52 (2025). Steve Abel to the Minister of Conservation

52 (2025). Steve Abel to the Minister of Conservation: How many, if any, applications for access arrangement for prospecting on conservation land have been received and granted to mining companies since January 1, 2023, listed by name of company?

Hon Tama Potaka: I refer to the Member to the attached table provided by the Department of Conservation, which shows the number of Access Arrangements to undertake prospecting activities, defined as Minimum Impact Activities under the Crown Minerals Act, have been lodged and granted.