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What topics were covered in Appendices 2, 3, and 4 as listed following paragraph 4 in the Briefing the Minister received titled "26-BRF-00808, Planning and Natural Environment Bill - Ministerial decisions to inform Departmental Reports (part 2)" dated 7 April 2026?

Answered Question 39740 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • What topics were covered in Appendices 2, 3, and 4 as listed following paragraph 4 in the Briefing the Minister received titled "26-BRF-00808, Planning and Natural Environment Bill - Ministerial decisions to inform Departmental Reports (part 2)" dated 7 April 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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The topics covered in Appendices 2, 3 and 4 were as follows: Appendix 2: wildlife authorisations Appendix 3: potential duplication between coastal occupation charges and natural resource levies Appendix 4: consent duration for water services under the Planning Bill.