Podcasts about resource management act

Questions to Ministers CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? LAURA McCLURE to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: What recent announcements has she made about reforming WorkSafe? NANCY LU to the Minister of Finance: What recent announcements has she made about business tax? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by her statement about the Budget that "Wages are forecast to grow faster than the inflation rate, making wage earners better off, on average, in real terms"; if so, what is the effect on wage growth over the forecast period of removing the $12.8 billion from future pay equity claims? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: What announcements has he made on reforming national direction under the Resource Management Act 1991? TANYA UNKOVICH to the Minister for Resources: What announcements has he made regarding energy security in New Zealand? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his statement in relation to emergency department wait times, "I expect Health New Zealand to empower clinicians at local levels to fix bottlenecks in real time"; if so, is he confident this has occurred ahead of winter 2025? Dr HAMISH CAMPBELL to the Minister of Education: What announcements has she made regarding learning support as part of Budget 2025? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Hon JAN TINETTI to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: Does she stand by her proposed changes to WorkSafe; if so, why? PAULO GARCIA to the Associate Minister of Housing: What recent announcements has he made about social housing tenancies? Question to Member Hon Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Chairperson of the Finance and Expenditure Committee: Why did he respond to the referral by the House to the Finance and Expenditure Committee of the Regulatory Standards Bill with a six-month reporting deadline by issuing a call for submissions with a four-week deadline?

Today on Politics Friday John MacDonald was joined by National's Hamish Campbell and Labour's Duncan Webb to discuss some of the biggest stories of the week. The Government will soon be issuing fines to parents of repeatedly absent students – will this work? Is it a new idea? Campbell almost manages to explain the RMA changes in one sentence, but what do they mean for New Zealanders? And is there a place for more dairy cows in Canterbury, along with a passenger rail? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmers are welcoming a proposal to remove difficult rules from the Resource Management Act. The Government's released three discussion documents proposing amending 12 current national directions and four new ones. They include changes to freshwater management and regulation of farming practices. Beef + Lamb New Zealand Chair Kate Acland told Ryan Bridge the Government's addressing issues they've been highlighting for a long time. She says the rules are complex, impractical, and in some cases, impossible to meet. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legislation designed to simplify the country's resource management laws has now become more complex than the multitude of statutes it originally replaced. So it's up for debate, again.Most people agree the Resource Management Act needs reform, but the government is doing more than just tinker with Labour's changes - they're throwing the whole thing out…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

This week on the Monday Wire: For our weekly catch up with Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, speaks to her about Finance Minister, Nicola Willis' plans to combat Aotearoa's supermarket duopoly, Green MP, Tamatha Paul's comments about police, and Te Pāti Māori's recent calls for mandatory police body cameras. For our weekly catch up with The ACT Party's Simon Court, Joel speaks to him about the Resource Management Act, or RMA reforms and concerns about the country's health and police system, following an 11-year old being misidentified as a 20-year old by police, and administered antipsychotic drugs. On Friday, they spoke to the spokesperson for People Against Prisons Aotearoa and Criminology Lecturer at the University of Auckland, Dr Emmy Rākete, about Tamatha Paul's comments about police practices in the country, the reaction they have received, and whether the reaction has been justified. They speak to the Chief Executive Officer of Consumer NZ, Jon Duffy, about Nicola Willis' plans to combat the supermarket duopoly and how the organisation are feeling about these developments. On Friday, they also spoke to a Senior Politics and International Relations Lecturer at the University of Auckland, Tim Fadgen, about US President Donald Trump's ‘overreach' in American universities, and if we should expect similar occurrences at New Zealand universities. And Global Innovator, Matt Hart, joins Joel in studio to continue our discussion around the Netflix series ‘Adolescence,'  fandoms, and exploring the role of soft power. Whakarongo mai

Last week, the government announced its plans for reforming the Resource Management Act, or the RMA, introducing two acts to replace the current RMA. The plan is to bring the two acts before the select committee next year, passing them just before the next election.  For our weekly catch up News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to the ACT Party's Simon Court about this reform, working with the opposition, and the lack of a Treaty clause. We also talked about concerns that the health and police system in Aotearoa are failing, following an 11-year old being misidentified as a 20-year old by police and being administered antipsychotic drugs. But first, we touched on the RMA reform.

