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Did Taumata Arowai receive any advice from the Department of Conservation regarding the Wastewater Environmental Performance Standards given DOC is responsible for the Whakapapa wastewater treatment plant in Tongariro National Park?

Answered Question 5970 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Did Taumata Arowai receive any advice from the Department of Conservation regarding the Wastewater Environmental Performance Standards given DOC is responsible for the Whakapapa wastewater treatment plant in Tongariro National Park?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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Yes, the Department of Conservation provided feedback to the Authority during the development of the standards.