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Govt defends new consenting bill, after Labour slams it as ‘Muldoonist’
Bill would create a process that allows ministers to approve projects.
Bill would create a process that allows ministers to approve projects.
The Minister got a ticking off for a wide-ranging clause in the new RMA law.
A gloomy economic outlook - with a silver lining on inflation.
Bishop says the old RMA is not ideal, new laws not likely until 2026.
It came as leaders launched into the first Parliamentary debate this term.
OPINION: But the new Government has inherited a mess.
OPINION: Cabinet positions suggests National well and truly in charge.
OPINION: And the other tasks new Government needs to get to work on.
'We remain firm in our resolve to re-zone the entire Sunfield.' - Meehan
The owner of a dairy farm in Reporoa has been fined for illegal effluent discharges.
OPINION: The case of James Gardner-Hopkins has raised some challenges.
Landowner says Māori traditions run contrary to 'divinely inspired' Bible.
Sites are planned so most places won’t be able to be seen from the beach below.
We have to be pragmatic and realistic, and open our doors to overseas funding.
OPINION: Our ageing infrastructure is ill-equipped to handle NZ’s changing climate.
Labour and Green MPs voted against Act proposal over replacement RMA legislation.
There is concern about a loss of local control over decisions.
Opinion: Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says no good will come from desecrating the moana.
OPINION: Thomas Coughlan says the RMA reforms face more challenges than ever.
Investigators looking at Cyclone Hale damage now considering effects of Gabrielle.
Couple found guilty of 35 charges related to wetlands given leave to bring a new appeal.
Law reform proposals have been a long time in the making.
The Government's proposal to fix the old RMA is, arguably, just as complex.
New laws 'comply with the Bill of Rights Act' - David Parker.
OPINION: Resource management lawyer points out a big omission in new law.
OPINION: Our infrastructure challenges require sustained effort from the Government.
'It’s about time. We’ve been waiting years for this.' - lawyer Kate Storer.
More than 100 plans will be reduced to just 15 in reforms saving millions in consent costs
The Government finally releases its RMA replacement today.
The Govt will not adopt the Waitangi Tribunal's suggestion of planning co-governance.