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Was the Prime Minister aware of the Critical Minerals Framework the United States and the Cook Islands agreed to earlier this year when decisions relating to New Zealand funding for the Penrhyn Port Redevelopment Project were made; if so, what consideration, if any, was given to that agreement?

Answered Question 39586 (2026)
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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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  • Was the Prime Minister aware of the Critical Minerals Framework the United States and the Cook Islands agreed to earlier this year when decisions relating to New Zealand funding for the Penrhyn Port Redevelopment Project were made; if so, what consideration, if any, was given to that agreement?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as Prime Minister, I was aware of the Critical Minerals Framework the United States and the Cook Islands agreed to earlier this year when decisions relating to New Zealand funding for the Penrhyn Port Redevelopment Project were made. The application of that Framework is a matter for the United States and the Cook Islands.