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Question 35283 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following reply 32965 (2026), was the inclusion of a policy consultation option to remove Te Mana o te Wai provisions from national direction based on a suggestion from agricultural industry stakeholders?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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Coalition agreements commit the Government to replacing the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management and rebalance Te Mana o te Wai to better reflect the interests of all water users. My colleagues and I considered a wide range…

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Question 35284 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Following reply 32963 (2026), which "Ministerial colleagues", specifically, did the Minister have "discussions with" to come to the decision to include an option to remove Te Mana o te Wai from national direction in the consultation…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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I discussed the freshwater package with relevant portfolio Ministers including the Minister for Agriculture (Hon Todd McClay), the Associate Minister of Agriculture and for the Environment (Hon Andrew Hoggard). Final options for public…

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Question 35285 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Following reply 32963 (2026), what "advice", specifically, did the Minister receive, if any, on the inclusion of an option to remove Te Mana o te Wai provisions from freshwater policy in the consultation package on national direction?

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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 responses to written parliamentary questions 32963 (2026), 32964 (2026) and 35283 (2026).

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Question 35212 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What work-related material, if anything, has the Minister for RMA Reform sent to or received from lobbying groups using a non-work (e.g. personal or business) email address during this term of Government?

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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 34984 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    What savings, if any, are forecast to arise from the merger that formed the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), and over what period are they forecast to offset the establishment costs?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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In Budget 2026, the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport was provided with an immediate savings target of $35.4 million per annum and a future savings target of $125.7 million per annum.

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Question 34985 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister received advice on the total cost of establishing the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT); if so, on what dates was that advice received and what total figure did it contain?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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Advice on the initial establishment of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport was provided within a Cabinet paper lodged in December 2025. On 15 December 2025 Cabinet agreed to appropriate $7.5 million within Vote…

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Question 34986 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    What amount, if any, has been spent on redundancy or severance payments arising from the merger that formed the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)?

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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 34987 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    What amount, if any, was spent on establishing the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) by the Ministry for the Environment, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, the Ministry of Transport or the…

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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 much of the work required to establish the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) was undertaken by staff from the foundational agencies, with those costs absorbed by the agencies as part as of…

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34988, 34989 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    What amount has been appropriated in Budget 2026 for the establishment of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), and under which appropriation?

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    What is the total budgeted cost of establishing the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), including accommodation, fit-out, branding, information technology, change management and redundancy costs?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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$7.5 million was appropriated in Budget 2026 for the establishment of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport. Funding was provided to the Leadership of the Public Management System appropriation in Vote Public Service.

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Question 34990 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    What amount, if any, of expenditure on the branding, visual identity or establishment events of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) has been committed or contracted but not yet incurred, as at the date of…

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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 34991 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many events, if any, marking the establishment of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) have been held or are planned, and how many people attended or are expected to attend each?

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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 34992 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    What amount, if any, has been spent, and what amount is budgeted, on staff gifts or welcome packs for staff of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)?

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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 34993 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    What amount, if any, has been spent on koha in connection with the establishment of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)?

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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 34994 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    What amount, if any, has been spent on venue hire, catering or hospitality for any event marking the establishment of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)?

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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 34995 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total budget, if any, for any event marking the establishment of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), which was formally established on 1 July 2026?

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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 34996 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    What amount, if any, has been spent, and what amount is budgeted, on the website and digital brand assets of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)?

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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 $81,400 has been spent on the website and digital brand assets for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport. No further amount has been budgeted at this stage.

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Question 34997 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    What amount, if any, has been spent, and what amount is budgeted, on staff clothing or merchandise bearing the branding of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)?

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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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5 questions (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 35005 (2026)

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    What amount, if any, has been spent, and what amount is budgeted, on email signature, document template or presentation template design for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)?

  • 35002 (matches this search)

    What individual items or contracts, if any, costing $5,000 or more relate to the branding or visual identity of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), and what is the description and amount of each?

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    What contracts, if any, have been entered into since 1 December 2025 for branding, design or visual identity work relating to the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), and what is their total value?

