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Does the Minister agree with Taranaki Regional Council's decision not to eradicate the invasive gold clam from Lake Rotomanu?

Answered Question 6141 (2026)
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Asked by

Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • Does the Minister agree with Taranaki Regional Council's decision not to eradicate the invasive gold clam from Lake Rotomanu?

Answered by

Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

Biosecurity NZ is available to support the Taranaki Regional Council in any way it can, with whatever course of action it chooses. Ultimately that decision is a matter for the Council and it's ratepayers.