This week on the Monday Wire: For our weekly catch up with Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, speaks to her about Finance Minister, Nicola Willis' plans to combat Aotearoa's supermarket duopoly, Green MP, Tamatha Paul's comments about police, and Te Pāti Māori's recent calls for mandatory police body cameras. For our weekly catch up with The ACT Party's Simon Court, Joel speaks to him about the Resource Management Act, or RMA reforms and concerns about the country's health and police system, following an 11-year old being misidentified as a 20-year old by police, and administered antipsychotic drugs. On Friday, they spoke to the spokesperson for People Against Prisons Aotearoa and Criminology Lecturer at the University of Auckland, Dr Emmy Rākete, about Tamatha Paul's comments about police practices in the country, the reaction they have received, and whether the reaction has been justified. They speak to the Chief Executive Officer of Consumer NZ, Jon Duffy, about Nicola Willis' plans to combat the supermarket duopoly and how the organisation are feeling about these developments. On Friday, they also spoke to a Senior Politics and International Relations Lecturer at the University of Auckland, Tim Fadgen, about US President Donald Trump's ‘overreach' in American universities, and if we should expect similar occurrences at New Zealand universities. And Global Innovator, Matt Hart, joins Joel in studio to continue our discussion around the Netflix series ‘Adolescence,'  fandoms, and exploring the role of soft power. Whakarongo mai

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden speaks to Deputy Leader Carmel Sepuloni about New Zealand First's declared “war on woke”, proposed Resource Management Act reform, and Labour's calls for the government to condemn Israel for their recent military assault on Gaza. For International Desk, they spoke to Andre Fa'aoso from the Yale Daily News about Atlantic Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg accidentally being added to a group chat top US officials were using to make war plans.  And they spoke to Mike Smith (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahu) about National MP Joseph Mooney's members bill that would abolish people's right to take legal action against companies over damage to the climate.  News and Editorial Director Joel spoke to Councillor Julie Fairey on submissions for Auckland Council's long-term plan, ‘bed tax,' and discussions around equity in the upcoming election. And they spoke to Chief Executive of the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation New Zealand, Letitia Harding, about a recently released study showing vaping has not lowered smoking habits in young people in Aotearoa.

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters gave a “State of the Nation” speech last weekend where he strongly criticised Labour and announced his party was declaring a “war on woke.” The government has announced a new replacement for the Resource Management Act, looking to pass it before the next election. And Labour Foreign Affairs spokesperson David Parker has criticised the government for not condemning Israel in the context of recent military action and the blocking of humanitarian aid in Gaza. For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Deputy Leader Carmel Sepuloni about all of these topics. 

For their weekly catchup with the Green Party, Oto spoke to Ricardo Menendez-March about the government's new replacement to the Resource Management Act, The Green's call for the compassionate release of Dean Wickliffe, and renewed calls for executive MP support of Chloe Swarbrick's members' bill to Sanction Israel  For this week's Green Desk, producer Liam speaks to Brent Bielby, manager of EcoMatters' Bike Hubs, a community project aimed at encouraging more people to take up cycling. Oto spoke to Rich Greissman - Deputy Chair of the Child Poverty Action Group about their call to senior Government Ministers and finance Minister Nicola Willis to restore funding to Ka ora Ka Ako, the healthy school lunches programme. And, for this week's Get Action! Oto spoke to founding chair of Te Taiao o Kāwhia Moana - John Forbes about his group's petition to remove vehicle access from vulnerable areas of the Kāwhia harbour.

