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Question 20272 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence has the Associate Minister received, if any, from Irrigation NZ, since taking a position as Associate Minister?

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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I have received the following correspondence: Meeting Request with IrrigationNZ Board; Water Currents 10 April 2026; IrrigationNZ Draft Election Manifesto; IrrigationNZ's Manifesto launches this Friday email

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Question 20275 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Following the Associate Minister Hoggard's response 18564 (2026), in which he stated "Farmer-led catchment groups are already improving water quality", what evidence, if any, is Associate Minister Butterick aware of that illustrates this,…

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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Studies of farmer-led catchment groups, including evaluations of government-supported initiatives, have found that these groups have been successful in delivering collaborative approaches to implementing land use and on-farm practices…

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Question 20278 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    What correspondence, if any, has the Associate Minister for the Environment received during this term of Government, listed by date and sender, from industry bodies regarding the potential for a 'Minister for Water'?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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I am not aware of any correspondence matching this description.

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Question 20279 (2026)

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    What correspondence, if any, has the Minister for the Environment received during this term of Government, listed by date and sender, from industry bodies regarding the potential for a 'Minister for Water'?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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None.

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Question 20281 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, has the Associate Minister received during this term of Government, listed by date and sender, from industry bodies regarding the potential for a 'Minister for Water'?

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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26 May 2026 - IrrigationNZ 3 June 2026 - IrrigationNZ

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Question 20282 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    What correspondence, if any, has the Associate Minister received during this term of Government, listed by date and sender, from industry bodies regarding the potential for a 'Minister for Water'?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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I am not aware of any correspondence matching this description.

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Question 20283 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    What correspondence, if any, has the Minister received during this term of Government, listed by date and sender, from industry bodies regarding the potential for a 'Minister for Water'?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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None.

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Question 20071 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What evidence is the Minister aware of, if any, that illustrates farm plans will improve water quality across New Zealand?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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I am aware of a 2025 report which shows how the uptake of mitigation actions on farms has reduced contaminant losses compared to a no mitigation baseline. This report, entitled 'Evidence that actions to mitigate contaminant losses from…

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Question 20072 (2026)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister received, if any, during this term of Government, on the effectiveness of farm plans in improving water quality?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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In December 2023 I received 'BRF-4056: Initial briefing on freshwater farm plans', which outlined the freshwater farm plan system as an important tool for regional councils to address local freshwater challenges. In September 2025 I…

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Question 20119 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    What correspondence, if any, has the Associate Minister received about the synthetic nitrogen fertiliser cap in the last 12 months?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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My office handles a high volume of communications each week and compiling a detailed record of this would require significant time and resources. I do not believe that listing each communication represents a good use of staff time.

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Question 20180 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 18/05/2026, by title and date?

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet in the week beginning 18/05/2026.

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Question 20182 (2026)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their office received, if any, during the week beginning 18/05/2026, by title and date?

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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Members of my office will communicate with Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) on a number of issues, some of which are not collated or registered in a way that could be included in a single answer. LINZ also supports me in other ways…

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Question 20184 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 18/05/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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None.

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Question 20185 (2026)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their office received, if any, during the week beginning 18/05/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I refer the member to the attached table. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for…

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Question 19978 (2026)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their office received, if any, on the synthetic nitrogen fertiliser cap, including anything related to the operation of the database,…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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In my capacity as the Associate Minister for the Environment, I received the following papers on the synthetic nitrogen cap: Ministry for the Environment: 4/10/2024: BRF-5290: Briefing: Freshwater regulations affecting the primary sector…

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Question 19979 (2026)

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    How much money is allocated to the operation and maintenance of the database recording information submitted under the synthetic nitrogen fertiliser cap rules?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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No Government money is allocated to the operation and maintenance of the nitrogen cap database.

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Question 19980 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    What is the compliance rate of farmers who are required to meet the 190 kgN/ha/yr synthetic nitrogen fertiliser cap?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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I am advised that in 2025, 61% of dairy farms (nearly 6,000 farms in all) submitted reports on their use of synthetic nitrogen fertiliser as required by Clause 36 of the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Freshwater)…

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Question 19981 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Have any upgrades been made to the synthetic nitrogen fertiliser cap webform or database under the term of the current Government?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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There have been no updates to the online webform under the term of this Government. The nitrogen report database is updated weekly as new reports come in.

