The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process) Notices

The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Auckland Council) Notice 2022

• Publication date: 27 April 2022
• Gazette notice for Resource Management (Direction for Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Auckland Council) Notice 2022 [Gazette]

Pursuant to section 80L of the Resource Management Act 1991, the Minister for the Environment gives the following notice.

Notice

1. Title and Commencement

(1) This notice is the Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Auckland Council) Notice 2022.

(2) This notice shall come into force on the date of publication.

2. Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process

Minister for the Environment’s Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Auckland Council

In accordance with section 80L of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), the Minister for the Environment directs Auckland Council to notify decisions on the independent hearings panel’s recommendations in accordance with clause 102 of Schedule 1 of the RMA by 31 March 2024.

Dated at Wellington this 11th day of April 2022.

HON DAVID PARKER, Minister for the Environment.

Notes

i.  This Direction must be complied with

ii. Part 6 of Schedule 1 of the RMA specifies the requirements of any Intensification Streamlined Planning Process

iii. Section 80M of the RMA provides the Minister with the ability to amend this Direction on their own initiative or following a request from one or more of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction.

iv.  Auckland Council may, in accordance with section 80M of the RMA apply in writing to the Minister for the Environment for an amendment to the Direction.

The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Auckland Council) Amendment Notice 2023

• Publication date: 31 August 2023
• Gazette notice for Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Auckland Council) Amendment Notice 2024 [Gazette]

Pursuant to sections 80L and 80M of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), the Minister for the Environment gives the following notice.

Notice

1. Title and Commencement

(1) This notice is the Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Auckland Council) Amendment Notice 2023.

(2) This notice shall come into force on the date of publication.

2. Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process

Minister for the Environment’s Amended Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Auckland Council

In accordance with sections 80L and 80M of the RMA, the Minister for the Environment directs Auckland Council to notify decisions on the independent hearings panel’s recommendations for Plan Change 78 in accordance with clause 102 of Schedule 1 of the RMA by 31 March 2025.

Minister for the Environment’s Statement of Expectations Additional Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process for Auckland Council

In accordance with clause 80L(2) of the RMA, the Minister for the Environment’s expectations for Auckland Council are that in the extended period by which Auckland Council must notify decisions on the independent hearings panel's recommendations, the Council will:

1.  Investigate impacts arising from the significant flooding and landslides caused by extreme weather during Auckland Anniversary weekend and Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023, and the implications for land-use planning, infrastructure, and other policy settings;

2.  Determine if a variation is required in order to:

a.  Apply qualifying matters to recognise and provide for matters of national importance, in particular the management of significant risks from natural hazards.

b.  Ensure that through its intensification planning instrument, intensification is enabled in low natural hazard risk areas and ensure new development is avoided in high natural hazard areas unless the level of risk can be reduced to a tolerable level.

Minister for the Environment’s Additional Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Auckland Council

In accordance with clause 80L(1)(d) of the RMA, the Minister for the Environment directs Auckland Council to provide a report to the Ministry for the Environment every three months from the date of this notice about its progress of the intensification streamlined planning process. The report shall demonstrate how the Council is having regard to the statement of expectations and identify any issues which may affect the Council's ability to comply with the Minister's Direction.

3. Principal Notice

This notice amends “The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Auckland Council) Notice 2022” published in the New Zealand Gazette, 27 April 2022, Notice No. 2022-sl1599, only to the extent specified in this notice.

Dated at Wellington this 15th day of August 2023.

HON DAVID PARKER, Minister for the Environment.

Notes

i.  This Direction must be complied with (other than in respect of the Minister’s statement of expectations included in the direction which must be had regard to).

ii.  Part 6 of Schedule 1 of the RMA specifies the requirements of any Intensification Streamlined Planning Process.

iii.  Section 80M of the RMA provides the Minister the ability to amend this Direction on their own initiative or following a request from one or more of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction.

iv.  Auckland Council may, in accordance with section 80M of the RMA apply in writing to the Minister for the Environment for an amendment to the Direction. 

The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Auckland Council) Amendment Notice 2024

• Publication date: 15 April 2024 
• Gazette notice for Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Auckland Council) Amendment Notice 2024 [Gazette]

The Minister Responsible for RMA Reform (under section 7 of the Constitution Act 1986) gives notice of the following direction made under sections 80L and 80M of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA). The direction is secondary legislation for the purpose of the Legislation Act 2019 and is administered by the Ministry for the Environment.

Title and Commencement

(1) This notice is the Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Auckland Council) Amendment Notice 2024.

(2) The direction comes into force on 22 April 2024.

Minister Responsible for RMA Reform’s Amended Directions for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Auckland Council (made under section 7 of the Constitution Act 1986)

(3) In accordance with sections 80L(1)(c ), 80L(1)(d) and 80M of the RMA, the Minister directs that Auckland Council must:

a. notify its decisions on the independent hearing panel’s recommendations on Plan Change 78 under clause 102 of Schedule 1 of the RMA no later than 31 March 2026.

Minister Responsible for RMA Reform’s Statement of Expectations for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process for Auckland Council (made under section 7 of the Constitution Act 1986)

(4) In accordance with clause 80L(2) of the RMA, the Minister's expectations for Auckland Council are to:

a. Notify a plan change, or similar, to address the management of significant risks from natural hazards by 30 April 2025.

b. Enable intensification within the Auckland Light Rail corridor, and ensure intensification is enabled in appropriate areas by 30 April 2025.

c. Continue to progress the parts of the Plan Change 78 subject to Policy 3 and Policy 4 of the National Policy Statement on Urban Development where practicable given the expectations outlined in (5)(a) and (5)(b) above.

d. Prior to notifying plan changes, or similar, on natural hazards, and to implement the National Policy Statement on Urban Development and the Medium Density Residential Standards in the Auckland Light Rail corridor, notify the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform on the impacts on Auckland's development capacity.

(5) The Minister expects Auckland Council officers to work closely with Ministry for the Environment officials on workable solutions to implement clause (5) above.

Minister Responsible for RMA Reform’s Additional Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Auckland Council

In accordance with clause 80L(1)(d) of the RMA, the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform directs Auckland Council to provide a report to the Ministry for the Environment on 31 May 2024 and every three months after that date, about its progress on Plan Change 78 and any related plan changes or variations, including any plan change relating to natural hazards. The report shall demonstrate how the Council is having regard to the statement of expectations and identify any issues which may affect the Council’s ability to comply with the Minister’s Direction.

Principal Notice Amended

This direction amends “The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Auckland Council) Notice 2022” published in the New Zealand Gazette, 27 April 2022, Notice No. 2022-sl1599, only to the extent specified in this notice.

Previous Amendment Notice Revoked

The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Auckland Council) Amendment Notice 2023, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 31 August 2023, Notice No. 2023-sl4042, is revoked.

Copies of the above notices are available free of charge on the Ministry for the Environment’s website: http://environment.govt.nz.

Dated at Wellington this 25th day of March 2024.

