4948 (2026). Hon Rachel Brooking to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform

Written Question

Published date: 02 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	4948 (2026)
Question asked:	16 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Hon Rachel Brooking
Portfolio:	Minister responsible for RMA Reform
Minister replying:	Hon Chris Bishop
Answer received:	24 Feb 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_04948_2026
Document guid:	73796e0b-77d3-473b-b734-c59444a1cb7c

4948 (2026). Hon Rachel Brooking to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: Would he consider changes to the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill to strengthen partnership with mana whenua?

Hon Chris Bishop: Both Bills are currently before the Environment Committee. The Government will consider changes to the Bills that are recommended by the Committee.