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October 2009This is one in a series of fact sheets summarising the main changes made by the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Act 2009. This fact sheet provides an overview of the amendments and outlines the other fact sheets in the series. Read more -
October 2009This is one in a series of fact sheets summarising the main changes made by the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Act 2009. This fact sheet outlines new tools to reduce vexatious and frivolous appeals and appeals motivated or backed by trade competition. Read more -
October 2009This is one in a series of fact sheets summarising the main changes made by the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Act 2009. This fact sheet outlines the changes to resource consent processes. Read more -
October 2009This is one in a series of fact sheets summarising changes made by the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Act 2009. This sheet outlines new mechanisms for direct referral, requests for independent commissioners and restricted coastal activities decisions. Read more -
October 2009This is one in a series of fact sheets summarising the main changes made by the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Act 2009. This fact sheet outlines the improvements made to the process for developing plans and plan changes. Read more -
October 2009This is one in a series of fact sheets summarising the main changes made by the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Act 2009. This fact sheet outlines the changes to national policy statements and national environmental standards. Read more -
October 2009This is one in a series of fact sheets summarising the main changes made by the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Act 2009. This fact sheet provides an overview of the different routes for proposals of national significance including the role of the EPA. Read more -
October 2009This is one in a series of fact sheets summarising the main changes made by the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Act 2009. This fact sheet outlines the roles, functions and powers of the new Environmental Protection Authority. Read more -
October 2009This is one in a series of fact sheets summarising the main changes made by the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Act 2009. This fact sheet provides an overview of the amendments made to improve enforcement. Read more -
April 2017Note: Information in these factsheets may be out of date as a result of the Resource Management Amendment Act 2020 Read more -
September 2020This guidance is intended to help you understand and interpret the Regional Policy Statement Structure, Regional Plan Structure and Chapter Standards. We updated the guidance in September 2020 to reflect feedback we received from councils. Read more -
September 2020This guidance is intended to help you understand and interpret the Definitions Standard. We updated this guidance in September 2020 to reflect feedback we received from councils that are implementing the planning standards. Read more -
September 2020This guidance is intended to help you understand and interpret the District Plan Structure Standard and Chapter Standards. We updated this guidance in September 2020 to reflect feedback we received from councils that are implementing the planning standards. Read more -
September 2020This guidance is intended to help councils identify a suitable pathway to comply with the district, regional and combined plan-related timeframes in the 17. Implementation Standard. Read more -
September 2020This guidance is intended to help you understand and interpret the Format Standard. We updated this guidance in September 2020 to reflect feedback we received from councils that are implementing the planning standards. Read more -
September 2020A new step-by-step process to determine whether to give public or limited notification of resource consents has been introduced by the Resource Legislation Amendment Act 2017. Read more -
September 2020A new fast track process for more straightforward applications (district land use activities) has been introduced by RLAA. Read more -
August 2020This fact sheet helps iwi authorities understand how the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020 relates to them and explains the role of hapū. Read more -
July 2020The COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020 enables eligible infrastructure and development projects to start as soon as possible. This fact sheet provides an overview for local authorities. Read more -
July 2020The COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020 allows specific works on infrastructure to occur as permitted activities by specific agencies (referred to as ‘work on infrastructure’). This fact sheet provides an overview of the work on infrastructure process. Read more -
June 2020This factsheet outlines changes to compliance and enforcement functions of the RMA. All of these changes take effect on 1 July 2020. Read more -
June 2020This factsheet provides a high-level overview of the changes introduced by the Resource Management Amendment Act 2020, other than those related to the Freshwater Planning Process. Read more -
June 2020This factsheet provides a high-level overview of the new freshwater planning process (FPP) introduced by the Resource Management Amendment Act 2020. Read more -
