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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 still progressing […]

Our team recently took part in a community environmental initiative, spending the day to help restore our coastlines and mangroves.

Our team recently took part in a community environmental initiative, spending the day to help restore our coastlines and mangroves.

Auckland Council’s Policy and Planning Committee has voted to withdraw Plan Change 78 (PC78, to the extent it has not already become operative) and proceed with a replacement plan change (RPC) […]

Now well into the second half of the year, we continue to see many changes in the Resource Management space. This website update provides a brief explanation of some recent developments.

A broader review of the PWA is underway within the House beyond just critical infrastructure.

As the New Year rolls past, we continue to see significant changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA) being introduced.

As the New Year rolls past, we continue to see significant changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA) being introduced.

The Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Bill 2024 has been introduced! What does this mean?

To help calculate the ‘working days’ for mandatory timeframes under the RMA, we have compiled the a calendar which we hope you find helpful for 2025.

Heather has just joined the TEL team from another resource management team specialising in public and private sector projects.

We have a new summer clerk joining us, who has also been working with us part time since July 2024.

Fast track resource consent granted to Sweet New Zealand Co., Limited to build a large housing development in Birkenhead.

As we move into September 2024, we continue to see significant changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA) being introduced.

This is a much-deserved recognition of Jeannine’s great work and it’s our first opportunity as a firm to promote an employee at The Environmental Lawyers.

The first half of 2024 saw many changes in the Resource Management sphere, and it does not seem like there is any intention of slowing down.

The team at TEL are grateful to have worked with great clients and project teams to achieve these successful consenting outcomes.

Don has over 40 years experience in environmental planning law and dispute resolution including 15 years as a partner of a major New Zealand law firm.