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

Answered Question 20249 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • What engagement, if any, has the Minister had with Beef & Lamb NZ 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 met with representatives from Beef & Lamb NZ on 18 December 2025 to discuss Natural Environment Bill and the Planning Bill. Representatives from Beef & Lamb NZ also attended an agriculture and horticulture sector workshop I held on the Natural Environment Bill on 18 March 2026.