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What assessment, if any, was undertaken on whether removing operator-specific certification (UAOC) could increase the risk of agrichemical drift or incorrect application affecting adjoining conservation land, waterways, wetlands, native flora and fauna, or high-value crops?

Answered Question 41018 (2026)
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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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  • What assessment, if any, was undertaken on whether removing operator-specific certification (UAOC) could increase the risk of agrichemical drift or incorrect application affecting adjoining conservation land, waterways, wetlands, native flora and fauna, or high-value crops?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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These matters are being considered by the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport and the Civil Aviation Authority as part of detailed policy and rule design. Officials are engaging with industry as part of the rule making process.