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What engagement, if any, has the Minister had with Forest & Bird regarding the Natural Environment Bill and Planning Bill while the Bills have been at Select Committee?

Answered Question 20248 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • What engagement, if any, has the Minister had with Forest & Bird regarding the Natural Environment Bill and Planning Bill while the Bills have been at Select Committee?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

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

Answer

I have not had any specific engagement with Forest & Bird while the Natural Environment Bill and the Planning Bill have been at Select Committee. However, representatives from Forest & Bird were present at a meeting which I attended on 28 April 2026 between environmental non-government organisations, and other Ministers, where resource management reform was discussed.