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What definition of “timely manner” was used in determining a “renewables and demand-side approach would not solve the dry-year problem in a timely manner”? and 1 other question

Answered 6107, 6108 (2026)
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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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  • 6107

    What definition of “timely manner” was used in determining a “renewables and demand-side approach would not solve the dry-year problem in a timely manner”?

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  • 6108

    What criteria, if any, were used in determining a “renewables and demand-side approach would not solve the dry-year problem in a timely manner”?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Energy

Answer

Options that would not deliver additional back-up cover by winter 2029 timeframe were not preferred relative to those that could do so. This is discussed in the Economic Case section of Exploring the Case for LNG, which is available on the MBIE website.