32162 (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:	32162 (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_32162_2026
Document guid:	9854491a-d5f1-490f-843a-8bbad2643b94

32162 (2026). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister for Energy: What assessment, if any, was undertaken of the impact of discontinuing Crown funding for Ara Ake on New Zealand's renewable energy transition?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised there will be minimal impact. The Government continues to support energy innovation, and other funding opportunities will remain in place, including through the reformed science system.