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Which farming and irrigation sector bodies, if any, are engaged with the Minister responsible for RMA in regard to the Natural Environment and Planning Bills?

Answered Question 20230 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • Which farming and irrigation sector bodies, if any, are engaged with the Minister responsible for RMA in regard to the Natural Environment and Planning Bills?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

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

Answer

I ran an agriculture and horticulture sector workshop on 18 March 2026. Representatives from Horticulture NZ, Irrigation NZ, Federated Farmers, Dairy NZ, Beef + Lamb New Zealand, and Fonterra were in attendance.