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Calculated Shard: 162 (from laksa140)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa162.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
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Response:

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If so, please provide copies of these reports or summaries of their findings.\nPolicy Considerations: Is the Ministry for the Environment considering any recommendations or policy changes about chewing gum, particularly in light of its environmental impact? Please provide any relevant documents or correspondence.\nPublic\/Stakeholder Consultations: Has the Ministry for the Environment held any consultations with the public, environmental groups, or local councils regarding the issue of chewing gum litter and potential restrictions or bans? If so, please provide summaries or records of these consultations.\nInternational Examples: Has the Ministry for the Environment examined any international examples of chewing gum restrictions or bans (such as Singapore's model)? Please provide any analysis or reports related to these examples.","attrs_markdown":"- [Pūtaiao Facts & Science](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/facts-and-science\/)\n  \n  Show submenu for \"Facts & Science \"\n  ## Pūtaiao Facts and Science\n  This section contains information about the state of New Zealand's environment and the work we do using science and data.\n  \n  [Go to section](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/facts-and-science\/)\n  \n  - [Science and data at MfE](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/facts-and-science\/science-and-data\/)\n  - [Environmental reporting](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/facts-and-science\/environmental-reporting\/)\n  - [Air](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/facts-and-science\/air\/)\n  - [Biodiversity](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/facts-and-science\/biodiversity\/)\n  - [Climate Change](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/facts-and-science\/climate-change\/)\n  - [Estuaries](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/facts-and-science\/estuaries\/)\n  - [Freshwater](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/facts-and-science\/freshwater\/)\n  - [Land](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/facts-and-science\/land\/)\n  - [Marine](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/facts-and-science\/marine\/)\n  - [Waste](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/facts-and-science\/waste\/)\n- [He mahi ka taea e koe What you can do](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/what-you-can-do\/)\n  \n  Show submenu for \"What you can do\"\n  ## He mahi ka taea e koe What you can do\n  Actions you can take as part of making our environment in Aotearoa flourish.\n  \n  [Go to section](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/what-you-can-do\/)\n  \n  - [Get funding](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/what-you-can-do\/funding\/)\n  - [Calculate your emissions](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/what-you-can-do\/calculate-your-emissions\/)\n  - [Have your say](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/what-you-can-do\/have-your-say\/)\n  - [Read inspiring stories](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/what-you-can-do\/stories\/)\n  - [Join a campaign](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/what-you-can-do\/campaigns\/)\n  - [Climate scenarios toolkit](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/what-you-can-do\/climate-scenarios-toolkit\/)\n  - [Find environmental education resources](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/what-you-can-do\/environmental-education-resources\/)\n  - [Take action](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/what-you-can-do\/take-action\/)\n  - [Take action – Te reo Māori](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/what-you-can-do\/take-action-landing-page-te-reo\/)\n  - [Take Action for Nature](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/what-you-can-do\/new-fund-page\/)\n  - [Eco Choice Aotearoa](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/what-you-can-do\/eco-choice-aotearoa\/)\n  - [Access to Experts](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/what-you-can-do\/access-to-experts\/)\n- [Ā mātou mahi What we are doing](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/what-government-is-doing\/)\n  \n  Show submenu for \"What we are doing\"\n  ## Ā mātou mahi What government is doing\n  The role of central government and the work we are doing to reduce our impact on the environment.