Government to unveil radical overhaul of RMA today, slashing consent requirements
Japan uses a system of standardised zoning, which means there are just 13 types of zone. The Government’s…
Lake Whakamaru: Ngāti Te Kohera hapū occupies reserve over housing development plan in South Waikato
“We have no choice but to be here,” said hapū representative Craig Ahipene. He said the proposed development…
Auckland engineer who tried to film sex worker with Google Glasses escapes conviction
When spoken to by police the man declined to comment. The man pleaded guilty to one charge of…
Resource consent woes: Owners feel let down by developer, agents, lawyers and council
Since RNZ’s reporting on a group of new home owners in Massey, who said they were misled into…
Hastings Sikh temple consent extended to 2027 after project delays
“Everything is running nicely and smoothly through … and, hopefully, very soon, we will start developing.” A Hastings…
Federated Farmers loses long-held seat on Taranaki environment committee
The Operations and Regulatory Committee oversees resource consents, compliance monitoring, pollution incidents, biosecurity monitoring and enforcement. The committee…
Hawke’s Bay Expressway service station: Resource consent lodged for development on some of NZ’s best growing soils
It would also require a two-way combined entry and exit access from Evenden Rd, road widening and changes…
Faith-based porn-recovery app accused of using Jazz Thornton videos without consent
She became a prominent advocate for mental health following a battle with depression and several suicide attempts, co-founding…
Sir Peter Jackson’s Miramar development revealed in new consent plans
The Lord of the Rings director’s plans for the site include a large storage facility, an animal quarantine…
Waikato: Tīrau Starbucks and Burger King development gets resource consent with conditions
In 2023, Tahua Properties Limited, a New Zealand retail and hospitality investment company that operates Starbucks New Zealand,…
Northland builders hit by consent slump and high costs despite interest rate cuts
While some builders had lots of work on, others had been struggling since around last year, he said.…
Real estate agent, husband and companies fined nearly $1m for flouting foreign buyer ban
The couple admitted wrongdoing and have been ordered to sell the properties that were acquired without consent. In…