HON CHRIS BISHOP, Minister Responsible for RMA Reform.

Notes

i.  This direction must be complied with.

ii.  Part 6 of Schedule 1 of the RMA specifies the requirements of any Intensification Streamlined Planning Process.

iii.  Section 80M of the RMA provides the Minister the ability to amend this direction on their own initiative or following a request from Auckland Council.

iv.  Auckland Council may, in accordance with section 80M of the RMA, apply in writing to the Minister for an amendment to the direction. 

The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, Waipā District Council and Rotorua District Council) Notice 2022

• Publication date: 25 May 2022

• Gazette notice for Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, Waipā District Council and Rotorua District Council) Notice 2022 [Gazette]

Pursuant to section 80L of the Resource Management Act 1991, the Minister for the Environment gives the following notice.

Notice

1. Title and Commencement

(1) This notice is the Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, Waipa District Council and Rotorua District Council) Notice 2022.

(2) This notice shall come into force on the date of publication.

2. Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process

Minister for the Environment’s Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, Waipa District Council and Rotorua District Council

In accordance with section 80L of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) the Minister for the Environment directs Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, Waipa District Council and Rotorua District Council to notify decisions on the independent hearings panels’ recommendations in accordance with clause 102 of Schedule 1 of the RMA by 31 March 2024.

Dated at Auckland this 14th day of May 2022.

HON DAVID PARKER, Minister for the Environment.

Notes

i.  This Direction must be complied with.

ii.  Part 6 of Schedule 1 of the RMA specifies the requirements of any Intensification Streamlined Planning Process.

iii.  Section 80M of the RMA provides the Minister with the ability to amend this Direction on their own initiative or following a request from one or more of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction.

iv.  Any one of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction may, in accordance with section 80M of the RMA, apply in writing to the Minister for the Environment for an amendment to the Direction as it applies to that specified territorial authority.

The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, Waipā District Council and Rotorua District Council) Amendment Notice 2024 (No. 2)

• Publication date: 30 July 2024
• Gazette notice for Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, Waipā District Council and Rotorua District Council) Amendment Notice 2024 (No. 2) [Gazette]

The Minister Responsible for RMA Reform (under section 7 of the Constitution Act 1986) gives notice of the following direction made pursuant to sections 80L and 80M of the Resource Management Act 1991 (“RMA”). The direction is secondary legislation for the purposes of the Legislation Act 2019 and is administered by the Ministry for the Environment.

Title and Commencement

(1) This notice is the Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, Waipā District Council and Rotorua District Council) Amendment Notice 2024 (No. 2).

(2) The direction comes into force on 16 August 2024.

Minister Responsible for RMA Reform’s Amended Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Waikato District Council

In accordance with sections 80L and 80M of the RMA, the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform directs Waikato District Council to notify its decisions on the independent hearing panel’s recommendations for Plan Change Variation 3 in accordance with clause 102 of Schedule 1 of the RMA by no later than 22 October 2024.

Principal Notice

This notice amends “The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, Waipā District Council and Rotorua District Council) Notice 2022” published in the New Zealand Gazette, 25 May 2022, Notice No. 2022-sl2034 only to the extent specified in this notice.

Dated at Wellington this 22nd day of July 2024.

HON CHRIS BISHOP, Minister Responsible for RMA Reform.

Notes

i. This direction must be complied with.

ii. Part 6 of Schedule 1 of the RMA specifies the requirements of any Intensification Streamlined Planning Process.

iii. Section 80M of the RMA provides the Minister the ability to amend this direction on their own initiative or following a request from one or more of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction.

iv. Waikato District Council may, in accordance with section 80M of the RMA, apply in writing for an amendment to the direction.

The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, Waipā District Council and Rotorua District Council) Notice 2022

• Publication date: 25 May 2022
• Gazette notice for Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, Waipā District Council and Rotorua District Council) Notice 2022 [Gazette]

Pursuant to section 80L of the Resource Management Act 1991, the Minister for the Environment gives the following notice.

Notice

1. Title and Commencement

(1) This notice is the Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, Waipa District Council and Rotorua District Council) Notice 2022.

(2) This notice shall come into force on the date of publication.

2. Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process

Minister for the Environment’s Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, Waipa District Council and Rotorua District Council

In accordance with section 80L of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) the Minister for the Environment directs Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, Waipa District Council and Rotorua District Council to notify decisions on the independent hearings panels’ recommendations in accordance with clause 102 of Schedule 1 of the RMA by 31 March 2024.

Dated at Auckland this 14th day of May 2022.

HON DAVID PARKER, Minister for the Environment.

Notes

i. This Direction must be complied with.

ii.  Part 6 of Schedule 1 of the RMA specifies the requirements of any Intensification Streamlined Planning Process.

iii.  Section 80M of the RMA provides the Minister with the ability to amend this Direction on their own initiative or following a request from one or more of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction.

iv.   Any one of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction may, in accordance with section 80M of the RMA, apply in writing to the Minister for the Environment for an amendment to the Direction as it applies to that specified territorial authority.

The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, Waipā District Council and Rotorua District Council) Amendment Notice 2023

• Publication date: 16 August 2023
• Gazette notice for Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, Waipā District Council and Rotorua District Council) Amendment Notice 2023 [Gazette]

Pursuant to sections 80L and 80M of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), the Minister for the Environment gives the following notice.

Notice

1. Title and Commencement

(1) This notice is the Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, Waipā District Council and Rotorua District Council) Amendment Notice 2023.

(2) This notice shall come into force on the date of publication.

2. Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process

Minister for the Environment’s Amended Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Hamilton City Council

In accordance with sections 80L and 80M of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), the Minister for the Environment directs Hamilton City Council to notify decisions on the independent hearings panel’s recommendations for Plan Change 12 in accordance with clause 102 of Schedule 1 of the RMA by 20 December 2024.

Minister for the Environment’s Additional Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Hamilton City Council

In accordance with clause 80L(1)(d) of the RMA, the Minister for the Environment directs Hamilton City Council to provide a report to the Ministry for the Environment every three months from the date of this notice about its progress of the intensification streamlined planning process for Plan Change 12.

3. Principal Notice

This notice amends “The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, Waipā District Council and Rotorua District Council) Notice 2022” published in the New Zealand Gazette, 25 May 2022, Notice No. 2022-sl2034, only to the extent specified in this notice.

Dated at Wellington this 2nd day of August 2023.

HON DAVID PARKER, Minister for the Environment.

Notes

i.  This Direction must be complied with.

ii.  Part 6 of Schedule 1 of the RMA specifies the requirements of any Intensification Streamlined Planning Process.

iii.   Section 80M of the RMA provides the Minister the ability to amend this Direction on their own initiative or following a request from one or more of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction.

iv.   Hamilton City Council may, in accordance with section 80M of the RMA apply in writing to the Minister for the Environment for an amendment to the Direction as it applied to them.

The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, Waipā District Council and Rotorua District Council) Notice 2022

• Publication date: 25 May 2022

• Gazette notice for Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, Waipā District Council and Rotorua District Council) Notice 2022 [Gazette]

Pursuant to section 80L of the Resource Management Act 1991, the Minister for the Environment gives the following notice.

