18187 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform

Written Question

Published date: 21 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	18187 (2026)
Question asked:	04 May 2026
Member asking:	Arena Williams
Portfolio:	Minister responsible for RMA Reform
Minister replying:	Hon Chris Bishop
Answer received:	18 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_18187_2026
Document guid:	063aaa95-3e09-4840-86d4-ff7f126df36b

18187 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: Where, if anywhere, can the public see all the technical information on recent changes to building detached minor residential units of up to 70 square metres?

Hon Chris Bishop: Information on the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Detached Minor Residential Units) Regulations 2025 (NES-DMRU) can be found on the Ministry for the Environment’s website at: https://environment.govt.nz/acts-and-regulations/legislation/nes-dmru/. This webpage includes key documents about its development, the Regulatory Impact Statement, and a summary of submissions, recommendations and decisions.