Fast-track furore as National and NZ First disagree over proposed law changes
“More housing is needed but fast-track housing developments must work in with their communities first and foremost. New…
Christchurch Costco store proposed near airport in fast-track application
MacDonald said people wanted cost-of-living relief, so providing more competition in the local grocery market could only be…
Election 2026: National’s new plan for small business unveiled
“That is why this plan is focused on practical changes that give them time back, whether that is…
Marsden Point dry dock clears first step in fast-track consent process
The proposed 250m-long floating dry dock would be one of Australasia’s largest, designed to service New Zealand Navy…
Wānaka’s 250-home Mt Iron development gets Fast-track approval
Mt Iron Junction Limited lodged its application in February this year, with approval being granted five months after…
Quick change to fast-track law being pushed through Parliament this week
“In response to out-of-sequence growth, mainly housing projects, councils will be able to amend their development contributions. “It’s…
Auckland councillors vote for ‘nuclear’ option in fiery meeting on fast-track development plans
North Shore councillor Richard Hills, who chairs the planning committee, said: “The team has been very clear in…
Wolfbrook vows to pursue Pegasus 1000-home housing plan after fast-track referral declined
The company said it was “curious” about Bishop’s decision, “particularly given the significant housing need in Canterbury”. Wolfbrook…
Chris Bishop declines fast-track referral for 1000-home Pegasus development
Local MP Matt Doocey has publicly opposed the development and he welcomed the decision via social media, congratulating…
Fast-track backtrack by Government too little, too late, Auckland Mayor says
“We’ve identified situations where fast-track developments may proceed ahead of council infrastructure planning, where developments may take up…
Genesis Energy’s 436ha Foxton solar farm gets fast-track approval
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Auckland waterfront skyscrapers get final fast-track approval, ministers say it shows how fast the scheme works
Today, Precinct told the NZX that resource consent approval had been granted for the development of the Downtown…