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Extend coastal permits bill 2024
DECISION: PASSED INTO LAW
Introduction
On 30 May 2024 the Resource Management (Extended Duration of Coastal Permits for Marine Farms) Amendment Bill was introduced into Parliament. The Bill was referred to the Primary Production Select Committee for consideration and public hearings.
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The Bill seeks to extend the current duration of all coastal permits currently issued under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) authorising aquaculture activities by 20 years, but not beyond 2050.
Public submissions on the Bill were due by 16 June. A report from the Committee was due back in the House by 18 July 2024. The Committee held public hearings and the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council (NZSFC) and a New Zealand Underwater Association representative attended the hearing on 26 June and spoke with the Committee in support of our earlier submission.
The Primary Production Committee reported back to the House on 18 July, recommending the Bill be passed, with a few minor amendments.
The second reading of the Bill occurred on 30 July, at the third reading of the Bill on 27 August, the Bill was agreed.
On 27 August Shane Jones, the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, announced the Bill had passed its third reading, saying, “I’m committed to ensuring the growing aquaculture industry is not held back by costly and needless red tape”.
Soon after the third reading Royal Assent is given for the Bill. The Governor-General formally signs the Bill into law.
Submission
The NZSFC worked with LegaSea, the New Zealand Underwater Association (NZUA) and New Zealand Angling & Casting Association (NZACA) to develop a response to the Bill by 16 June.
Our joint submission opposed the Bill in its current form.
We were concerned that the Bill does not take into account the social, environmental and cultural impacts of extending existing resource consents for 20 years. If the Bill did proceed, we asked that any consent granted must include an environmental impact report.
Together we made 5 recommendations to the Select Committee, which were duly ignored.
Relevant information
2024
Amendment Bill
Extended coastal permits Bill. Government. 30 May 2024
Resource Management (Extended Duration of Coastal Permits for Marine Farms) Amendment Bill. Government Bill to extend existing resource consents for marine farms for another 20 years, but not beyond 2050. Issued on 30 May 2024.
Submission
The joint submitters were invited to a hearing with the Primary Production Committee to discuss the Bill and our concerns. Two representatives attended the hearing on 26 June 2024. One person on Zoom, the other in person, in Wellington. The hearing was only 10 minutes so there was little time to highlight the considerable investments being made in onshore aquaculture plants, notably in Norway, where they seek to avoid the environmental effects of cage farming. This investment is also occurring in China and the USA. There is clearly a transition occurring from sea cages to onshore plants, as a pathway for increased aquaculture production. 26 June 2024.
Submission. Aquaculture extension Bill. NZSFC. 16 June 2024
Joint submission objecting to the Bill proposing to extend existing aquaculture farm consents for another 20 years, or until 31 December 2050. Environmental impact reports must be mandatory. NZSFC, LegaSea, NZ Angling & Casting Association and NZ Underwater Association. 16 June 2024.
Resources
Aquaculture Bill Departmental Disclosure Statement. MPI. 15 May 2024
Departmental Disclosure Statement to inform parliamentary and public scrutiny of government initiated legislation. This provides background policy material, advises on any assessments undertaken, and notes any provisions that are significant or unusual. Ministries for Primary Industries and the Environment. 15 May 2024.
Aquaculture Bill. Impact Statement. MPI and Environment. 4 April 2024
Regulatory Impact Statement and Treaty Impact Statement seeking approval to amend the Resource Management Act 1991. Ministries for Primary Industries and for the Environment. 4 April 2024.
Resource Management Act (RMA) 1991
The Resource Management Act was enacted in 1991. It applies to land practices and the Territorial Sea. The Territorial Sea extends seaward 12 nautical miles from the NZ coastline. 1991.