26549 (2023). Hon Priyanca Radhakrishnan to the Minister of Conservation

26549 (2023). Hon Priyanca Radhakrishnan to the Minister of Conservation: Does the Minister intend to “establish a new 80-kilometre Great Walk at Waiau-Toa/ Molesworth in Canterbury” as outlined in the National Party’s ‘Blueprint for a Better Environment’ document, and if so, what advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister, or any member of their Office commissioned on this by title and date?

Hon Tama Potaka: The 100-day plan and coalition agreements outline the intentions of this Government. I am receiving advice from officials on taking our commitments forward over this term of government, including actions that could be taken. I received the following briefing on 25 November 2023 covering the Government’s policy commitments: • Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Conservation I received a further briefing on 30 November 2023 covering the Government’s policy commitments: • Briefing – Supporting you to deliver on your conservation commitments At this early stage I have not commissioned further advice on this matter.