In this submission, we record that RMLA has significant concerns regarding the Bill’s content; and that RMLA acknowledges and supports the submission of Te Hunga Roia Māori o Aotearoa (Te Hunga Roia Māori), and supports its critical perspective on the Bill’s compliance with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

RMLA remains concerned that the RMA continues to be "tinkered with" and questions whether the proposed solution will have the desired effect, particularly where further and significant reform to the RMA itself is also proposed in the short term.

RMLA’s main objective in making submissions on Government proposals is to ensure that a coherent and workable body of resource management and environmental law and practice is developed in New Zealand.

The Resource Management (Freshwater and Other Matters) Amendment Bill (Bill) proposes a number of amendments to speed up the process to prepare and amend national direction.

The Resource Management (Freshwater and Other Matters) Amendment Bill (Bill) proposes a number of amendments to speed up the process to prepare and amend national direction.

RMLA’s submission on the Resource Management (Extended Duration of Coastal Permits for Marine Farms) Amendment Bill can be read here.

RMLA submission on the Fast-track Approvals Bill 2024 was completed on Friday. Find out more…

Farm Duration of Consent Extensions