17760 (2026). Steve Abel to the Minister for Resources

Written Question

Published date: 03 Jun 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	17760 (2026)
Question asked:	28 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Steve Abel
Portfolio:	Minister for Resources
Minister replying:	Hon Shane Jones
Answer received:	26 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_17760_2026
Document guid:	4fd622f7-7780-4437-bab5-056fd0dc471f

17760 (2026). Steve Abel to the Minister for Resources: Does the Government have a position on whether it is appropriate that New Zealand sourced critical minerals be used in overseas defence or weapons system, if so, what is the position?

Hon Shane Jones: The Government does not have a position on the military applications of critical minerals.