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Natural Environment Bill
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This bill replaces the Resource Management Act 1991, working in tandem with the Planning Bill.MP in charge
Hon Chris BishopCommittee
Environment
Bill No.234-2
54Parliament
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Committee of whole House
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Member(s) in charge: Hon Chris Bishop Type of Bill: Government Parliament: 54 Bill no: 234-2 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, Natural Environment Bill - 19 Jul 2026 Second reading agreed: 04 Aug 2026