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Question 41006 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    If there is a pathway for regulatory relief to be offered to a landowner to protect a tree how is the owner to know of this?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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Councils will be required to notify landowners if they are eligible for relief.

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Question 40900 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Does he accept Queenstown Lakes District Council's claim that its Proposed District Plan and Spatial Plan will provide capacity for approximately 108,000 additional homes compared with projected demand of around 24,000 homes over the next…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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Queenstown Lakes District Council's own evidence highlights an ongoing development capacity challenge. In December 2025, Queenstown Lakes District Council and Otago Regional Council wrote to the Minister for the Environment to advise that…

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Question 40901 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Has he considered Otago Central Lakes advocacy for inclusionary zoning as a mandatory value capture mechanism to ensure a share of the value created through growth is retained for affordable housing?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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Yes I have considered it.

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40682, 40893 (2026)

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    Rachel Brooking

    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    40682 (matches this search)

    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 7 September 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    40893 (matches this search)

    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 07/09/2026, 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 advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning 7 September 2026: Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and…

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40796, 40892 (2026)

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    Rachel Brooking

    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    40796 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    40892 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 07/09/2026, 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 took the following papers to Cabinet in the week beginning 7 September 2026: 7/09/2026: Updating RMA National Direction: NES for Electricity Network Activities, NES for…

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Question 40880 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following Reply 28220, did Paul Melville (GM Policy, Federated Farmers, and attendee at the "agriculture and horticulture sector workshop" on the Natural Environment Bill the Minister held on 18 March 2026), note any conflict of interest…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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No. Paul Melville attended the workshop in his capacity as General Manager Policy and Advocacy for Federated Farmers. I do not believe that this presents a conflict of interest.

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Question 40895 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, did the Minister have with Under-Secretary Simon Court about his suggestion to include "greenhouse gas emissions" as something that "cannot be considered under the [Natural Environment Bill] system", as noted…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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The Under-Secretary and I communicate regularly on resource management reform matters. We discussed the topic referred to in the question specifically at a joint meeting with officials on 20 April 2026.

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Question 40531 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What documents, if any, did Federated Farmers provide to the Minister in preparation for, during, or following his 30/04/26 meeting with them?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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Federated Farmers provided me with a letter and their proposal for local government reorganisation. I am advised a copy of this letter is available on the Federated Farmers' website.

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Question 40532 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Were any notes or minutes taken as records of the Minister's 30/04/26 meeting titled "MEET: Federated Farmers"?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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No.

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Question 40533 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Who were the attendees at the Minister's 30/04/2026 meeting titled "MEET: Federated Farmers"?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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Attendees were the Minister for Local Government, Hon Simon Watts, Sandra Faulkner, Megan Hands, Paul Melville and Oliver Ibbetsen from Federated Farmers, officials from the Department of Internal Affairs and the former Ministry for the…

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Question 40535 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, did the Minister or his office have with Paul Melville, member of the 'Expert Advisory Group on Resource Management Reform' and 'General Manager – Policy and Advocacy at Federated Farmers' during the…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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I and my office engaged with a wide range of stakeholders during the preparation of the Natural Environment and Planning Bills. The question does not specify a timeframe or particular subject matter of correspondence sought. Identifying…

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Question 40536 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What aspects of RMA Reform were discussed at the Minister's 30/04/2026 meeting titled "MEET: Federated Farmers", which included Minister Watts and officials?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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The meeting with Federated Farmers held on 30 April 2026 was focused on their publicly available proposal for local government reorganisation, which includes proposals related to environmental management functions.

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Question 40547 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence or discussion, if any, did the Minister have with Federated Farmers about their recommendation, as documented in their submission on the Natural Environment and Planning Bills, "that a clause is added to the Natural…

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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 40562 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following Reply 20230 (2026), were all attendees of the "agriculture and horticulture sector workshop" on 18 March 2026 present at the workshop in person, or were some attending via video call?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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All attendees of the agriculture and horticulture sector workshop held on 18 March 2026 attended in person.

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Question 40569 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following Reply 20230 (2026), whose idea was it to run the "agriculture and horticulture sector workshop" the Minister "ran" on 18 March 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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The agriculture and horticulture sector workshop on 18 March 2026 was held at my direction and was my idea.

