11407 (2026). Hon Rachel Brooking to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform

11407 (2026). Hon Rachel Brooking to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: Does he consider that the requirement to compensate landowners under the regulatory relief provisions of the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill may deter councils from protecting environmentally significant areas?

Hon Chris Bishop: No. The intent of the regulatory relief regime is for councils to consider the impact of specified planning controls on landowners' reasonable use of land when they are developing plans.