Politics
New RMA replacement bills will narrow urban tree protections to heritage trees only
Two bills replacing the Resource Management Act will limit protections for urban trees to those with historic heritage value.
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Politics
Greens say RMA changes coming too late as reform hopes collapse
Critics of the coalition Government's planning reform have abandoned hopes for compromise and are now waiting for a change of government.
Politics
Environmental Defence Society raises concerns over Resource Management Act bill amendments
Proposed changes to the Resource Management Act replacement bill have triggered disagreement between environmental and farming groups.
Business
Chris Bishop declines fast-track referral for 1000-home Pegasus development
Housing minister Chris Bishop has rejected a fast-track approval bid for a proposed 1000-home development at the former Pegasus Golf Course.
New Zealand
Legislative reforms pose threats to New Zealand’s natural environment
Proposed legislative reforms are raising concerns about potential damage to New Zealand's natural environment.
New Zealand
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.
Politics
Government limits freshwater farm audits to higher-risk properties
The government has reduced certification and auditing requirements for lower-risk farms under its freshwater plan changes.
New Zealand
Three major infrastructure and housing projects enter fast-track consenting process
A housing development in Havelock North, Auckland's Northwest Busway, and Wellington's second Mt Victoria Tunnel have all entered the fast-track consent process.
Politics
Infrastructure Minister moves to make fast-track developers pay councils more
Chris Bishop will require developers to pay councils more for fast-track projects after mayors protested the costs.
Politics
Chris Bishop rejects land-use protections for Tairāwhiti erosion and flooding
The RMA Reform Minister has blocked a council plan to address forestry slash and erosion in flood-affected Tairāwhiti, drawing criticism from environmental groups.
Politics
Majority of submitters oppose RMA reform’s regulatory relief scheme
Most organisations commenting on proposed resource management legislation have rejected a new regulatory relief scheme.
Politics
RMA reforms take another step forward
New Zealand moves closer to streamlining the Resource Management Act to reduce regulatory bureaucracy.
Politics
Government scraps Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements in RMA reform
The government is ending landmark iwi-council agreements under its Resource Management Act reforms, replacing them with narrower arrangements.