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This bill replaces the Resource Management Act 1991, working in tandem with the Natural Environment Bill.MP in charge
Hon Chris BishopCommittee
Environment
Bill No.235-2
54Parliament
Progress of the Bill
Third Reading
The House debates the bill for the final time and votes to decide whether it should become law.
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Member(s) in charge: Hon Chris Bishop Type of Bill: Government Parliament: 54 Bill no: 235-2 Introduction: 08 Dec 2025 First reading agreed: 16 Dec 2025 Referred to: Environment Submissions due: 17 Dec 2025 Select Committee Report(s): Second reading agreed: 04 Aug 2026 Committee of the whole House concluded: 25 Aug 2026