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Gov Rejects Mana Whakahono Transfer, Promises $3bn Gains; Greens Alarmed

7/20/2026

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The government decided not to transfer Mana Whakahono a Rohe agreements into the resource management system and will let councils create guarded iwi participation agreements.
Minister Chris Bishop said the system could raise GDP by 0.56% by 2050, generate $3.1 billion a year, save $13.3 billion over 30 years.
Green Party environment spokeswoman Lan Pham warned the framework would cost ratepayers $2 billion and create a race to the bottom for environmental protection.

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The government decided not to transfer Mana Whakahono a Rohe agreements into the resource management system and will let councils create guarded iwi participation agreements.
Minister Chris Bishop said the system could raise GDP by 0.56% by 2050, generate $3.1 billion a year, save $13.3 billion over 30 years.
Green Party environment spokeswoman Lan Pham warned the framework would cost ratepayers $2 billion and create a race to the bottom for environmental protection.