Covid-19 Recovery – Fast-track consenting
The Government had a short-term consenting process to fast-track projects to boost employment and economic recovery in response to Covid-19.
The Fast-track Consenting Act (FTCA) repealed on 8 July 2023.
Status of referred projects
For the status of referred projects that are awaiting consideration, are under consideration, or have been decided by an expert consenting panel refer to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) website.
Status of referral applications and decisions
168
Received*
0
Processing
0
Accepted (referral order pending)
108
Referral orders made
43
Not referred
* Includes 16 applications that have been withdrawn
Referral orders (in latest schedule order)
Orders in Council referring projects for consideration by an expert consenting panel under Covid-19 (Fast-track Consenting) Act processes
Find out more
If you have a question:
- on the fast-track consenting process email us at fasttrackconsenting@mfe.govt.nz
- about the Expert Consenting Panel process email fasttrack@epa.govt.nz.