have not met with these Ministers on this issue. I expect drinking water across the South Island to be below the safe drinking level of 11.3 mg/L.