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New planning system aims to cut consenting volumes by 46%, ministers say

Ministers say reformed planning laws will reduce the volume of consents needed and enable more building projects.

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The government is introducing new planning laws as part of Resource Management Act reform. Ministers claim the changes will cut consenting volumes by 46 per cent and unlock more building activity.

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RMA reform: New planning system aims to cut consenting volumes by 46% – Simon Court

Ministers say new planning laws will cut consents and unlock more building.

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