The concerns come as the Environmental Defence Society (EDS), Forest & Bird and other advocacy groups say the Government is pursuing a programme of legislative reform that prioritises development over environmental safeguards. Conservation groups argue the cumulative effect of recent legislation—including changes to conservation management, climate policy and wider environmental regulation—risks eroding decades of environmental progress. They argue recent changes across environmental and climate policy—including reforms affecting conservation, climate planning and environmental reporting—reflect a broader shift that places greater emphasis on economic development and regulatory efficiency than environmental protection. Environmental groups are calling on Parliament to ensure any reforms maintain strong legal protections for biodiversity, uphold Treaty responsibilities and preserve opportunities for public participation in environmental decision-making. As several environmental bills continue through Parliament, conservation organisations say the coming months will be critical in determining the future direction of environmental law in Aotearoa.