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What correspondence or meetings, if any, did the Minister have with Minister for Agriculture Todd McClay about the contents of his Amendment Paper 710 to the Natural Environment Bill, prior to its introduction?

Answered Question 41071 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • What correspondence or meetings, if any, did the Minister have with Minister for Agriculture Todd McClay about the contents of his Amendment Paper 710 to the Natural Environment Bill, prior to its introduction?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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I met with Hon Todd McClay, Hon Andrew Hoggard (as Associate Minister for the Environment), Under-Secretary Simon Court and officials on 29 July 2026 regarding changes relating to Freshwater Farm Plans which were given effect to through Amendment Paper 710 to the Natural Environment Bill. On 17 August 2026, Cabinet considered and approved the amendments made through Amendment Paper 710.