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Is there any consideration being given to merging the Planning Bill and the Natural Environment Bill in order to create efficiencies?

Answered Question 11713 (2026)
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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

Question

  • Is there any consideration being given to merging the Planning Bill and the Natural Environment Bill in order to create efficiencies?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

Answer

The Bills are currently before the Environment Committee, and the Government will consider changes in line with the Committee’s recommendations.