Just two days ago, the government announced a complete overhaul of the Resource Management Act.  The RMA as it is would be dismantled and then split into two acts; a planning act regulating the use and development of land, and a Natural Environment Act focusing on the use and protection of land, air, water and other natural resources. Minister Responsible for RMA Reform Chris Bishop and Under-Secretary Simon Court said that the reforms were intended to streamline development more efficiently while also protecting the environment. The week before, the Greens issued a call for the compassionate release of 77-year old inmate Dean Wickliffe, who is currently on a hunger strike at the Spring Hill Corrections Facility after being arrested for being made houseless in violation of his probation conditions. And Green Party Co-Leader Chloe Swarbrick made a renewed call to the government calling on them to support a members bill of hers that would sanction Israel for their occupation of the Palestinian territories. For their weekly catchup, Oto spoke to the Green Party's Ricardo Menendez March for the party's take on all of these issues.

The government wants bipartisan support for its plans to repeal and replace the Resource Management Act before the next election. Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Questions to Ministers Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? DAN BIDOIS to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the economy? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? TOM RUTHERFORD to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: What recent announcements has he made regarding the replacement of the Resource Management Act 1991? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister for Economic Growth: Does she agree with the statement of Hon Nicola Willis, "On our watch there may be fewer people wearing lanyards on Lambton Quay, but there are going to be a lot more people wearing high-vis and hard-hats"; if so, why? DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his Government's statements and actions? TODD STEPHENSON to the Minister of Internal Affairs: What recent announcements has she made about the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19? DANA KIRKPATRICK to the Minister for Infrastructure: What recent action has he taken on infrastructure growth? Hon PEENI HENARE to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his statement regarding the health workforce, "understaffing-more fake news"; if not, why not? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? SUZE REDMAYNE to the Minister for Trade and Investment: What recent announcement has the Government made regarding New Zealand's trade relations with India?

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says compromises will need to be made in reforming the Resource Management Act. The Government's replacing the Act with a new planning framework, including rules around land development and environment protections. It's seeking cross-party support. Hipkins told Mike Hosking the country's administration can't keep putting infrastructure projects on hold. He says that if there are projects underway, even if they're not the administration's first choice, they'll keep doing them. Labour also wants clarity around the Treaty of Waitangi's role in the reform. Cabinet's decided on ruling out incorporating a Treaty clause in the legislation, despite the Expert Advisory Group recommending the current clause be carried over. Hipkins told Mike Hosking they want to make sure Treaty settlements are respected. He says saying you want to respect the Treaty but then saying you don't want to put it into law is contradictory. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Resource Management Act reforms look good for farmers.

For their weekly catchup with the Green Party, Oto spoke to Ricardo Menendez-March about the government's new replacement to the Resource Management Act, The Green's call for the compassionate release of Dean Wickliffe, and renewed calls for executive MP support of Chloe Swarbrick's members' bill to Sanction Israel  For this week's Green Desk, producer Liam speaks to Brent Bielby, manager of EcoMatters' Bike Hubs, a community project aimed at encouraging more people to take up cycling. Oto spoke to Rich Greissman - Deputy Chair of the Child Poverty Action Group about their call to senior Government Ministers and finance Minister Nicola Willis to restore funding to Ka ora Ka Ako, the healthy school lunches programme. And, for this week's Get Action! Oto spoke to founding chair of Te Taiao o Kāwhia Moana - John Forbes about his group's petition to remove vehicle access from vulnerable areas of the Kāwhia harbour.

It's the law that governs almost everything about New Zealand's land, air, and water management - the government's finally revealed its plans to replace the behemoth that is the Resource Management Act. Political reporter Giles Dexter joins Lisa Owen.

The coalition will reach across the aisle to identify any common ground with its political opponents on the radical overhaul of the Resource Management Act. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more.

The Environmental Defence Society is warning if the Resource Management Act overhaul loosens the rules, the government will need a watchdog to keep the environment in check. Environmental Defence Society chief executive Gary Taylor.

The government says its replacement for the Resource Management Act will cut administrative and compliance costs by 45 percent. RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Corin Dann.

