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Is he concerned that Watercare said it did not have time to review some of the evidence during the fast-track approval process for the Sunfield development?

Answered Question 12375 (2026)
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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

Question

  • Is he concerned that Watercare said it did not have time to review some of the evidence during the fast-track approval process for the Sunfield development?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

Answer

I have confidence in the fast-track approvals process and note that the timeframes for panel consideration of applications are independently set by the panel convener. I also note that I possess no decision-making role for substantive Fast-track applications.