Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Bill

Te Uru Kahika's submission on the Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes Amendment Bill) emphasises the need to focus on system outcomes, and on robust policy supported by good evidence. To that end, we provide detailed responses to a range of proposals, discuss implications and present pragmatic solutions, mindful of achieving a more efficient, lower-cost, workable and effective system.

Our intention is to ensure that the Bill’s proposals are capable of meshing with the types of system changes envisaged in the RMA replacement legislation. In our submission, we highlight potential improvements to the Bill that warrant further consideration and will ultimately ensure better outcomes for our communities, tangata whenua, and the environment.

This submission covers proposals in the three of the five topic areas identified: system improvements, farming and primary sector, and natural hazards and emergencies, as well as areas that align with Te Uru Kahika’s strategic priorities.