What the Govt is doing Areas of work Resource Management

What the Government is doing about the Resource Management System

The resource management system governs how people interact with natural resources. As well as managing air, soil, freshwater and the coastal marine area, laws like the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) regulate land use and the provision of infrastructure. People can use natural resources if it’s allowed under the RMA or permitted by a resource consent.

Resource Management Act

The RMA is a key piece of legislation that sets out how we should manage our environment.
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Resource management Act 1991

Changes to Resource Management

Aotearoa New Zealand's resource management system is changing.
Resource Management Bill Passes First Hearing
Changes to the RM system

Fast-track Approvals

The bill proposes to establishing a permanent fast-track approvals regime for projects of national and regional significance.
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Fast-track Approvals Bill

National Monitoring system

Guidance on the RMA

Acts and Regulations on resource management