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Natural Environment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 13 Feb 2026

Bills are proposals to make a new law or to change an existing one. Only Parliament can pass a bill. Each bill goes through several stages, giving MPs and the public the chance to have their say.

This bill replaces the Resource Management Act 1991, working in tandem with the Planning Bill.
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MP in charge
Hon Chris Bishop
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Committee
Environment
confirmation_number Bill No.234-1
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Progress of the Bill

  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of Whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
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16 Dec 2025 - Current
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Report due on 25 Jun 2026

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Interim report, presented on 29 Jan 2026

Download Select Committee Report Go to page
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Select Committee

The select committee gathers information and prepares a report on the bill for the House, including recommending changes to the bill.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Chris Bishop
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 234-1
    Introduction: 08 Dec 2025
    First reading agreed: 16 Dec 2025
    Referred to: Environment
    Select Committee Report(s): Natural Environment Bill and Planning Bill - 29 Jan 2026

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