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When, if ever, does the Minister intend to release an exposure draft of the updated freshwater national direction?

Answered Question 27947 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • When, if ever, does the Minister intend to release an exposure draft of the updated freshwater national direction?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

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

Answer

My intention is to progress updated freshwater national direction following the enactment of legislation to replace the Resource Management Act. I intend to do so by following the process that will be set out in the new legislation for making national instruments.