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Question 41004 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    If Council becomes aware of a land owners intention to destroy a tree and wishes to offer regulatory relief under the Government's proposed resource management bills what process are councils expected to follow to determine the value of a…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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The Natural Environment Bill and the Planning Bill do not prescribe a process for determining the level or nature of relief available.

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Question 41005 (2026)

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    If a Council is seeking to protect trees, how will they be able to identify when trees are at risk of destruction following the changes made to tree protections through the planning act?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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Under the Planning Bill, individual urban trees will be able to be protected where they have significant historic heritage value. Where protected trees are destroyed, enforcement tools are available to councils to address non-compliance.

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Question 41006 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    If there is a pathway for regulatory relief to be offered to a landowner to protect a tree how is the owner to know of this?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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Councils will be required to notify landowners if they are eligible for relief.

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Question 37283 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    When, if ever, does the Minister expect to provide further updates on the proposed critical minerals framework with the United States?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Discussions with the United States regarding a proposed critical minerals framework remain ongoing.

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Question 37287 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    When, if ever, does the Minister expect to provide further updates on the proposed critical minerals framework with the United States?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Further updates will occur after Cabinet consideration.

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Question 37183 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    Have discussions with the United States regarding a proposed critical minerals framework stalled or ceased, if so, why?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Discussions with the United States regarding a proposed critical minerals framework remain ongoing.

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Question 37185 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    In what meetings, if any, with the United States has a critical minerals framework been discussed by representatives of the New Zealand Government, listed by date and attendees since May 1, 2026?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) advised that officials discussed the proposed critical minerals framework at meetings with US Embassy counterparts on: 20 July 2026 attended by: - Lead Adviser, Americas Division, MFAT; -…

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Question 37187 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    Have discussions with the United States regarding a proposed critical minerals framework stalled or ceased, if so, why?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Discussions with the United States regarding a proposed critical minerals framework remain ongoing.

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Matching question numbers: 33146 (2026)

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    Jo Luxton

    List MP · Labour Party

    30978

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    What, if any, advice has the Minister received on the likely timeframe between the closure of the McCain Foods vegetable processing site in Hastings and any alternative processing facility becoming operational, and how many growers are…

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    Jo Luxton

    List MP · Labour Party

    30979

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    What assessment, if any, has been undertaken of the ability of Hawke's Bay vegetable growers to continue operating until the feasibility study is completed, or any processing solution is implemented?

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    Jo Luxton

    List MP · Labour Party

    30980

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    When does the Minister expect the feasibility study into future vegetable processing capacity following the proposed closure of the McCain Foods vegetable processing site in Hastings to be completed?

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    Jo Luxton

    List MP · Labour Party

    30985

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    What exactly, if anything, did the Hawke’s Bay growers ask from the Government regarding the proposed closure of the McCain Foods vegetable processing site in Hastings?

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    List MP · Green Party

    33146 (matches this search)

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    What government support has been sought, if any, by growers in the Hawkes Bay to scope the viability of purchasing the McCain processing facility?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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The Hawke’s Bay growers’ group has not asked for anything from the Government in relation to a potential purchase of the McCain Foods vegetable processing site in Hastings. The Government is, however, supporting work coordinated by the…

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30981, 33145 (2026)

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    Jo Luxton

    List MP · Labour Party

    30981

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    What correspondence, if any, has the Minister, or the Ministry for Primary Industries sent to or received from the Hawke's Bay grower group regarding options for the continued processing of vegetables following the proposed closure of the…

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    Steve Abel

    List MP · Green Party

    33145 (matches this search)

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    What government support has been offered, if any, to growers in the Hawkes Bay to scope the viability of purchasing the McCain processing facility?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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The Government has engaged with local councils on their efforts to assist growers. The Ministry for Primary Industries has committed $50,000 towards the first stage of a feasibility study to assess the requirements for a grower-led…

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33037, 33151 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What processes, if any, does the government use to determine which financially challenged industrial infrastructure or facilities, such as mills and food processing facilities, are entitled to public grants?

