1970 (2026). Teanau Tuiono to the Minister for Resources

Written Question

Published date: 05 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	1970 (2026)
Question asked:	02 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Teanau Tuiono
Portfolio:	Minister for Resources
Minister replying:	Hon Shane Jones
Answer received:	01 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_01970_2026
Document guid:	163371b3-cfe0-49c8-84c4-c98fc0c6d08e

1970 (2026). Teanau Tuiono to the Minister for Resources: What advice, if any, has the Minister received on the end use of critical minerals through the Minerals Security Partnership, listed by title and date?

Hon Shane Jones: In my capacity as the Minister for Resources, I received the following written advice on the Minerals Security Partnership: Critical minerals: Approach to international engagement [12 September 2025] Minerals Security Partnership: Oral update for Cabinet and next steps [8 October 2025] Managing bilateral interest in New Zealand's critical minerals sector [10 November 2025] I have received a further briefing which I am currently considering.