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Following Reply 19718 (2026), why was Greenpeace not invited to the briefing Natural Environment and Planning Bills when they were introduced to Parliament in December 2025, while other eNGOs like Forest & Bird and the Environmental Defence Society were?

Answered Question 27695 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Following Reply 19718 (2026), why was Greenpeace not invited to the briefing Natural Environment and Planning Bills when they were introduced to Parliament in December 2025, while other eNGOs like Forest & Bird and the Environmental Defence Society were?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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The Ministry for the Environment does not currently have regular individual engagement with Greenpeace, but does regularly meet with Forest & Bird and the Environmental Defence Society. The invitee list was based on current relationships held by the Ministry.