29026 (2026). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister for Energy

Written Question

Published date: 27 Jul 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	29026 (2026)
Question asked:	21 Jun 2026
Member asking:	Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Portfolio:	Minister for Energy
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	21 Jul 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_29026_2026
Document guid:	a6d80b06-ad95-4dfd-9e77-7974abb54938

29026 (2026). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister for Energy: What alternative organisation or mechanism, if any, does the Government intend to use to support energy-innovation activities previously supported through Ara Ake?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority regularly supports energy innovation, pilots and trials and will deliver programmes that align with its function once they are transferred from Ara Ake.