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    What amount, if any, has been spent since 1 December 2025 on the design of the logo, brand or visual identity of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), and which supplier or agency undertook that work?

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    What is the total budget, if any, approved for the development and rollout of the visual identity of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)?

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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 a total of $13,133 (excluding GST) was paid to Scenario Communications Ltd for work related to branding and the visual identity of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport.

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Question 34999 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Which agency holds the budget for the visual identity rollout of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), and from which appropriation is it funded?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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The costs for the visual identity rollout for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport were incurred by two of the foundational agencies (the former Ministry for the Environment and former Ministry of Transport) the…

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Question 35000 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    What amount, if any, has been spent, and what amount is budgeted, on lanyards and ID passes for staff of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)?

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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 35001 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    What amount, if any, has been spent, and what amount is budgeted, on business cards, letterhead and stationery for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)?

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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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13 questions (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 35010 (2026), 35011 (2026), 35012 (2026), 35013 (2026), 35014 (2026), 35015 (2026), 35016 (2026), 35017 (2026), 35039 (2026)

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    What individual fit-out items, if any, costing $5,000 or more are provided for in the budget or cost plan for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), and what is the description and budgeted amount of each?

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    What amount, if any, is provided in the fit-out budget or cost plan for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) for appliances and amenities for staff use, including kitchen appliances, coffee machines, showers…

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    What amount, if any, is provided in the fit-out budget or cost plan for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) for plants or planting?

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    What amount, if any, is provided in the fit-out budget or cost plan for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) for artwork?

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    What amount, if any, is provided in the fit-out budget or cost plan for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) for outdoor, deck or roof spaces?

  • 35011 (matches this search)

    What amount, if any, is provided in the fit-out budget or cost plan for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) for breakout and collaboration spaces?

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    What amount, if any, is provided in the fit-out budget or cost plan for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) for kitchens, cafés or hospitality areas?

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    What amount, if any, is provided in the fit-out budget or cost plan for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) for meeting rooms and boardrooms?

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    What amount, if any, is provided in the fit-out budget or cost plan for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) for furniture, and what proportion of that amount is for newly purchased rather than repurposed…

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    What amount, if any, is provided in the fit-out budget or cost plan for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) for audio-visual equipment and screens?

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    What amount, if any, is provided in the fit-out budget or cost plan for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) for interior and exterior signage and wayfinding?

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    What amount, if any, is provided in the fit-out budget or cost plan for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) for reception and entrance areas?

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    What is the total budget, if any, that has been approved for the fit-out of the premises of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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No detailed cost plan or budget for the project to fit out the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport's (MCERT) new office accommodation has been approved. MCERT will largely reuse the existing furniture and fit-out…

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Question 35018 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    What items, if any, have been declared surplus as a result of the merger forming the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), and what was the cost of, or revenue from, their disposal?

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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 no items have been declared surplus or are expected to be declared surplus because of the merger forming the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport

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Question 35019 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    Which agencies, if any, other than the Government Property Office have incurred costs since 1 December 2025 relating to the accommodation of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), and what amount has each…

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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 no other agencies have directly incurred costs since 1 December 2025 relating to the accommodation of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT). Several agencies are expected to move into the…

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Question 35020 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    What amount, if any, has been incurred for the uplift, transport, storage, cleaning, refurbishment or reconfiguration of items repurposed from other agencies for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), and…

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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 approximately $11,100 of storage costs have been incurred to date to uplift and store furniture and equipment repurposed from the New Zealand Transport Agency for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and…

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Question 35021 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    What is the total book value, if any, of items repurposed from other agencies for use by the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)?

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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 most items planned to be repurposed from other agencies for use by the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) are considered ‘end-of-life’ by these agencies and have no remaining book value. The…

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Question 35022 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    What items, if any, have been repurposed from other agencies for use in the premises of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), and from which agencies were they obtained?

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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 workstations and desk monitors from the New Zealand Transport Agency have been removed and are currently in storage. The Ministry of Education will be leaving furniture and ICT equipment in 1 The Terrace, which will be…

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Question 35023 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    What amount, if any, is budgeted for any period during which rent is payable on both the vacated premises and the new premises of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)?

