7658 (2026). Chlöe Swarbrick to the Prime Minister

Written Question

Published date: 20 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	7658 (2026)
Question asked:	08 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Chlöe Swarbrick
Portfolio:	Prime Minister
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Answer received:	16 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_07658_2026
Document guid:	9ae08e33-5956-416c-9fae-f7b199856367

7658 (2026). Chlöe Swarbrick to the Prime Minister: What advice, if any, has he received to substantiate his claim that the reduction in emissions in the September 2025 quarter due to renewable energy generation has been driven by the Fast-track legislation?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: The September quarter emissions data was the lowest recorded since 2010, and that reflects the fact that we are seeing more renewable electricity generation in the system. The Government’s fast track approvals legislation is helping drive confidence in the New Zealand renewables sector and will remove barriers to investment. I did not state that the September-quarter emissions reduction was a direct result of the legislation.