RMA fast track legislation has no projects attached – yet

RMA fast track legislation has no projects attached – yet
Chris Bishop says the new legislation will be more effective than previous fast-track rules.(Image: NZME)
Dileepa Fonseka
One of the final parts of the National-led government's 100-day plan will be introduced to parliament today: fast track consenting legislation. But contrary to rumours floating around prior to the legislation's release, no pre-approved list of projects has been attached for fast tracking – yet. The minister responsible for reforming the Resource Management Act (RMA), Chris Bishop, said the bill was based on Labour's previous fast-consent legislation but was "far more extensive in its scope and will be far more e...

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