Both the Natural & Built Environment and the Spatial Planning Bills are set to become law in the coming weeks.

As we pointed out in previous articles, Labour’s new resource management regime is far worse than the current system. Worse in that it will diminish local voices, reduce democratic accountability, increase uncertainty, and embed inequitable rights based on race. 

Below is a copy of our written and oral submissions on the Natural and Built Environment Bill and Spatial Planning Bill.

The first two of three new Acts to replace the Resource Management Act 1991 – the Spatial Planning Bill and the Natural and Built Environment Bill – passed their first reading in November and are open for submissions until the 5th February 2023.