Notice

1. Title and Commencement

(1) This notice is the Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, Waipa District Council and Rotorua District Council) Notice 2022.

(2) This notice shall come into force on the date of publication.

2. Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process

Minister for the Environment’s Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, Waipa District Council and Rotorua District Council

In accordance with section 80L of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) the Minister for the Environment directs Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, Waipa District Council and Rotorua District Council to notify decisions on the independent hearings panels’ recommendations in accordance with clause 102 of Schedule 1 of the RMA by 31 March 2024.

Dated at Auckland this 14th day of May 2022.

HON DAVID PARKER, Minister for the Environment.

Notes

i.  This Direction must be complied with.

ii.  Part 6 of Schedule 1 of the RMA specifies the requirements of any Intensification Streamlined Planning Process.

iii. Section 80M of the RMA provides the Minister with the ability to amend this Direction on their own initiative or following a request from one or more of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction.

iv.  Any one of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction may, in accordance with section 80M of the RMA, apply in writing to the Minister for the Environment for an amendment to the Direction as it applies to that specified territorial authority.

The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, Waipā District Council and Rotorua District Council) Amendment Notice 2024

• Publication date: 20 June 2024
• Gazette notice for Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, Waipā District Council and Rotorua District Council) Amendment Notice 2024 [Gazette]

The Minister Responsible for RMA Reform (under section 7 of the Constitution Act 1986) gives notice of the following direction made under sections 80L and 80M of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA). The direction is secondary legislation for the purpose of the Legislation Act 2019 and is administered by the Ministry for the Environment.

Title and Commencement

(1) This notice is the Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, Waipā District Council and Rotorua District Council) Amendment Notice 2024.

(2) This notice shall come into force on 20 June 2024.

Minister Responsible for RMA Reform’s amended Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Waipā District Council

(3) In accordance with sections 80L and 80M of the RMA, the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform directs Waipā District Council to notify its decisions on the independent hearing panel’s recommendations on Plan Change 26 in accordance with clause 102 of Schedule 1 of the RMA by no later than 30 August 2024.

Principal Notice

This notice amends “The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, Waipā District Council and Rotorua District Council) Notice 2022” published in the New Zealand Gazette, 25 May 2022, Notice No. 2022-sl2034 only to the extent specified in this notice.

Dated at Lower Hutt this 9th day of June 2024.

HON CHRIS BISHOP, Minister Responsible for RMA Reform.

Notes

i.  This direction must be complied with.

ii.  Part 6 of Schedule 1 of the RMA specifies the requirements of any Intensification Streamlined Planning Process.

iii.  Section 80M of the RMA provides the Minister for the Environment with the ability to amend this direction on their own initiative or following a request from one or more of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction.

iv.   Waipā District Council may, in accordance with section 80M of the RMA apply in writing for an amendment to the direction. 

The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Tauranga City Council and Wellington City Council) Notice 2022

• Publication date: 25 May 2022
• Gazette notice for Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Tauranga City Council and Wellington City Council) Notice 2022 [Gazette]

Pursuant to section 80L of the Resource Management Act 1991, the Minister for the Environment gives the following notice.

Notice

1. Title and Commencement

(1) This notice is the Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Tauranga City Council and Wellington City Council) Notice 2022.

(2) This notice shall come into force on the date of publication.

2. Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process

Minister for the Environment’s Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Tauranga City Council and Wellington City Council In accordance with section 80L of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) the Minister for the Environment directs Tauranga City Council and Wellington City Council to notify decisions on the independent hearings panels’ recommendations in accordance with clause 102 of Schedule 1 of the RMA by 20 November 2023.

Dated at Auckland this 14th day of May 2022.

HON DAVID PARKER, Minister for the Environment.

Notes

i.  This Direction must be complied with.

ii.  Part 6 of Schedule 1 of the RMA specifies the requirements of any Intensification Streamlined Planning Process.

iii.  Section 80M of the RMA provides the Minister with the ability to amend this Direction on their own initiative or following a request from one or more of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction.

iv.   one of the specified territorial authorities named in this Direction may, in accordance with section 80M of the RMA, apply in writing to the Minister for the Environment for an amendment to the Direction as it applies to that specified territorial authority.

The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Tauranga City Council and Wellington City Council) Amendment Notice 2022

• Publication date: 16 December 2022
• Gazette notice for Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Tauranga City Council and Wellington City Council) Amendment Notice 2022 [Gazette]

Pursuant to sections 80L and 80M of the Resource Management Act 1991, the Minister for the Environment gives the following notice.

Notice

1. Title and Commencement

1. This notice is the Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Tauranga City Council and Wellington City Council) Amendment Notice 2022.

2. This notice shall come into force on the date of publication.

2. Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process

Minister for the Environment’s Amended Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Tauranga City Council

In addition to the Direction published 25 May 2022, in accordance with section 80L and 80M of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), the Minister for the Environment directs Tauranga City Council to notify decisions on the independent hearings panel’s recommendations for Variation 1 to Plan Change 33: Tauriko West Urban Growth Area in accordance with clause 102 of Schedule 1 of the RMA by 30 June 2024.

3. Principal Notice

This notice amends “The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Tauranga City Council and Wellington City Council) Notice 2022”, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 25 May 2022, 2022-sl2033, only to the extent specified in this notice.

Dated at Wellington this 9th day of December 2022.

Hon DAVID PARKER, Minister for the Environment.

Notes

i.  This Direction must be complied with.

ii.  Part 6 of Schedule 1 of the RMA specifies the requirements of any Intensification Streamlined Planning Process.

iii. Section 80M of the RMA provides the Minister with the ability to amend this Direction on their own initiative or following a request from one or more of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction.

iv. Tauranga City Council may, in accordance with section with section 80M of the RMA apply in writing to the Minister for the Environment for an amendment to the Direction.

The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Tauranga City Council and Wellington City Council) Amendment Notice 2023

• Publication date: 16 August 2023
• Gazette notice for Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Tauranga City Council and Wellington City Council) Amendment Notice 2023 [Gazette]

Pursuant to sections 80L and 80M of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), the Minister for the Environment gives the following notice.

Notice

1. Title and Commencement

(1) This notice is the Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Tauranga City Council and Wellington City Council) Amendment Notice 2023.

(2) This notice shall come into force on the date of publication.

2. Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process

Minister for the Environment’s Amended Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Tauranga City Council

In accordance with sections 80L and 80M of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), the Minister for the Environment directs Tauranga City Council to notify decisions on the independent hearings panel’s recommendations for Plan Change 33 (excluding Variation 1 to Plan Change 33: Tauriko West Urban Growth Area) in accordance with clause 102 of Schedule 1 of the RMA by 30 June 2024.

