First RMA replacement Bill released BusinessNZ has welcomed the release of the exposure draft of the Natural and Built Environments Bill, the first of three Bills to replace the Resource Management Act.BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope acknowledges the...
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New directions in urban planning positive
New directions in urban planning positive Urban planning recommendations released today could help overcome housing and infrastructure problems, says BusinessNZ.The Productivity Commission's report Better Urban Planning makes a key recommendation of replacing the...
Who gets the water
A new system for water allocation is needed
Proposed National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity Consultation
BusinessNZ submission on proposed National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity Consultation Docuemnt
Local Govt Business Forum annual newsletter
Local Government Business Forum annual newsletter
RMA changes could do some good
BusinessNZ says draft legislation to amend the Resource Management Act is worthwhile.
Parliament missing in action on RMA reform
BusinessNZ says Parliament is missing another opportunity to fix the Resource Management Act.
Resource development framework has serious problems
New Zealand’s resource development framework has serious problems and needs urgent reform, says BusinessNZ.
BusinessNZ welcomes RMA review
BusinessNZ welcomes the beginning of the review of the Resource Management Act.
Petroleum block offer welcomed
BusinessNZ has welcomed the announcement of block offer permit awards for petroleum exploration in offshore and onshore locations around Northland, East Coast, Taranaki and the South Island.
Creative thinking around housing affordability welcomed
Competition in consenting activities should be considered, along with other options, in the coming review of the Resource Management Act, says BusinessNZ.
Land supply inquiry critical
BusinessNZ has welcomed the inquiry into land supply to be conducted by the Productivity Commission.