56332 (2024). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Resources

56332 (2024). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Resources: What trade agreements, memorandums of understanding, investment agreements, commercial agreements or any other agreement, if any, did the minister sign while he was on the 7-12 July trip to Australia?

Hon Shane Jones: The purpose of the trip was to support the draft Minerals Strategy for New Zealand to 2040, and the Government’s objective to increase the scale and pace of the development of mineral resources as a way of strengthening trade and investment through: a. learning from Australian mining and resources operators and investors. Understanding how to develop an enduring minerals sector that enhances prosperity for New Zealanders, demonstrates its value, and delivers minerals for a clean energy transition b. learning from existing and potential investors about the opportunities they see in the New Zealand resources market. Hear industry perspectives on the barriers to entry c. promoting New Zealand as a high-quality place to do business d. building positive relationships with political counterparts.