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Was he aware that UK officials had communicated a “high level of interest” in New Zealand’s climate policy following Budget 2025 and if so, what, if any, action did he take in response to this? and 1 other question

Answered 4022, 4775 (2026)
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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    4022

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    Was he aware that UK officials had communicated a “high level of interest” in New Zealand’s climate policy following Budget 2025 and if so, what, if any, action did he take in response to this?

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    Scott Willis

    List MP · Green Party

    4775

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    Is it correct that the the United Kingdom Secretary of State for Energy Security raised the topic of the oil and gas fund announced at Budget 2025 directly with the Minister in November 2025?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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In my capacity as Minister for Climate Change, I am aware that the UK is interested in New Zealand policy developments, including those relevant to climate change and energy security. New Zealand reciprocates this interest and benefits from reciprocal information sharing in these and other policy areas. This is as I would expect from a close partner with whom we have constructive and regular dialogue on a range of topics and with whom we share many challenges.