What’s at stake: The Government is working on the longer-term reform of the RMA in an effort to remove obstacles to development.
Background: The former Labour Government reformed the RMA but the coalition scrapped its legislation before Christmas. Critics argue the RMA is an obstacle to development while failing to properly protect the environment.
Key players: The Act Party, National Party, Simon Court, Chris Bishop.
After scrapping Labour’s reform of the Resource Management Act, the coalition Government is taking its time on its own reform of the RMA.
Meanwhile, it is pushing through the Fast-Track Approvals Bill this year in an effort to free up the planning process.
Parliamentary under-secretary for RMA
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What’s at stake: The Government is working on the longer-term reform of the RMA in an effort to remove obstacles to development.
Background: The former Labour Government reformed the RMA but the coalition scrapped its legislation before Christmas. Critics argue the RMA is an obstacle to development while failing to properly protect the environment.
Key players: The Act Party, National Party, Simon Court, Chris Bishop.
