51. Matters to be considered and board of inquiry's report---(1) In
 considering a proposed national policy statement, a board of inquiry
 shall have regard to Part II, the proposed national policy statement,
 all submissions, and such other matters as the board of inquiry thinks
 fit.

   (2) On completion of its inquiry, the board of inquiry shall prepare a
 written report on the proposed national policy statement and the matters
 raised by the inquiry, and shall make such recommendations to the
 Minister as it determines are appropriate in the circumstances.

   (3) After receiving a report from a board of inquiry, the Minister
 shall ensure that---
   (a) A copy of the report is sent to every person who made a submission
         and to every local authority; and
   (b) The report is published; and
   (c) Public notice is given of where and how copies of the report can
         be obtained.