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In short: This bill repeals and replaces the Resource Management Act 1991, establishing a new framework for using, protecting, and enhancing the natural environment.
What changes
Creates an obligationA person must not use natural resources (water, discharges, coastal marine area, river and lake beds) unless expressly allowed by a rule or permit, reversing the presumption that use is permitted.
s 18
· affects: landowners, farmers, resource users, industry, consent holders
· confidence: high
The bill text this is based on
“A person must not do any of the following activities in the coastal marine area unless the activity is expressly allowed by an instrument specified in subsection (2) or a permit”
Creates an obligationA general duty is imposed on every person to avoid, mitigate, or remedy adverse effects on natural resources or people arising from their activities.
s 26
· affects: all persons carrying out activities, businesses, landowners
· confidence: high
The bill text this is based on
“A person has a duty to avoid, minimise mitigate, or remedy any adverse effect on natural resources or people arising from an activity carried out by or on behalf of the person.”
Expands a powerThe Minister may make national standards that authorise activities or resource use to breach environmental limits where criteria are met, including ecosystem and human health limits.
s 79
· affects: regional councils, communities, resource users, environmental interests
· confidence: medium
The bill text this is based on
“National standards may authorise specified activities to breach environmental limits”
Creates an obligationPersons exercising functions and powers must seek to achieve the Act's goals, which include enabling use and development of natural resources within environmental limits and achieving no net loss in indigenous biodiversity.
s 11
· affects: decision-makers, local authorities, the Minister
· confidence: high
The bill text this is based on
“All persons exercising or performing functions, duties, or powers under this Act must seek to achieve the following goals”
Removes a rightA prohibited activity classification means no application for a natural resource permit may be made and no permit may be granted for that activity.
s 34
· affects: resource users, permit applicants
· confidence: high
The bill text this is based on
“no application for a natural resource permit may be made for the activity; and (b) a regional council must not grant a permit for the activity.”
Removes a rightProspecting, exploring, or mining for Crown-owned minerals in the internal waters of the Coromandel Peninsula, and mining mainly for mercury, are prohibited activities.
s 35
· affects: mining companies, mineral prospectors
· confidence: high
The bill text this is based on
“prospecting, exploring, or mining for Crown-owned minerals in the internal waters of the Coromandel Peninsula”
Creates an obligationThe Crown must work with post-settlement governance entities and Ngā Hapū o Ngāti Porou for two years to seek agreement on how Treaty settlement redress operates under the new system, with equivalent effect maintained until agreement is reached.
s 9
· affects: post-settlement governance entities, iwi and hapū, the Crown
· confidence: high
The bill text this is based on
“the Crown will work with any post-settlement governance entity, and the ngā hapū o Ngāti Porou governance entity, if they wish to do so, to seek agreement on how their Treaty settlement redress or arrangements will operate”
Changes a thresholdA person taking or using fresh water for stock drinking water or domestic needs is exempt from requiring a permit only where actual or likely adverse effects on natural resources are no more than minor.
s 20
· affects: farmers, rural landowners, stock owners
· confidence: high
The bill text this is based on
“the actual or likely adverse effects on natural resources of the taking or use are no more than minor or do not exceed any prescribed level”
Taken under urgency; the compressed timetable limited scrutiny even where a committee stage existed.
Commencement: This Act comes into force on the day after Royal assent, with numerous listed provisions (including duties and restrictions, natural resource permits, enforcement, and coastal/water/freshwater schedules) coming into force on dates set by Order in Council.
Retrospective: no provision identified
Gaps we can see.
Clauses whose effect could not be established from the bill text alone:
cl 5 / Schedule 1 (transitional, savings, and related provisions - text truncated), cl 60-67 (action plans, caps on resource use, breach of environmental limits - full operative text not supplied), cl 68-90 (national instruments - two conflicting numbering schemes shown; operative text truncated), cl 91-125 (combined plan and natural environment plans - operative text truncated), cl 126-214 (natural resource permits - operative text truncated), cl 215-242 (key roles - operative text truncated), cl 243-337 (enforcement and other matters - operative text truncated, cut off mid-section 56), Schedule 2A (wildlife approvals - text not supplied), Schedule 3 (coastal matters - text not supplied), Schedule 4 (water conservation orders - text not supplied), Schedule 5 (freshwater farm plans - text not supplied), Schedule 6 (statutory acknowledgements - text not supplied), Schedule 7 (amendments to other legislation - text not supplied), s 336 (amendments to other legislation - target Act texts not quoted), s 50B.
