31922 (2025). Hon Rachel Brooking to the Minister for Infrastructure

31922 (2025). Hon Rachel Brooking to the Minister for Infrastructure: Has he independently verified Trans-Tasman Resources’ job creation and export revenue claims for their project in the South Taranaki Bight, and if not, will he?

Hon Chris Bishop: No. Applicants were required to declare that the information they provided with their application for inclusion on Schedule 2 of the Fast-track Approvals Act (the Act) was true and correct. Assessment and consideration of the application is the role of an independent expert panel, which is responsible for making decisions under the Act.