Waikato could host second steel mill under fast-track law

Waikato could host second steel mill under fast-track law
NZ's only steel mill, at Glenbrook, may face local competition. (Image: NZME)
Greg Hurrell
A steel plant included in new fast-track legislation aims to produce structural steel and provide up to 200 jobs in Waikato.The Ministry for the Environment recently released details of applications under the Fast-track Approvals Bill, which passed its third reading before Christmas.The law, which has proved contentious with environmental groups, is meant to speed up the consenting and approvals process to stimulate economic growth.Ministers approved 149 projects to be scheduled in the bill, meaning they automatically qualify for assessment by...

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