38600 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister of Education

Written Question

Published date: 17 Sep 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	38600 (2026)
Question asked:	01 Sep 2026
Member asking:	Lan Pham
Portfolio:	Minister of Education
Minister replying:	Hon Erica Stanford
Answer received:	13 Sep 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_38600_2026
Document guid:	3efc2412-5924-42ae-9115-2229d931edef

38600 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister of Education: Following 37325 (2026), what changes or upgrades specifically (such as the installation of ion exchange treatment or drilling of a deeper well) have been made or are being made at Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha to address nitrate in the drinking water supply?

Hon Erica Stanford: I am advised by the Ministry of Education that an ion exchange treatment system was installed at Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha to address nitrate in the drinking water supply.