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    Does the Minister expect any further grants, like the $60 million grant to Fletcher Building, will be needed for private companies, if so, what will be the process for deciding whether a company will receive a grant?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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The Government does not operate a general entitlement to public grants for financially challenged firms. Markets remain the best way to allocate resources and, in most cases, market forces should prevail. Golden Bay Cement presented a…

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Question 33147 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What is the investment today by the government, if any, on offshore oil and gas exploration?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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The Government has not made any direct investment in offshore oil and gas exploration at this time. It has established a $200 million Gas Security Fund to provide co-investment in a range of projects that will bring more gas to market.

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Question 33148 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What areas, if any, of New Zealand's offshore areas have been surveyed by the oil and gas industry over the past 40 years?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Historically onshore and offshore Taranaki has been the focus of oil and gas exploration however data exists across a number of New Zealands on and offshore sedimentary basins. The density, quality and vintage of data varies significantly.…

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Question 33149 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What data, if any, from historical offshore oil and gas surveys does the government have access to?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Data aquired under permit and through government funded acquisition programmes is available publicy via the Geodata Catalogue on the New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals Website. Data submitted under regulation is released publicly under…

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Question 33038 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    Did the Minister receive any advice from MCERT or the EPA in relation to Golden Bay Cement and costs imposed by the Emissions Trading Scheme, if so, what was the substance of the advice?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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I received advice from officials on Golden Bay Cement’s concerns that industrial allocation did not sufficiently offset its ETS costs and renders its business uneconomical. The government subsequently commissioned an independent open-book…

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Question 33039 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    Is the Minister aware of precisely what the $60 million grant to Golden Bay Cement for financial assistance will be used for, if so, what?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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The funding was used to purchase NZ Emission Trading Scheme New Zealand Units on the secondary market. In return, Golden Bay Cement committed to maintaining domestic cement manufacturing until at least 31 December 2040, to undertake a $150…

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Question 33040 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What companies, if any, have sought Government assistance in relation to the Emissions Trading Scheme compliance costs during this Parliamentary term?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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Several firms, such as Fletcher Building, Ballance, NZ Steel and Whakatane Mill have raised unique concerns regarding ETS industrial allocation settings, including that ETS industrial allocation settings may discourage their investments in…

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Question 33041 (2026)

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    What precedent, if any, does the Minister consider the $60 million grant to Fletcher Building to save the Golden Bay Cement establishes for future Government assistance to private companies?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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None. This decision does not establish a general precedent or new industry support programme. Markets remain the best way to allocate resources, and in most cases, the government will not intervene in commercial decisions. Golden Bay…

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33042, 33043 (2026)

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    What conditions, if any, will require Fletcher Building to repay the $60 million grant if it does not deliver its committed $150 million investment?

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    What conditions, if any, will require Fletcher Building to repay the $60 million grant if it fails to keep the Golden Bay Cement plant operating until at least 2040?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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The Funding Agreement with Golden Bay Cement includes several clawback provisions that set out the circumstances when funding can be recovered. These include where funding is misspent, unspent or no longer committed; the investment…

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Question 33044 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What process, if any, was followed leading to the decision to grant Golden Bay Cement $60 million in Government assistance?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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The process included an open-book exercise to test Golden Bay Cement’s financial position and the commercial basis for potential support. Officials provided me with advice on a range of options, including direct financial assistance and…

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Question 33045 (2026)

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    What criteria, if any, were used to determine that the rising compliance and carbon costs for Golden Bay Cement under the Emissions Trading Scheme warranted an exceptional Government intervention of a $60 million grant?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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The focus of the decision was on maintaining national economic resilience. The decision was assessed against numerous factors including whether there was a credible risk of closure due to ETS pressures, whether the facility produced a…

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Question 33046 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What analysis, if any, did the Minister receive that demonstrated providing a $60 million grant to Fletcher Building to save the Golden Bay Cement represented better value for money for taxpayers than alternative options, including reform…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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I received analysis from officials that advised direct funding was preferred because it was targeted, addressed the immediate resilience risk, and avoided wider changes to ETS settings that could undermine scheme integrity and market…

