5374 (2026). Celia Wade-Brown to the Minister of Conservation

Written Question

Published date: 04 Mar 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	5374 (2026)
Question asked:	18 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Celia Wade-Brown
Portfolio:	Minister of Conservation
Minister replying:	Hon Tama Potaka
Answer received:	26 Feb 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_05374_2026
Document guid:	408e3ec2-00c6-407f-98c6-51d41e36ed4f

5374 (2026). Celia Wade-Brown to the Minister of Conservation: What investment, if any, has been made available for research into new methods or tools for monitoring or control of rats, feral cats, mustelids and possums?

Hon Tama Potaka: Research into new methods or tools is funded through three themes: 1. Predator Free 2050, including island eradications 2. Tools to Market 3. National Predator Control Programme.