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Question 19982 (2026)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their office received, if any, on the synthetic nitrogen fertiliser cap, including anything related to the operation of the database,…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Question 20028 (2026)

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    Following Reply 18849 (2026), which Fast-track projects was the Minister invited to comment on in the document titled "05/05/26: 26-BRF-01185 Opportunities for the Minister for the Environment to comment on fast-track applications – Week…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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The document “26-BRF-01185 Opportunities for the Minister for the Environment to comment on fast-track applications – Week of 4 May 2026” contained initial advice on three invitations that I had received to comment on referral…

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Question 20045 (2026)

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    Why was the suggestion from the 'National Public Health Service, Health New Zealand' to "allow regional councils and dischargers to establish through the consenting process if changing to the values in the Standards would result in health…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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This is because section 104(2D(b) of the Resource Management Act 1991 provides that a consenting authority must include, as a condition of granting the consent, requirements that are no more or less restrictive than is necessary to give…

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Question 20047 (2026)

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    Why was advice from the 'National Public Health Service, Health New Zealand' against a 35-year default consent length for wastewater treatment plant discharges, as noted in Appendix 1 of their 22 April 2025 letter to Taumata Arowai…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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It was determined the wastewater environmental performance standards should be consistent with section 123(1)(aa) of the Resource Management Act 1991, which specifies a 35-year consent period where wastewater standards are met. The water…

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20048, 20049, 20050 (2026)

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    At what point, if any, in the development of the wastewater environmental performance standards was public health advice sought on the standards?

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    Following the OIA release of feedback from the Public Health Agency on the "draft Cabinet paper (and associated discussion document) - Proposed national wastewater environmental performance standards: Approval to consult", where, if…

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    Following the OIA release of feedback from the Public Health Agency on the "draft Cabinet paper (and associated discussion document) - Proposed national wastewater environmental performance standards: Approval to consult", what public…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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The proposals in the discussion document relating to wastewater standards were informed by a range of experts, including the Public Health Agency, the National Public Health Service, and a technical review group comprising a broad range of…

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Question 19712 (2026)

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    Will the Minister be providing assistance to Wellington City and its residents to make space for water, as Auckland city is, including by improving stormwater systems, following the flooding experienced in the city in April 2026?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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This matter falls outside my responsibilities as Minister for Regional Development and does not sit within my current portfolio or decision-making remit.

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Question 19714 (2026)

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    What support, if any, has the Government provided to Wellington City and its residents to help with recovery after "more than 1800 properties" were impacted by flooding in April 2026?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Associate Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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The Government has provided a range of support to Wellington City and its residents following the April 2026 flood and will continue to provide support within current funding settings. This support includes: • Support through the…

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Question 19716 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    What support, if any, has the Government provided to Wellington City and its residents to help with adaptation to more extreme weather as a result of climate change after "more than 1800 properties" were impacted by flooding in April 2026?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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I refer the Member to the Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery's response to written Parliamentary question 19714 (2026).

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Question 19717 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following Reply 18568 (2026), what - if anything - is the ongoing role of the Resource Management Reform Expert Advisory Group?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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There is no ongoing role for the Resource Management Reform Expert Advisory Group. It delivered its report with 21 key recommendations for reforming the Resource Management Act 1991 in March 2025.

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Question 19718 (2026)

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    Following response 18563 (2026), which organisations and entities, if any, were invited to the "lock-up" Budget-style briefing on the Natural Environment and Planning Bills when they were introduced to parliament?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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I refer the Member to the attached list of organisations and entities that were invited to the briefing on the Natural Environment and Planning Bills when they were introduced to Parliament in December 2025.

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Question 19720 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Following response 18563 (2026), which organisations and entities did the Ministry for the Environment write to on 9 December 2025 about the introduction of the Natural Environment and Planning Bills?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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I refer the Member to the attached list of organisations and entities that the Ministry for the Environment wrote to in December 2025 about the introduction of the Natural Environment and Planning Bills.

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Question 19721 (2026)

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    Why did the list of organisations and entities the Minister and Under-Secretary Court write to about the introduction of the Planning Bill and the Natural Environment Bill not include any environmental Non-Government Organisations (eNGOs),…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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Environmental Non-Government Organisations received a letter from the Ministry for the Environment about the introduction of the Planning Bill and the Natural Environment Bill, as listed in my reply to written question 19720 (2026).

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Question 19727 (2026)

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    Does the Minister intend to propose amendments to the Natural Environment and Planning Bills in response to recommendations from the Environment Select Committee when they are reported back on the proposed legislation in June?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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The Government plans to pass the Planning Bill and the Natural Environment Bill during this term. I look forward to receiving the Committee's recommendations on these Bills. At this stage, I cannot confirm if there will be any further…

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Question 19756 (2026)

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    Does the Minister intend to read recommendations from the Environment Select Committee to for changes to the Natural Environment and Planning Bills when they report back on the proposed legislation in June?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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Yes.

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Question 19627 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Minister intend to read advice on the Natural Environment and Planning Bills from the Ministry for the Environment officials and from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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Yes.

