Planning

Auckland’s Rural Zone Unitary Plan rules are now operative after first being notified eight years ago in 2013. The Environment Court's decision on Auckland's Rural Subdivision Rules confirms subdivision rights that encourage environmental protection and restoration in rural zones.

The RMA Review is now officially underway. Recommendations made by the Randerson Resource Management Review Panel in mid-2020 are to be adopted. The RMA will be replaced by three new pieces of legislation – a Natural and Built Environments Act (NBEA); a Strategic Planning Act (SPA); and a Managed Retreat and Climate Change Adaptation Act (CCA).

Myles Goodwin, outlines changes to Auckland's Rural Subdivision rules, following the Environment Court decision on the Unitary Plan.

Auckland’s rural subdivision rules aim to provide a win/win situation. A land holder gains a valuable new title with the ability for a new dwelling to be constructed, while a valuable contribution is made to the environment.

The Resource Management Review Panel’s report has been released and recommends sweeping changes to New Zealand’s resource management law.