43415 (2025). Hon Dr Deborah Russell to the Minister of Climate Change

Written Question

Published date: 17 Sep 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	43415 (2025)
Question asked:	02 Sep 2025
Member asking:	Hon Dr Deborah Russell
Portfolio:	Minister of Climate Change
Minister replying:	Hon Simon Watts
Answer received:	11 Sep 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_43415_2025
Document guid:	4f39fbe2-28de-4be5-9f9a-cc2e47e1e60a

43415 (2025). Hon Dr Deborah Russell to the Minister of Climate Change: Has he asked for legal advice on New Zealand’s obligations under the Climate Change Response Act should the Government alter or leave existing commitments?

Hon Simon Watts: I regularly receive advice on my obligations under the Climate Change Response Act. I will not provide further detail on the legal advice, which is protected by legal professional privilege.