39334 (2025). Lan Pham to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform

39334 (2025). Lan Pham to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: What on-farm activities was the Government advised by Waikato Regional Council would not be able to continue unless changes were made to water discharge rules?

Hon Chris Bishop: Waikato Regional Council informed the Government that unless urgent changes were made to water discharge rules in the RMA, approximately 2,800 Waikato farms may require resource consents for on-farm activities. WRC did not state which specific on-farm activities this applied to.