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Builders beware, changes won’t negate the need for all consents
The Government has reported that the requirement for building consents under the Building Act 2004 will be removed for low-risk building work.  The idea is to allow the construction...
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Resource Management Law Autumn Newsletter
We hope this Autumn 2020 edition of our Resource Management Law newsletter finds you...
Latest from the High Court on no individual loss bottom lines
The High Court in Oceana Gold (New Zealand) Ltd v Otago Regional Council ...
Climate change update
Parliament’s Environment Committee (Committee) recently reported back on the Resource Management Amendment Bill (Bill)....
Public submissions in on new Urban Development Bill
The period for submissions to the Select Committee has recently closed on the Urban...
Do you have an AirBnB in Christchurch? Change is on the horizon
The Christchurch City Council (Council) has released a discussion document regarding potential changes to...
Latest Government consultation – National Policy Statement on Indigenous Biodiversity
The Government has now released the proposed National Policy Statement on Indigenous Biodiversity (Proposed...
Government announces Resource Management Act overhaul
More, and potentially big, changes in the pipeline: Government announces Resource Management Act overhaul...
Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities first Bill introduced
The Minister for Housing and Urban Development has introduced the first of two Bills...
Recommendations released on the future of Visitor Accommodation within residential zones in the Queenstown Lakes District
The Report and Recommendations of Independent Commissioners on Stage 2, Visitor Accommodation was released...