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Shown as writtencl 2 — Commencement
The bill says: In this section, specified transition date, has the meaning given in clause 4(5) of Schedule 1 of the Planning Act 2025.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 3 — Interpretation
The bill says: In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 3 — Interpretation
The bill says: in relation to a river, means the space of land that the waters of the river cover at its fullest flow without overtopping its banks; and
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 3 — Interpretation
The bill says: in relation to a river,-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 3 — Interpretation
The bill says: in the case of a braided or wandering river, means a bed identified in accordance with methodologies set out in national standards, but, if no standards are set, has the meaning given in subparagraph (i):
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 3 — Interpretation
The bill says: in relation to a lake (other than a lake controlled by artificial means), means the space of land that the waters of the lake cover at its highest level without exceeding its margin; and:
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 3 — Interpretation
The bill says: in relation to a lake controlled by artificial means, means the space of land that the waters of the lake cover at its maximum permitted operating level:
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 3 — Interpretation
The bill says: in relation to the sea, means the submarine areas covered by the internal waters and the territorial sea
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 3 — Interpretation
The bill says: in relation to waste or other matter, its deliberate disposal; and
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 3 — Interpretation
The bill says: in relation to a ship, an aircraft, or an offshore installation, its deliberate disposal or abandonment, but does not include the disposal of waste or other matter incidental to, or derived from, the normal operations of a ship, aircraft, or offshore installation if-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 3 — Interpretation
The bill says: in relation to any reference in this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, refers only to an infrastructure design solution that the relevant person has decided to rely on
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 3 — Interpretation
The bill says: in a national rule, rule in a natural environment plan, or rule in a proposed plan, does not include the bed of a lake or river
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 3 — Interpretation
The bill says: in force on the day after the specified transition date within the meaning given in clause 1 of Schedule 1 of the Planning Act 2025
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 3 — Interpretation
The bill says: in relation to any land, means the person who is for the time being entitled to the rack rent of the land or who would be so entitled if the land were let to a tenant at a rack rent;, and includes-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 3 — Interpretation
The bill says: in relation to any ship or offshore installation or oil transfer site, has the same meaning as meaning given in section 222(2) of the Maritime Transport Act 1994
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 6 — Act binds the Crown
The bill says: in accordance with the Crown Organisations (Criminal Liability) Act 2002.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 8 — Treaty of Waitangi/Tiriti o Waitangi
The bill says: in relation to natural environment plans,-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 10 — Treaty redress or arrangements to be given same or equivalent effect
The bill says: In relation to any particular Treaty settlement redress or arrangement, all persons exercising and performing functions, powers, and duties under this Act must, to the greatest extent possible under this Act, give an effect that is the same as, or equivalent to, as the effect that the redress or arrangement has in relation to the Resource Management Act 1991.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 12 — Relationship between key instruments in decision making decision-making
The bill says: In this section, a higher order instrument means any key instrument that is listed above the instrument that directly affects the matter.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 13 — Procedural principles
The bill says: In subsection (1)(ea), a relevant instrument means a national rule, rule in a natural environment plan, rule in a proposed natural environment plan, or a natural resource permit.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 15 — Considering adverse effects of activities
The bill says: In this section, a less than minor adverse effect means an adverse effect that is objectively acceptable and reasonable in the receiving environment with any change being slight or barely noticeable in the receiving environment.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 16 — Overview of references to rules
The bill says: In this subpart, a reference to-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 20 — Restrictions relating to water
The bill says: in the case of fresh water, if both of the following apply:
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 20 — Restrictions relating to water
The bill says: in the case of geothermal water, if both of the following apply:
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 20 — Restrictions relating to water
The bill says: in the case of coastal water (other than open coastal water), if both of the following apply:
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 20 — Restrictions relating to water
The bill says: In this section, prescribed level means a level of adverse effects that is-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 22 — Restrictions on dumping and incineration of waste or other matter in coastal marine area
The bill says: In this section, marine incineration facility has the meaning given in section 257 of the Maritime Transport Act 1994.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 24 — Prohibitions relating to radioactive waste or other radioactive matter and other waste in coastal marine area
The bill says: In this section,-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 28 — Purposes of key instruments
The bill says: In the event of any inconsistency between how the purpose of a key instrument is set out in the overview and how it is provided for in the relevant section, the relevant section prevails.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 33 — Consequences of permitted, controlled, restricted discretionary, or restricted discretionary activity classification
The bill says: in a permitted activity rule; and
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 33 — Consequences of permitted, controlled, restricted discretionary, or restricted discretionary activity classification
The bill says: in each instrument listed in subsection (1).
