28237 (2026). Steve Abel to the Minister for Resources

Written Question

Published date: 02 Jul 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	28237 (2026)
Question asked:	10 Jun 2026
Member asking:	Steve Abel
Portfolio:	Minister for Resources
Minister replying:	Hon Shane Jones
Answer received:	28 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_28237_2026
Document guid:	06ac0b5a-cc2a-4781-bda3-8f3026a41929

28237 (2026). Steve Abel to the Minister for Resources: How many existing permits for prospecting, exploration and mining, if any, are located within or overlap the Te Wahiponamu World Heritage Area, listed by permit number and total area?

Hon Shane Jones: The active Minerals Permits overlapping the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area (TWWHA) as at 11 June 2026 are set out in the attached table.

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