8748 (2026). Hon Marama Davidson to the Minister of Conservation

Written Question

Published date: 30 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	8748 (2026)
Question asked:	15 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Hon Marama Davidson
Portfolio:	Minister of Conservation
Minister replying:	Hon Tama Potaka
Answer received:	24 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_08748_2026
Document guid:	026346fc-5ba8-4446-9d10-81c1d948151b

8748 (2026). Hon Marama Davidson to the Minister of Conservation: What advice, if any, has he received regarding the Waitaha hydro scheme since June 2025; listed by title and date?

Hon Tama Potaka: The following advice has been provided to me regarding the Waitaha hydro scheme since June 2025: • Status Report 96 for the Minister of Conservation, Fast-track application update – Waitaha Hydro Project application by Westpower Limited: 18 March 2026 • Status Report 95 for the Minister of Conservation, Fast-track application update – Waitaha Hydro Project application by Westpower Limited: 11 March 2026 • 25-M-0148 - Meeting Advice - Federated Mountain Clubs: 4 December 2025