8881 (2026). Hon Dr Megan Woods to the Minister for Energy

Written Question

Published date: 30 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	8881 (2026)
Question asked:	16 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Megan Woods
Portfolio:	Minister for Energy
Minister replying:	Hon Simon Watts
Answer received:	24 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_08881_2026
Document guid:	828f66d0-4b37-472c-97d4-e8ad190985d6

8881 (2026). Hon Dr Megan Woods to the Minister for Energy: What are the risks, if any, of the Datagrid data centres estimated 280-megawatt electricity demand on New Zealand’s electricity supply and prices?

Hon Simon Watts: I have not received or requested any advice on this matter.