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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 35024 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    What amount, if any, is budgeted for make-good, reinstatement or exit costs at premises vacated by the Ministry for the Environment, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development or the Ministry of Transport as a result of their merger…

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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 former Ministry of Housing and Urban Development had a budget of $856,000 in relation to exit costs of premises which will be vacated. $130,000 of this relates to make good provisions which existed before the creation…

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Question 35025 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    Has an agreement to lease or a lease been executed for the premises of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT); if so, on what date, for what term, and at what annual rent?

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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 Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) will be taking over the lease for space currently occupied by the Ministry of Education and part of another lease for space currently occupied by the…

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Question 35026 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    What amount, if any, has been spent, and what amount is budgeted, on physically relocating staff, furniture and equipment into the premises of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)?

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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 no staff, furniture, or equipment have yet been relocated into the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport's (MCERT) new premises, with no costs incurred as a result. No detailed cost plan or budget for…

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Question 35027 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    What amount, if any, has been spent since 1 December 2025 on workplace strategy, occupancy planning or change management advice relating to the accommodation of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)?

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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 35028 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    How many external consultants or contractors, if any, are engaged on the accommodation project for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), and what is the total value of those engagements?

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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 there are no consultants or contractors external to government which are engaged on the accommodation project for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport as at 13 August 2026.

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Question 35029 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    What amount, if any, has been spent since 1 December 2025 on project management, quantity surveying or cost consultancy relating to the accommodation of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)?

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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 there has been no expenditure incurred to date on project management, quantity surveying, or cost consultancy related to the accommodation of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport. The cost for…

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Question 35030 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    What amount, if any, has been spent since 1 December 2025 on architectural, interior design or space-planning services for the premises of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)?

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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 Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) and Government Property Office have not engaged and do not plan to engage external architectural, interior design, or space planning services for the…

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Question 35035 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    What amount of expenditure, if any, relating to the premises of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) has been committed or contracted but not yet incurred, as at 5 August 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 there is no committed or contracted expenditure relating to the premises of Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport which has not yet been incurred.

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Question 35037 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    What is the current forecast total cost of the fit-out, tenancy and relocation of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)?

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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 current forecast total cost of the fit-out, tenancy, and relocation of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) is around $19.7 million. This is based on current forecast fit-out and…

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Question 34488 (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 27 July 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 during the week beginning 27 July 2026: Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport: 27/07/2026: 26-BRF-02128 - Meeting with agriculture…

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Question 34593 (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 27 July 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 34680 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, is the total (finalised) budget in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence-…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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As the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, I have responsibility for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), which was established on 1 July 2026. Based on the existing budgets of MCERT’s foundational…

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Question 34691 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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Since its establishment on 1 July 2026, Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport has spent $0 on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar.

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Question 34692 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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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 34695 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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As the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, I have responsibility for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), which was established on 1 July 2026. The initial MCERT budget included $750,000 for costs related…

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Question 34001 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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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, established on 1 July 2026, does not currently have any automated approval systems in operation.

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Question 34003 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed regarding the use of artificial intelligence 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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As the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, I am the Minister responsible for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), which was established on 1 July 2026. No public engagement surveys regarding the use of…

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Question 34004 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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As the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, I am responsible for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), which was established on 1 July 2026. MCERT uses some artificial intelligence tools that came from the…

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Question 34011 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done 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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As Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, I am the Minister responsible for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), which was established on 1 July 2026. No algorithm impact assessments were undertaken by MCERT…

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Question 33872 (2026)

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Megan Woods

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    Does he believe it is in the public interest that data centres use water in a sustainable manner?

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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 33743 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Following Reply 32893 (2026), what issues in the Natural Environment and Planning Bills does the Minister intend to address with amendment papers?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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Amendment paper content has not yet been finalised. I am continuing to work on this matter with Cabinet and my officials.

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Question 33654 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

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    How does he intend to have “good conversations about use of water”, and will the public have the opportunity to be part of those conversations?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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The Government is in the process of reforming the resource management system and, as part of that, replacing national direction on freshwater management. We have previously consulted on a range of options to better reflect the interests of…