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Will the Westland Mineral Sands mineral sand ore extraction at the Mananui mine in Hokitika have independent oversight for exposure to ionising radiation?

Answered Question 8596 (2026)
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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • Will the Westland Mineral Sands mineral sand ore extraction at the Mananui mine in Hokitika have independent oversight for exposure to ionising radiation?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

I am advised that the role of WorkSafe New Zealand does not include proactive exposure monitoring of health risks such as ionising radiation. I am further advised that any reporting requirements for this type of work would be outlined as part of the resourcing consent conditions, which are publicly available.