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Planning system overview

Find out why the planning system is changing, how the new system will work, and what it could mean for you.

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  • Why the system is changing
  • How the new system will differ from the RMA
  • How decisions are made
  • What the new system could mean for you
  • When the changes are happening
  • Consents and notices of requirement during the transition
  • Key milestones in the transition
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How will it affect you

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

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  • Māori interests
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Implementation and guidance

Access practitioner information and support for implementing the new planning system with confidence.

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Transitional consenting

  • How consenting works during the transition
  • Changes to the RMA
  • National direction changes that affect consenting
  • Transitional consenting implementation training and events
  • Future implementation of the new planning system
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Transitional consenting implementation training and events

Find out about training and events to support implementation.

The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport is working with sector partners (the New Zealand Planning Institute, Taituarā, Te Uru Kahika, Resource Management Law Association and Local Government New Zealand) to deliver targeted webinars and interactive events and workshops.

See information on implementation training and events.

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National direction changes that affect consenting

Find out more about recent changes to national direction under the RMA with immediate effect on consenting.

Future implementation of the new planning system

More parts of the new planning system will be introduced over time, including initial national standards, regional spatial plans and a Planning Tribunal.

Transitional consenting

  • How consenting works during the transition
  • Changes to the RMA
  • National direction changes that affect consenting
  • Transitional consenting implementation training and events
  • Future implementation of the new planning system
  • Transitional consenting guidance

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