
Hazard-prone development likely under fast-track law, insurers and engineers warn
Continued building in flood-prone areas is a 'highly likely' result, submitters warn.
Continued building in flood-prone areas is a 'highly likely' result, submitters warn.
OPINION: 'The role of the judiciary is to interpret our law, not to make new law.'
OPINION: Could this be a one-term government?
Extension given as council chases $20.5m+ after selling part-built carpark for $1.
Submitters raised concerns about ministers' powers and conflicts of interest.
Federated Farmers says the changes “mark the end of the war on farming”.
Council claims more than $20.5m in 'wasted costs' after selling part-built carpark for $1.
The Auditor-General says he's concerned at aspects of the coalition's new bill.
Labour is warning against allowing three MPs the right to fast-track infrastructure.
Aquaculture projects will be among the first in line for consents.
Christopher Luxon faces questions about a key minister, as end of 100-day plan nears.
It's believed a streamlined consent process should enable a faster Hawke's Bay rebuild.
Penalty for discharging slaughterhouse waste, lighting rubbish fire that burned for days.
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: 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
OPINION: From Viaduct lunches to saving lives, this election has it all.
OPINION: The Treaty of Waitangi referendum is likely to be the most problematic issue.
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.