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Question 34540 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate 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 34541 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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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 34644 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 34646 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 34741 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that neither the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority and the Electricity Authority have completed, nor do they have currently planned, any public engagement surveys specifically regarding the use of artificial…

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Question 34744 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that neither the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority nor the Electricity Authority have spent any money towards consultants for public sector reform.

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Question 34746 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that neither the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority nor the Electricity Authority have budgeted any money towards consultants for public sector reform.

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Question 34054 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that neither the Electricity Authority or the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority have completed public engagement surveys regarding the use of artificial intelligence.

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Question 34055 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that neither the Electricity Authority or the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority have automated approvals processes.

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Question 34058 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that the Electricity Authority follows its procurement and contract management policies, with the process tailored to value, risk and complexity and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority follows the Government…

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Question 34066 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that the Electricity Authority has completed AI Impact Assessments for two products, Subsense and LexisNexis+ AI and that the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority has undertaken no algorithm impact assessments since 27…

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Question 33873 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    Does he believe it is in the public interest that data centres use new electricity generation?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I believe it is in the public interest for data centres to support additional investment in electricity generation and network infrastructure where this helps maintain a reliable and affordable electricity system.

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Question 33874 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    Has he communicated with his colleagues about the energy demand of data centres in New Zealand, and if so, on what dates and what representations were made?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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As Minister for Energy, I regularly communicate with Coalition partners and Ministerial and Parliamentary colleagues, through various channels, including in-person conversations, phone calls, and discussions on portfolio matters at Cabinet…

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Question 33875 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    How much, if at all, could the Datagrid data centre affect power prices for other energy consumers once operational?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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My officials have not provided me with an estimate of the impact of individual data centre projects on electricity prices. Officials have advised me that projected data centre demand growth is not expected to put significant upward…

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Question 33876 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    Has he requested or received information on how much of the processing capacity from the Datagrid data centre is expected to be used outside New Zealand?

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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 33877 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    Has he requested or received information on how much of the processing capacity from the Datagrid data centre is expected to be used in New Zealand?

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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 33879 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    Why will safety buffer zones around an LNG import facility at Port Taranaki be determined after the procurement process?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I understand that the determination of safety buffer zones will depend on the final design, equipment, operating procedures, and site-specific arrangements proposed by the preferred provider. Any LNG import facility will be required to…

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Question 33880 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What is the risk, if any, that an LNG import facility at Port Taranaki will affect public access to recreational spaces?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that any impact on public access to recreational spaces will depend on the final design and operational requirements of the selected LNG import facility. Having said that, I am advised that based on the assessments to date, it…

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Question 33881 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    How many businesses are located within a 2km radius of Port Taranaki?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I understand that the contents of the 2km radius of Port Taranaki is publicly available in a range of locations, you can access this information at https://www.google.com/maps

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Question 33882 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    How many community centres, if any, are located within a 2km radius of Port Taranaki?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I understand that the contents of the 2km radius of Port Taranaki is publicly available in a range of locations, you can access this information at https://www.google.com/maps

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Question 33883 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    How many houses are located within a 2km radius of Port Taranaki?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I understand that the contents of the 2km radius of Port Taranaki is publicly available in a range of locations, you can access this information at https://www.google.com/maps

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Question 33940 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    How has a known potential worst case fatality distance of approximately 2km factored into the procurement process for an LNG import facility in Port Taranaki?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised Health and safety requirements have been incorporated into the procurement process to the extent reasonable for such a process. As the procurement process remains under way I am unable to comment further. Any LNG import…

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Question 33941 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    Is he considering back up options if WorkSafe declines the Safety Case for the preferred provider for the LNG import facility, meaning it will not go ahead, and if so, what are these back up options?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that WorkSafe's assessment of any Safety Case will be an independent regulatory process. It would not be appropriate to speculate on the outcome of that process.

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Question 33942 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    Why will detailed health and safety assessments only be carried out once the preferred provider for the LNG import facility is contracted?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I understand that detailed health and safety assessments depend on the final design, equipment, operating procedures, and site-specific arrangements proposed by the preferred provider. Any LNG import facility will be required to meet all…

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Question 33943 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    Were buffer zones considered as part of the initial safety evaluations undertaken for both shortlisted proposals for the LNG import facility?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that the procurement process for an LNG import facility remains underway. Providing details around initial safety evaluations would prejudice the procurement process and the proponents' commercial positions.

