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Government’s RMA changes risk development in Waitākere Ranges

New regulatory relief laws pose risks for the Waitākere Ranges and may carry a $2 billion cost.

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The government's latest Resource Management Act changes introduce a concept called 'regulatory relief' that could expose the Waitākere Ranges to increased development pressure. The changes are viewed as posing serious risks to the area's environmental protection and may result in significant financial costs.

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Government’s new RMA laws put Waitākere Ranges at serious risk of development – Greg Severinsen

OPINION: A new concept 'regulatory relief' poses a risk for the Ranges and may cost $2b.

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