Resource Management Act 1991
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The Resource Management Act passed in 1991 in New Zealand is a significant, and at times, controversial Act of Parliament. The RMA promotes the sustainable management of natural and physical resources
David Parker as Minister for the Environment introduced legislation intended to replace the Resource Management Act.
Simon Watts
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Simon Glen Watts is a New Zealand politician. He has been the Member of the New Zealand House of Representatives for North Shore, representing the National Party, since the 2020 New Zealand general el
Resource Management Act 1991
…for these local government bodies after the coalition government passes its RMA replacement legislation. On 25 November 2025, Local Government Minister Simon Watts and RMA Reform Minister Bishop confirmed that the Government would introduce legislation in 2026 to abolish regional councils and transfer their…
Watts at COP30, Belém, 2025