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Following 38349 (2026), what guidance or direction, if any, has the Minister provided to the Department of Conservation for how they exercise delegated authority over access arrangement decisions for mines and/or mining operations under this term of Government?

Answered Question 41085 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Following 38349 (2026), what guidance or direction, if any, has the Minister provided to the Department of Conservation for how they exercise delegated authority over access arrangement decisions for mines and/or mining operations under this term of Government?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

Answer

The only guidance or direction I have provided to the Department of Conservation regarding the exercise of my delegated authority over access arrangement decisions for mines and/or mining operations is that mining related applications should be processed within six months of being lodged.