A requiring authority may change its name. When this occurs and when certain criteria are met, it may be that the standard application processes under the RMA for requiring authority status is not necessary and the entity’s name and requiring authority status may be updated by way of a notice in the 'New Zealand Gazette'.

If you think this may apply to you, information should be provided to the Ministry regarding the change.

Typically, this would include:

• documentary evidence of the change or proposed change of name, such as the certificate of incorporation
  details of the new entity’s structure
• evidence as to whether there are any changes to the network utility operation in respect of which the requiring authority status was originally granted
• other information as may be requested by the Ministry.

After the information is submitted, the Minister for the Environment makes a decision about whether the name of a requiring authority may be updated for the applicant by way of a gazette notice.

We strongly encourage you to contact the Ministry as early as possible to ensure sufficient time is available for completing the required process. Email our Resource Management Systems Team at info@mfe.govt.nz.