The Prime Minister says his government will put an end to "busy bodies weaponising the Resource Management Act". Cabinet has signed off on the high-level design of a new system, having repealed the former government's reforms in late 2023. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann.

The government says it's radical overhaul of the Resource Management Act will stand the test of time but Labour isn't ruling out making more changes in the future. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann.

Christopher Luxon says the country needs to get faster at building things. The Government's announced it is replacing the Resource Management Act with a new planning framework, including new Acts around development of land and on protection of the natural environment. It comes after the Government also announced plans to allow trusted builders to approve their own work and look at whether consenting authorities are fit-for-purpose. The Prime Minister told Mike Hosking too many things are standing in the way of getting things done. He says it currently takes 19 months to build a standard three or four-bedroom house here and is 50% more expensive than in Australia. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are hopes reforms to the Resource Management Act have walked the line between development and environment. The Government's new framework for planning includes new acts around development of land and on protection of the natural environment. Each act includes a set of national policy direction for simplifying and streamlining local government plans and decision-making. RMA Expert Advisory Group chair Janette Campbell told Mike Hosking they're confident it's hit a balance. She says they had a clear direction to protect the environment bottom line, and they've done that with the Environment Act. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's potential for some bi-partisanship as the Government reveals key features of a replacement Resource Management Act system. Two replacement acts will include clearer environmental boundaries and prioritise property rights. RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says it also has common sense ideas - like standardised zoning countrywide. He says he'll reach out to Labour and the Greens to look for areas where they can work together. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Land owners will have more control of their property under the Government's new Resource Management Act system. It's scrapping the RMA to replace it with two acts focused on land use and environmental protections. Cabinet is hoping to pass it before the next election - to be in place before councils start 2027 long-term plans. RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says building and expanding will become much smoother. "So as long as you meet the standards and you're using your own property - you can go off and do it. So fewer plans, fewer resource consents, much more standardisation - a much simpler system." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Tuesday 25th of March 2025, The Government's finally scrapping the Resource Management Act, Federated Farmers RMA Reform Spokesperson Mark Hooper tells Andrew Dickens what he thinks of the new plan. The All Whites won 3-0 to New Caledonia, Newstalk ZB Weekend Sport Host Jason Pine was on the sidelines at the game. Oranga Tamariki has still not fixed systems that led to privacy breaches Save the Children Child Rights Advocacy and Research Director, Jacqui Southey shares her concerns. Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio keeps us up to date with the finishing touches on Australia's Federal Budget. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmers are keeping an eye on how some aspects of Resource Management Act reforms will work in practice. The Government's new framework for planning includes new acts around development of land and on protection of the natural environment. It also includes greater property rights – including allowing landowners to seek compensation against unjustified restrictions on their land. But Federated Farmers RMA spokesperson Mark Hooper told Andrew Dickens it's important local voices take precedence. However, he says there's a good line being developed regarding proposing each individual district have its own plan. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government's scrapping the Resource Management Act and replacing it with new planning laws. RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says current rules make it too hard to build the infrastructure and houses New Zealand desperately needs. He says Cabinet's agreed on a blueprint for reform, which will standardise zoning and remove differences for each local council – aiming to implement it before councils start their 2027 long-term plans. He claims the replacement RMA will cut admin and compliance costs by 45 percent. Mt Hobson Group Director Hamish Firth told Kerre Woodham he's expecting a much more liberal planning system – one that presumes land use will be permitted unless it significantly affects other people's property rights. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Land owners will have more control of their property under the Government's new Resource Management Act system. It's scrapping the RMA to replace it with two acts focused on land use and environmental protections. Cabinet is hoping to pass it before the next election - to be in place before councils start 2027 long-term plans. RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says building and expanding will become much smoother. "So as long as you meet the standards and you're using your own property - you can go off and do it. So fewer plans, fewer resource consents, much more standardisation - a much simpler system." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're being told the potential for New Zealand's 'blue economy' to take off will depend on the Resource Management Act. A new Westpac report says the marine economy could grow to $14 billion in 10 years by switching to more sustainable practices. Aquaculture New Zealand Chief Executive Gary Hooper told Mike Hosking aquaculture was recognised for the part it could play, but has yet to flourish due to RMA restrictions. He hopes the fast-track approval processes shortened time frames, certainties, and more nuanced approach could be the circuit breaker to unleash new opportunities. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Questions to Ministers DAN BIDOIS to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on Government finances? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he have confidence in all his Ministers? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? TANYA UNKOVICH to the Associate Minister of Health: What recent announcement has she made regarding funding for Hato Hone St John? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by her statement that "Parties on this side of the House are backing the workers"; if so, how does the growing number of unemployed people reflect this? GRANT McCALLUM to the Minister of Immigration: What recent announcement has she made about supporting high-skilled migrants and their families? Hon Dr AYESHA VERRALL to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his statement that there is a "workforce crisis" in the health sector; if so, what is he doing to stop doctors being tied up in paperwork as Health NZ cuts administration and advisory staff? DANA KIRKPATRICK to the Minister of Police: Does he agree with the Bay of Plenty district commander's message to gangs yesterday that police "will find you and you will be held accountable for your destructive behaviour"; if so, why? CAMILLA BELICH to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: Does she agree with the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions that "This is the most anti-worker government that we've seen in decades"; if not, why not? RAWIRI WAITITI to the Minister of Police: Is he confident that bias and structural racism in the police force, as was found in the Understanding Policing Delivery report, has no influence on the conduct of police during raids in Maori communities, such as the raids in Opotiki yesterday? ARENA WILLIAMS to the Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing: Does he stand by his answer to oral question No. 6 yesterday? LAN PHAM to the Minister for the Environment: Does she stand by her comment in the committee of the whole House yesterday that "I made it very explicit that this Government wants to see improvements in freshwater over time and that our Resource Management Act work will be towards that"?