\n  \n  [Go to section](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/what-government-is-doing\/)\n  \n  - [Areas of work](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/what-government-is-doing\/areas-of-work\/)\n  - [Key initiatives](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/what-government-is-doing\/key-initiatives\/)\n  - [International action](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/what-government-is-doing\/international-action\/)\n  - [Who does what on the environment](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/what-government-is-doing\/who-does-what-in-government-on-the-environment\/)\n  - [Cabinet papers and regulatory impact statements](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/what-government-is-doing\/cabinet-papers-and-regulatory-impact-statements\/)\n- [Te ao Māori The Māori world](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/te-ao-maori\/)\n  \n  Show submenu for \"The Māori world\"\n  ## Te ao Māori The Māori world\n  Incorporating te ao Māori into our work is valuable to all of Aotearoa. We acknowledge the role of tangata whenua to help create a flourishing environment for every generation.\n  \n  [Go to section](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/te-ao-maori\/)\n  \n  - [Mātauranga Māori and the Ministry](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/te-ao-maori\/matauranga-maori-and-the-ministry\/)\n  - [Te timatanga o te ao Māori](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/te-ao-maori\/te-timatanga-o-te-ao-maori\/)\n  - [The Treaty and the Ministry](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/te-ao-maori\/the-treaty-and-the-ministry\/)\n- [Ngā Ture Acts & regulations](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/acts-and-regulations\/)\n  \n  Show submenu for \"Acts & regulations\"\n  ## Ngā Ture Acts and regulations\n  Find out about Acts, national policy statements, national environmental standards and other regulations we administer.\n  \n  [Go to section](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/acts-and-regulations\/)\n  \n  - [Acts and Bills](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/acts-and-regulations\/acts\/)\n  - [National policy statements](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/acts-and-regulations\/national-policy-statements\/)\n  - [Regulations](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/acts-and-regulations\/regulations\/)\n  - [National planning standards](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/acts-and-regulations\/national-planning-standards\/)\n  - [Essential Freshwater policies and regulations implementation guidance](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/acts-and-regulations\/freshwater-implementation-guidance\/)\n  - [Orders in Council](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/acts-and-regulations\/orders-in-council\/)\n  - [Water conservation orders](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/acts-and-regulations\/water-conservation-orders\/)\n  - [Legislation](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/acts-and-regulations\/legislation\/)\n- Show submenu for \"\"\n\n[Go back to \"Official Information Act (OIA) releases\"](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/oia-releases\/)\n\n[Go back to \"Official Information Act (OIA) releases\"](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/oia-releases\/)\n\n# Potential chewing gum ban\n\nPublished: 13 August 2024\n\nReference: OIAD-967\n\n- [OIA Release](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/site-search\/?type[]=213)\n### Share\n\nPublished: 13 August 2024\n\nReference: OIAD-967\n\n- [OIA Release](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/site-search\/?type[]=213)\n### Share\n\nThis request and release is about potential chewing gum ban.\n\n## Response date\n20 March 2024\n\n## Type\nDepartmental\n\n![Publication default cover.](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/assets\/site-images\/default-images\/thumbnail-publications__FocusFillWyIwLjAwIiwiMC4wMCIsMzQ0LDQ4Nl0.jpg)\n\n[PDF download,OIAD 967 Response Redacted,  198 KB](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/assets\/publications\/OIAD-967_Response_Redacted.pdf)\n\nThis request and release is about potential chewing gum ban.\n\n## Response date\n20 March 2024\n\n## Type\nDepartmental\n\n## Details of the request\n1. Assessment of Environmental Impact: Has the Ministry for the Environment conducted any formal studies or assessments on the environmental impact of chewing gum litter and its non-biodegradable nature? If so, please provide copies of these reports or summaries of their findings.\n2. Policy Considerations: Is the Ministry for the Environment considering any recommendations or policy changes about chewing gum, particularly in light of its environmental impact? Please provide any relevant documents or correspondence.\n3. Public\/Stakeholder Consultations: Has the Ministry for the Environment held any consultations with the public, environmental groups, or local councils regarding the issue of chewing gum litter and potential restrictions or bans? If so, please provide summaries or records of these consultations.\n4. International Examples: Has the Ministry for the Environment examined any international examples of chewing gum restrictions or bans (such as Singapore's model)? Please provide any analysis or reports related to these examples.