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Does the Minister support a precautionary approach to deep-sea mining in the Pacific and if not, why not?

Answered Question 39594 (2026)
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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • Does the Minister support a precautionary approach to deep-sea mining in the Pacific and if not, why not?

Answered by

Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

New Zealand respects the rights of Pacific countries to manage their own stewardship responsibilities, consistent with UNCLOS. New Zealand supports the development of options towards a 'Pacific approach' to a deep sea mining in areas beyond national jurisdiction.