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 33 — Consequences of permitted, controlled, restricted discretionary, or restricted discretionary activity classification
The bill says: In this section,-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 34 — Consequence of prohibited activity classification
The bill says: In this section, instrument has the meaning given in section 33(5).
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 39 — Permitted activity rules
The bill says: in the case of a national rule, include a requirement for the activity to be registered with the permit authority before it commences; or
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 39 — Permitted activity rules
The bill says: in the case of a rule in a natural environment plan, include a requirement for the activity to be registered with the permit authority before it commences but only if the requirement is directed or permitted by national standards.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 40 — How instruments are more restrictive or enabling than national rule
The bill says: In this section, an instrument means a rule in a plan, a rule in a proposed plan that has legal effect, a natural resource permit, a bylaw, or a water conservation order.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 44 — Relationship between national rules and bylaws
The bill says: In this section, bylaw means a bylaw made under any enactment legislation.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 45 — Defined terms
The bill says: In this subpart, unless the context otherwise requires,-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 48 — How environmental limits are expressed
The bill says: in a way that readily enables assessment of whether the limit is breached; and
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 48 — How environmental limits are expressed
The bill says: in accordance with any requirements prescribed in regulations or national standards.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 49A — Considerations relevant to developing human health limits
The bill says: In this section, relevant health guidelines means relevant health guidelines published or advised by the Ministry of Health or the Minister of Health.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 52 — Criteria for decisions relating to environmental limits
The bill says: In this section, notification draft means a proposed national direction as notified under section 70 or a plan as notified under Schedule 3 of the Planning Act 2025.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 57 — Assessing Considering existing capacity of natural environment
The bill says: In addition to the matters they are required to have regard to under subsection (1)(b), a decision maker may have regard to the history of any protections under other legislation that they consider equivalent to the level of protection provided by environmental limits under this Act.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 57 — Assessing Considering existing capacity of natural environment
The bill says: In this section, natural variability means the variability of the natural environment that occurs or would occur if the variability attributed to human causes were disregarded.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 57B — Decisions must be based on best obtainable information
The bill says: In this subpart, best obtainable information means information that the decision maker is satisfied-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 58A — Specifying methodologies for setting ecosystem health limits
The bill says: In subsection (3), minimum acceptable level means the minimum level of protection for the life-supporting capacity of the natural environment.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 59 — Best obtainable information
The bill says: In this subpart, the best obtainable information means information that the decision maker is satisfied-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 60 — Action plans defined
The bill says: In this subpart, an action plan means a plan that contains measures to-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 60A — How regional councils must manage natural resources subject to environmental limit
The bill says: In the absence of any applicable direction in national standards, a regional council-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 60A — How regional councils must manage natural resources subject to environmental limit
The bill says: In this section, manage the natural resource means manage the natural resource for the purpose of avoiding or responding to any breach of an environmental limit.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 64 — Considerations before action plans can include controls on land use or inputs
The bill says: In this section, controls on land use or inputs means rules in a natural environment plan that restrict or determine how land is used and what it can be used for (for example the type of forestry planting, construction or use of urban or built areas, or fertiliser application rates).
