Climate Change Response Act changes, the Regulatory Standards Bill, and Auckland CBD homelessness measures w/ National MP Carl Bates: 11 November, 2025
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Last week, Climate Minister Simon Watts announced numerous changes to New Zealand’s Climate Change Response Act, including removing the requirement for Climate Change Commission advice on emissions reductions plans, and easing requirements around public consultation on government targets.
Last week, the second reading of the Regulatory Standards Bill passed through parliament, despite large public opposition to the bill.
Finally, the central government alongside Auckland Minister Simeon Brown and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown have been discussing measures to “move on” homeless rough sleepers from the Auckland CBD.
Wire Host Sara spoke with MP Carl Bates about all of these topics, she started by asking about the government’s motivation for changing the consultation requirements within the Climate Change Response Act
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