54577 (2025). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform

Written Question

Published date: 12 Dec 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	54577 (2025)
Question asked:	20 Nov 2025
Member asking:	Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Portfolio:	Minister responsible for RMA Reform
Minister replying:	Hon Chris Bishop
Answer received:	07 Dec 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_54577_2025
Document guid:	e244f654-be26-4dc8-9bfe-2a2500e5ebee

54577 (2025). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: How does the Fast-track Approval Amendment Bill align with the principles of the Resource Management Act, if at all, particularly in relation to sustainable management of natural resources and public participation?

Hon Chris Bishop: The purpose of the Fast-track Approvals Act is to facilitate the delivery of infrastructure and development projects with significant regional or national benefits. The Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill does not change the purpose of the Fast-track Approvals Act.