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How does the Minister justify allocating significant responsibilities to regional councils under the Natural Environment and Planning Bills while they are being removed or restructured simultaneously under Local Government reform?

Answered Question 6225 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • How does the Minister justify allocating significant responsibilities to regional councils under the Natural Environment and Planning Bills while they are being removed or restructured simultaneously under Local Government reform?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

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

Answer

The proposal to simplify local government is designed to complement the changes to the planning system.