The Minister for RMA Reform says letting councils give companies permissions relating to killing protected animals during work is a matter of reducing red tape. 

A law passed last year let DOC extend this permission to companies to reduce development liability. 

Under incoming RMA replacement Bills, councils can also give such permissions.

Greenpeace has condemned the proposed change, saying councils don't have the environmental know-how.

But Chris Bishop says this makes sense.

"Regional councils in particular, when it comes to the environment, they are the administrator of environmental management within their areas." 

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The Minister for RMA Reform says letting councils give companies permissions relating to killing protected animals during work is a matter of reducing red tape.&nbsp;
A law passed last year let DOC extend this permission to companies to reduce development liability.&nbsp;
Under incoming RMA replacement Bills, councils can also give such permissions.
Greenpeace has condemned the proposed change, saying councils don't have the environmental know-how.
But Chris Bishop says this makes sense.
"Regional councils in particular, when it comes to the environment, they are the administrator of environmental management within their areas."&nbsp;
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Chris Bishop: RMA Reform Minister on the Government giving councils power to approve killing of protected species

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The recent conflict in the Middle East has sparked concerns about the wide-reaching implications for the global economy.

The US and Israel launched strikes at Iran over the weekend, killing Ayatollah Khamenei - and Iran has since launched strikes from Tehran.

Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further.

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The recent conflict in the Middle East has sparked concerns about the wide-reaching implications for the global economy.
The US and Israel launched strikes at Iran over the weekend, killing Ayatollah Khamenei - and Iran has since launched strikes from Tehran.
Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further.
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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the market reactions to the Iran conflict

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There's concerns about what the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could do for oil prices and inflation.

Iran's sent retaliation strikes across the Middle East after US and Israeli attacks killed their Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamene.

Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen unpacked the short and long term concerns.

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There's concerns about what the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could do for oil prices and inflation.
Iran's sent retaliation strikes across the Middle East after US and Israeli attacks killed their Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamene.
Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen unpacked the short and long term concerns.
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the economic implications of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/c2e4b539-f602-48b3-b39e-b4010074a2e0/transcript

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson of Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! 

The US and Israel have launched strikes in Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and kicking off more conflict. What do we make of this? How will this impact our economy?

The Government has given councils permission to authorise the killing of protected species under incoming RMA replacement bills, according to new reports. What do we make of this? Is this a good idea?

New research out of Australia has raised concerns about the microplastics in chewing gum. Should we be concerned about this?

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Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson of Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!&nbsp;
The US and Israel have launched strikes in Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and kicking off more conflict. What do we make of this? How will this impact our economy?
The Government has given councils permission to authorise the killing of protected species under incoming RMA replacement bills, according to new reports. What do we make of this? Is this a good idea?
New research out of Australia has raised concerns about the microplastics in chewing gum. Should we be concerned about this?
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The Huddle: Should we be worried about chewing gum?

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/03bfdfd0-dbd7-4de2-b4b8-b4010072ce06/transcript

Chris Bishop: RMA Reform Minister on the Government giving councils power to approve killing of protected species

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