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Select committee told new planning laws could be worse than RMA

Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford says if he couldn’t get a consent, he would have to walk away from his farm.

Farmers worry that RMA reform legislation will make it more difficult for them to farm.

Brent Edwards Thu, 19 Mar 2026
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At least some of the supporters of RMA reform have been left disappointed by the Government’s replacement legislation.

During three days of submissions on the Planning Bill and the Natural Environment Bill this week, groups which have been advocating for change raised serious concerns about

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Brent Edwards Thu, 19 Mar 2026
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