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Is funding available for baseline environmental studies, sediment plume modelling, offshore exploration surveys, vessel procurement or retrofitting, port infrastructure upgrades and consenting preparation work?

Answered Question 6180 (2026)
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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • Is funding available for baseline environmental studies, sediment plume modelling, offshore exploration surveys, vessel procurement or retrofitting, port infrastructure upgrades and consenting preparation work?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

There is no funding available under the Resources portfolio for these activities in general. Funding is available under this portfolio for the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment to complete environmental monitoring related to the Tui field decommissioning process.