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Question 19629 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the estimated cost, if anything, of the proposed regulatory relief regime in the Natural Environment and Planning Bills to local and regional councils?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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In my capacity as the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, I have received information related to the estimated cost for the regulatory relief regime to councils. The estimated costs are currently being considered by the Select Committee…

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Question 19574 (2026)

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    Has the Minister received any reports of interruptions to the movements of milk tankers collecting milk from farms as a result of increased fossil fuel prices and/or disruptions to fossil fuel supplies in the past month?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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No.

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19575, 19576 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What disruptions, if any, is the Minister aware of from the past month related to fertiliser for agricultural, horticultural, or viticultural operations as a result of increased fossil fuel prices and/or fossil fuel supply disruptions?

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    What disruptions, if any, is the Minister aware of from the past month related to agricultural, horticultural, or viticultural operations as a result of increased fossil fuel prices and/or fossil fuel supply disruptions?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised that fuel and fertiliser supplies remain sufficient, although high prices of fuel and other inputs are putting pressure on primary sector businesses. Primary sector businesses are experienced at managing cost pressures and…

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Question 19577 (2026)

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    Following Reply 17866 (2026), does the Minister expect potential disruptions to cargo and cruise ship refuelling in New Zealand ports in the next 6 months?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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We are not anticipating disruptions to refuelling in NZ ports. Fuel supplies are expected to remain stable in the near future, and we are closely monitoring this as the situation evolves over time.

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Question 19578 (2026)

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    Following Reply 17866 (2026), what advice, if any, has the Minister received on the potential for disruptions to cargo and cruise ship refuelling in New Zealand ports in the last month?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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None.

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Question 19579 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following Reply 17866 (2026), has the Minister received any indication of disruptions to cargo and cruise ship refuelling in New Zealand ports in the last month?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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I have not received any advice on potential disruptions to cargo and cruise ship refuelling in New Zealand ports in the last month.

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Question 19580 (2026)

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    Following Reply 18564 (2026), what role does the Associate Minister believe catchment groups should have, if any, in relation to regulatory settings for land use and water quality in their catchments, such as those that may exist in a…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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Farmer-led catchment groups are already improving water quality and land management in their local communities, demonstrating that voluntary actions can also improve water quality without resorting to rules and regulations. Where rules are…

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Question 19581 (2026)

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    Does the Minister believe he should have been consulted on the development of changes to the National Environmental Standards for sources of human drinking water, rather than not being included as either a "policy lead" or "consulted…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that officials at the Ministry of Health are working closely with officials at the Ministry for the Environment on the whole of the resource management system reform, including the National Environmental Standards. Several of…

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Question 19610 (2026)

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    Does the Associate Minister for the Environment believe his expertise was sufficient to be "Policy Lead" for the development of changes to the National Environmental Standards for sources of human drinking water (as per the 'Ministerial…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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In regards to consultation with the Minister for the Environment, I refer the Member to my reply to written Parliamentary question 19435 (2026). In regards to consultation with the Minister of Health, officials from the Ministry for the…

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Question 19433 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    As a "Policy Lead" for the development of changes to the NPS for Freshwater Management and NES for Freshwater (as per the 'Ministerial Grouping for Delegated Decisions on National Direction Package') , what correspondence and consultation…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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A number of Ministers have been consulted in the course of making decisions on changes to the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management and National Environmental Standards for Freshwater. This included consulting the Minister…

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19434, 19436 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents, if any, related to RMA reform and national direction, has the Associate Minister received, that were not also provided to the Minister for the Environment?

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    Does the Associate Minister receive advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents that the Minister for the Environment does not?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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Yes, I receive advice, reports, briefings, aides-memoire and other documents that relate to matters for which I have delegated responsibility as the Associate Minister for the Environment. The Minister for the Environment does not…

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Question 19435 (2026)

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    As a "Policy Lead" for the development of changes to the NES for sources of human drinking water (as per the 'Ministerial Grouping for Delegated Decisions on National Direction Package') , what correspondence and consultation did the…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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I engaged with a range of Ministerial colleagues in the course of making decisions on changes to the National Environmental Standards for Sources of Human Drinking Water. This included consulting the Minister for the Environment and…

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Question 19437 (2026)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their office received, if any, during the week beginning 11/05/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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As the Minister of Local Government, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents from the Department of Internal Affairs during the week beginning 11 May 2026: • Local government sector fuel…

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Question 19438 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 11/05/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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None.

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Question 19439 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 11/05/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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None.

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Question 19440 (2026)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their office received, if any, during the week beginning 11/05/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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In my capacity as the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, I received the following documents in the week beginning 11 May 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 11/05/2026: 26-BRF-01136 - Meeting with Otago Regional Council, Wednesday 13 May…

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Question 19441 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 11/05/2026, by title and date?

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information

Answer

I did not take any papers to Cabinet in the week beginning 11/05/2026.