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Question 31985 (2026)

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    Has the Minister received advice identifying any conservation outcome that cannot currently be achieved under the existing Conservation Act?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Conservation Amendment Bill is intended to streamline the management of conservation land and better enable appropriate uses of that land. For example, the Bill addresses inefficiencies of the current conservation planning and…

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Question 31986 (2026)

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    What independent scientific advice has he received, if any, that supports changing the statutory purpose of conservation land management?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I have not received independent scientific advice on the purpose-related changes.

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Question 31987 (2026)

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    What empirical evidence has the Minister seen, if any, that demonstrates that existing conservation legislation is preventing effective conservation outcomes?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The inefficiencies of the conservation planning and concessions systems require significant resource which the Department of Conservation could otherwise put to achieving conservation outcomes. They also hinder activities that would…

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Question 31988 (2026)

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    Has Treasury quantified the economic value expected from the proposed conservation reforms?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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No, The Treasury has not quantified the economic value expected from the proposed conservation reforms.

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Question 31989 (2026)

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    What forecast increase, if any, in commercial activity on public conservation land has been modelled?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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No modelling has been undertaken to forecast the potential increase in commercial activity on public conservation land that would result from the Conservation Amendment Bill.

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Question 31990 (2026)

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    How many additional concessions, if any, does the Minister expect the Conservation Amendment Bill to enable over the next five years?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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No modelling has been undertaken to forecast the potential number of additional concessions enabled by the Conservation Amendment Bill.

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Question 31991 (2026)

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    Has the Minister assessed the impact of the Conservation Amendment Bill on Te Papakura o Taranaki, Whanganui National Park, and Whareorino Conservation Area; if so, what were those assessments?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I have received advice on how to uphold the Taranaki Maunga arrangements as set out in the Te Kāhui Tupua Act 2025. I, along with Department of Conservation officials, am continuing to engage with both Te Tōpuni Kōkōrangi and Te Tōpuni…

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Question 31992 (2026)

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    Which public conservation areas, if any, within Te Tai Hauāuru has the Minister identified as likely to experience increased commercial access or activity as a consequence of the Conservation Amendment Bill?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Conservation Amendment Bill develops new national settings for conservation and does not single out specific regions, so there has been no regional-level analysis of the expected change to commercial access or activity for Te Tai…

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Question 31993 (2026)

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    How many hectares, if any, of Department of Conservation land within the Te Tai Hauāuru electorate are expected to be affected by the Conservation Amendment Bill?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Conservation Amendment Bill introduces new national conservation settings that will apply across all public conservation land. However, the impact on any particular area will vary depending on factors such as the purposes for which the…

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Question 31994 (2026)

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    Has the Minister undertaken a Te Tiriti impact assessment regarding the Conservation Amendment Bill; if not, why not?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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Treaty analysis occurred throughout the policy development that led to the Conservation Amendment Bill. The Department of Conservation has proactively released a significant amount of the background analysis, which can be found on the…

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Question 31995 (2026)

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    Has the Minister obtained advice regarding the consistency of the Conservation Amendment Bill with Treaty settlement obligations?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I have publicly stated the Government’s commitment that amendments to the conservation system will uphold Treaty settlements. I have received advice on how redress obligations can be transferred into the new conservation system. For more…

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Question 31996 (2026)

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    What specific engagement, if any, has occurred with iwi and hapū whose rohe include public conservation land affected by the Conservation Amendment Bill?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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Engagement with Iwi, including Post-Settlement Governance Entities, has been ongoing since November 2024 to discuss how to uphold Treaty settlement commitments in the context of these reforms. Since January 2025, officials have met with at…

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Question 31997 (2026)

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    How many recommendations, if any, from Conservation Boards regarding the Conservation Amendment Bill have been accepted in developing the Bill?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Department of Conservation engaged with conservation boards during development of the Conservation Amendment Bill, including during public consultation from November 2024 to February 2025. Conservation boards provided submissions on…

