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Question 33346 (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 19 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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In my capacity as Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, I presented the following item to Cabinet on 20 July 2026: 20/07/2026: Additional Item: Mana Whakahono ā Rohe in the New Planning System

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Question 33451 (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 19 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 in the week beginning 19/07/2026: 20/07/2026: 26-BRF-01985: Meeting with Waikato and Waipā River Iwi on 22 July 2026 21/07/2026: 26-BRF-02058:…

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Question 33154 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, have the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budgeted for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2026/27 financial year?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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The foundation agencies that preceded the formation of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) had budgeted the following amounts for the Carbon Neutral Government Programme (CNGP) in the 2026/27 financial year:…

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Question 32963 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Was the decision to include 'Option 3: Remove Te Mana o te Wai provisions' in the consultation on freshwater national direction (undertaken in 2025) based on the view of a Minister or the views/advice of officials?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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The inclusion of an option to remove Te Mana o te Wai provisions in the consultation package was considered through the policy development process, which involved advice from officials and discussions with my Ministerial colleagues. The…

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Question 32964 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister receive on the inclusion of 'Option 3: Remove Te Mana o te Wai provisions' in the consultation on freshwater national direction undertaken in 2025?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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In developing the freshwater national direction consultation package, my Ministerial colleagues and I received advice from officials and discussed options for inclusion in the package, including options relating to Te Mana o te Wai.

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Question 32965 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Where did the suggestion to add the consultation option, "Option 3: Remove Te Mana o te Wai provisions", come from in the 'Freshwater national direction' consultation that ran from 29 May 2025 to 27 July 2025, given it was not suggested by…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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The consultation package was developed through an iterative process involving advice from officials and discussions with Ministers. As part of that process, my Ministerial colleagues and I decided that the public consultation should…

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Question 32893 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following 28221, does the Minister expect to make further changes to the Natural Environment Bill in relation to the range of matters the sector wanted to discuss, following report back from Select Committee, including goals, environmental…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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I expect to make further changes to the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill through an amendment paper at the Committee of the Whole House stage. Specific changes to the Bills are yet to be finalised.

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Question 31975 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What, if anything, is the total expenditure incurred to date on independent advisers, additional specialist personnel, and other skills or capabilities brought in to support the planning system transformation programme, and is this funded…

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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 has incurred $2.75 million in expenses that are directly tied to responding to the recommendations of the Gateway Review. This expense was incurred in the 2025/26 financial year,…

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31979, 31980 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What recommendations, listed by recommendation and whether it has been fully completed, did Treasury's Gateway Review make in respect to the planning system transformation programme?

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    What specific "major risks or issues" did Treasury identify in the Gateway Review for the planning system transformation programme?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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The Treasury's Gateway Review and the corresponding Assurance Action Plan are being prepared for publication on the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport's website. These documents will include the risks, issues and…

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Question 31982 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What date was he first advised that Treasury's Gateway Review had assigned an amber/red rating to the planning system transformation programme?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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I received an oral update on the likely outcome of the Gateway Review on Wednesday 22 October 2025. I also received a written briefing from the Ministry for the Environment on 3 November 2025.

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Question 31541 (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 6 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 in the week beginning 6 July 2026: Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport 07/07/2026: 26-BRF-01892: Meeting with Federated Farmers…

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Question 31645 (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 6 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 30773 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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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 page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30774 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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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 reply to the Minister of Finance's reply to written question 30814 (2026).

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Question 30438 (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 29 June 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 29 June 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 29/06/2026: 26-BRF-1832 - Brief to Support Meeting with the Parliamentary…

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Question 30543 (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 29 June 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 29928 (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 22 June 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 22 June 2026: 22/06/2026: 26-BRF-01592: Te Runanga o Ngāti Porou - Crown Relationship Accord Summit, 24 June 2026 25/06/2026:…

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Question 30034 (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 22 June 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 29575 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many dwellings have been consented or completed under the minor dwelling ("granny flat") planning changes that took effect on 15 January 2026, and does he stand by the projection that those changes would result up to 13,000 such…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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Early data collected by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) shows for the March 2026 quarter, 225 Project Information Memorandums (PIMs) for granny flats were processed by Building Consent Authorities. This is…

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Question 29208 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

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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 15 June 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 15 June 2026. 15/06/2026: 26-BRF-01175: New Zealand Flood Map - update on first generation map implementation 18/06/2026:…

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Question 29313 (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 15 June 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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28482, 28658 (2026)

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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 8 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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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 08/06/2026, 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 papers during the week beginning 8 June 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 11/06/2026: Final RMA Reform, Environment and Climate Weekly Updates week…

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Question 28657 (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 08/06/2026, 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 28213 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following reply 20234 (2026), what is the nature of the engagement between officials from the Ministries for the Environment and Primary Industries, and Irrigation NZ on resource management reform?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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Officials from these agencies meet to discuss resource management reform.

