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Did the Minister request feedback from individual Ministers in the Regional Development Ministerial Group prior to ring-fencing $80 million for critical minerals projects, if so, who did he receive feedback from?

Answered Question 5714 (2026)
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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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  • Did the Minister request feedback from individual Ministers in the Regional Development Ministerial Group prior to ring-fencing $80 million for critical minerals projects, if so, who did he receive feedback from?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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The Regional Development Ministerial Group decided in December 2025 to ring-fence $80 million of the Regional Infrastructure Fund for critical minerals projects. Please refer to my response to WPQ 5713 (2026).