32965 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform

Written Question

Published date: 21 Jul 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	32965 (2026)
Question asked:	20 Jul 2026
Member asking:	Lan Pham
Portfolio:	Minister responsible for RMA Reform
Minister replying:	Hon Chris Bishop
Answer received:
Status:	Awaiting Answer
Reply type:	Question
Document ID:	WQ_32965_2026
Document guid:	61c225e2-a6f4-48a1-a015-5350484bbd6f

32965 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: Where did the suggestion to add the consultation option, "Option 3: Remove Te Mana o te Wai provisions", come from in the 'Freshwater national direction' consultation that ran from 29 May 2025 to 27 July 2025, given it was not suggested by officials in the Briefing from officials dated 28 Feb 2025 number BRF-5776?

Hon Chris Bishop: Reply due: 29 Jul 2026