41071 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform

41071 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: What correspondence or meetings, if any, did the Minister have with Minister for Agriculture Todd McClay about the contents of his Amendment Paper 710 to the Natural Environment Bill, prior to its introduction?

Hon Chris Bishop: I met with Hon Todd McClay, Hon Andrew Hoggard (as Associate Minister for the Environment), Under-Secretary Simon Court and officials on 29 July 2026 regarding changes relating to Freshwater Farm Plans which were given effect to through Amendment Paper 710 to the Natural Environment Bill. On 17 August 2026, Cabinet considered and approved the amendments made through Amendment Paper 710.