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What negative impact, if any, does the Minister expect the more flexible approach to the use of Land Use Capability Class 3 (LUC3) land to have on the long-term productivity of New Zealand’s agricultural sector, particularly in relation to food security and rural economies? and 2 other questions

Answered 2986, 2991, 2997 (2026)
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Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Questions

  • 2986

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    What negative impact, if any, does the Minister expect the more flexible approach to the use of Land Use Capability Class 3 (LUC3) land to have on the long-term productivity of New Zealand’s agricultural sector, particularly in relation to food security and rural economies?

  • 2991

    Recorded target Nicola Grigg, Associate Minister of Agriculture

    What negative impact, if any, does the Minister expect the more flexible approach to the use of Land Use Capability Class 3 (LUC3) land to have on the long-term productivity of New Zealand’s agricultural sector, particularly in relation to food security and rural economies?

    Original response/referral lodged:

  • 2997

    Recorded target Mark Patterson, Minister for Rural Communities

    What negative impact, if any, does the Minister expect the more flexible approach to the use of Land Use Capability Class 3 (LUC3) land to have on the long-term productivity of New Zealand’s agricultural sector, particularly in relation to food security and rural economies?

    Original response/referral lodged:

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

Answer

The amendment balances protecting our most valuable agricultural land whilst enabling more opportunities for urban development.