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Is the Minister for RMA Reform aware of whatever engagement Irrigation NZ is referring to in its 22 May newsletter, which states that "While the RM Reform process may seem relatively quiet for our members, IrrigationNZ remains heavily engaged in discussion with officials and Ministers - alongside other sector bodies"?

Answered Question 20262 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Is the Minister for RMA Reform aware of whatever engagement Irrigation NZ is referring to in its 22 May newsletter, which states that "While the RM Reform process may seem relatively quiet for our members, IrrigationNZ remains heavily engaged in discussion with officials and Ministers - alongside other sector bodies"?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

Answer

I am aware that the Ministry for the Environment held a meeting with Irrigation NZ on 3 December 2025 as part of a series of pre-introduction meetings with the agriculture and horticulture sector, and I ran a sector workshop on 18 March 2026, which included Irrigation NZ.