5970 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister of Local Government

Written Question

Published date: 09 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	5970 (2026)
Question asked:	23 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Lan Pham
Portfolio:	Minister of Local Government
Minister replying:	Hon Simon Watts
Answer received:	03 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_05970_2026
Document guid:	6f133492-3406-46fb-aafc-35950f0b8fe2

5970 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister of Local Government: Did Taumata Arowai receive any advice from the Department of Conservation regarding the Wastewater Environmental Performance Standards given DOC is responsible for the Whakapapa wastewater treatment plant in Tongariro National Park?

Hon Simon Watts: Yes, the Department of Conservation provided feedback to the Authority during the development of the standards.