31975 (2026). Hon Rachel Brooking to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform

31975 (2026). Hon Rachel Brooking to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: What, if anything, is the total expenditure incurred to date on independent advisers, additional specialist personnel, and other skills or capabilities brought in to support the planning system transformation programme, and is this funded within the $294 million budget?

Hon Chris Bishop: The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport has incurred $2.75 million in expenses that are directly tied to responding to the recommendations of the Gateway Review. This expense was incurred in the 2025/26 financial year, prior to the Government's new Budget 26 funding for planning system implementation becoming available.