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If a Council is seeking to protect trees, how will they be able to identify when trees are at risk of destruction following the changes made to tree protections through the planning act?

Answered Question 41005 (2026)
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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • If a Council is seeking to protect trees, how will they be able to identify when trees are at risk of destruction following the changes made to tree protections through the planning act?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

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

Answer

Under the Planning Bill, individual urban trees will be able to be protected where they have significant historic heritage value. Where protected trees are destroyed, enforcement tools are available to councils to address non-compliance.