41039 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister for the South Island

Written Question

Published date: 28 Sep 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	41039 (2026)
Question asked:	16 Sep 2026
Member asking:	Lan Pham
Portfolio:	Minister for the South Island
Minister replying:	Hon James Meager
Answer received:	22 Sep 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_41039_2026
Document guid:	7357c1f3-564d-412a-97cc-ef35bbb7a32f

41039 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister for the South Island: Following Reply 39328 (2026), does the Minister also consider it important to reduce the pollution of drinking water at the source when it exceeds safe drinking levels?

Hon James Meager: Yes. It is important that drinking water meets safe drinking water standards.