\n\n### As New Zealand’s lead advisor on the environment and climate, we enable people and places to thrive, now and in the future\nHe kaitohutohu matua o Aotearoa mō te taiao me te āhuarangi, ka whakaahei mātou i ō tātou iwi me ō tātou wāhi ki te puāwai, ināianei, hei te anamata hoki\n\n#### About this site\n- [News](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/news\/)\n- [Consultations](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/what-you-can-do\/have-your-say\/)\n- [Publications](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/publications\/)\n- [About us](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/about-us\/ministry-for-the-environment\/)\n- [Jobs](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/about-us\/jobs\/)\n\n#### Contact us\n- [0800 499 700](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/about-us\/contact-us\/)\n- [info@mfe.govt.nz](mailto:info@mfe.govt.nz)\n- [Media enquiries:](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/about-us\/contact-us\/)\n- [027 231 6930](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/about-us\/contact-us\/)\n#### Find us on\n\n[![Ministry for the Environment — home](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/_resources\/app\/client\/dist\/images\/logos\/mfe-logo.svg?m=1776398579) ![Ministry for the Environment — home](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/_resources\/app\/client\/dist\/images\/logos\/mfe-logo--dark.svg?m=1776398579)](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/)\n\n[![Govt.nz - connecting you to New Zealand central & local government services - home](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/_resources\/app\/client\/dist\/images\/logos\/nz-govt-logo.svg?m=1776398579?v=20211019) ![Govt.nz - connecting you to New Zealand central & local government services - home](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/_resources\/app\/client\/dist\/images\/logos\/nz-govt-logo--dark.svg?m=1776398579?v=20211019)](https:\/\/www.govt.nz\/)\n\n- [About this site](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/about-this-site\/)\n- [Copyright](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/about-this-site\/copyright\/)\n- [Disclaimer](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/about-this-site\/disclaimer\/)\n- [OIA requests](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/about-us\/official-information-act-requests\/)\n- [Privacy](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/about-this-site\/privacy\/)\n- [Tenders](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/about-us\/tenders\/)\n- [Transparency](https:\/\/environment.govt.nz\/about-this-site\/transparency-statement\/)\n\n© Ministry for the Environment","attrs_readable_markdown":"This request and release is about potential chewing gum ban.\n\n## Response date\n20 March 2024\n\n## Type\nDepartmental\n\n## Details of the request\n1. 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Boilerpipe Text	This request and release is about potential chewing gum ban. Response date 20 March 2024 Type Departmental Details of the request Assessment of Environmental Impact: Has the Ministry for the Environment conducted any formal studies or assessments on the environmental impact of chewing gum litter and its non-biodegradable nature? If so, please provide copies of these reports or summaries of their findings. Policy Considerations: Is the Ministry for the Environment considering any recommendations or policy changes about chewing gum, particularly in light of its environmental impact? Please provide any relevant documents or correspondence. Public/Stakeholder Consultations: Has the Ministry for the Environment held any consultations with the public, environmental groups, or local councils regarding the issue of chewing gum litter and potential restrictions or bans? If so, please provide summaries or records of these consultations. International Examples: Has the Ministry for the Environment examined any international examples of chewing gum restrictions or bans (such as Singapore's model)? Please provide any analysis or reports related to these examples.
Markdown	- [Pūtaiao Facts & Science](https://environment.govt.nz/facts-and-science/) Show submenu for "Facts & Science " ## Pūtaiao Facts and Science This section contains information about the state of New Zealand's environment and the work we do using science and data. [Go to section](https://environment.govt.nz/facts-and-science/) - [Science and data at MfE](https://environment.govt.nz/facts-and-science/science-and-data/) - [Environmental reporting](https://environment.govt.nz/facts-and-science/environmental-reporting/) - [Air](https://environment.govt.nz/facts-and-science/air/) - [Biodiversity](https://environment.govt.nz/facts-and-science/biodiversity/) - [Climate Change](https://environment.govt.nz/facts-and-science/climate-change/) - [Estuaries](https://environment.govt.nz/facts-and-science/estuaries/) - [Freshwater](https://environment.govt.nz/facts-and-science/freshwater/) - [Land](https://environment.govt.nz/facts-and-science/land/) - [Marine](https://environment.govt.nz/facts-and-science/marine/) - [Waste](https://environment.govt.nz/facts-and-science/waste/) - [He mahi ka taea e koe What you can do](https://environment.govt.nz/what-you-can-do/) Show submenu for "What you can do" ## He mahi ka taea e koe What you can do Actions you can take as part of making our environment in Aotearoa flourish. [Go to section](https://environment.govt.nz/what-you-can-do/) - [Get