Govt announces changes to fast-track consent law

Govt announces changes to fast-track consent law
NZ First's Shane Jones was a strong advocate for final decisions being made by ministers. (Image: NZME)
Ian Llewellyn
Final decisions about consents under the new Fast-track Approvals Bill will be made by an expert panel and not ministers as originally envisaged.Resource Management Act Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones said in a press release that the shift in final responsibility was part of a raft of “sensible" changes approved by Cabinet.The ministers also released an overview of the 384 projects that have applied to be listed in the bill showing the majority were housing, infrastructure and renewable ener...

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