6225 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform

Written Question

Published date: 18 Mar 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	6225 (2026)
Question asked:	26 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Lan Pham
Portfolio:	Minister responsible for RMA Reform
Minister replying:	Hon Chris Bishop
Answer received:	15 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_06225_2026
Document guid:	153b2feb-e72c-43a4-9338-9451d417dc04

6225 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: How does the Minister justify allocating significant responsibilities to regional councils under the Natural Environment and Planning Bills while they are being removed or restructured simultaneously under Local Government reform?

Hon Chris Bishop: The proposal to simplify local government is designed to complement the changes to the planning system.