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flag New Zealand urges councils to ease rules for farmers ahead of major planning changes.

flag New Zealand's government has urged local councils to adopt flexible, pragmatic approaches when issuing resource consents ahead of a major planning system overhaul, warning against imposing excessive requirements on farmers and rural producers. flag Officials stressed that councils should use existing legal discretion to extend timelines and collaborate with applicants, ensuring minimal disruption to economic activity. flag The government emphasized agriculture's vital role in the national economy and pledged ongoing support to help councils transition smoothly, with a formal framework expected later in the year.

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