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Question 40571 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following Reply 20230 (2026), were any recordings, notes, or minutes made as a record of the "agriculture and horticulture sector workshop" the Minister "ran" on 18 March 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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I am advised that, following the agriculture and horticulture sector workshop held on 18 March 2026, a list of actions was recorded by Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport officials.

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Question 39779 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, did the Minister have with industry bodies representing farmers prior to announcing the disapplication of the "prescribed nitrogen reductions" in the Manawatū/Whanganui region that would have taken effects…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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I had no correspondence with industry bodies representing farmers on this matter prior to the announcement.

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Question 39781 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, did the Minister have with Waikato Regional Council prior to announcing the "prevent[ion] [of] the restrictive elements on Plan Change 1 from applying during the transition period to the new planning system",…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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I met with the Waikato Regional Council on 3 August 2026, and Plan Change 1 was mentioned at this meeting.

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Question 39783 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, did the Minister have with industry bodies representing farmers prior to announcing the "prevent[ion] [of] the restrictive elements on Plan Change 1 from applying during the transition period to the new…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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Horticulture New Zealand wrote to me on 7 July 2026 on the implications for commercial vegetable production arising from the Environment Court decision on Plan Change 1 dated 8 June 2026. I also attended Federated Farmers’ public meeting…

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Question 39784 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, did the Minister have with Horizons Regional Council prior to announcing the disapplication of the "prescribed nitrogen reductions" in the Manawatū/Whanganui region that would have taken effects under Plan…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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I had no correspondence with Horizons Regional Council on this matter prior to the announcement.

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Question 39738 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What effect, other than "greenhouse gas emissions" did Under-Secretary Simon Court suggest for potential exclusion from the Natural Environment Bill, as noted under "A1" in Appendix 1 to the Briefing the Minister received titled…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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The other effects suggested for potential exclusion were metaphysical matters and spiritual matters.

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Question 39740 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What topics were covered in Appendices 2, 3, and 4 as listed following paragraph 4 in the Briefing the Minister received titled "26-BRF-00808, Planning and Natural Environment Bill - Ministerial decisions to inform Departmental Reports…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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The topics covered in Appendices 2, 3 and 4 were as follows: Appendix 2: wildlife authorisations Appendix 3: potential duplication between coastal occupation charges and natural resource levies Appendix 4: consent duration for water…

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Question 39741 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What were Appendix 1 Topics C and D as listed at paragraph 4 in the Briefing the Minister received titled "26-BRF-00808, Planning and Natural Environment Bill - Ministerial decisions to inform Departmental Reports (part 2)" dated 7 April…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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Topic C is contaminated land; Topic D is definitions in the Natural Environment Bill.

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39363, 39630 (2026)

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    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    39363 (matches this search)

    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 31 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    39630 (matches this search)

    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 31/08/2026, 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 advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning 31 August 2026: Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and…

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39466, 39629 (2026)

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    Rachel Brooking

    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    39466 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    39629 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31/08/2026, 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 38638 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2023/24 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport was established on 1 July 2026. For expenditure at the Ministry for the Environment for the 2023/24 financial year, I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment's…

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Question 38641 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport was established on 1 July 2026. For expenditure at the Ministry for the Environment for the 2024/25 financial year, I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment's…

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Question 38642 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2024/25 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport was established on 1 July 2026. For expenditure at the Ministry for the Environment for the 2024/25 financial year, I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment's…

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Question 38643 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2025/26 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport was established on 1 July 2026. For expenditure at the Ministry for the Environment for the 2025/26 financial year, I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment's…

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Question 38650 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport was established on 1 July 2026. For expenditure at the Ministry for the Environment for the 2025/26 financial year, I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment's…

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Question 38755 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport was established on 1 July 2026. No redundancy processes have been initiated. For the Ministry for the Environment, I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment's…

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Question 38966 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport was established on 1 July 2026. No redundancy processes have been initiated. For the Ministry for the Environment, I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment's…

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Question 38150 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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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 advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning 24 August 2026: Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and…

