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If funding from the Department of Conservation has been transferred to the Game Animal Council for management of the sika deer herd of special interest, when was this money provided to them?

Answered Question 40525 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • If funding from the Department of Conservation has been transferred to the Game Animal Council for management of the sika deer herd of special interest, when was this money provided to them?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing

Answer

I am advised that $430,000 was transferred to the Game Animal Council on 8 September 2026. A further $430,000 for this financial year will be transferred in three instalments in October, January and April. Refer also to written question 40529 (2026).