Government to announce replacement for Resource Management Act today

Tuesday 9 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 9 Dec 2025, 5:00am

In this story Christopher Luxon, Chris Bishop

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop are set to reveal two new laws to replace the Resource Management Act. The government describes the reforms as a significant change intended to address economic challenges by altering how environmental regulations and consent requirements are managed.

How they headlined it

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1. The Press via The PostTue 9 Dec 2025, 4:00am

   Government to announce ‘radical’ RMA reform today (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 9 Dec 2025, 4:59am

   Government to reveal Resource Management Act replacement (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 9 Dec 2025, 5:00am

   Government to unveil radical overhaul of RMA today, slashing consent requirements (opens in new tab)