31098 (2023). Hon Dr Megan Woods to the Minister for Resources

31098 (2023). Hon Dr Megan Woods to the Minister for Resources: In relation to Reply 30543 (2023), will more oil and gas exploration be enabled near the habitat of Maui dolphin?

Hon Shane Jones: Reversing the ban on petroleum exploration may result in more oil and gas exploration at sea. However, there are five marine mammal sanctuaries in Hector's and Māui dolphin habitats, and in these sanctuaries acoustic seismic survey work is restricted.