Submission on Freshwater reforms to Minister Bishop
Working with haste, the Executive Committee drew up a response to Minister Chris Bishop’s request for input to the government’s announcement announcing changes to the NPS-FM and Fast-track consenting processes on 31 January 2024. He said:
“Details of the fast-track consenting regime and NPS-FM changes will be worked through over the next month, and your input into this process would be appreciated.
My officials will be in touch to seek a meeting with you to discuss the proposals and understand your perspective.
All feedback provided by the 12 February 2024 will inform the new [fast-track consent] bill to be introduced to Parliament in early March.”
The NPS-FM was the core of the Executive Committee’s focus. Here is a copy of the NZFSS response (PDF, 221.87 kB) to Minister Bishop’s letter.
Posted: 14 February 2024