36363 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister for the South Island

Written Question

Published date: 28 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	36363 (2026)
Question asked:	13 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Lan Pham
Portfolio:	Minister for the South Island
Minister replying:	Hon James Meager
Answer received:	24 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_36363_2026
Document guid:	99ad7fc9-0dd6-489f-b83a-19eeeb64e8ad

36363 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister for the South Island: Is the Minister aware of the report by Southland Regional Council titled "Nitrogen Contamination in Southland Groundwater" and dated January 2026?

Hon James Meager: I expect drinking water across the South Island to be below the safe drinking level of 11.3 mg/L.