36360 (2026). Hon Marama Davidson to the Minister for Resources

Written Question

Published date: 28 Aug 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	36360 (2026)
Question asked:	13 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Hon Marama Davidson
Portfolio:	Minister for Resources
Minister replying:	Hon Shane Jones
Answer received:	24 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_36360_2026
Document guid:	4e2d5a2b-9400-400a-84ea-e24dad727695

36360 (2026). Hon Marama Davidson to the Minister for Resources: What type of gold mining, if any, occurs in Pounamu Management Areas?

Hon Shane Jones: There are currently 157 mining permits with gold as a target mineral over Pounamu Management Areas. This figure is inclusive of six gold fossicking areas, and one special purpose mining permit for tourism activity.