As you may be aware, the Select Committee Report on the two Bills to replace the RMA – the Natural Environment Bill and the Planning Bill – is now set to be released on 20th July 2026.

New Zealand Planning Institute's Chief Policy Officer, Emily Grace, will be analysing the Committee's report, reporting on how the Committee has responded to NZPI's submission points.

As both planners and environmental/local government lawyers will be interested in understanding the Select Committee’s report we thought this would be a wonderful opportunity for the NZPI and RMLA Otago branches to come together for an in-person breakfast event. Nothing like some RMA reform chat to help swallow your Bacon Buttie!

With that tantalising thought, please join us to grab a hot beverage and breakfast sustenance before we tune in to hear what Emily has to report at 9:00am. After her report has finished we can have a bit of a round the table korero amongst the group to share initial thoughts on the direction of travel and key changes that have materialised.

Please confirm your attendance by 23 July 2026.