53273 (2025). Scott Willis to the Minister of Forestry

Written Question

Published date: 27 Nov 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	53273 (2025)
Question asked:	13 Nov 2025
Member asking:	Scott Willis
Portfolio:	Minister of Forestry
Minister replying:	Hon Todd McClay
Answer received:	23 Nov 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_53273_2025
Document guid:	18a6578e-bc20-47e1-9493-ef2fdf191c4d

53273 (2025). Scott Willis to the Minister of Forestry: What is the estimated cost to New Zealand if wilding pines continue to spread unchecked?

Hon Todd McClay: A 2018 Cost Benefit Analysis provided estimated costs, and can be accessed here: https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/58522-2018-Benefits-and-costs-of-the-Wilding-Pine-Management-ProgrammePhase-2