Minister for the Environment’s Additional Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Tauranga City Council

In accordance with clause 80L(1)(d) of the RMA, the Minister for the Environment directs Tauranga City Council to provide a report to the Ministry for the Environment every three months from the date of this notice about its progress of the intensification streamlined planning process for Plan Change 33 (excluding Variation 1 to Plan Change 33: Tauriko West Urban Growth Area).

3. Principal Notice

This notice amends “The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Tauranga City Council and Wellington City Council) Notice 2022” published in the New Zealand Gazette, 25 May 2022, Notice No. 2022-sl2033, only to the extent specified in this notice.

This notice does not amend “The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Tauranga City Council and Wellington City Council) Amendment Notice 2022” published in the New Zealand Gazette, 16 December 2022, Notice No. 2022-sl5566.

Dated at Wellington this 2nd day of August 2023.

HON DAVID PARKER, Minister for the Environment.

Notes

i.  This Direction must be complied with.

ii.  Part 6 of Schedule 1 of the RMA specifies the requirements of any Intensification Streamlined Planning Process.

iii.  Section 80M of the RMA provides the Minister the ability to amend this Direction on their own initiative or following a request from one or more of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction.

iv.  Tauranga City Council may, in accordance with section 80M of the RMA apply in writing to the Minister for the Environment for an amendment to the Direction as it applied to them.

The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Tauranga City Council and Wellington City Council) Amendment Notice 2023 (No.3)

• Publication date: 7 September 2023
• Gazette notice for Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Tauranga City Council and Wellington City Council) Amendment Notice 2023 (No.3) [Gazette]

Pursuant to sections 80L and 80M of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), the Minister for the Environment gives the following notice.

Notice

1. Title and Commencement

(1) This notice is the Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Tauranga City Council and Wellington City Council) Amendment Notice 2023 (No.3).

(2) This notice shall come into force on the date of publication.

2. Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process

Minister for the Environment’s Amended Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Tauranga City Council

In accordance with sections 80L and 80M of the RMA, the Minister for the Environment directs Tauranga City Council to notify decisions on the independent hearings panel’s recommendations for Variation 1 to Plan Change 33: Tauriko West Urban Growth Area in accordance with clause 102 of Schedule 1 of the RMA by 31 December 2025.

Minister for the Environment’s Additional Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Tauranga City Council

In accordance with clause 80L(1)(d) of the RMA, the Minister for the Environment directs Tauranga City Council to provide a report to the Ministry for the Environment every three months from the date of this notice about its progress of the intensification streamlined planning process for Variation 1 to Plan Change 33: Tauriko West Urban Growth Area.

3. Principal Notice

This notice amends “The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Tauranga City Council and Wellington City Council) Amendment Notice 2022” published in the New Zealand Gazette, 16 December 2022, Notice No. 2022-sl5566.

This notice does not amend “The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Tauranga City Council and Wellington City Council) Amendment Notice 2023” published in the New Zealand Gazette, 16 August 2023, Notice No. 2023-sl3773.

Dated at Auckland this 25th day of August 2023.

HON DAVID PARKER, Minister for the Environment.

Notes

i.  This Direction must be complied with.

ii.  Part 6 of Schedule 1 of the RMA specifies the requirements of any Intensification Streamlined Planning Process.

iii.  Section 80M of the RMA provides the Minister the ability to amend this Direction on their own initiative or following a request from one or more of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction.

iv.  Tauranga City Council may, in accordance with section 80M of the RMA apply in writing to the Minister for the Environment for an amendment to the Direction as it applied to them.

The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Notice 2022

• Publication date: 27 April 2022
• Gazette notice for Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Notice 2022 [Gazette]

Pursuant to section 80L of the Resource Management Act 1991, the Minister for the Environment gives the following notice.

Notice

1. Title and Commencement

(1) This notice is the Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the first tranche of specified territorial authorities) Notice 2022.

(2) This notice shall come into force on the date of publication.

2. Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process Minister for the Environment’s Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the first tranche of specified territorial authorities

In accordance with section 80L of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) the Minister for the Environment directs the first tranche of specified territorial authorities to notify decisions on the independent hearings panel’s recommendations in accordance with clause 102 of Schedule 1 of the RMA by 20 August 2023.

The first tranche of specified territorial authorities that must comply with this direction are:

a. Christchurch City Council

b. Hutt City Council

c. Kāpiti Coast District Council

d. Porirua City Council

e. Selwyn District Council

f. Upper Hutt City Council

g. Waimakariri District Council

h. Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Dated at Wellington this 11th day of April 2022.

HON DAVID PARKER, Minister for the Environment.

Notes

i. This Direction must be complied with.

ii. Part 6 of Schedule 1 of the RMA specifies the requirements of any Intensification Streamlined Planning Process.

iii. Section 80M of the RMA provides the Minister with the ability to amend this Direction on their own initiative or following a request from one or more of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction.

iv. Any one of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction may, in accordance with section 80M of the RMA, apply in writing to the Minister for the Environment for an amendment to the Direction as it applies to that specified territorial authority. 

The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Amendment Notice 2023 (No. 3)

• Publication date: 16 August 2023
• Gazette notice for Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Amendment Notice 2023 (No. 3) [Gazette]

Pursuant to sections 80L and 80M of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), the Minister for the Environment gives the following notice.

Notice

1. Title and Commencement

(1) This notice is the Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Amendment Notice 2023 (No. 3).

(2) This notice shall come into force on the date of publication.

2. Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process

Minister for the Environment’s Amended Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Western Bay of Plenty District Council

In accordance with sections 80L and 80M of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), the Minister for the Environment directs Western Bay of Plenty District Council to notify decisions on the independent hearings panel’s recommendations for Plan Change 92 in accordance with clause 102 of Schedule 1 of the RMA by 1 March 2024.

Minister for the Environment’s Additional Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Western Bay of Plenty District Council

In accordance with clause 80L(1)(d) of the RMA, the Minister for the Environment directs Western Bay of Plenty District Council to provide a report to the Ministry for the Environment every three months from the date of this notice about its progress of the intensification streamlined planning process for Plan Change 92.

3. Principal Notice

This notice amends “The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Notice 2022” published in the New Zealand Gazette, 27 April 2022, Notice No. 2022-sl1594, only to the extent specified in this notice.

Dated at Wellington this 2nd day of August 2023.

HON DAVID PARKER, Minister for the Environment.

Notes

i. This Direction must be complied with.

ii.  Part 6 of Schedule 1 of the RMA specifies the requirements of any Intensification Streamlined Planning Process.

iii.  Section 80M of the RMA provides the Minister the ability to amend this Direction on their own initiative or following a request from one or more of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction.

iv.  Western Bay of Plenty District Council may, in accordance with section 80M of the RMA apply in writing to the Minister for the Environment for an amendment to the Direction as it applied to them.

The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, Waipā District Council and Rotorua District Council) Notice 2022

• Publication date: 25 May 2022
• Gazette notice for Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, Waipā District Council and Rotorua District Council) Notice 2022 [Gazette]

Pursuant to section 80L of the Resource Management Act 1991, the Minister for the Environment gives the following notice.

