Blue Shed Diary

Reforming the RMA, again with Fox Meyer


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In life, there are few things in which we can all agree. The Resource Management Act (RMA) may be an exception with most New Zealanders agreeing it's in dire need of overhaul.

The 25-year-old legislation governs nearly everything about NZ—our land, air, water—and what we can do with them. A lot has changed since it was enacted, and several governments have tinkered with fixes over the years. The most recent overhaul proposal introduced at the end of last year has some in the primary industry nervous about the impact on our farmers and growers. So, what is in the reform proposals and what does it mean for our industry?

Joining the conversation is Fox Meyer, Political Reporter for Newsrooms who covers this issue.

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Blue Shed DiaryBy PGG Wrightson