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Simon Watts

@simonwatts_mp

Minister of Climate Change and Revenue. MP for North Shore. (Old account @simonwattsmp) Authorised by S Watts, 1 Earnoch Ave, Takapuna

 New Zealand
simonwatts.national.org.nz/
Joined April 2024
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Amid ongoing uncertainty in global energy markets, our Government is focused on delivering an abundant, reliable, and affordable energy system for New Zealanders.
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I am pleased to be representing New Zealand at the 16th APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting in Beijing, where we are working with partners from across the Asia-Pacific region to strengthen energy cooperation and deepen regional partnerships.
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I was pleased to host China’s Minister of Ecology and Environment, Huang Runqiu, for our seventh Climate Change Ministerial Dialogue.
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We focused on practical cooperation that can help deliver more affordable and reliable clean energy, strengthen communities against severe weather, and create new opportunities for New Zealand businesses and farmers through technology and innovation.
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🔋Announced this morning: over 2,500 new EV chargers are coming across New Zealand, thanks to Government investment alongside ChargeNet and Meridian.
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Great to exchange views with Pacific partners at the Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial. @MadeleineMHKing 🇦🇺 @Surangeljr 🇵🇼 President Hilda Heine 🇲🇭
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Valuable discussions in Tokyo this weekend on the importance of open and secure supply chains at the Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial. Good to talk with partners from across the region. @ryosei_akazawa 🇯🇵 @MinisterofMotir 🇰🇷, Minister Tan See Leng 🇸🇬 @SecretaryBurgum🇺🇸
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Minister Simpson and I sent a letter to fuel companies advising them that we have asked the Commerce Commission to step up its monitoring of market activity to help ensure that the events in the Middle East don’t result in unwarranted price increases.
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In uncertain times like this, it is vital that kiwis see the market is operating fairly, transparently, and competitively for households and businesses.
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Our Embassies in the Middle East are closely monitoring the situation and will continue to provide support to New Zealanders. If you require urgent consular assistance, please call the New Zealand 24/7 Consular Emergency Line on +64 99 20 20 20. Find info at mfat.govt.nz/middle-east
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Very pleased to see the Pacific Islands Forum announcement that the COP 31 Pre-COP Meeting will be convened in Fiji in October, with a special Leaders component to be held in Tuvalu.
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This is a powerful opportunity to show the world the real impacts of climate change on the ground – and to spotlight Pacific climate leadership in action.
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Congratulations @SvVeldhoven on your appointment as the Netherlands’ Minister of Climate Policy & Green Growth.
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As outward-facing economies with advanced primary sectors and a strong focus on innovation and clean tech, I look forward to working together to support the transition to a low-emissions future.
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Great to be in Paris for the @IEA Ministerial. Valuable discussions with US Secretary of Energy, @SecretaryWright, and IEA Executive Director @fbirol,  as we work to strengthen New Zealand’s relationships and advance shared energy security goals.
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🧵 Labour is wrong. A new LNG facility will make power prices cheaper for Kiwis.
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The savings are far greater than the cost of the facility. That means lower power bills for households.
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That’s the whole reason we’re doing it. National is fixing the basics and building the future.
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