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33944, 33945 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What was the scope of the initial safety evaluations undertaken for both shortlisted proposals for the LNG import facility?

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    Did the initial safety evaluations undertaken for both shortlisted proposals for the LNG import facility raise any issues of concern, and if so, what were they?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that the procurement process for an LNG import facility remains underway. Providing details around initial safety evaluations would prejudice the procurement process and the proponents' commercial positions.

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Question 33946 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What costs has the Crown incurred to date for the procurement process for the proposed LNG import facility, broken down by feasibility studies, technical advice, legal advice, and consultancy services?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that the following is a breakdown of costs for the LNG project from fiscal years 2024/25 and 2025/26, through to month end July 2026: • Technical advice: $1.34 million • Legal Advice: $0.43 million • Other consultancy…

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Question 33948 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    Did he or Cabinet consider a combination of options to provide dry year cover; if so, what combinations were considered?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes are proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken by Cabinet, unless there is good reason not to publish all or part of the material, or to…

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Question 33949 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What evidence, if any, was used to determine that a distributed demand response as an investment option to provide dry year cover would have a scale of generation likely to be small?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I understand that MBIE considered the scale of back-up generation capacity among large-scale users. This suggested the likely capacity of the option would be well short of the scale required to provide sufficient dry-year cover, and there…

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Question 33951 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    When incentivising significant rooftop solar uptake across residential, commercial and industrial users was considered, but ruled out as an investment option to provide dry year cover, did this include a scenario of solar alongside battery…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that battery storage was considered as a separate standalone option. Dry year issues largely materialise in late autumn and winter months. Solar output is weakest during that time.

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Question 33646 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    Will the government prioritise developing “sensible rules” for data centres regarding electricity generation and grid stability so that investors have certainty before investing in New Zealand data centres, and if so, by when does the…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I understand that the government is considering whether any additional interventions are needed to ensure that the impacts of data centres on the electricity system are appropriately managed. No decisions have been made on additional…

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Question 33648 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

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    Do officials expect the Datagrid data centre in Southland to put upward pressure on electricity prices, if so, by how much?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that current projections of data centre demand growth are not expected to put significant upward pressure on electricity prices over the next three years.

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Question 33649 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

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    Do officials expect any other data centres, besides the "maybe three" he referred to, to put upward pressure on electricity prices, if so, by how much?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that current projections of data centre demand growth are not expected to put significant upward pressure on electricity prices over the next three years.

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Question 33650 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    Why do officials not expect any of the “maybe three data centres” to put upward pressure on electricity prices?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that data centres due to come online during 2026/27 are not expected to have a significant impact on electricity prices because projected growth in demand is expected to be accommodated within the current generation pipeline.…

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Question 33651 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has he received to indicate that there will not be a significant impact on electricity prices from data centres?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that current projections of data centre demand growth are not expected to put significant upward pressure on electricity prices over the next three years. This reflects, in part, the Government's actions to address dry-year…

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Question 33653 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    What are the three data centres that he said are due to ‘come on stream’ in the next 12 months?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that a small number of data centre projects are expected to become operational over the next 12 months. Information on data centres engaging with the national grid owner, Transpower, about connecting to its transmission…

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Question 33655 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    How will the government ensure, if at all, that data centres “bring additionality to our energy system and electricity system”?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that the government is considering whether to set expectations, or new guardrails, to ensure the potential impacts of data centres on the electricity system are appropriately managed. These could include ensuring datacentres…

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Question 33292 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 19 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 33294 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 19 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 33398 (2026)

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Megan Woods

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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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 33399 (2026)

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Megan Woods

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate 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 33203 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    Further to Reply 30365 (2026), what have the indicative risk appraisals carried out on the proposed LNG terminal in Taranaki showed?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that the procurement process for an LNG import facility remains underway. Providing the indicative risk appraisals prepared by proponents would prejudice the procurement process and the proponents' commercial positions.

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Question 33204 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    Further to Reply 30366 (2026), what have the indicative evaluations carried out on the proposed LNG terminal in Taranaki showed?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that the procurement process for an LNG import facility remains underway. Providing the indicative risk appraisals prepared by proponents would prejudice the procurement process and the proponents' commercial positions.

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Question 32159 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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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 32161 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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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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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

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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 31593 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 6 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate 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 31594 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 6 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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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 31698 (2026)

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Megan Woods

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…