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Legal mumbojumbo

Mr ED Hirsche made this Official Information request to Ministry for the Environment

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From: Mr ED Hirsche

Dear Ministry for the Environment,

I saw minister bishop talk vaguely about 'rma legal mumbojumbo' that exclude the Auckland CBD from the wider Auckland city plan changes. I wish to understand the legal issue properly: is the CBD excluded? Why? Precision needed, not vague comments.

I would like copies under the OIA of advice and/ or information you have given to Minister Bishop (or others) on this topic.

Yours faithfully,
Ed hirsch

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Acknowledgement of your Official Information Act Request 26-OIAD-00414
​Kia ora Ed Hirsch.,

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From: George Bryson
Ministry for the Environment

Attachment OIAD 414 Extension Letter Ed Hirsch.pdf
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Dear Ed,

 

Please find attached a letter regarding your request for official
information, ref OIAD-00414.

 

George Bryson

Senior Advisor | Kaitohutohu Matua

Ministerial Services

Office of the Chief Executive | Te Rōpū Tumu Whakarae

 

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From: Mr ED Hirsche

Dear George Bryson,

Noted. Why is consultation needed and with whom? It feels odd for a simple request like this.

Yours sincerely,

Mr ED Hirsch

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From: George Bryson
Ministry for the Environment

Attachment 26 OIAD 00414 Ed Hirsch OIA Departmental Response Letter.pdf
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Attachment 3.REDACTED 26 BRF 00271 HUD2026 009126 Further advice on Auckland city centre capacity and consultation process options for PC120.pdf
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Attachment 2.REDACTED 26 BRF 00207 HUD2026 009084 Draft Cabinet paper on the preferred approach to implement changes to capacity requirements to Auckl.pdf
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Attachment 1.REDACTED BRF 6283 HUD2025 007187 Further advice on increasing development capacity in Auckland and options for RM Bill 2.pdf
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Attachment 4.REDACTED EMAIL Re Notes from RMA Officials meeting today.pdf
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Dear Ed,

 

Please find attached a letter and documents regarding your request for
official information, ref OIAD-414.

 

George Bryson

Senior Advisor | Kaitohutohu Matua

Ministerial Services

Office of the Chief Executive | Te Rōpū Tumu Whakarae

 

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