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What advice, if any, listed by date and title, did the Minister receive to assist with the writing of his undated letter to "Mayors, Chairs and Chief Executives" of councils "regarding the use of climate change assumptions in council planning, infrastructure investment, asset management, and regulatory decision-making"?

Answered Question 37168 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • What advice, if any, listed by date and title, did the Minister receive to assist with the writing of his undated letter to "Mayors, Chairs and Chief Executives" of councils "regarding the use of climate change assumptions in council planning, infrastructure investment, asset management, and regulatory decision-making"?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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I received the following advice to assist with the letter to councils: 16 June 2026: Letter to Councils Natural Hazard Risk Management 26 June 2026: Re: Draft climate projections letter for councils.