29063 (2023). Hon Rachel Brooking to the Minister of Climate Change

Written Question
Published date: 21 Dec 2023
29063 (2023). Hon Rachel Brooking to the Minister of Climate Change: Does the Minister intend to ““amend the ETS [Emissions Trading Scheme] to recognise farm forestry and shelterbelts”, 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.