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Transitional consenting: Technical guidance for councils and decision-makers

Published: 30 Sep 2026

Updated: 28 Sep 2026

Guidance Transitional consenting

This guidance helps explain how resource consent applications will be managed as we move to the new planning system.

Reference:: INFO 1403
Pages:: 8
File type:: PDF
File size:: 700 KB

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It is written mainly for consent authorities, consent planners and other professionals who need more detailed information about the amended Resource Management Act 1991 and the transitional consenting rules introduced by the Planning Act 2026.