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Question 28214 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Following reply 20234 (2026), what meetings, if any, have occurred in the last 6 months between officials from the Ministries for the Environment and the Primary Industries, and Irrigation NZ on resource management reform?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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Over the past six months, these agencies have met with Irrigation NZ several times to discuss key aspects of resource management reform.

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Question 28215 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Following Reply 20259 (2026), why does the Minister's diary entry for the March 2026 "agriculture and horticulture sector workshop" that he "held", shown as "ATTEND: Natural Environment Bill Workshop" in his diary, not list any parties…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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As the Member will note, my office does not usually list out every single attendee at every meeting I attend. In this case, I provided the Member with that information when asked in Written Parliamentary Question 20230 (2026).

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Question 28216 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Following Reply 20259, what other Ministers or MPs attended the "agriculture and horticulture sector workshop" on the Natural Environment Bill the Minister held 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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Hon Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture, and Simon Court MP, Under-Secretary to the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, attended the workshop.

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Question 28217 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Following Reply 20259, what documents, if any, did the Minister receive from the attendees at the "agriculture and horticulture sector workshop" on the Natural Environment Bill the Minister held 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 received a document titled 'RMA Reform: Background Document for 18 March Meeting' setting out suggestions for amending the Bills.

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Question 28218 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Following Reply 20259, what documents, if any, were provided to attendees at the "agriculture and horticulture sector workshop" on the Natural Environment Bill the Minister held 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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Attendees received a meeting agenda and the document referred to in my response to Written Parliamentary Question 28217 (2026). Under-Secretary Simon Court and I received an annotated agenda from officials.

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Question 28219 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Following Reply 20259, what were the outcomes, if any, of the "agriculture and horticulture sector workshop" on the Natural Environment Bill the Minister held 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 instructed officials to provide further advice on matters raised at the workshop.

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Question 28220 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Following Reply 20259, who, listed by name and organisation, attended the "agriculture and horticulture sector workshop" on the Natural Environment Bill the Minister held 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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Agriculture sector representatives: Kate Scott, CEO, Horticulture NZ; Emily Levenson, Environment Policy Advisor, Horticulture NZ; Stephen McNally, Principal Policy Advisor, Irrigation NZ; Paul Melville, GM Policy, Federated Farmers; Mark…

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Question 28221 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Following Reply 20259, what was the agenda for the "agriculture and horticulture sector workshop" on the Natural Environment Bill the Minister held 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 workshop focused on a range of matters the sector wanted to discuss regarding the Natural Environment Bill, including goals, environmental limits, fresh-water farm plans, allocation and natural resource levies.

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Question 28222 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Following Reply 20259, did the Minister host an equivalent "workshop" on the Natural Environment Bill for 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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No, but I have met with eNGOs on RMA Reform since the Bills were introduced.

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Question 28223 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Following Reply 20259, did the Minister host an equivalent "workshop" on the Natural Environment Bill for any organisations, industries, or groups other than the "agriculture and Horticulture" groups mentioned?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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No, but I have met with a range of stakeholders on RMA Reform since the Bills were introduced.

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Question 28224 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Following Reply 20259 (2026), does the Minister consider a more accurate title for the "agriculture and horticulture sector workshop" he held on the Natural Environment Bill on 18 March 2026 recorded in his diary as "ATTEND: Natural…

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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 “HOST:” is not a standard prefix my office uses to categorise meetings for the purposes of my Ministerial diary.

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Question 28225 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Following Reply 20259 (2026), why is the "agriculture and horticulture sector workshop" the Minister held on the Natural Environment Bill on 18 March 2026 noted in the Minister's diary without reference to agriculture and horticulture as…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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Because it was a workshop on the Natural Environment Bill.