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Question 33047 (2026)

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister receive on alternatives to providing a $60 million grant to Fletcher Building to bail out Golden Bay Cement?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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I received advice comparing direct funding with ETS-related alternatives. Direct funding was preferred because it was targeted, addressed the immediate resilience risk, and avoided wider changes to ETS settings that could undermine scheme…

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Question 33048 (2026)

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    What date, if any, was the decision made to give financial assistance to Fletcher Building to bail out Golden Bay Cement?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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Cabinet approved entering negotiations with Golden Bay Cement on 25 May 2026.

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Question 33049 (2026)

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    What date, if any, was the Minister made aware of Golden Bay Cement’s financial trouble that led to the $60 million grant to Fletcher Building?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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I became aware of Golden Bay Cement’s position in April 2025.

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Question 30239 (2026)

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    What Weekly Reports and other briefings during meetings with officials did the Minister receive relating to the proposed framework between New Zealand and the United States on critical minerals since May 1st, listed by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I have received a weekly report update on the proposed framework between New Zealand and the United States on critical minerals each week since 1 May, except for the week of 8 June. A list of the proactively released documents I have…

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Question 28688 (2026)

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    What advice, briefings, reports, or any other document, if any, has the Minister received relating to the proposed framework between New Zealand and the United States on critical minerals since May 1st, listed by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I have only received updates in Weekly Reports and through meetings with officials.

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Question 28692 (2026)

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    What advice, briefings, reports, or any other document, if any, has the Minister received relating to the proposed framework between New Zealand and the United States on critical minerals since May 1st, listed by title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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We received advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade relating to the proposed non-binding framework betweeen New Zealand and the United States on critical minerals on 11 and 18 May. - Email Correspondence, 11 May - Email…

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28702, 28707 (2026)

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    Recorded target Shane Jones, Minister for Resources

    When does the Minister expect to make further announcements or updates about the proposed framework between New Zealand and the United States on critical minerals?

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    Recorded target Winston Peters, Minister of Foreign Affairs

    When does the Minister expect to make further announcements or updates about the proposed framework between New Zealand and the United States on critical minerals?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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All elements of the non-binding Framework text remain subject to ongoing discussions with the United States and will require further Cabinet consideration. An update will be provided following that Cabinet consideration.

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28703, 28708 (2026)

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    Recorded target Shane Jones, Minister for Resources

    Are negotiations between New Zealand and the United States regarding a framework for critical minerals still ongoing, if so, how regularly are engagements occurring?

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    Recorded target Winston Peters, Minister of Foreign Affairs

    Are negotiations between New Zealand and the United States regarding a framework for critical minerals still ongoing, if so, how regularly are engagements occurring?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Yes. An updated version of the non-binding Framework text was shared with the US in May for consideration. We are awaiting US feedback on the text.

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Question 28237 (2026)

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    How many existing permits for prospecting, exploration and mining, if any, are located within or overlap the Te Wahiponamu World Heritage Area, listed by permit number and total area?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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The active Minerals Permits overlapping the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area (TWWHA) as at 11 June 2026 are set out in the attached table.

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Question 27974 (2026)

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    Further to reply 20474, what is the permit number of the Tier 3 minerals mining permit?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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The application number referred to in my response to WPQ 20474 is 61646.01. At the time of responding, application 61646.01 was being checked for completeness. If found to be complete, the application will be accepted by the regulator for…

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Question 27672 (2026)

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    Further to Reply 17753, which firms have officials engaged with, listed by name of firm?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Officials have engaged with technology and extractive companies to understand their attitudes towards US-sourced investment. These discussions are commercially sensitive.

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Question 25822 (2026)

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    What actions, if any, in the last 3 years has the Minister taken to limit the spread of invasive browser animals?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I have released the Aotearoa New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy (ANZBS) Implementation Plan ‘Action for Nature’: prioritising reduction of invasive species impacts, including expanded browser control and improved national coordination. I…

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Question 25823 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What actions, if any, in the last 3 years has the Minister taken to eradicate invasive browser animals?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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Corrected reply: I refer the Member to the response for WPQ 24965 (2026).

