There are hopes reforms to the Resource Management Act have walked the line between development and environment. 

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

Each act includes a set of national policy direction for simplifying and streamlining local government plans and decision-making. 

RMA Expert Advisory Group chair Janette Campbell told Mike Hosking they're confident it's hit a balance. 

She says they had a clear direction to protect the environment bottom line, and they've done that with the Environment Act. 

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