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Environmental Defence Society raises concerns over Resource Management Act bill amendments

Proposed changes to the Resource Management Act replacement bill have triggered disagreement between environmental and farming groups.

Skinny McBuntu

The Environmental Defence Society has expressed strong concerns over amendments to the Resource Management Act replacement bill. Federated Farmers, however, argues that the proposed changes introduce greater practicality. The two groups hold opposing views on the merit of the modifications.

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Fears raised over amendments to Resource Management Act replacement bill

The Environmental Defence Society voiced strong concerns but Federated Farmers says the proposed changes introduce practicality.

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