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Question 24962 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What actions, if any, does the Minister plan to eradicate invasive browser animals?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am committed to the implementation of the Predator Free 2050 Strategy and Action Plan, which includes the goal of eradicating possums from all of New Zealand by 2050. I plan to continue making resources available to achieve the goal.…

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Question 24963 (2026)

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    What actions, if any, does the Minister plan to limit the spread of invasive browser animals?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am taking a range of actions to limit the spread of invasive browser animals, with a strong focus on prevention, containment, and coordinated national effort. These include: • Driving implementation of the Aotearoa New Zealand…

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Question 24964 (2026)

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    What actions, if any, in the last 10 years has the Minister taken to eradicate invasive browser animals?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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Since I became Minister in 2023, I have championed the refresh and launch of the “Predator Free 2050 Strategy (2026-2030): Innovate for a Predator Free NZ” and the associated Action Plan, and the resources to implement these. The Predator…

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Question 24965 (2026)

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    What actions, if any, does the Minister plan to eradicate invasive browser animals?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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The Ministry for Primary industries leads and contributes to a range of programmes to manage and reduce the impact of browser animals. These include: • A recently established programme to achieve a coordinated approach to reduce the impact…

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Question 24967 (2026)

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    What actions, if any, does the Minister plan to limit the spread of invasive browser animals?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I refer the Member to the response for WPQ 24965 (2026).

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Question 24969 (2026)

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    What actions, if any, in the last 10 years has the Minister taken to limit the spread of invasive browser animals?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I refer the Member to the response for WPQ 24965 (2026).

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Question 24970 (2026)

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    What actions, if any, does the Department of Conservation plan to eradicate invasive browser animals?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Department of Conservation undertakes a range of actions to eradicate, or where eradication is not yet feasible to progressively remove, invasive browsers across New Zealand. As part of the Government’s Predator Free 2050 programme,…

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Question 24972 (2026)

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    What actions, if any, does the Department of Conservation plan to limit the spread of invasive browser animals?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Department of Conservation undertakes a range of actions to limit the spread of invasive browser animals, focusing on sustained control, containment, and targeted programmes to prevent expansion of their geographic range. The…

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24974, 24975 (2026)

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    What actions, if any, in the last 10 years has the Department of Conservation taken to eradicate invasive browser animals?

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    What actions, if any, in the last 10 years has the Department of Conservation taken to limit the spread of invasive browser animals?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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Over the past 10 years, the Department of Conservation has undertaken a range of initiatives targeting the eradication of invasive browser animals and to limit their spread. Please see the attached table for a list of examples.

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Question 24977 (2026)

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    What actions, if any, does the Ministry of Primary Industries plan to eradicate invasive browser animals?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I refer the Member to the response for WPQ 24965 (2026).

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Question 24978 (2026)

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    What actions, if any, does the Ministry of Primary Industries plan to limit the spread of invasive browser animals?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I refer the Member to the response for WPQ 24965 (2026).

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Question 24979 (2026)

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    What actions, if any, in the last 10 years has the Ministry of Primary Industries taken to eradicate invasive browser animals?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I refer the Member to the response for WPQ 24965 (2026).

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Question 24981 (2026)

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    What actions, if any, in the last 10 years has the Ministry of Primary Industries taken to limit the spread of invasive browser animals?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I refer the Member to the response for WPQ 24965 (2026).

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Question 25268 (2026)

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    What advice, briefings, aides-memoire, memos, or other reports, if any, has the Minister received relating to the oil and gas industry overbooking, overestimating or overproving oil and gas reserves overseas, listed by date and title?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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None.

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Question 25271 (2026)

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    What advice, briefings, aides-memoire, memos, or other reports, if any, has the Minister received relating to the oil and gas industry overbooking, overestimating or overproving oil and gas reserves in New Zealand, listed by date and title?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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None.