The Mangrove Management Bill being sponsored by Coromandel MP Scott Simpson will have submissions heard in Thames, says Scott.

'I'm pleased the committee has accepted my invitation to visit Thames to hear from submitters directly and in person.

'This is an important local initiative aimed at resolving the issue of mangrove management by allowing Thames Coromandel and Hauraki District Councils to formulate their own management plans without involving the Waikato Regional Council.

'I'm very pleased MP's will make the trip to Thames to hear from locals” says Scott.

Submissions on the bill closed at 5pm yesterday Parliament's Governance and Administration select committee will travel to Thames to hear submissions on March 16.