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Is it correct that "ACT is driving the replacement of the RMA" as stated by Simon Court on Facebook on 4 May, and if so, would the Natural Environment Bill and the Planning Bill look different if ACT was not “driving the replacement of the RMA”, and if so, how? and 3 other questions

Answered 18761, 18762, 18764, 18765 (2026)
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Asked by

Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

Questions

  • 18761

    Is it correct that "ACT is driving the replacement of the RMA" as stated by Simon Court on Facebook on 4 May, and if so, would the Natural Environment Bill and the Planning Bill look different if ACT was not “driving the replacement of the RMA”, and if so, how?

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  • 18762

    Is it correct that "ACT is driving the replacement of the RMA" as stated by Simon Court on Facebook on 4 May, and if so, was a formal decision made that ACT would be driving this replacement?

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  • 18764

    Does he agree with Simon Court's Facebook post on 4 May that, "ACT is driving the replacement of the RMA”?

  • 18765

    How, if at all, is "ACT is driving the replacement of the RMA” as stated by Simon Court on Facebook on 4 May?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

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

Answer

I am not responsible for comments made by other people or political parties