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If Council becomes aware of a land owners intention to destroy a tree and wishes to offer regulatory relief under the Government's proposed resource management bills what process are councils expected to follow to determine the value of a tree or of regulatory relief?

Answered Question 41004 (2026)
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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • If Council becomes aware of a land owners intention to destroy a tree and wishes to offer regulatory relief under the Government's proposed resource management bills what process are councils expected to follow to determine the value of a tree or of regulatory relief?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

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

Answer

The Natural Environment Bill and the Planning Bill do not prescribe a process for determining the level or nature of relief available.