41004 (2026). Steve Abel to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform

Written Question

Published date: 15 Sep 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	41004 (2026)
Question asked:	15 Sep 2026
Member asking:	Steve Abel
Portfolio:	Minister responsible for RMA Reform
Minister replying:	Hon Chris Bishop
Answer received:
Status:	Awaiting Answer
Reply type:	Question
Document ID:	WQ_41004_2026
Document guid:	c376dd72-44e5-44a4-bb6b-729232466664

41004 (2026). Steve Abel to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: If Council becomes aware of a land owners intention to destroy a tree and wishes to offer regulatory relief under the Government's proposed resource management bills what process are councils expected to follow to determine the value of a tree or of regulatory relief?

Hon Chris Bishop: Reply due: 24 Sep 2026