When the fast-track isn’t the best track for developments

When the fast-track isn’t the best track for developments
The Port of Auckland's fast-track application was returned for more information. (Image: File)
Sarah Mitchell
The Government’s recently enacted Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 captured headlines and the attention of developers across the country. Its promise of streamlined approvals, a change in focus towards the benefits of a project and limited appeal rights makes it an attractive proposition for the right development projects.However, for all its advantages, the Fast-track Approvals Act is not a universal solution. When it comes to choosing consenting pathways, I’m advising clients on a range of consenting strategies, depending o...

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