funding](https://environment.govt.nz/what-you-can-do/funding/) - [Calculate your emissions](https://environment.govt.nz/what-you-can-do/calculate-your-emissions/) - [Have your say](https://environment.govt.nz/what-you-can-do/have-your-say/) - [Read inspiring stories](https://environment.govt.nz/what-you-can-do/stories/) - [Join a campaign](https://environment.govt.nz/what-you-can-do/campaigns/) - [Climate scenarios toolkit](https://environment.govt.nz/what-you-can-do/climate-scenarios-toolkit/) - [Find environmental education resources](https://environment.govt.nz/what-you-can-do/environmental-education-resources/) - [Take action](https://environment.govt.nz/what-you-can-do/take-action/) - [Take action – Te reo Māori](https://environment.govt.nz/what-you-can-do/take-action-landing-page-te-reo/) - [Take Action for Nature](https://environment.govt.nz/what-you-can-do/new-fund-page/) - [Eco Choice Aotearoa](https://environment.govt.nz/what-you-can-do/eco-choice-aotearoa/) - [Access to Experts](https://environment.govt.nz/what-you-can-do/access-to-experts/) - [Ā mātou mahi What we are doing](https://environment.govt.nz/what-government-is-doing/) Show submenu for "What we are doing" ## Ā mātou mahi What government is doing The role of central government and the work we are doing to reduce our impact on the environment. [Go to section](https://environment.govt.nz/what-government-is-doing/) - [Areas of work](https://environment.govt.nz/what-government-is-doing/areas-of-work/) - [Key initiatives](https://environment.govt.nz/what-government-is-doing/key-initiatives/) - [International action](https://environment.govt.nz/what-government-is-doing/international-action/) - [Who does what on the environment](https://environment.govt.nz/what-government-is-doing/who-does-what-in-government-on-the-environment/) - [Cabinet papers and regulatory impact statements](https://environment.govt.nz/what-government-is-doing/cabinet-papers-and-regulatory-impact-statements/) - [Te ao Māori The Māori world](https://environment.govt.nz/te-ao-maori/) Show submenu for "The Māori world" ## Te ao Māori The Māori world Incorporating te ao Māori into our work is valuable to all of Aotearoa. We acknowledge the role of tangata whenua to help create a flourishing environment for every generation. [Go to section](https://environment.govt.nz/te-ao-maori/) - [Mātauranga Māori and the Ministry](https://environment.govt.nz/te-ao-maori/matauranga-maori-and-the-ministry/) - [Te timatanga o te ao Māori](https://environment.govt.nz/te-ao-maori/te-timatanga-o-te-ao-maori/) - [The Treaty and the Ministry](https://environment.govt.nz/te-ao-maori/the-treaty-and-the-ministry/) - [Ngā Ture Acts & regulations](https://environment.govt.nz/acts-and-regulations/) Show submenu for "Acts & regulations" ## Ngā Ture Acts and regulations Find out about Acts, national policy statements, national environmental standards and other regulations we administer. 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Assessment of Environmental Impact: Has the Ministry for the Environment conducted any formal studies or assessments on the environmental impact of chewing gum litter and its non-biodegradable nature? If so, please provide copies of these reports or summaries of their findings. 2. Policy Considerations: Is the Ministry for the Environment considering any recommendations or policy changes about chewing gum, particularly in light of its environmental impact? Please provide any relevant documents or correspondence. 3. Public/Stakeholder Consultations: Has the Ministry for the Environment held any consultations with the public, environmental groups, or local councils regarding the issue of chewing gum litter and potential restrictions or bans? If so, please provide summaries or records of these consultations. 4. International Examples: Has the Ministry for the Environment examined any international examples of chewing gum restrictions or bans (such as Singapore's model)? 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Readable Markdown	This request and release is about potential chewing gum ban. ## Response date 20 March 2024 ## Type Departmental ## Details of the request 1. Assessment of Environmental Impact: Has the Ministry for the Environment conducted any formal studies or assessments on the environmental impact of chewing gum litter and its non-biodegradable nature? If so, please provide copies of these reports or summaries of their findings. 2. Policy Considerations: Is the Ministry for the Environment considering any recommendations or policy changes about chewing gum, particularly in light of its environmental impact? Please provide any relevant documents or correspondence. 3. Public/Stakeholder Consultations: Has the Ministry for the Environment held any consultations with the public, environmental groups, or local councils regarding the issue of chewing gum litter and potential restrictions or bans? If so, please provide summaries or records of these consultations. 4. International Examples: Has the Ministry for the Environment examined any international examples of chewing gum restrictions or bans (such as Singapore's model)? Please provide any analysis or reports related to these examples.
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