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Post by Brent George on Jul 23, 2019 22:01:12 GMT
As previously forecast and discussed and postulated, the RM Act 1991 appears to be finally within the headlights of government "review". Stuff: 24-July-2019
Even though this report largely focus's on changing the Act to "increase affordable housing development", any changes (no doubt) will extend into many other facets of the Act, and so impact on the things that "we" do or are involved in. Thus, Surveyors will need to maintain a watch on the process. Prepare for rounds of discussion, consultation, feedback, submissions, and industry seminars and workshops in order to keep abreast of RM Act change developments.... |
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Post by Brent George on May 5, 2020 23:22:29 GMT
Will a revamped RMA provide the necessary checks and balances needed for a post-covid economic recovery that doesn't harm the environment? Newly announced changes to the Resource Management Act would do away with council and public input, and instead see projects approved by expert panels, chaired by a current or retired Environment Court judge or senior lawyer. The new legislation is expected to be passed in June, but repealed in two year. Listen to the Podcast here: Radio NZ National - 6-May-2020 |
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Post by Brent George on Jul 29, 2020 19:58:09 GMT
An Update:The Resource Management Act, one of New Zealand’s most controversial laws, looks set to be scrapped and replaced with two separate pieces of legislation to streamline development. That’s the advice of a Government group appointed by Environment Minister David Parker to look at the RMA. It was charged with working out a way to make our resource management laws encourage development while protecting the environment, and fostering engagement with Māori. The report recommends repealing the RMA and replacing it with two different laws: a Natural and Built Environments Act (NBEA) and a Strategic Planning Act (SPA). Read more: Stuff - National: 29-July-2020Radio NZ Report (Audio file): Radio NZ National - 30-July-2020The National Party's View: NZ Herald - 17-July-2020The Green Party's View: NZ Herald - 3-July-2020Federated Farmers View NZ Herald - 3-July-2020We shall continue to "watch this space...."
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Post by Brent George on Feb 25, 2021 22:21:41 GMT
Now that the wheels of the "change the RMA" are in motion by the new Labour Government, I expect that we will be reading more about the potential for 'significant collateral damage' as was reported in Nelson recently: Stuff - Nelson Mail: 25-Feb-2021Sit back and watch this space..... And we should also be careful what we may wish for....!! |
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Post by Brent George on Jun 30, 2021 0:13:21 GMT
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Post by Brent George on Aug 24, 2021 3:57:06 GMT
Resource Management Act Replacement 'erodes democracy', Regional Council saysStuff - National: 24-August-2021The West Coast Regional Council says proposed new laws to replace the Resource Management Act (RMA) will erode local democracy and demote the Treaty of Waitangi. The council has strongly criticised aspects of the first of three new statutes set to reform resource management in New Zealand: the Natural and Built Environments Act. In its submission on the 'exposure' draft of the bill, the council says ratepayers are likely to pay heavily for the cost of change. The draft proposes that the Minister for the Environment – rather than local councils – will set environmental limits for each region, applying a precautionary approach.
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Post by Brent George on Nov 15, 2022 18:41:29 GMT
Stage Two:Resource Management Act Replacement ComingNZ Herald - Politics: 15-Nov-2022The Government will unveil its replacement to the Resource Management Act (RMA) today, fulfilling a promise that’s been in the works for more than a decade. The legislation will be introduced and passed before the end of this Parliament, bringing down the curtain on 30 years of planning under the RMA. The RMA will be replaced by two pieces of legislation, the Natural and Built Environments Act, which is the main replacement, and the Spatial Planning Act. Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson said on Monday the reforms were “a faster, cheaper, better” version of the RMA. He said the legislation would save users of the resource management system 19 per cent a year, “about $149m a year”. - "faster, cheaper better"; "save users $149m a year" = time will tell.....RMA Reforms Need to Work for Regions
Canterbury leaders are concerned that if new rules replacing the “broken” Resource Management Act (RMA) are too centralised, the diverse region with unique issues could suffer for it.
Stuff - The Press: 15-Nov-2022
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Post by Brent George on Jan 8, 2023 19:05:03 GMT
Closing date extended for submissions on the Natural and Built Environment Bill and the Spatial Planning Bill
The Environment Committee has extended the closing date for public submissions on the Natural and Built Environment Bill and the Spatial Planning Bill. The closing date for written submissions on both bills is now Sunday, 5 February 2023 at 11.59pm. NZ Parliament - 14-Dec-2022
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Post by BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor on Jan 20, 2024 22:31:07 GMT
Simon Upton: Any RMA reforms must endureNewsroom - 20-Jan-2024Environmental management law that flip-flops after every election isn’t good for either the economy or the environment. Any re-working of the RMA must not only protect the environment, but cure some of its cumbersome processes. Comment: A valid argument, and worthy commentary.
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