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What correspondence, if any, did the Minister have with industry bodies representing farmers prior to announcing the "prevent[ion] [of] the restrictive elements on Plan Change 1 from applying during the transition period to the new planning system", as outlined in a Beehive press release from 19 August 2026?

Answered Question 39783 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • What correspondence, if any, did the Minister have with industry bodies representing farmers prior to announcing the "prevent[ion] [of] the restrictive elements on Plan Change 1 from applying during the transition period to the new planning system", as outlined in a Beehive press release from 19 August 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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Horticulture New Zealand wrote to me on 7 July 2026 on the implications for commercial vegetable production arising from the Environment Court decision on Plan Change 1 dated 8 June 2026. I also attended Federated Farmers’ public meeting on Plan Change 1, held on 8 July 2026 and spoke with representatives of Horticulture New Zealand, Vegetables New Zealand and Pukekohe Vegetable Growers at this event.