There's relief from Federated Farmers after Otago Regional Council was forced to pause its proposed land and water regional plan. The council's plans were ground to a halt after the Government introduced a new amendment to the Resource Management Act. Federated Farmers Otago president Luke Kane says they had concerns about the council's plans - before the Government forced their hand. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Questions to Ministers DAN BIDOIS to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the Government's financial position? JENNY MARCROFT to the Minister for Regional Development: What announcements has he made about regional development? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? DAVID MacLEOD to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: What announcements has he made regarding reform of the Resource Management Act 1991? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by her statement on 1 July 2024, "You'll find out about the ferries once Ministers have made decisions. And I expect that will be within the quarter"; if so, can we expect an announcement within the next five days? TOM RUTHERFORD to the Minister of Education: How have the Government's plans to introduce structured literacy next year progressed? SCOTT WILLIS to the Minister for Energy: When, if at all, will he take action to fix the electricity market and ensure a rapid and effective transition to a fully renewable electricity system? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations: Does he stand by all his statements and actions? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister for Mental Health: How is Health New Zealand delivering on the Government's priority to grow the mental health and addiction workforce? TAKUTA FERRIS to the Prime Minister: Does he agree that his commitment to support the Treaty Principles Bill through to select committee is a reasonable and responsible action for a Prime Minister of a country? Dr TRACEY McLELLAN to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his answer to written question No. 39136 (2024) that "the practical completion date for the Whakatuputupu - New Dunedin Hospital Outpatients Building project is anticipated for July 2026, and that the practical completion date for the Whakatuputupu - New Dunedin Hospital Inpatients Building is anticipated for November 2029"; if not, why not?

