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National Policy Statement on Electricity Transmission

Ref. ME 869; March 2008

This National Policy Statement on Electricity Transmission sets out the objective and policies for managing the electricity transmission network under the Resource Management Act 1991.

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Guidance on implementing the National Policy Statement on Electricity Transmission is provided in National Policy Statement on Electricity Transmission: Implementation Guidance for Local Authorities.

Guidance specifically on managing the adverse effects caused by development near high-voltage transmission lines is provided in National Policy Statement on Electricity Transmission: Further Guidance on Risks of Development near High-voltage Transmission Lines.

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