16068 (2025). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform

16068 (2025). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: Will the Minister commit to protecting existing iwi and hapū decision-making rights under section 6(e) and section 8 of the current Resource Management Act; if not, why not?

Hon Chris Bishop: Further policy work is required on the details of how the replacement legislation will reflect obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi. For instance, we intend to use a descriptive Treaty clause to make sure its requirements are as clear as possible.