How the system affects you
Find out what the new planning system could mean for Māori, communities, businesses and organisations across New Zealand.
In this section
Māori interests
Find out how Māori interests are recognised in the new planning system, including participation, Māori land and Treaty settlement arrangements.
The natural environment
Find out how the new planning system could affect environmental management, natural resources, limits, permits and protected wildlife.
Local government
Find out what the new planning system means for councils, including planning responsibilities, consenting, environmental limits, compliance and implementation support.
Homeowners and landowners
Find out what the new planning system means for homeowners and landowners, including home projects, consent requirements and regulatory relief.
Property development
Find out what the new planning system means for property developers, including housing growth, subdivision, consenting and development opportunities.
Infrastructure
Find out what the new planning system means for infrastructure planning, designations, approvals, permits and project delivery.
Farming and growing
Find out what the new planning system means for farming, growing, forestry, environmental limits, permits and freshwater farm plans.
Marine environment
Find out what the new planning system means for marine activities, including aquaculture, coastal planning, permits and environmental limits.