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 64 — Considerations before action plans can include controls on land use or inputs
The bill says: In this section, controls on land use or inputs means rules in an action plan that-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 66 — Avoiding breach of environmental limit
The bill says: In this section, sufficient evidence includes-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 70 — Process for making national instrument
The bill says: in accordance with any terms of reference specified by the Minister; and
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 71 — Regional council must implement national instrument
The bill says: In this section, relevant process means a process in Schedule 3 of the Planning Act 2025.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 72 — National instrument may direct plan provisions in natural environment plans
The bill says: in relation to which the regional council has no discretion to determine its spatial application; or
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 74 — Approval of national instrument
The bill says: in the case of a national instrument that makes an amendment under section 85, paragraph (b) does not apply and the Minister must instead publish their reasons for the amendment on the appropriate internet site.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtenAI-readcl 81 — National policy direction to resolve conflicts between goals in both Acts
The bill says: In this section, long term impact means an impact spanning 2 or more human generations.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
The new text the bill supplies:
long term impact means an impact spanning 2 or more human generations.
Shown as writtencl 83 — Purpose of national standards
The bill says: In this section, regulatory consistency means consistency in the regulation of the same activity across different districts.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 71 — Purpose of national policy direction
The bill says: In subsection (1)(a), particularise, in relation to a goal, means to explain in detail or elaborate further what it means to achieve the goal, for example, by including any context relevant to the goal.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtenAI-readcl 74 — Purpose of national standards
The bill says: In this section, regulatory consistency means consistency in how an activity or its effects are regulated nationally or within or across districts, regions, or any specified area.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
The new text the bill supplies:
regulatory consistency means consistency in how an activity or its effects are regulated nationally or within or across districts, regions, or any specified area
Shown as writtencl 77 — Other content for national standards
The bill says: In subsection (5), building code and other property have the meanings given in section 7 of the Building Act 2004.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 81 — National standards may direct plan provisions in natural environment plans
The bill says: in relation to which the regional council has no discretion to determine its spatial application; or
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 84 — Process for making national instrument
The bill says: in accordance with any terms of reference specified by the Minister; and
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 85 — Considerations for national policy direction
The bill says: In this section, long-term impact means an impact spanning 2 or more human generations.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 95 — Natural environment plan must include standardised plan provisions as directed by national instrument
The bill says: In particular, a A regional council may do any of the following only if authorised by a national instrument standards:
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 97 — Core obligations when preparing and deciding natural environment plan
The bill says: in relation to a any planning document prepared by a customary marine title group under section 85 of the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011,-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 102 — Process if plan or proposed plan does not comply with section 101
The bill says: In determining whether a rule in a plan or proposed plan complies with section 101, the regional council or the Environment Court (as the case requires) must consider the following matters:
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 103 — Customary marine title permitted activity rules
The bill says: In this section and in section 103A, applicant group has the meaning given in section 9(1) of the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 103B — Rules to protect other property from the effects of surface water may set higher performance criteria than building code
The bill says: In this section, building code and other property have the meanings given in section 7 of the Building Act 2004.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 104 — Plan may require adaptive management approach
The bill says: In determining whether to recommend and when When deciding provisions that require an adaptive management approach, the independent hearings panel or the regional council (as the case requires) must comply with section 167(3) and (4) as if references in that section to a permit consent authority were references to the panel or the regional council.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 108 — Requirements for justification reports
The bill says: In relation to a bespoke provision, a justification report must-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 108 — Requirements for justification reports
The bill says: In relation to a provision on a specified topic, a justification report must-
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 108 — Requirements for justification reports
The bill says: In relation to an ecosystem health limit that is less stringent than the minimum acceptable level specified in national standards, a justification report must comply with the prescribed requirements.
We haven’t applied this one as a diff: the bill doesn't state which enactment this instruction amends in a form we can read — the change is shown as written.
