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Following 39740 (2026), what was the crux of the advice on "consent duration for water services under the Planning Bill"?

Answered Question 41344 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Following 39740 (2026), what was the crux of the advice on "consent duration for water services under the Planning Bill"?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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Officials from the former Ministry for the Environment (now the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport) advised me that the default duration of consent under the Planning Bill is unlimited (unless otherwise specified) and that this also applies to water services, instead of a maximum of 35 years, which was included in the Bill at introduction.