Resource management lawyers have responded to proposed changes in New Zealand's planning and consenting regime. While they believe their clients will welcome the adjustments, some experts argue that the tweaks do not go far enough. These concerns follow a report released on Monday by Parliament’s Environment Committee. The report provides suggestions for modifications to the Planning Bill and the Natural Environment Bill. These two pieces of legislation are designed to replace the existing Resource Management Act. The committee's recommendations aim to refine the legal framework for environmental and resource management. Overall, the legal community views the shifts as positive but incomplete.