24974 (2026). Steve Abel to the Minister of Conservation

Written Question

Published date: 19 Jun 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	24974 (2026)
Question asked:	02 Jun 2026
Member asking:	Steve Abel
Portfolio:	Minister of Conservation
Minister replying:	Hon Tama Potaka
Answer received:	15 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_24974_2026
Document guid:	5b2269f1-3b43-4279-ba7e-e5a059fa9bde

24974 (2026). Steve Abel to the Minister of Conservation: What actions, if any, in the last 10 years has the Department of Conservation taken to eradicate invasive browser animals?

Hon Tama Potaka: Over the past 10 years, the Department of Conservation has undertaken a range of initiatives targeting the eradication of invasive browser animals and to limit their spread. Please see the attached table for a list of examples.

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