6138 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister for Biosecurity

Written Question

Published date: 11 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	6138 (2026)
Question asked:	25 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Lan Pham
Portfolio:	Minister for Biosecurity
Minister replying:	Hon Andrew Hoggard
Answer received:	05 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_06138_2026
Document guid:	297e8184-2e46-46f7-a4ac-6b9154caf406

6138 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister for Biosecurity: Will the Minister undertake to involve Biosecurity NZ in eradication of gold clams from Lake Rotomanu?

Hon Andrew Hoggard: Biosecurity New Zealand is currently assisting Taranaki Regional Council (TRC) with operational planning, and will continue to provide support to implement whichever decision is made by TRC with regards to Corbicula fluminea in Lake Rotomanu.