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Does the Minister intend that the nationally significant values of the Hauraki Gulf, as recognised in sections 7 and 8 of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act 2000, will be retained and given effect under the new Natural Environment Bill and Planning Bill; if so, how?

Answered Question 6224 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • Does the Minister intend that the nationally significant values of the Hauraki Gulf, as recognised in sections 7 and 8 of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act 2000, will be retained and given effect under the new Natural Environment Bill and Planning Bill; if so, how?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

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

Answer

This is one of many pieces of legislation that intersects with the RMA and where cross-references will need to be updated to reflect the new Planning system. Officials will advise the Select Committee on these matters, as needed.