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Question 31998 (2026)

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    Has the Minister received advice indicating Conservation Boards opposed any aspect of the proposed conservation reforms; if so, what were those concerns?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Department of Conservation engaged with conservation boards during development of the Conservation Amendment Bill, including during public consultation from November 2024 to February 2025. Conservation boards provided submissions on…

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Question 31999 (2026)

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    What assessments, if any, has the Minister undertaken of the impact the Conservation Amendment Bill will have on the statutory role of Conservation Boards?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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Department of Conservation officials have provided advice to me on the potential impacts of amending the processes for developing and approving conservation planning documents. This advice has been proactively released and can be found on…

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Question 32000 (2026)

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    What assessments, if any, has been undertaken of the cumulative impact of the Conservation Amendment Bill together with the Fast‑track Approvals Act on public conservation land?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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Department of Conservation officials have assessed the potential interactions of the purpose-related changes in the Conservation Amendment Bill with the Fast-track Approvals Act. They have not quantified the impact but have acknowledged…

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Question 32001 (2026)

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    Has the Minister received advice from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment regarding risks that the Conservation Amendment Bill could weaken conservation outcomes; if so, what action has he taken?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment provided a submission on the discussion document. DOC’s analysis of submissions informed policy decisions for the Bill. The summary of submissions can be found here -…

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Question 32002 (2026)

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received on whether the Conservation Amendment Bill changes the legal hierarchy from conservation being the primary purpose of public conservation land to one where economic use is given greater weight?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I have been advised that the proposed changes do not create an obligation on the Department of Conservation to balance conservation outcomes with economic opportunities. Conservation will remain the overarching purpose of the Act. For more…

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Question 32003 (2026)

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    How many hectares of Department of Conservation land in each region of New Zealand are expected to be affected by the proposed changes to the Conservation Act, if any?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Conservation Amendment Bill introduces new national conservation settings that will apply across all public conservation land. The impact on any particular area will vary depending on factors such as the purposes for which the land is…

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Question 32005 (2026)

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    Has the Minister received advice identifying every parcel of public conservation land that may be affected by the Conservation Amendment Bill; if so, will he release that advice?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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No. The Conservation Amendment Bill introduces new national conservation settings that will apply across all public conservation land. The impact on any particular area will vary depending on factors such as the purposes for which the land…

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Question 32158 (2026)

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    Further to WPQ 28022, has the Minister asked Waka Kotahi to review the DSI (Deaths and Serious Injuries) modelling for the Desert Road following the recent fatalities; if not, why not?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I have not specifically directed NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) to review the DSI modelling for Desert Road. Through the Ministry’s Road Safety Objectives released in October 2024, NZTA are currently investigating expansion of the safety…

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Question 32159 (2026)

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    Does the Minister consider the discontinuation of Crown funding for Ara Ake to be consistent with the Government's objective of increasing energy affordability, resilience, and security; if so, why?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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Reprioritisation of Ara Ake’s funding reduces duplication with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority and creates opportunities for more efficient use of resources to deliver Government objectives.

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Question 32160 (2026)

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    How many marae, if any, had projects that are now expected to cease, be delayed, or be scaled back as a result of the Government’s decision to discontinue Crown funding for the Māori Climate Platform funding in 2027?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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I refer the Member to my response to question 29488 (2026).

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Question 32161 (2026)

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    How does the discontinuation of Crown funding for Ara Ake align with the Government's stated objectives for regional economic growth in Taranaki?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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The Government is focussed on ensuring an affordable and secure supply of energy, which is a key enabler of economic growth across New Zealand, including in Taranaki.

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Question 32162 (2026)

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    What assessment, if any, was undertaken of the impact of discontinuing Crown funding for Ara Ake on New Zealand's renewable energy transition?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised there will be minimal impact. The Government continues to support energy innovation, and other funding opportunities will remain in place, including through the reformed science system.

