29050 (2023). Hon Rachel Brooking to the Minister of Climate Change

Written Question
Published date: 21 Dec 2023
29050 (2023). Hon Rachel Brooking to the Minister of Climate Change: Does the Minister intend to “incentivise the uptake of the emission reduction mitigations, such as low methane genetics, and low methane producing animal food, by repurposing money funded by the emissions trading scheme revenue and funds earmarked for the purchase of overseas carbon credits”, as found on page 38 of the 2023 New Zealand First Party manifesto, and if so, what advice, reports, briefings, aides-memoire, or any other documents has the Minister, or any member of their Office commissioned on this by title and date?
Hon Simon Watts: 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. I have not commissioned advice from officials on this topic during the timeframe specified.