There's hope a new-look Resource Management Act will make building easier for Kiwis.  Minister Chris Bishop's revealed two laws will replace the old system - one to manage environmental effects arising from activities, and another to enable urban development and infrastructure. NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan says the Government's moved quickly with these proposed changes - but will need extra time to process things. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Bishop is continuing on his quest to slash red tape and has announced his second phase of reform to the Resource Management Act. Bishop spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A second lot of changes to the Resource Management Act has been announced.   It follows the first, which will cut regulation for winter grazing, fresh water, and coal mining.  RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop told Mike Hosking his latest announcements are more about the act's underlying architecture.  He says he's talking about quick wins around renewable energy, housing, and the way we deal with hazards and long-lived infrastructure.  It includes making renewable electricity consents easier and demands council 30-year housing plans.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government's proposing changes to the Resource Management Act and the Building Act – to help make it easier to build granny flats.   This follows a commitment in the National-NZ First coalition agreement, which requires the government to " Make it easier to build granny flats or other small structures up to 60 square metres, requiring only an engineer's report".  Housing Minister Chris Bishop told Heather du Plessis-Allan “I think it's going to appeal to a lot of different people – it's about housing supply.”  Bishop said “These are structures designed to get more people into warm, dry houses.”  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Questions to Ministers Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? TAKUTA FERRIS to the Associate Minister of Justice (Firearms): What evidence, if any, does she have that reintroducing three-strikes legislation will reduce crime in Aotearoa? DANA KIRKPATRICK to the Minister of Finance: What challenges has she faced in putting together this year's Budget? Hon BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by her commitment to deliver meaningful tax cuts for New Zealanders; if so, will she guarantee that every New Zealander will be better off under her Budget? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: Does he agree with the Prime Minister that "No projects have been selected yet for the fast-track process"; if so, will he commit to providing an opportunity for public scrutiny of the projects when they are selected for Part A of Schedule 2 of the Fast-track Approvals Bill? MIKE BUTTERICK to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: What announcements has he made regarding reforms to the Resource Management Act 1991? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister for Maori Development: Does he stand by his statement, "I do think people are feeling vulnerable. And that, for me, is a message that I must be a strong advocate and contributor to Maori success"; if so, does he think cutting jobs at Te Puni Kokiri is a "contributor to Maori success"? CARL BATES to the Minister of Education: What announcements has she recently made on priorities for education? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Police: What advice, if any, has he received on the safety of frontline police officers? TAMATHA PAUL to the Minister for Children: Does she agree with official advice that military-style boot camps are "likely to be detrimental to young people with a history of abuse"; if not, why not? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister for Building and Construction: What announcements has the Government made in building and construction? GLEN BENNETT to the Minister for Economic Development: Does she agree with her statement, "I think we need to get on with the job of delivering for New Zealand"; if so, what actions has she taken to deliver for New Zealanders?

For Dear Science this week, Professor Allan Blackman chatted with us about stoner stereotypes, technology for detecting illegal ivory, and the voyager-1 probe resuming useful communications.  Wire host Castor spoke to the National Party's James Meager about the Fast Track Approvals bill.  News and Editorial Director, Jessica Hopkins, spoke to Associate Professor of Law at the University of Auckland, Carrie Leonetti, about a New York court overturning Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction. And producer Sofia spoke to the Head of Campaigns at Greenpeace Aotearoa, Amanda Larsson, about the government's amendments to the Resource Management Act.

Last week, the government announced its plan for the next Resource Management Act amendment bill. The Resource Management Act seeks to promote the sustainable management of natural and physical resources including land, water, and air.  As part of the first changes being made, farming, mining and other industrial regulations are being scrapped or amended.  In response, Greenpeace has criticised the repeal of intensive winter grazing regulations and revision of Te Mana o Te Wai, highlighting concerns for the protection of freshwater and the health of rural communities.  Producer Sofia Roger Williams spoke to the Head of Campaigns for Greenpeace Aotearoa, Amanda Larsson, about these changes, and the consequences they will have on our environment and access to safe drinking water in rural areas. She started off the interview asking Larsson what the hierarchy of obligations under Te Mana o Te Wai are.

