Following Reply 19718 (2026), what process was used to select invitees for the briefing about the introduction of the Natural Environment Bill and the Planning Bill?

Answer

Invitees were selected to include representatives across a broad range of interested stakeholder groups and sectors, as well as central and local government, eNGOs, planning system participants and users, Māori leaders and media. The invitee list was based on current relationships held by the Ministry for the Environment.