Government proposes Resource Management Act overhaul to streamline planning rules

Tuesday 25 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 25 Mar 2025, 6:00am

In this story Labour Party, Chris Hipkins, Chris Bishop, Lan Pham

The coalition government plans to replace the Resource Management Act with two new laws to reduce land use zones from 1,175 to approximately 13. Ministers aim to streamline resource management plans and reduce administrative costs, with economic analysis suggesting a potential $14.8 billion benefit.

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1. RNZTue 25 Mar 2025, 5:36am

   RMA overhaul: Government seeks common ground with opposition (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 25 Mar 2025, 6:00am

   RMA reform: Government promises overhaul of zoning rules, end to councils’ tight control of development with $14.8b in benefit (opens in new tab)