28659 (2023). Hon Rachel Brooking to the Minister for the Environment

28659 (2023). Hon Rachel Brooking to the Minister for the Environment: Does the Minister intend to “Give the West Coast access to the Department of Conservation held stewardship land for sustainable and environmentally approved mining”, as found on page 43 of the 2023 New Zealand First Party manifesto, and if not, why not?

Hon Penny Simmonds: I am not responsible for a political party’s manifesto. I intend to progress the priorities outlined in the Speech from the Throne and the coalition agreements that are relevant to my portfolio.