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Following 37996 (2026), how does the Minister expect drinking water across the South Island, including for those 65 people across Southland that may be served by a drinking water supply exceeding the 11.3 mg/L nitrate limit, to be below the safe drinking level of 11.3 mg/L?

Answered Question 39333 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Following 37996 (2026), how does the Minister expect drinking water across the South Island, including for those 65 people across Southland that may be served by a drinking water supply exceeding the 11.3 mg/L nitrate limit, to be below the safe drinking level of 11.3 mg/L?

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Hon James Meager

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

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By (a) confirming what levels the water is at and (b) implementing solutions to fix any water levels that exceed the maximum acceptable value.