Below is a copy of our written and oral submissions on the Natural and Built Environment Bill and Spatial Planning Bill.
Submission on the Natural and Built Environment Bill
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I am here representing Democracy Action – a group of citizens advocating for the protection of democracy and equality of citizenship.
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Thank you for the opportunity to provide comment on the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Bill. I am presenting this submission on behalf of Democracy Action.
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