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2026-09-03T09:02:15+12:00
Plan Change 120: Proposed Amendments and Second Round of Submissions
Auckland Council has re-notified Plan Change 120 (“PC120”) with significant amendments to the version originally notified in November 2025. The amended version reflects the Government's revised housing capacity target and reduces the extent [...]
2026-07-27T15:00:35+12:00
Select Committee reports back on reform bills
The Select Committee reported back on the RMA reform bills, the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill, on 20 July 2026. The Committee recommended that the Bills be passed with amendments. The [...]
2026-07-09T09:53:11+12:00
Planning and Natural Environment Bill Select Committee Report extended date and PC120 update
RMA replacement bills - Select Committee report to be released on 20 July 2026 The Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill - the replacements to the Resource Management Act 1991 - are [...]
- The Environmental Lawyers office will be closed for the holiday period from midday Wednesday December 23 2026 and will re-open on Thursday January 14 2027
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