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The submission questions for the general public were clear, simple, and structured so that the answers could be analysed quantitatively.
The submission questions for the general public were clear, simple, and structured so that the answers could be analysed quantitatively.


== Transparency of information and discussion process ==
* Schedule 4 - Discussion paper<ref>Ministry of Economic Development, Department of Conservation: Maximising our Mineral Potential: Stocktake of Schedule 4 of the Crown Minerals Act and beyond. Discussion paper. March 2010. Online. WWW: http://www.med.govt.nz/upload/71967/Schedule%204%20stocktake%20-%20Discussion%20paper%20_with%20maps_.pdf </ref> stated that the Ministry of Economic Development and the Department of Conservation were “now seeking input from the community before making decisions about … policy initiatives set out in this paper. These actions aim to make the most of New Zealand’s mineral resources in an efficient and environmentally responsible way."
All of the discussion documents were published on the [http://www.med.govt.nz/templates/MultipageDocumentTOC____42792.aspx Ministry of Economic Development website]
[http://www.med.govt.nz/templates/StandardSummary____42579.aspx Public feedback] was received in the 6 week period beginning from the date of publication (March 2010) up until Wednesday 26 May 2010. The consultation process started by the Government sought feedback from the public on a number of areas proposed for removal from and addition to Schedule. The Government stated:
*"No decisions have yet been made. The results of the stocktake are presented in a discussion paper, on which public feedback is being sought. After receiving and considering submissions on the discussion paper, Cabinet will decide on any changes to Schedule 4 in the third quarter of 2010 ... The Government is also seeking feedback on proposals for a new contestable conservation fund, a proposal to further investigate New Zealand’s mineral potential, and changes to Crown land access arrangements."
Submission questions for general public<ref>Ministry of Economic Development: Word document of submission questions. 13 March 2010. Online. WWW: http://www.med.govt.nz/templates/MultipageDocumentTOC____42580.aspx </ref>
were clear, simple, and structured the answers so that they could be analysed quantitatively.
All of the potential questions to any relevant problem, and answers formulated by the Ministry of Economic Development<ref>Ministry of Economic Development: Questions and answers. May, 2010. Online. WWW: http://www.med.govt.nz/templates/Page____42795.aspx</ref>
were available in a form and language that was understandable to everybody.
== Final decision ==
== Final decision ==


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