32159 (2026). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister for Energy

Written Question

Published date: 29 Jul 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	32159 (2026)
Question asked:	15 Jul 2026
Member asking:	Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Portfolio:	Minister for Energy
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	23 Jul 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_32159_2026
Document guid:	ccd44f06-0cc3-4b2b-a731-6aa8c255ae21

32159 (2026). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister for Energy: Does the Minister consider the discontinuation of Crown funding for Ara Ake to be consistent with the Government's objective of increasing energy affordability, resilience, and security; if so, why?

Hon Simeon Brown: Reprioritisation of Ara Ake’s funding reduces duplication with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority and creates opportunities for more efficient use of resources to deliver Government objectives.