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Will the Minister undertake to involve Biosecurity NZ in eradication of gold clams from Lake Rotomanu?

Answered Question 6138 (2026)
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Asked by

Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • Will the Minister undertake to involve Biosecurity NZ in eradication of gold clams from Lake Rotomanu?

Answered by

Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

Biosecurity New Zealand is currently assisting Taranaki Regional Council (TRC) with operational planning, and will continue to provide support to implement whichever decision is made by TRC with regards to Corbicula fluminea in Lake Rotomanu.