6137 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister of Local Government

Written Question

Published date: 10 Mar 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	6137 (2026)
Question asked:	25 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Lan Pham
Portfolio:	Minister of Local Government
Minister replying:	Hon Simon Watts
Answer received:	05 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_06137_2026
Document guid:	52b2ca73-7add-49d7-970a-1e8d479b5bcd

6137 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister of Local Government: Is the Minister concerned that Taranaki Regional Council cannot afford to eradicate the invasive gold clam from Lake Rotomanu?

Hon Simon Watts: I am aware many councils have significant cost pressures.