August 2019This document helps show connections between our current and forthcoming consultations and how you can get involved and have your say. Read more -
July 2019This factsheet about the Ministry's National Direction work programme is one of 12 factsheets produced for the Environment Committee’s 2019/20 Estimates examination of Vote Environment. Read more -
July 2019This factsheet about the Ministry's National Planning Standards work programme is one of 12 factsheets produced for the Environment Committee’s 2019/20 Estimates examination of Vote Environment. Read more -
July 2019This factsheet about the Environmental Protection Authority is one of 12 factsheets produced for the Environment Committee’s 2019/20 Estimates examination of Vote Environment. Read more -
April 2019This guidance is intended to help you understand and interpret the Noise and Vibration Metrics Standard. Read more -
April 2019This factsheet provides a summary of the national planning standards for elected representatives. Read more -
April 2019This factsheet provides a summary of the national planning standards for plan users and the public. Read more -
April 2019This factsheet provides a summary of the national planning standards for iwi/Māori. Read more -
April 2019This guidance is intended to help you understand and interpret the District Spatial Layers Standard and Zone Framework Standard. Read more -
March 2018A new streamlined planning process (SPP) was introduced by Resource Legislation Amendment Act 2017, which took effect on 19 April 2017. This flow chart shows the steps involved in the Streamlined Planning Process. It should be read in conjunction with the SPP technical guidance. Read more -
September 2017The deemed permitted boundary activity process was introduced by RLAA, to take effect from 18 October 2017. This provides guidance to assist councils with processing these applications. Read more -
August 2017The National Environmental Standards for Plantation Forestry (NES-PF) mark a significant change in the way forestry activities are managed under the Resource Management Act. This brochure provides an overview of the regulations for the councils and foresters. Read more -
June 2017This brochure provides a high level overview of the main legislative changes made by the Resource Legislation Amendment Act 2017. It provides a useful summary for councillors, executives and members of the public. Read more -
April 2017This information sheet is about the direct referral process under the Resource Management Act. It has been prepared to help submitters understand the process. Read more -
April 2017This information sheet is about the direct referral process under the Resource Management Act. It has been prepared to help applicants understand the process. Read more -
April 2017This document compares the standard, streamlined and collaborative planning process. Read more -
December 2016This information sheet is for network utility operators or those responsible for public works in areas damaged by the Hurunui/Kaikoura earthquake. It explains how the Hurunui/Kaikoura Earthquakes Emergency Relief Act 2016 has temporary altered your obligations under the Resource Management Act. Read more -
December 2016This information sheet explains the modified consent process for restoring the Kaikōura harbours specified in the Hurunui/Kaikoura Earthquakes Emergency Relief Act 2016. Read more -
December 2016This information sheet is for rural land owners and occupiers who need to undertake emergency repair works following the Hurunui/Kaikoura Earthquake. It explains what you are now permitted to do under the Hurunui/Kaikoura Earthquakes Emergency Relief Act 2016. Read more -
February 2015Information about the Waste Minimisation Fund. Read more -
November 2013This leaflet provides a summary of the proposed amendments to the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2011. Read more -
September 2013This is one in a series of fact sheets providing an overview of the Resource Management Amendments 2013. This fact sheet provides an overview of the amendments and outlines the other fact sheets in the series, which set out the main changes in detail. Read more -
September 2013This is one in a series of fact sheets providing an overview of the Resource Management Amendments 2013. This fact sheet outlines the changes that apply to all resource consent applications. Read more -
September 2013This is one in a series of fact sheets providing an overview of the Resource Management Amendments 2013. This fact sheet outlines the changes to the resource consent process for applications that are notified and limited notified. Read more -
September 2013This is one in a series of fact sheets providing an overview of the Resource Management Amendments 2013. This fact sheet outlines the introduction of a one-off streamlined process to help deliver the first combined plan for Auckland (the Auckland Unitary Plan). Read more -
September 2013This is one in a series of fact sheets providing an overview of the Resource Management Amendments 2013. This fact sheet outlines the changes to direct referral provisions of the RMA. Read more -
September 2013This is one in a series of fact sheets providing an overview of the Resource Management Amendments 2013. This fact sheet outlines the changes to section 32 of the RMA. Read more