Chris Penk
Minister for Land Information in the New Zealand government, speaking for the government's rationale behind proposed amendments to the Public Works Act and related policy changes.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 19min
Concerns Public Works Act changes strip landowner rights
Chris Penk, Minister for Land Information, explains the government's push for faster land-taking powers and procedural tweaks. Tony Herring, Law Association president and public law expert, warns the reforms could reduce independent oversight and narrow owners’ options. They debate Environment Court roles, emergency powers, Transpower authority, and treatment of Māori freehold land.