Notice

1. Title and Commencement

(1) This notice is the Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, Waipa District Council and Rotorua District Council) Notice 2022.

(2) This notice shall come into force on the date of publication.

2. Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process

Minister for the Environment’s Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, Waipa District Council and Rotorua District Council

In accordance with section 80L of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) the Minister for the Environment directs Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, Waipa District Council and Rotorua District Council to notify decisions on the independent hearings panels’ recommendations in accordance with clause 102 of Schedule 1 of the RMA by 31 March 2024.

Dated at Auckland this 14th day of May 2022.

HON DAVID PARKER, Minister for the Environment.

Notes

i.  This Direction must be complied with.

ii.  Part 6 of Schedule 1 of the RMA specifies the requirements of any Intensification Streamlined Planning Process.

iii. Section 80M of the RMA provides the Minister with the ability to amend this Direction on their own initiative or following a request from one or more of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction.

iv.  Any one of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction may, in accordance with section 80M of the RMA, apply in writing to the Minister for the Environment for an amendment to the Direction as it applies to that specified territorial authority.

The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Tauranga City Council and Wellington City Council) Notice 2022

• Publication date: 25 May 2022
• Gazette notice for Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Tauranga City Council and Wellington City Council) Notice 2022 [Gazette]

Pursuant to section 80L of the Resource Management Act 1991, the Minister for the Environment gives the following notice.

Notice

1. Title and Commencement

(1) This notice is the Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Tauranga City Council and Wellington City Council) Notice 2022.

(2) This notice shall come into force on the date of publication.

2. Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process

Minister for the Environment’s Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Tauranga City Council and Wellington City Council In accordance with section 80L of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) the Minister for the Environment directs Tauranga City Council and Wellington City Council to notify decisions on the independent hearings panels’ recommendations in accordance with clause 102 of Schedule 1 of the RMA by 20 November 2023.

Dated at Auckland this 14th day of May 2022.

HON DAVID PARKER, Minister for the Environment.

Notes

i.  This Direction must be complied with.

ii.  Part 6 of Schedule 1 of the RMA specifies the requirements of any Intensification Streamlined Planning Process.

iii.  Section 80M of the RMA provides the Minister with the ability to amend this Direction on their own initiative or following a request from one or more of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction.

iv. Tauranga City Council may, in accordance with section with section 80M of the RMA apply in writing to the Minister for the Environment for an amendment to the Direction.

The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Tauranga City Council and Wellington City Council) Amendment Notice 2023 (No.2)

• Publication date: 31 August 2023
• Gazette notice for Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Tauranga City Council and Wellington City Council) Amendment Notice 2023 (No.2) [Gazette]

Pursuant to sections 80L and 80M of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), the Minister for the Environment gives the following notice.

Notice

1. Title and Commencement

(1) This notice is the Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Tauranga City Council and Wellington City Council) Amendment Notice 2023 (No.2).

(2) This notice shall come into force on the date of publication.

2. Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process

Minister for the Environment’s Amended Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Wellington City Council

In accordance with sections 80L and 80M of the RMA, the Minister for the Environment directs Wellington City Council to notify decisions on the independent hearings panel’s recommendations for those parts of the Proposed District Plan subject to the intensification streamlined planning process in accordance with clause 102 of Schedule 1 of the RMA by 20 March 2024.

3. Principal Notice

This notice amends “The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Tauranga City Council and Wellington City Council) Notice 2022” published in the New Zealand Gazette, 25 May 2022, Notice No. 2022-sl2033, only to the extent specified in this notice.

This notice does not amend “The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Tauranga City Council and Wellington City Council) Amendment Notice 2022” published in the New Zealand Gazette, 16 December 2022, Notice No. 2022-sl5566.

This notice does not amend “The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Tauranga City Council and Wellington City Council) Amendment Notice 2023” published in the New Zealand Gazette, 16 August 2023, Notice No. 2023-sl3773.

Dated at Wellington this 15th day of August 2023.

HON DAVID PARKER, Minister for the Environment.

Notes

i.  This Direction must be complied with.

ii.  Part 6 of Schedule 1 of the RMA specifies the requirements of any Intensification Streamlined Planning Process.

iii.  Section 80M of the RMA provides the Minister the ability to amend this Direction on their own initiative or following a request from one or more of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction.

iv.   City Council may, in accordance with section 80M of the RMA apply in writing to the Minister for the Environment for an amendment to the Direction.

The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Notice 2022

• Publication date: 27 April 2022
• Gazette notice for Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Notice 2022 [Gazette]

Pursuant to section 80L of the Resource Management Act 1991, the Minister for the Environment gives the following notice.

Notice

1. Title and Commencement

(1) This notice is the Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the first tranche of specified territorial authorities) Notice 2022.

(2) This notice shall come into force on the date of publication.

2. Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process Minister for the Environment’s Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the first tranche of specified territorial authorities

In accordance with section 80L of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) the Minister for the Environment directs the first tranche of specified territorial authorities to notify decisions on the independent hearings panel’s recommendations in accordance with clause 102 of Schedule 1 of the RMA by 20 August 2023.

The first tranche of specified territorial authorities that must comply with this direction are:

a. Christchurch City Council

b. Hutt City Council

c. Kāpiti Coast District Council

d. Porirua City Council

e. Selwyn District Council

f. Upper Hutt City Council

g. Waimakariri District Council

h. Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Dated at Wellington this 11th day of April 2022.

HON DAVID PARKER, Minister for the Environment.

Notes

i. This Direction must be complied with.

ii. Part 6 of Schedule 1 of the RMA specifies the requirements of any Intensification Streamlined Planning Process.

iii. Section 80M of the RMA provides the Minister with the ability to amend this Direction on their own initiative or following a request from one or more of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction.

iv. Any one of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction may, in accordance with section 80M of the RMA, apply in writing to the Minister for the Environment for an amendment to the Direction as it applies to that specified territorial authority. 

The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Amendment Notice 2023 (No.4)

• Publication date: 16 August 2023
• Gazette notice for Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Amendment Notice 2023 (No.4) [Gazette]

Pursuant to sections 80L and 80M of the Resource Management Act 1991, the Minister for the Environment gives the following notice.

Notice

1. Title and Commencement

(1) This notice is the Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Amendment Notice 2023 (No.4).

(2) This notice shall come into force on the date of publication.

2. Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process Minister for the Environment’s Amended Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Hutt City Council

In accordance with sections 80L and 80M of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), the Minister for the Environment directs Hutt City Council to notify decisions on the independent hearings panel’s recommendations for Plan Change 56 in accordance with clause 102 of Schedule 1 of the RMA by 22 September 2023.

3. Principal Notice

This notice amends “The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Notice 2022” published in the New Zealand Gazette, 27 April 2022, Notice No. 2022-sl1594, only to the extent specified in this notice.

Dated at Wellington this 2nd day of August 2023.

HON DAVID PARKER, Minister for the Environment.

