Publications
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Guidance for the Use of Adverse Publicity Orders Under the Resource Management Act 1991
This guidance provides practical information for regulators considering applying for an adverse publicity order (APO). It describes the purposes an APO may serve, as well as how targeted publicity can support learning, deterrence and public accountability. The guide sets out the factors that regulators should consider when deciding whether to seek an APO and how an order should be designed. It includes concepts and principles that are not set out in law but are informed by good regulatory practice and relevant research.
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Planning system technology and data investment guidance for councils
This guidance will help councils decide whether to proceed with, defer or adjust planned investment in planning-related technology, data and information systems while national arrangements are being developed.
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Guidance for Initial Stages of Regional Spatial Planning
This guidance provides information to support regions get ready for the first stages of spatial plan development. It introduces what the legislation sets out as requirements to develop spatial plans and what local authorities can get underway at this point. Focus is given to the necessary first steps of developing process agreements and setting up committees and secretariats.
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Compliance and Enforcement under the New Planning System
A detailed description of the amendments made to the RMA that are relevant to compliance and enforcement activity.
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Transitional consenting: Worked scenarios for the resource consent process
This factsheet uses practical examples to show how the transitional consenting arrangements may work in real-life situations. It helps explain common scenarios and what the changes made by the Planning Act 2026 may mean for the resource consent process.
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Transitional consenting: Applying for resource consent during the transition to the new planning system
This factsheet helps applicants understand what the move to the new planning system may mean for them. It gives a clear overview of the transitional arrangements for district land use activity resource consent applications and explains what applicants may need to do under the amended Resource Management Act 1991.
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Transitional consenting: Practitioner checklists for the resource consent process
These checklists guide councils and others through the key steps for processing resource consent applications during the transition. They are designed to help users work out which rules apply, what decisions need to be made, and how to meet the transitional requirements.
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Transitional consenting: Technical guidance for councils and decision-makers
This guidance helps explain how resource consent applications will be managed as we move to the new planning system.