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Following 28221, does the Minister expect to make further changes to the Natural Environment Bill in relation to the range of matters the sector wanted to discuss, following report back from Select Committee, including goals, environmental limits, fresh-water farm plans, allocation and natural resource levies?

Answered Question 32893 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • Following 28221, does the Minister expect to make further changes to the Natural Environment Bill in relation to the range of matters the sector wanted to discuss, following report back from Select Committee, including goals, environmental limits, fresh-water farm plans, allocation and natural resource levies?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

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

Answer

I expect to make further changes to the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill through an amendment paper at the Committee of the Whole House stage. Specific changes to the Bills are yet to be finalised.