Latest from Resource Management Act

Density rules to be scrapped for hundreds of thousands of Auckland homes

'Special character' designation will also disappear in parts of the city under a new plan.

Neighbours voice fears over three-storey housing development for ‘people in need’

The three-storey housing development in Pāpāmoa is for 'people in need'.

Nick Clark: Why NZ's councils face a financial reckoning

OPINION: Councils face rising debt as the Government monitors their performance closely.

'Voices not heard': Marina takes another step, Bay of Islands iwi oppose fast-track plan

The marina will offer berths for 200-250 boats, including 14 superyacht spaces.

Govt eases consent rules for small sheds, garages, sleepouts

Structures under 10 square metres no longer need to meet boundary setbacks.

Gary Gotlieb: Helipads, boatsheds and NZ's unfair resource consent system

OPINION: The RMA process makes it easier for wealthy applicants to get consent.

Michelle McCormick: Why NZ needs a cultural shift in infrastructure planning

OPINION: Resource management reforms are laying foundations for New Zealand's success.

'Bully-boyish': Local politicians slam Chris Bishop's Auckland housing fix

Bishop dismissed Fletcher's column, calling it factually inaccurate.

'No agreement': Tenants win dispute after tiny home tips in storm

The home lacked building consent and there was no written agreement with the tenants.