59993 (2024). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister for Resources

Written Question

Published date: 03 Oct 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	59993 (2024)
Question asked:	18 Sep 2024
Member asking:	Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Portfolio:	Minister for Resources
Minister replying:	Hon Shane Jones
Answer received:	29 Sep 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_59993_2024
Document guid:	11164888-5e62-4e61-818a-1ff3b354c845

59993 (2024). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister for Resources: Will the Government ban seabed mining in New Zealand, if not, why not?

Hon Shane Jones: Seabed mining in New Zealand is a legitimate industry that is currently enabled and regulated through a robust regulatory framework. This framework is consistent with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and its duty to protect and preserve the marine environment.