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Did she or her officials meet with any environmental non-governmental organisation regarding the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging between 7 April 2026 and 25 August 2026; if not, why not?

Answered Question 38989 (2026)
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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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  • Did she or her officials meet with any environmental non-governmental organisation regarding the proposed phase-out of PVC, polystyrene and PVdC in food and beverage packaging between 7 April 2026 and 25 August 2026; if not, why not?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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Neither I, nor officials from the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport, met with any environmental non-governmental organisation regarding the phase out of PVC and polystyrene in food and beverage packaging between 7 April 2026 and 25 August 2026. Targeted engagement on the proposed phase-out occurred prior to April 2026.