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Question 29481 (2026)

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    Further to WPQ 28022, has the Minister asked Waka Kotahi to provide him with any options for safety‑infrastructure improvements on the Desert Road; if not, why not?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I have not asked NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) for options on safety infrastructure improvements on the Desert Road. NZTA is responsible for assessing safety risks on state highways and determining the appropriate safety…

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Question 29482 (2026)

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    Further to WPQ 28014, has the Minister asked Waka Kotahi to provide him with any feedback received from iwi, hapū, or local communities regarding safety risks on the Desert Road; if not, why not?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 29481 (2026). I have not asked NZTA to provide me with any feedback from any group regarding safety risks on the Desert Road.

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Question 29483 (2026)

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    Further to WPQ 28030, has the Minister asked Waka Kotahi to reassess the Desert Road for safety‑camera installation in light of the six fatal and eight serious crashes since 2023; if not, why not?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 29481 (2026). I have not asked NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) to reassess the Desert Road for installation of safety cameras. NZTA is responsible for operational…

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Question 29484 (2026)

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    Further to WPQ 28022, did the Minister request a copy of the assessment that concluded the Desert Road did not meet the threshold for average‑speed cameras; if not, why not?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 29481 (2026). I have not requested a copy of the assessment.

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Question 29485 (2026)

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    Further to WPQ 28045, What steps, if any, has the Minister taken to ensure he is adequately informed about high‑risk State Highway corridors such as the Desert Road?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I receive regular briefings from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) on the delivery of the Government’s transport priorities, including the maintenance, operation and improvement of the state highway network. NZTA is responsible for…

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Question 29486 (2026)

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    Further to WPQ 28045, has the Minister requested that Waka Kotahi provide him with regular updates on safety risks on the Desert Road, if not, why not?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 29481 (2026). I have not requested regular updates specific to safety risks on the Desert Road.

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Question 29487 (2026)

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    Further to WPQ 28024, why has the Minister not sought any advice, reports, or data from Waka Kotahi regarding safety risks on the Desert Road, given the number of fatal and serious crashes since 2023?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 29481 (2026). I have not sought advice, reports or data from NZTA on the safety risk on the Desert Road.

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Matching question numbers: 29493 (2026), 29494 (2026), 29495 (2026), 29496 (2026), 29497 (2026)

  • 29488 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, did the Minister receive on the impacts of discontinuing Māori Climate Platform funding on communities at higher risk of climate‑related hazards?

  • 29489 (matches this search)

    What assessment, if any, has the Minister received regarding the loss of Māori‑led climate‑action capability resulting from the cessation of Māori Climate Platform funding?

  • 29490 (matches this search)

    What feedback, if any, was received from Māori stakeholders regarding the impacts of discontinuing funding for the Māori Climate Platform?

  • 29491 (matches this search)

    What engagement, if any, occurred with iwi, hapū, Māori organisations, or marae before the decision was made to discontinue funding for the Māori Climate Platform?

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  • 29493 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, did the Minister receive regarding the impact of discontinuing marae climate-resilience funding on community preparedness for climate-related events?

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    How many marae had approved or active climate-resilience projects at the time funding for the Māori Climate Platform was discontinued?

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    What reasons, if any, were provided to the Minister for discontinuing funding for the Māori Climate Platform?

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    On what date, if any, did the Minister first receive any advice recommending the discontinuation of funding for the Māori Climate Platform?

