What correspondence, if any, did the Minister or his office have with Paul Melville, member of the 'Expert Advisory Group on Resource Management Reform' and 'General Manager – Policy and Advocacy at Federated Farmers' during the preparation of the Natural Environment and Planning Bills?

Answer

I and my office engaged with a wide range of stakeholders during the preparation of the Natural Environment and Planning Bills. The question does not specify a timeframe or particular subject matter of correspondence sought. Identifying and collating all information that may fall within scope would require substantial collation and research. Accordingly, the information cannot be provided within the timeframes allowed for written questions, consistent with Speaker's Ruling 172/5.