The Labour Party says the government's first changes to the Resource Management Act are short-sighted and put short-term profits ahead of environmental protection. Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Federated Farmers says proposed changes to the Resource Management Act mark "the end of the war on farming". Federated Farmers vice president Colin Hurst spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

On today's episode, the Labour Party says the government's first changes to the Resource Management Act are short-sighted, leader Chris Hipkins joins us, lawyers are pushing back against the Government's proposed anti-gang laws, Police Minister Mark Mitchell speaks to Corin Dann, the NZDF has lost their bags on their way to the ANZAC dawn service in Gallipoli, an ID card is found in Antarctica... 13 years after being lost, and Vera Ellen takes out the 2024 Taite Music Prize for her album Ideal Home Noise.

A good lesson in life is to work out, that if things aren't working the way you are currently doing them, then you want to change it. We have a gargantuan hole in this country in terms of doing things in infrastructure. We haven't, and don't, get things done and when we crack on with the odd project it is almost always behind in time and over in money. Part of the issue is the Resource Management Act, which I think everyone now agrees is broken and needs massive reform. So in an attempt to kick-start matters, we have fast-track law. Fast-track, as I have said before, might well be the most important thing this Government does, in a big-picture sense. Submissions on the legislation closed last week and you can imagine who turned up. It's the same people who believe not doing things is the preferred option. The same people who have held this country to ransom over their individual myopic view of what's important to save, or treasure, or talk more about. The fast-track law allows certain projects to be signed off by ministers, after going before a group of experts who tick it off as being beneficial to the country as a whole. The pressure groups scream about a lack of democracy and dictatorial behaviour. The handwringers in the press try and beat up the idea that all this presents a problem for the Government. There is no such problem. Most of this country are sick and tired of lobby groups, of inaction and of wastage. The system we have hasn't worked. We need to do things differently. We need to get on with it. If this Government is smart they will not die wondering and they will not acquiesce to the incessant moaners, who have no one's best interests at heart but their own. A Government elected on change needs to embrace that. It needs to be bold, back itself and believe that their approach and path is right and needs executing as soon as possible. It is hard to overstate what a mess this country is in. That is the easy part given so many see it, feel it and live it. But even with that scenario, there remains those who are inward-looking and can't get out of their own way. Their time is up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court has ruled that plans for the East-West Link, between Onehunga and Mt Wellington, need to be looked at again in light of the Resource Management Act. Forest and Bird general counsel Peter Anderson spoke to Corin Dann.

The energy sector says the Government fast tracking consent legislation is a welcome breath of fresh air.  The coalition's introduced its replacement for the Resource Management Act, which gives ministers the final say on new infrastructure initiatives.   Energy Resources Aotearoa says this will strike the balance between encouraging investment, while maintaining checks to protect iwi and the environment.  Chief executive John Carnegie told Mike Hosking that this will them help grow the economy and create jobs.  He says this will smooth the way for much-needed investment for reliable energy for all.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A mining industry lobby group says it is looking forward to the Government's unveiling of a proposed bill to 'fast track' consenting aimed at improving the speed of approval for major infrastructure projects. The bill will outline changes to the Resource Management Act, with the Minister for Regional Development Shane Jones believing our aquaculture and mining industries can unlock economic growth. Straterra chief executive Josie Vidal spoke to Corin Dann.

The government will introduce a bill on Thursday to establish a 'fast track' consenting regime, aimed at improving the speed of approval for major infrastructure projects. Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says changes to the Resource Management Act will unlock economic growth, with big gains to be made in the aquaculture and mining industries. Shane Jones declined our request to speak Thursday morning. Opponents say the bill will have major consequences for our environment and some say it has echoes of the Muldoon Government's Think Big projects of the early 1980s. Green Party co-leader James Shaw spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

One year on from the Auckland Anniversary weekend floods, the location of new housing in Tāmaki Makaurau remains a difficult issue. More than 1400 housing consents have been granted in flood plains in Auckland since last year's catastrophic deluge, and the Resource Management Act prevents councils from stopping their approval. Auckland Council's Planning, Environments and Parks committee chair Richard Hills spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.