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Following Reply 28220, did Paul Melville (GM Policy, Federated Farmers, and attendee at the "agriculture and horticulture sector workshop" on the Natural Environment Bill the Minister held on 18 March 2026), note any conflict of interest he had in relation to his role on the Government's Expert Advisory Group for RMA reform?

Answered Question 40880 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Following Reply 28220, did Paul Melville (GM Policy, Federated Farmers, and attendee at the "agriculture and horticulture sector workshop" on the Natural Environment Bill the Minister held on 18 March 2026), note any conflict of interest he had in relation to his role on the Government's Expert Advisory Group for RMA reform?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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No. Paul Melville attended the workshop in his capacity as General Manager Policy and Advocacy for Federated Farmers. I do not believe that this presents a conflict of interest.