How the system affects you

Find out what the new planning system could mean for Māori, communities, businesses and organisations across New Zealand.

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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.