Notes

i. This Direction must be complied with.

ii.  Part 6 of Schedule 1 of the RMA specifies the requirements of any Intensification Streamlined Planning Process.

iii.  Section 80M of the RMA provides the Minister the ability to amend this Direction on their own initiative or following a request from one or more of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction.

iv.  Hutt City Council may, in accordance with section 80M of the RMA apply in writing to the Minister for the Environment for an amendment to the Direction as it applied to them.

The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Notice 2022

• Publication date: 27 April 2022
• Gazette notice for Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Notice 2022 [Gazette]

Pursuant to section 80L of the Resource Management Act 1991, the Minister for the Environment gives the following notice.

Notice

1. Title and Commencement

(1) This notice is the Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the first tranche of specified territorial authorities) Notice 2022.

(2) This notice shall come into force on the date of publication.

2. Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process Minister for the Environment’s Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the first tranche of specified territorial authorities

In accordance with section 80L of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) the Minister for the Environment directs the first tranche of specified territorial authorities to notify decisions on the independent hearings panel’s recommendations in accordance with clause 102 of Schedule 1 of the RMA by 20 August 2023.

The first tranche of specified territorial authorities that must comply with this direction are:

a. Christchurch City Council

b. Hutt City Council

c. Kāpiti Coast District Council

d. Porirua City Council

e. Selwyn District Council

f. Upper Hutt City Council

g. Waimakariri District Council

h. Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Dated at Wellington this 11th day of April 2022.

HON DAVID PARKER, Minister for the Environment.

Notes

i.  This Direction must be complied with.

ii.  Part 6 of Schedule 1 of the RMA specifies the requirements of any Intensification Streamlined Planning Process.

iii.  Section 80M of the RMA provides the Minister with the ability to amend this Direction on their own initiative or following a request from one or more of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction.

iv.  Any one of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction may, in accordance with section 80M of the RMA, apply in writing to the Minister for the Environment for an amendment to the Direction as it applies to that specified territorial authority. 

The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Amendment Notice 2023 (No.5)

• Publication date: 31 August 2023
• Gazette notice for Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Amendment Notice 2023 (No.5) [Gazette]

Pursuant to sections 80L and 80M of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), the Minister for the Environment gives the following notice.

Notice

1. Title and Commencement

(1) This notice is the Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Amendment Notice 2023 (No.5).

(2) This notice shall come into force on the date of publication.

2. Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process

Minister for the Environment’s Amended Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Upper Hutt City Council

In accordance with sections 80L and 80M of the RMA, the Minister for the Environment directs Upper Hutt City Council to notify decisions on the independent hearings panel’s recommendations in accordance with clause 102 of Schedule 1 of the RMA by 20 December 2023.

3. Principal Notice

This notice amends “The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Notice 2022” published in the New Zealand Gazette, 27 April 2022, Notice No. 2022-sl1594, only to the extent specified in this notice.

Dated at Wellington this 15th day of August 2023.

HON DAVID PARKER, Minister for the Environment.

Notes

i.  This Direction must be complied with.

ii.  Part 6 of Schedule 1 of the RMA specifies the requirements of any Intensification Streamlined Planning Process.

iii.  Section 80M of the RMA provides the Minister the ability to amend this Direction on their own initiative or following a request from one or more of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction.

iv. Upper Hutt City Council may, in accordance with section 80M of the RMA apply in writing to the Minister for the Environment for an amendment to the Direction.

The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Notice 2022

• Publication date: 27 April 2022
• Gazette notice for Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Notice 2022 [Gazette]

Pursuant to section 80L of the Resource Management Act 1991, the Minister for the Environment gives the following notice.

Notice

1. Title and Commencement

(1) This notice is the Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the first tranche of specified territorial authorities) Notice 2022.

(2) This notice shall come into force on the date of publication.

2. Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process Minister for the Environment’s Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the first tranche of specified territorial authorities

In accordance with section 80L of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) the Minister for the Environment directs the first tranche of specified territorial authorities to notify decisions on the independent hearings panel’s recommendations in accordance with clause 102 of Schedule 1 of the RMA by 20 August 2023.

The first tranche of specified territorial authorities that must comply with this direction are:

a. Christchurch City Council

b. Hutt City Council

c. Kāpiti Coast District Council

d. Porirua City Council

e. Selwyn District Council

f. Upper Hutt City Council

g. Waimakariri District Council

h. Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Dated at Wellington this 11th day of April 2022.

HON DAVID PARKER, Minister for the Environment.

Notes

i.  This Direction must be complied with.

ii.  Part 6 of Schedule 1 of the RMA specifies the requirements of any Intensification Streamlined Planning Process.

iii.  Section 80M of the RMA provides the Minister with the ability to amend this Direction on their own initiative or following a request from one or more of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction.

iv.  Any one of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction may, in accordance with section 80M of the RMA, apply in writing to the Minister for the Environment for an amendment to the Direction as it applies to that specified territorial authority. 

The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Amendment Notice 2023 (No.6)

• Publication date: 31 August 2023
• Gazette notice for Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Amendment Notice 2023 (No.6) [Gazette]

Pursuant to sections 80L and 80M of the Resource Management Act 1991, the Minister for the Environment gives the following notice.

Notice

1. Title and Commencement

(1) This notice is the Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Amendment Notice 2023 (No.6).

(2) This notice shall come into force on the date of publication.

2. Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process

Minister for the Environment’s Amended Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Porirua City Council

In accordance with sections 80L and 80M of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), the Minister for the Environment directs Porirua Council to notify decisions on the independent hearings panel’s recommendations in accordance with clause 102 of schedule 1 of the RMA by 14 December 2023.

3. Principal Notice

This notice amends “The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Notice 2022”, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 27 April 2022, Notice No. 2022-sl1594, only to the extent specified in this notice.

Dated at Auckland this 20th day of August 2023.

HON DAVID PARKER, Minister for the Environment.

Notes

i.  This Direction must be complied with.

ii.  Part 6 of schedule 1 of the RMA specifies the requirements of any Intensification Streamlined Planning Process.

iii.  Section 80M of the RMA provides the Minister with the ability to amend this direction on their own initiative or following a request from one or more of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction.

iv.  Porirua City Council may, under section 80M of the RMA apply in writing to the Minister for the Environment for an amendment to the direction as it applies to them.

The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Notice 2022

• Publication date: 27 April 2022
• Gazette notice for Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Notice 2022 [Gazette]

Pursuant to section 80L of the Resource Management Act 1991, the Minister for the Environment gives the following notice.

Notice

1. Title and Commencement

(1) This notice is the Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the first tranche of specified territorial authorities) Notice 2022.

(2) This notice shall come into force on the date of publication.

2. Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process Minister for the Environment’s Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the first tranche of specified territorial authorities

In accordance with section 80L of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) the Minister for the Environment directs the first tranche of specified territorial authorities to notify decisions on the independent hearings panel’s recommendations in accordance with clause 102 of Schedule 1 of the RMA by 20 August 2023.