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister receive on the implications of discontinuing funding for the Māori Climate Platform for Māori communities disproportionately affected by climate change?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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The Māori Climate Platform programme was reset in 2024 to be delivered with time-limited funding and is scheduled to end on 30 June 2027. The Ministry for the Environment continues to implement the existing programme, and regional…

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Question 29492 (2026)

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    What alternative funding mechanisms, if any, does the Government intent to provide to support marae climate-resilience initiatives previously funded through the Māori Climate Platform?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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The Government recognises the role marae play in supporting community resilience. Marae and Māori communities can access existing funding mechanisms to support climate resilience, including the following: • The Māori Development Fund…

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Question 29498 (2026)

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    What savings, if any, are expected to result from the decision to discontinue funding for the Māori Climate Platform, broken down by financial year?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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The Budget 2024 baseline savings initiative “Climate Change Programmes” returned funding from the appropriation “Supporting Equitable Transitions and Climate Resilience for Māori” which holds the funding for the Māori Climate Platform. The…

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Question 29499 (2026)

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister receive on the implications of discontinuing Crown funding for Ara Ake for achieving New Zealand's emissions-reduction targets?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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Question 29023 (2026)

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    What assessment, if any, did the Minister receive on the implications of discontinuing Crown funding for Ara Ake for Taranaki's economic transition and diversification?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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Question 29024 (2026)

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    What engagement, if any, occurred with iwi, local government, industry stakeholders, or energy-sector participants before the decision was made to discontinue Crown funding for Ara Ake?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that no engagement occurred prior to my decision.

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Question 29025 (2026)

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    What funding, if any, has been allocated to replace the functions previously undertaken by Ara Ake?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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Budget 2026 allocated the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority $3 million over four years from 2026/27 to deliver programmes transferred from Ara Ake (including management of any novated contracts).

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Question 29026 (2026)

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    What alternative organisation or mechanism, if any, does the Government intend to use to support energy-innovation activities previously supported through Ara Ake?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority regularly supports energy innovation, pilots and trials and will deliver programmes that align with its function once they are transferred from Ara Ake.

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Question 29027 (2026)

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    Which projects, if any, are expected to cease, be delayed, or be scaled back as a result of the decision to discontinue Crown funding for Ara Ake?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that Ara Ake is working through a process to determine what programmes should transfer to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority, and which programmes will cease.

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Question 29028 (2026)

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    What assessment, if any, has the Minister received regarding the loss of specialist energy-innovation capability resulting from the discontinuation of Crown funding for Ara Ake?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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29029, 29030 (2026)

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  • 29029 (matches this search)

    How many full-time equivalent positions, if any, were supported by Crown funding provided to Ara Aka at the time that funding was discontinued?

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    What estimate, if any, has the Minister received of the number of jobs that may be affected by the discontinuation of Crown funding for Ara Ake?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that Ara Ake employs five directors and 12 staff.

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Question 29031 (2026)

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister receive regarding the impact of discontinuing Crown funding for Ara Ake on New Zealand's energy resilience and security?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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    How many projects, if any, were being supported by Ara Ake at the time Crown funding was discontinued?

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Hon Simeon Brown

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I am advised that Ara Ake has 16 repayable grant contracts (some are completed) and a smaller number of grant contracts.

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister receive regarding the impact of discontinuing Crown funding for Ara Ake on regional economic development in Taranaki?

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Hon Simeon Brown

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister receive regarding the impact of discontinuing Crown funding for Ara Ake on the New Zealand's energy innovation ecosystem?

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Hon Simeon Brown

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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Question 29035 (2026)

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    What reasons, if any, were provided to the Minister for discontinuing Crown funding for Ara Ake?

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Hon Simeon Brown

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The former Minister for Energy and I received advice that: - While there had been a focus on removing duplication with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority, overlaps remained. - Science system reforms provide an opportunity for…

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    On what date, if any, did the Minister first receive any advice recommending to scrap Crown funding for Ara Ake?

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Hon Simeon Brown

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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Question 29037 (2026)

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    What savings, if any, are expected to result from the decision to discontinue Crown funding for Ara Ake, broken down by financial year?

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Hon Simeon Brown

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I am advised that the expected savings are as follows: 2026/27 – $6.5 million 2027/28 – $6.5 million 2028/29 – $6.0 million 2029/30 – $6.0 million 2030/31 to 2032/33* – $7 million per year *Ara Ake’s funding agreement with the Ministry of…