Granny flats: What new rules mean for costs, consents and your rates
people need to understand the changes so they could plan with confidence. “Granny flats can make a real…
Whangārei Buddhist statues: Environment Court backs consent deal at coastal property
After multiple complaints to the local council, a commissioner found in 2024 that the scale and placement of…
Sir Peter Jackson’s Miramar development revealed in new consent plans
The vet hospital is just one part of the sizeable development. The site, on Park Rd in Miramar,…
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…