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Question 28244 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    In how many cases, if any, was a director or member of a board or committee excluded from or absent for more than one-third of agenda items during their tenure at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for…

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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 answer for Written Parliamentary Questions 27976 (2026).

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Question 28245 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What total fees or other remuneration, if any, were paid to each director or member of a board or committee subject to a conflict of interest management plan at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which…

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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 answer for Written Parliamentary Questions 27982 (2026).

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Question 27976 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many agenda items, if any, was each director or member of any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible excluded from or absent for…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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I do not hold this information. This information is held by the individual entities from which the Member is welcome to seek this information directly. Conflicts of interest are managed under standard conflict management plans established…

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Question 27982 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many people, if any, appointed or reappointed by the Minister since 27 November 2023 to any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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I do not hold this information. This information is held by the individual entities from which the Member is welcome to seek this information directly. Conflicts of interest are managed under standard conflict management plans established…

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27128, 27933 (2026)

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    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 1 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    27933 (matches this search)

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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 01/06/2026, 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 1 June 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 04/06/2026: Final Resource…

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27233, 27932 (2026)

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    Rachel Brooking

    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    27233 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    27932 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 01/06/2026, 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(s) to Cabinet in the week beginning 1 June 2026: 02/06/2026: Cabinet: Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Papakāinga) Regulations…

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Question 27947 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    When, if ever, does the Minister intend to release an exposure draft of the updated freshwater national direction?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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My intention is to progress updated freshwater national direction following the enactment of legislation to replace the Resource Management Act. I intend to do so by following the process that will be set out in the new legislation for…

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5 questions (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister or their officials receive recommending against, or proposing a lower figure than, any board fee increase the Minister subsequently approved since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown…

  • 27327 (matches this search)

    How many board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve since 27 November 2023 that exceeded the rate or range in the Cabinet Fees Framework for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the…

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    How many board fee increases, if any, approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible were backdated or applied retrospectively,…

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    What is the total additional annual cost, if any, of all board fee increases approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 across any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible,…

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    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve for any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, broken…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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Since 27 November 2023, I have not approved any board fee increases for agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations within my portfolio. I have not received any advice recommending against, or proposing a lower…

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27319, 27324 (2026)

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  • 27319 (matches this search)

    What is the total amount, if any, paid in board and committee fees by each agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 27 November 2023, broken down by…

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    What additional payments, allowances, or expenses, if any — including but not limited to meeting fees, daily rates, travel, or accommodation — were paid to board or committee members of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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The Waikato River Authority and Te Pou Tupua are entities established through Treaty settlements. The Crown provides annual funding to support their functions, which includes costs related to board or committee fees. As board and committee…

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Question 27322 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many board or committee appointments and reappointments, if any, did the Minister make since 27 November 2023 to any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down by…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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Since 27 November 2023, I have made two reappointments to Te Pou Tupua; Turama Hawira and Keria Ponga were reappointed as Co-Chairs, effective 1 August 2025. The annual fee for Co-Chairs is $75,000. These fees did not increase on…

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Question 27326 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fees, if any, are currently paid to the chair and to each member of every board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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I am responsible for two statutory groups within the RMA Reform portfolio. As at 8 June 2026, the following board fees are paid: Waikato River Authority: Co Chairs: $766 per day (each) Members: $479 per day (each). Te Pou Tupua: 2x Co…

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Question 27681 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following Reply 19718 (2026), what process was used to select invitees for the briefing about the introduction of the Natural Environment Bill and the Planning Bill?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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Invitees were selected to include representatives across a broad range of interested stakeholder groups and sectors, as well as central and local government, eNGOs, planning system participants and users, Māori leaders and media. The…

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Question 27685 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following Reply 19720 (2026), what process was used to select recipients for the Ministry for the Environment's letter about the introduction of the Natural Environment Bill and the Planning Bill?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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The recipients of the letters were selected from key groups and individuals that the Ministry for the Environment has relationships and regular engagement with. This list included representatives across a broad range of interested…

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Question 27687 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Following Reply 19720 (2026), why did the Ministry for the Environment not write to Environmental Law Initiative about the introduction of the Natural Environment Bill and the Planning Bill, while other eNGOs like Forest & Bird and the…

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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 the Environment does not currently have regular individual engagement with the Environmental Law Initiative, but does regularly meet with Forest & Bird and the Environmental Defence Society. Engagement was based on current…