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Has DOC or the Minister met with the applicants for the Tukituki Water Security Fast-track project, since the Fast-track Act's assent, regarding the required access to DOC land to construct and fill the storage dam?

Answered Question 9084 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Has DOC or the Minister met with the applicants for the Tukituki Water Security Fast-track project, since the Fast-track Act's assent, regarding the required access to DOC land to construct and fill the storage dam?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that the Department of Conservation has met numerous times with the applicant for the Tukituki Water Security Fast-track project regarding the proposed land exchange since July 2025.