The Climate Minister is reiterating support for climate targets.

Act leader David Seymour's suggested New Zealand could pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement - following the lead of the US President.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters says questions need to be asked if large nations aren't signed up.

Climate Minister Simon Watts says we need to do all we can to meet climate targets.

"We've set a target which we believe is aligned with allowing us to do and achieve our economic growth ambitions - but also balancing that with our national interests."

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The Climate Minister is reiterating support for climate targets.
Act leader David Seymour's suggested New Zealand could pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement - following the lead of the US President.
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says questions need to be asked if large nations aren't signed up.
Climate Minister Simon Watts says we need to do all we can to meet climate targets.
"We've set a target which we believe is aligned with allowing us to do and achieve our economic growth ambitions - but also balancing that with our national interests."
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Simon Watts: Climate Minister confirms commitment to targets amid Paris Agreement discussion

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