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flag New Zealand passes bill to speed up energy project approvals, aiming to boost renewables and economy.

flag New Zealand's Parliament has passed a bill amending the Resource Management Act to expedite consents for energy projects, including renewables and thermal generation, within 12 months. flag The changes aim to reduce costs, unlock investment in renewable energy, and boost economic growth by streamlining development processes. flag The bill also modifies rules for heritage protections, waterway discharges, and housing developments, with the government planning a full RMA replacement by 2027.

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