2053 (2026). Hon Dr Megan Woods to the Minister for Resources

Written Question

Published date: 05 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	2053 (2026)
Question asked:	03 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Megan Woods
Portfolio:	Minister for Resources
Minister replying:	Hon Shane Jones
Answer received:	01 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_02053_2026
Document guid:	0e8157ea-c8f4-4e27-be5d-f208008e1eb3

2053 (2026). Hon Dr Megan Woods to the Minister for Resources: What is the title, if any, of any Cabinet paper or papers regarding a critical minerals mining deal with the United States, and on what date was this considered by Cabinet?

Hon Shane Jones: The paper titled "A non-binding Framework on critical minerals between the United States and New Zealand" was discussed at Cabinet on 2 February 2026.