The first tranche of specified territorial authorities that must comply with this direction are:

a. Christchurch City Council

b. Hutt City Council

c. Kāpiti Coast District Council

d. Porirua City Council

e. Selwyn District Council

f. Upper Hutt City Council

g. Waimakariri District Council

h. Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Dated at Wellington this 11th day of April 2022.

HON DAVID PARKER, Minister for the Environment.

Notes

i.  This Direction must be complied with.

ii.  Part 6 of Schedule 1 of the RMA specifies the requirements of any Intensification Streamlined Planning Process.

iii.  Section 80M of the RMA provides the Minister with the ability to amend this Direction on their own initiative or following a request from one or more of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction.

iv.  Any one of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction may, in accordance with section 80M of the RMA, apply in writing to the Minister for the Environment for an amendment to the Direction as it applies to that specified territorial authority. 

The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Notice 2022

• Publication date: 27 April 2022
• Gazette notice for Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Notice 2022 [Gazette]

Pursuant to section 80L of the Resource Management Act 1991, the Minister for the Environment gives the following notice.

Notice

1. Title and Commencement

(1) This notice is the Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the first tranche of specified territorial authorities) Notice 2022.

(2) This notice shall come into force on the date of publication.

2. Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process Minister for the Environment’s Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the first tranche of specified territorial authorities

In accordance with section 80L of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) the Minister for the Environment directs the first tranche of specified territorial authorities to notify decisions on the independent hearings panel’s recommendations in accordance with clause 102 of Schedule 1 of the RMA by 20 August 2023.

The first tranche of specified territorial authorities that must comply with this direction are:

a. Christchurch City Council

b. Hutt City Council

c. Kāpiti Coast District Council

d. Porirua City Council

e. Selwyn District Council

f. Upper Hutt City Council

g. Waimakariri District Council

h. Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Dated at Wellington this 11th day of April 2022.

HON DAVID PARKER, Minister for the Environment.

Notes

i.  This Direction must be complied with.

ii.Part 6 of Schedule 1 of the RMA specifies the requirements of any Intensification Streamlined Planning Process.

iii.  Section 80M of the RMA provides the Minister with the ability to amend this Direction on their own initiative or following a request from one or more of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction.

iv.  Any one of the sp  ecified territorial authorities named in this direction may, in accordance with section 80M of the RMA, apply in writing to the Minister for the Environment for an amendment to the Direction as it applies to that specified territorial authority. 

The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Amendment Notice 2023 (No.2)

• Publication date: 16 August 2023
• Gazette notice for Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Amendment Notice 2023 (No.2) [Gazette]

Pursuant to sections 80L and 80M of the Resource Management Act 1991, the Minister for the Environment gives the following notice.

Notice

1. Title and Commencement

(1) This notice is the Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Amendment Notice 2023 (No.2).

(2) This notice shall come into force on the date of publication.

2. Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process

Minister for the Environment’s Amended Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Christchurch City Council

In accordance with sections 80L and 80M of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), the Minister for the Environment directs Christchurch City Council to notify decisions on the independent hearings panel’s recommendations for Plan Change 14 in accordance with clause 102 of Schedule 1 of the RMA by 12 September 2024.

Minister for the Environment’s Additional Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Christchurch City Council

In accordance with clause 80L(1)(d) of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), the Minister for the Environment directs Christchurch City Council must provide a report to the Ministry for the Environment every three months from the date of this notice about its progress of the intensification streamlined planning process for Plan Change 14.

3. Principal Notice

This notice amends “The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Notice 2022” published in the New Zealand Gazette, 27 April 2022, Notice No. 2022-sl1594, only to the extent specified in this notice.

Dated at Wellington this 2nd day of August 2023.

HON DAVID PARKER, Minister for the Environment.

Notes

i.  This Direction must be complied with.

ii.  Part 6 of Schedule 1 of the RMA specifies the requirements of any Intensification Streamlined Planning Process.

iii.  Section 80M of the RMA provides the Minister the ability to amend this Direction on their own initiative or following a request from one or more of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction.

iv.  Christchurch City Council may, in accordance with section 80M of the RMA apply in writing to the Minister for the Environment for an amendment to the Direction as it applied to them.

The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Amendment Notice 2024

• Note: In clause 2(3), “12 September 2025” is replaced with “12 December 2025” in accordance with Notice No. 2024-sl713. 
• Publication date: 16 April 2024
• Gazette notice for Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Amendment Notice 2024 [Gazette]

The Minister Responsible for RMA Reform (under section 7 of the Constitution Act 1986) gives notice of the following direction made under sections 80L and 80M of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA). The direction is secondary legislation for the purpose of the Legislation Act 2019 and is administered by the Ministry for the Environment.

Notice

1. Title and Commencement

(1) This notice is the Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Amendment Notice 2024.

(2) The direction comes into force on 20 April 2024.

2. Minister Responsible for RMA Reform’s amended Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Christchurch City Council (made under section 7 of the Constitution Act 1986)

(3) In accordance with section 80L of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform directs Christchurch City Council to notify decisions on the independent hearings panel’s recommendations on parts of the plan subject to Policy 3 and Policy 4 of the National Policy Statement on Urban Development in accordance with clause 102 of Schedule 1 of the RMA by 12 September 2024, and notify decisions on the independent hearings panel’s recommendations on parts not subject to Policy 3 and Policy 4 of the National Policy Statement on Urban Development by 12 September 2025.

3. Minister Responsible for RMA Reform’s additional Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Christchurch City Council

(4) In accordance with clause 80L(1)(d) of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform directs Christchurch City Council must provide a report to the Ministry for the Environment every three months from the date of this notice about its progress of the intensification streamlined planning process for Plan Change 14.

4. Principal Notice Amended

(5) This direction amends “The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Notice 2022” published in the New Zealand Gazette, 27 April 2022, 2022-sl1594, only to the extent specified in this notice.

5. Previous Amendment Notice Revoked

(6) The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Amendment Notice 2023 (No.2) published in the New Zealand Gazette, 16 August 2023, 2023-sl3774, is revoked.

Copies of the above notices are available free of charge on the Ministry for the Environment’s website, http://environment.govt.nz.

Dated at Wellington this 27th day of March 2024.

HON CHRIS BISHOP, Minister Responsible for RMA Reform.

Notes

i. This direction must be complied with.

ii.  Part 6 of Schedule 1 of the RMA specifies the requirements of any Intensification Streamlined Planning Process.

iii.  Section 80M of the RMA provides the Minister the ability to amend this direction on their own initiative or following a request from one or more of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction.

iv.  Christchurch City Council may, in accordance with Section 80M of the RMA apply in writing to the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform for an amendment to the direction.

Corrigendum—The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Amendment Notice 2024

• Publication Date: 31 May 2024
• Gazette notice for Corrigendum—The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Amendment Notice 2024 [Gazette]

In the notice with the above title, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 16 April 2024, Notice No. 2024-sl1713, in clause 2(3) replace:

“12 September 2025.”
with
“12 December 2025.”

Dated at Wellington this 28th day of May 2024.

LIZ MONCRIEFF, General Manager, Ministry for the Environment.

