19760 (2026). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister for Regional Development

Written Question

Published date: 09 Jun 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	19760 (2026)
Question asked:	19 May 2026
Member asking:	Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Portfolio:	Minister for Regional Development
Minister replying:	Hon Shane Jones
Answer received:	02 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_19760_2026
Document guid:	b6993edd-e79f-4e46-bbf9-4fb2f2e398fb

19760 (2026). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister for Regional Development: How does the Minister reconcile nuclear fusion with New Zealand's current emissions reduction obligations and the need to ensure energy security?

Hon Shane Jones: This matter falls outside my responsibilities as Minister for Regional Development and does not sit within my current portfolio or decision-making remit.