54582 (2025). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform

54582 (2025). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: What assessments, if any, have been undertaken of the risks to indigenous biodiversity, wetlands, and taonga species before introducing the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill?

Hon Chris Bishop: The Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill does not propose to alter the way adverse environmental effects are considered by expert panels under the Fast-track Approvals Act.