29606 (2023). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister for Regulation

29606 (2023). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister for Regulation: Is the Minister confident that they will be able to achieve the government’s commitment to "simplify the planning system and related statutes including the Public Works Act and the Reserves Act" as outlined in the National Party and New Zealand First coalition agreement in light of commitments to reduce back-office staff in the public sector?

Hon David Seymour: I am not responsible for the Public Works Act or the Reserves Act.