Second RMA Amendment Bill introduced to Parliament

New Zealand government has introduced the Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Bill to streamline renewable energy project approvals and infrastructure development. The bill establishes a one-year maximum for consenting renewable energy projects, extends renewable energy consent durations to 35 years, and provides 20-year extensions for coastal permits at 13 major ports. The legislation also includes provisions for natural hazard risk management and emergency response.

New Zealand Government · December 12, 2024