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Question 38254 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 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 took the following paper to Cabinet in the week beginning 24 August 2026: Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport: 24/08/2026: Cabinet: Illustrative National…

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37493, 37682 (2026)

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    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    37493 (matches this search)

    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    37682 (matches this search)

    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 17/08/2026, 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 advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning 17 August 2026: Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and…

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37597, 37681 (2026)

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    37597 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 17 August 2026, by title and date?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    37681 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 17/08/2026, 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 took the following papers to Cabinet in the week beginning 17 August 2026: 17/08/2026: Cabinet: Further Measures to Support a Smooth Transition to the New Resource Management…

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Question 37307 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    Has the Government considered introducing a statutory maximum period for designations held for projects without allocated construction funding, after which the designation would lapse automatically unless renewed; if not, why not?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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No. The Resource Management Act 1991 sets a default period of 10 year lapse period for designations to be implemented. This approach has been included in the Planning Bill (Schedule 5, clause 49). The lapse period applies irrespective of…

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Question 37324 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What role does the Minister for the Environment, Hon Nicola Grigg, have in decisions on RM Reform and National Direction?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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Portfolio responsibility for RM Reform and RMA National Direction rests with me, in line with the Prime Minister's assignment in 2024. I have exercised these powers in accordance with section 7 of the Constitution Act 1986. The Minister…

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37205, 37206 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following reply 35738 (2026), what advice, if any, did the Minister receive on the potential implications of repealing the requirement for farmers to use less than 190 kilograms of nitrogen per hectare per year on the grazed area of their…

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    Following reply 35738 (2026), did the Minister receive any advice from officials that included a recommendation for or against specifically repealing the requirement for farmers to use less than 190 kilograms of nitrogen per hectare per…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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I received the following advice on the potential implications of repealing the requirement for farmers to use less than 190 kilograms of nitrogen per hectare per year on the grazed area of their farm: BRF-5776 - Freshwater proposals for…

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Question 37208 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Following reply 35284 (2026), in which the Minister said he "discussed the freshwater package with relevant portfolio Ministers including the Minister for Agriculture (Hon Todd McClay), the Associate Minister of Agriculture and for the…

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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 my response to written parliamentary question 17707 (2026).

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Question 37210 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following reply 35285 (2026), has the Minister received any advice on what the implications of removing Te Mana o te Wai provisions from freshwater national direction would be?

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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 my response to written parliamentary question 35283 (2026).

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Question 37211 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following reply 35285 (2026), is it correct to say that the Minister did not receive any advice that recommended the inclusion of an option to remove Te Mana o te Wai provisions from freshwater policy in the consultation package on…

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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 my response to written parliamentary question 35283 (2026).

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Question 36789 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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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 advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning 10 August 2026: Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and…

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Question 36887 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 10 August 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 36534 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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I am advised that the Department of Internal Affairs (the Department) has not yet processed or paid any invoice for flights taken by Ministers on 11 and 12 August 2026. As a result, the total cost of my airfares is not yet available. These…

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35656, 35950 (2026)

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

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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 03/08/2026, by title and date?

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    Rachel Brooking

    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 3 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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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 papers in the week beginning 3 August 2026: Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport 04/08/26: 26-BRF-20542: Meeting with Tūwharetoa Māori…

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Question 35738 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Where did the suggestion to add the consultation option of "whether to repeal the requirement for farmers to use less than 190 kilograms of nitrogen per hectare per year on the grazed area of their farms" come from in the 'Freshwater…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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The freshwater national direction consultation package was developed through an iterative process involving advice from officials and discussions with Ministerial colleagues. Final options for public consultation were decided by Cabinet.

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Question 35747 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, Signal messages, or any other form of written or electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of the Minister’s office sent or received…

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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 Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, none.

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Question 35647 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Which of the "additive investment packages" and "sequencing options", if any, does the Minister intend to pursue from the report dated 8 May 2026 and titled "Detailed Economic Analysis, The Value of Investing in Digital Systems and…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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The detailed economic analysis by Allen + Clarke was produced to support the former Ministry of the Environment in developing Budget 26. Further work on this proposed investment is underway by the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions…

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Question 35654 (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 03/08/2026, 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.