Farmers are keeping an eye on how some aspects of Resource Management Act reforms will work in practice. 

The Government's new framework for planning includes new acts around development of land and on protection of the natural environment. 

It also includes greater property rights – including allowing landowners to seek compensation against unjustified restrictions on their land. 

But Federated Farmers RMA spokesperson Mark Hooper told Andrew Dickens it's important local voices take precedence. 

However, he says there's a good line being developed regarding proposing each individual district have its own plan. 

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