Developers are being told growth charges are treated differently from development contributions.
Although no date has yet been set for when the full switchover will occur.
The Auckland port's process took six months, versus six years for Port of Tauranga.
It has also stressed to MPs the importance of maintenance.
NZ’s public charger network still sits at less than 14% of what was originally planned 10 years ago.
Brooke van Velden says construction sector safety changes will save time and money, yet she’s confident they will support safe practices.
Reservations were raised about NBR Rich Lister Scott O'Donnell's appointment to refreshed board.
‘We want a construction boom, and this is an important step,’ Chris Penk says.
High Court rules against interim orders to halt port’s fast-track application but agrees need for judicial review.
Treasury documents released to NBR show the extra fees were pitched as compensation for a heavier workload.