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Would he consider changes to the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill to strengthen climate adaptation provisions? and 1 other question

Answered 4947, 4949 (2026)
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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

Questions

  • 4947

    Would he consider changes to the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill to strengthen climate adaptation provisions?

  • 4949

    Does he agree with Greater Wellington Regional Council that “climate change adaptation must be foundational to the system, not peripheral” in the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

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

Answer

The Planning Bill and the Natural Environment Bill address climate adaptation through their natural hazards provisions. Both Bills are currently before the Environment Committee. The Government will consider changes to the Bills that are recommended by the Committee.