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Did he receive any briefing regarding statements by the UK Minister of State, that the UK had raised oil and gas developments with New Zealand “on several occasions”, and if so, what representations were made in this?

Answered Question 4025 (2026)
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Deborah Russell

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Did he receive any briefing regarding statements by the UK Minister of State, that the UK had raised oil and gas developments with New Zealand “on several occasions”, and if so, what representations were made in this?

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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 have not received any briefing on this particular topic. Officials from the UK and New Zealand engage regularly on a range of policy topics, as is standard for close partners.