Changes have been made to the National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity 2023 by the Resource Management (Freshwater and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2024. This information sheet should be read alongside the Significant natural areas under the National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity information sheet which sets out changes made by the Amendment Act.
The National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity (NPSIB) is an essential part of our response to biodiversity decline in Aotearoa. The NPSIB provides direction to councils on how to identify, maintain and protect our indigenous biodiversity.
This information sheet provides a quick overview of the implications of the NPSIB provisions for existing and new infrastructure and outlines the consent pathway provided for new specified infrastructure. It should be read alongside the general summary and the NPSIB.
Find out more about the National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity.