33874 (2026). Hon Dr Megan Woods to the Minister for Energy

33874 (2026). Hon Dr Megan Woods to the Minister for Energy: Has he communicated with his colleagues about the energy demand of data centres in New Zealand, and if so, on what dates and what representations were made?

Hon Simeon Brown: As Minister for Energy, I regularly communicate with Coalition partners and Ministerial and Parliamentary colleagues, through various channels, including in-person conversations, phone calls, and discussions on portfolio matters at Cabinet Committees. A central record of all of these communications is not held.