The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Amendment Notice 2024

• Publication date: 16 September 2024
• Gazette notice for The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Amendment Notice 2024 (No. 2)

The Minister Responsible for RMA Reform (under section 7 of the Constitution Act 1986) gives notice of the following direction made under sections 80L and 80M of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA). The direction is secondary legislation for the purpose of the Legislation Act 2019 and is administered by the Ministry for the Environment.

1. Title and Commencement

Title and Commencement

(1) This notice is the Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Amendment Notice 2024 (No. 2).

(2) The direction comes into force on 26 September 2024.

Minister Responsible for RMA Reform’s amended Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Christchurch City Council

(3) In accordance with section 80L of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform directs Christchurch City Council to notify decisions on the independent hearings panel’s recommendations on parts of the plan subject to Policy 3 and Policy 4 of the National Policy Statement on Urban Development in accordance with clause 102 of Schedule 1 of the RMA by 20 December 2024, and notify decisions on the independent hearings panel’s recommendations on parts not subject to Policy 3 and Policy 4 of the National Policy Statement on Urban Development by 12 December 2025.

Minister Responsible for RMA Reform’s additional Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Christchurch City Council

(4) In accordance with clause 80L(1)(d) of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform directs Christchurch City Council must provide a report to the Ministry for the Environment every two months from the date of this notice about its progress of the intensification streamlined planning process for Plan Change 14.

Principal notice amended

(5) This direction amends “The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Notice 2022” published in the New Zealand Gazette, 27 April 2022, Notice No. 2022-sl1594, only to the extent specified in this notice.

Previous amendment notice revoked

(6) The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Amendment Notice 2024 published in the New Zealand Gazette, 16 April 2024, Notice No. 2024-sl1713, is revoked.

Copies of the above notices are available free of charge on the Ministry for the Environment’s website: https://environment.govt.nz.

Dated at Wellington this 9th day of September 2024.

Hon CHRIS BISHOP, Minister Responsible for RMA Reform.

Notes

i.  This direction must be complied with.

ii. Part 6 of Schedule 1 of the RMA specifies the requirements of any Intensification Streamlined Planning Process.

iii. Section 80M of the RMA provides the Minister the ability to amend this direction on their own initiative or following a request from one or more of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction.

iv.  Christchurch City Council may, in accordance with Section 80M of the RMA apply in writing to the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform for an amendment to the direction.

The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Notice 2022

• Publication date: 27 April 2022
• Gazette notice for Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Notice 2022 [Gazette]

Pursuant to section 80L of the Resource Management Act 1991, the Minister for the Environment gives the following notice.

Notice

1. Title and Commencement

(1) This notice is the Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the first tranche of specified territorial authorities) Notice 2022.

(2) This notice shall come into force on the date of publication.

2. Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process Minister for the Environment’s Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the first tranche of specified territorial authorities

In accordance with section 80L of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) the Minister for the Environment directs the first tranche of specified territorial authorities to notify decisions on the independent hearings panel’s recommendations in accordance with clause 102 of Schedule 1 of the RMA by 20 August 2023.

The first tranche of specified territorial authorities that must comply with this direction are:

a. Christchurch City Council

b. Hutt City Council

c. Kāpiti Coast District Council

d. Porirua City Council

e. Selwyn District Council

f. Upper Hutt City Council

g. Waimakariri District Council

h. Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Dated at Wellington this 11th day of April 2022.

HON DAVID PARKER, Minister for the Environment.

Notes

i.  This Direction must be complied with.

ii.  Part 6 of Schedule 1 of the RMA specifies the requirements of any Intensification Streamlined Planning Process.

iii.  Section 80M of the RMA provides the Minister with the ability to amend this Direction on their own initiative or following a request from one or more of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction.

iv.  Any one of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction may, in accordance with section 80M of the RMA, apply in writing to the Minister for the Environment for an amendment to the Direction as it applies to that specified territorial authority. 

The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Notice 2022

• Publication date: 27 April 2022
• Gazette notice for Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Notice 2022 [Gazette]

Pursuant to section 80L of the Resource Management Act 1991, the Minister for the Environment gives the following notice.

Notice

1. Title and Commencement

(1) This notice is the Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the first tranche of specified territorial authorities) Notice 2022.

(2) This notice shall come into force on the date of publication.

2. Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process Minister for the Environment’s Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the first tranche of specified territorial authorities

In accordance with section 80L of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) the Minister for the Environment directs the first tranche of specified territorial authorities to notify decisions on the independent hearings panel’s recommendations in accordance with clause 102 of Schedule 1 of the RMA by 20 August 2023.

The first tranche of specified territorial authorities that must comply with this direction are:

a. Christchurch City Council

b. Hutt City Council

c. Kāpiti Coast District Council

d. Porirua City Council

e. Selwyn District Council

f. Upper Hutt City Council

g. Waimakariri District Council

h. Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Dated at Wellington this 11th day of April 2022.

HON DAVID PARKER, Minister for the Environment.

Notes

i.  This Direction must be complied with.

ii.  Part 6 of Schedule 1 of the RMA specifies the requirements of any Intensification Streamlined Planning Process.

iii.  Section 80M of the RMA provides the Minister with the ability to amend this Direction on their own initiative or following a request from one or more of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction.

iv.  Any one of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction may, in accordance with section 80M of the RMA, apply in writing to the Minister for the Environment for an amendment to the Direction as it applies to that specified territorial authority. 

The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Amendment Notice 2023

• Publication date: 12 April 2023
• Gazette notice for Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Amendment Notice 2023 [Gazette]

Pursuant to sections 80L and 80M of the Resource Management Act 1991, the Minister for the Environment gives the following notice.

Notice

1. Title and Commencement

(1) This notice is the Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Amendment Notice 2023.

(2) This notice shall come into force on the date of publication.

2. Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process

Minister for the Environment’s Amended Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to Waimakariri District Council

In accordance with sections 80L and 80M of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), the Minister for the Environment directs Waimakariri District Council to notify decisions on the Independent Hearings Panel’s recommendations for Variation 1: Housing Intensification and Variation 2: Financial Contributions in accordance with clause 102 of Schedule 1 of the RMA by 17 December 2024.

3. Principal Notice

This notice amends “The Resource Management (Direction for the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process to the First Tranche of Specified Territorial Authorities) Notice 2022”, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 27 April 2022, Notice No. 2022-sl1594, only to the extent specified in this notice.

Dated at Wellington this 3rd day of April 2023.

HON DAVID PARKER, Minister for the Environment.

Notes

i.  This Direction must be complied with.

ii.  Part 6 of Schedule 1 of the RMA specifies the requirements of any Intensification Streamlined Planning Process.

iii.  Section 80M of the RMA provides the Minister with the ability to amend this Direction on their own initiative or following a request from one or more of the specified territorial authorities named in this direction.

iv.  Waimakariri District Council may, in accordance with section 80M of the RMA apply in writing to the Minister for the Environment for an amendment to the Direction as it applies to them.