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Will business investment cases be required as part of applications for the ring-fenced funding for critical minerals under the Regional Infrastructure Fund?

Answered Question 5718 (2026)
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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • Will business investment cases be required as part of applications for the ring-fenced funding for critical minerals under the Regional Infrastructure Fund?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

Answer

Critical Minerals projects will follow the same process as all Regional Infrastructure Fund projects: application, evaluation, decision making, contracting, project delivery and loan repayment.