31923 (2025). Hon Rachel Brooking to the Minister for Infrastructure

31923 (2025). Hon Rachel Brooking to the Minister for Infrastructure: Have the findings of the Supreme Court’s prior rejection of Trans-Tasman Resources' seabed mining proposal been considered in decision-making for their current application in the South Taranaki Bight?

Hon Chris Bishop: As Minister for Infrastructure, I am not a decision-maker for this application. Assessment and consideration of the application is the role of an independent expert panel, which is responsible for making decisions under the Fast-track Approvals Act.