New Zealand's government revises Fast-track Approvals Bill for environmental protections and ministerial powers.
New Zealand's government revises Fast-track Approvals Bill to address criticisms on environmental protections and excessive ministerial powers. Changes include requiring consultation with the Minister for the Environment and other relevant ministers, extended timeframes for comment, & including info on previous decisions in applications. An overview of 384 projects, including 40% focused on housing & urban development, has been released.
August 25, 2024
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