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Were resources for aerial cannabis operations reallocated to preparation, response and recovery for any states of emergency due to severe weather during this term of Government, and if so, which weather events?

Answered Question 8488 (2026)
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Kahurangi Carter

List MP · Green Party

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  • Were resources for aerial cannabis operations reallocated to preparation, response and recovery for any states of emergency due to severe weather during this term of Government, and if so, which weather events?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

I am advised that resources were reallocated. The aerial spraying deployment for the Bay of Plenty District in 2026 was cancelled, and the resources were reallocated to the recovery efforts at the Mount Maunganui landslide.