38605 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister of Education

Written Question

Published date: 17 Sep 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	38605 (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_38605_2026
Document guid:	077988ac-c887-4406-acec-143479cbef02

38605 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister of Education: Following 37325 (2026), what was the highest nitrate level recorded in the drinking water supply at Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha?

Hon Erica Stanford: I am advised that the highest nitrate level recorded in the drinking water supply at Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha that is known to the Ministry of Education is 13.0 mg/L Nitrate-nitrogen.