RMA Calendar 2024
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 2024.
Some 2023 Resource Consent success stories!
TEL is grateful to have worked alongside both Roberta and Civix to achieve a successful consenting outcome without the need for a hearing.
How do we address the harvest residue problem of ‘permanent’ forests in Aotearoa?
Given current regulations fail to adequately manage harvest residue, there is therefore the need for prompt regulatory intervention.
The Port Otago decision and other updates
The Supreme Court decision in Port Otago Limited v Environmental Defence Society; The Transitional NPF; and recent updates to Plan Change 78.
Consenting Selo / Nola Estate – an Integrated Residential Development
Selo / Nola Estate is an Integrated Residential Development (IRD), small commercial centre and subdivision at Nola Estate in Glen Eden, West Auckland.
Brickfields / Limeburners Bay Consented Under the Covid-19 Fast Track Legislation
Brickfields / Limeburners Bay was a project consented under the Covid-19 Fast Track legislation. It involves redeveloping 7.5ha of land and over 400 houses.
Proposed National Policy Statement for Natural Hazard Decision-Making (“NPS-NHD”)
It is the first stage of a work programme to improve natural hazard risk management under the RMA, especially in the wake of recent extreme weather events.
Natural and Built Environment Act and Spatial Planning Act now in force
The transition from RMA to NBEA will be a long and winding one – so please contact us for advice in making that journey, as you require.
RMA Reform: Environment Committee reports back
The Select Committee Report on the Natural and Built Environment (NBE) Bill and Spatial Planning Bill was released on 27 June 2023.
One year of TEL!
TEL celebrates its one year anniversary! We want to thank all those who have helped us to have an extremely successful first year.
TEL’s fast-track consenting streak
Instructed to file four proposals with MfE for fast tracking since the beginning of 2023, we are happy to share that we have achieved a 100% success rate!
Can Tāmaki Makaurau sustainably grow?
Auckland Council’s Planning, Environment and Parks Committee, approved a Consultation Draft of their Auckland Future Development Strategy 2023-2053.
Renewable Energy Infrastructure Feedback Sought
MBIE and the Ministry for the Environment seek feedback on proposals to strengthen oversight for consenting renewable electricity infrastructure in New Zealand.
Updates in the Resource Management Space
Local authorities and industry have raised concerns that NPS-FW and NES-FW place unintended restrictions on activities including urban development.
A notable week at TEL!
It has been a particularly notable week at TEL, with the firm appearing in the media and obtaining approval for two significant urban developments.
An update on intensification in Auckland
Plan Change 78 (PC78) Hearings will be underway shortly. This follows the pre-hearing conference on 6 March 2023, with a TEL Director in attendance.
High Court Three Waters Decision
Three councils who sought to have their property rights declared by the High Court over the Three Waters reforms have had their bid rejected.
NZ Legal Reforms: Update
TEL Director, Helen Andrews, was extensively involved in reviewing the Natural and Built Environments (“NBE”) and Spatial Planning Bill.
Update on MDRS – Plan Changes Notified
Medium Density Residential Standards (MDRS) requires councils to change their plans to enable housing intensification in major urban areas.
Changes coming into effect this week…
The National Policy Statement on Highly Productive Soil (NPS-HPL) came into effect this week (Monday 17 October 2022).
Exciting Times at TEL!
Congratulating our solicitor Rebekah Hill for being awarded the 2022 Resource Management Law Association (RMLA) Scholarship!