13 February 2026
Te Uru Kahika Submission on Natural Environment and Planning Bills
Useful links for understanding the proposed new resource management system:
Natural Environment Bill (as introduced):
Planning Bill (as introduced):
https://www.legislation.govt.nz/bill/government/2025/0235/latest/whole.html
MfE webpage with additional resources:
https://environment.govt.nz/what-government-is-doing/areas-of-work/rma/rmreform/
MfE Overview of the new planning system:
https://environment.govt.nz/publications/better-planning-for-a-better-new-zealand/
MfE Info Sheet Role of local government:
https://environment.govt.nz/publications/role-of-local-government/
Other info sheets (MfE website):
Better planning for a better New Zealand: Overview of the new planning system
The New Planning System: What it means for Māori interests and Treaty settlements
The New Planning System: Protecting the Environment
The New Planning System: Making it easier to build and renovate your home
The New Planning System: Simplifying residential development
The New Planning System: Delivering the infrastructure we need
The New Planning System: Backing our primary sector
The New Planning System: Increasing certainty for the marine sector
The New Planning System: Role of local government
The New Planning System: Stronger direction and a plan for getting there
The New Planning System: Transitioning into the New Planning System
The New Planning System: Regulatory relief in the New Planning System