The Government is proposing to open up some of Aotearoa’s most highly productive agricultural land to make it available for […]
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Slash and forestry management changes proposed – Expert Reaction
Less than two weeks remain for the public to have their say on sweeping proposals to change many aspects of […]
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Resource consent exemptions for granny flats and papakāinga – Expert Reaction
The government is asking for public feedback on proposed changes to how we can create more housing in Aotearoa, such […]
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Fast-track consenting regime for infrastructure and development – Expert Reaction
The government will soon introduce a standalone Act to allow major infrastructure projects to bypass lengthy resource consenting processes. The fast-track regime is […]
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RMA reforms revealed – Expert Reaction
The Government has introduced two bills meant to replace and simplify the Resource Management Act, one of the most complex […]
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Government to repeal and replace the RMA – Expert Reaction
The Government has signalled its intention to scrap the 30-year-old Resource Management Act (RMA) and replace it with three new […]
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Replacing the RMA – Expert Reaction
A new review recommends scrapping the Resource Management Act (RMA) and starting again. It proposes replacing the RMA with two […]
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Fast-tracking RMA consents – Expert Reaction
In a bid to kick-start the economy post-lockdown, a number of projects will effectively bypass the Resource Management Act. The proposal […]
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Freshwater agenda – Expert Reaction
A blueprint for the Government’s freshwater agenda, which sets out key objectives for improving water quality over the next two years, has been […]
Continue readingRMA doesn’t live up to expectations, report says – In the News
The Resource Management Act (RMA) hasn’t lived up to expectations in protecting the environment, according to a new report led […]
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