33976 (2026). Mike Davidson to the Minister for the South Island

Written Question

Published date: 12 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	33976 (2026)
Question asked:	29 Jul 2026
Member asking:	Mike Davidson
Portfolio:	Minister for the South Island
Minister replying:	Hon James Meager
Answer received:	05 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_33976_2026
Document guid:	68e56b7e-901a-4767-a37a-38dc549caaf1

33976 (2026). Mike Davidson to the Minister for the South Island: Since receiving the letter titled "2026 02 20 Minister for the South Island - Mayoral Joint Priorities" on 2 March 2026 and directing his "office to review the information and gather relevant context and input from the appropriate portfolios, to inform my advocacy role", what of the priority projects and policy areas mentioned in the letter will the Minister be advocating for?

Hon James Meager: I advocate for projects that demonstrate clear community benefits, are well developed, and align with the Government's priorities for economic growth, infrastructure, resilience and regional development.