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Has any provisional or in-principal approval been granted for marine mineral projects?

Answered Question 6178 (2026)
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Asked by

Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

Question

  • Has any provisional or in-principal approval been granted for marine mineral projects?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

Information on the status of permits and consents is held by the administering bodies, including the Department of Conservation, the Environmental Protection Authority, Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment, and local and regional authorities.