Coalition government announces replacement for Resource Management Act

Tuesday 9 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 9 Dec 2025, 7:36pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Labour Party, David Seymour, Chris Bishop

The coalition has revealed a new planning system consisting of a Planning Bill and a Natural Environment Bill. These reforms aim to replace the Resource Management Act and are scheduled to be sent to a select committee next week.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffTue 9 Dec 2025, 5:08pm

   Is the coalition’s RMA reforms just a lite version of Labour’s? (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 9 Dec 2025, 7:36pm

   Coalition reveals Resource Management Act replacement,but will it stand the test of time? (opens in new tab)