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What correspondence, if any, did the Minister have with environment Non-Government Organisations regarding clause 10B "Rules that control fishing", which he included in 'Natural Environment Bill - Amendment paper No 710'?

Answered Question 41066 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • What correspondence, if any, did the Minister have with environment Non-Government Organisations regarding clause 10B "Rules that control fishing", which he included in 'Natural Environment Bill - Amendment paper No 710'?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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The Environmental Defence Society wrote to me on 17 September 2026 requesting that clause 10B be removed from the Natural Environment Bill.