Shown as writtencl 115 — Aquaculture areas
The bill says: In this clause, relevant chief executive means the chief executive of the department responsible for administering the Fisheries Act 1996.-
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Shown as writtencl 122 — Environment Court may give directions in respect of for land subject to controls
The bill says: in a submission made under Schedule 3 of the Planning Act 2025 in respect of a proposed plan; or
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Shown as writtencl 122 — Environment Court may give directions in respect of for land subject to controls
The bill says: in a change request made under clause 49 of Schedule 3 of the Planning Act 2025 in respect of a plan.
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Shown as writtencl 122 — Environment Court may give directions in respect of for land subject to controls
The bill says: In this section, reasonable use, in relation to land, includes the use or potential use of the land for any activity where the actual or potential effects on any natural resource or on any person (other than the applicant person challenging the provision) would not be significant.
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Shown as writtencl 127 — Meaning of natural resource permit
The bill says: In this Act, a natural resource permit or permit means any of the following:
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Shown as writtencl 128 — Wildlife approvals
The bill says: In this section and Schedule 2A,-
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Shown as writtencl 134 — Application relating to area where group seeks customary marine title
The bill says: In this section, applicant group has the meaning given to it by section 9(1) of the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011.
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Shown as writtencl 136 — Priority of competing applications
The bill says: In this section, competing applications means 2 or more completed applications for permits for the same natural resource use activity where the granting of one application would prevent or limit the granting of another application.
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Shown as writtencl 143 — Consequences of applicant’s failure to respond to requests, etc
The bill says: In this section, agreed date means a date agreed between the applicant and the permit authority.
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Shown as writtencl 148 — Whether significant adverse effects on natural resources or people
The bill says: in the case of a restricted discretionary activity, any adverse effect of the activity that does not relate to a matter for which a rule in a natural environment plan or national rule reserves discretion; and
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Shown as writtenAI-readcl 152 — Submissions on applications
(section 132 of the Planning Act 2025)
The bill says: In addition to the matters specified in section 132(1) of the Planning Act 2025, a submission must not be made in relation to trade competition or the effects of trade competition.
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The new text the bill supplies:
In addition to the matters specified in section 132(1) of the Planning Act 2025, a submission must not be made in relation to trade competition or the effects of trade competition.
Shown as writtencl 162 — Applicant’s compliance history
The bill says: In addition, the permit authority may have regard to any previous or current abatement notices, enforcement orders, infringement notices, pecuniary penalties, or convictions under this Act, the Planning Act 2025, or the Resource Management Act 1991 received within the previous 7 years by a person that-
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Shown as writtencl 163 — Land use permit may be refused or granted with conditions if risk from natural hazards
The bill says: In this section, primary production activity-
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Shown as writtencl 165 — Determination of Decision on natural resource permit
The bill says: In making an assessment on the adequacy of the information, the permit authority must have regard to whether any request made of the applicant for further information or reports resulted in further information or any report reports being made available.
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Shown as writtencl 167 — Permit authority may grant application with adaptive management approach
The bill says: In determining deciding on the use of an adaptive management approach, the permit authority must consider-
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Shown as writtencl 169 — Particular conditions that may be included in natural resource permits
The bill says: in the case of a discharge permit or a coastal permit to do something that would otherwise contravene section 21 (relating to the discharge of contaminants) or section 23, a condition requiring the holder to adopt the best practicable option to prevent or minimise any actual or likely adverse effect on natural resources or people of the discharge and other discharges (if any) made by the person from the same site or source:
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Shown as writtencl 169 — Particular conditions that may be included in natural resource permits
The bill says: in the case of a natural resource permit for a reclamation, a condition requiring an esplanade reserve or esplanade strip of any specified width to be set aside or created under Part 3 of Schedule 7 of the Planning Act 2025:
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Shown as writtencl 169 — Particular conditions that may be included in natural resource permits
The bill says: in the case of a coastal permit to occupy any part of the common marine and coastal area, a condition-
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Shown as writtencl 179 — Duration of permit for renewable energy and long-lived infrastructure
The bill says: In making a decision under subsection (2)(c), the permit authority must consider-
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Shown as writtencl 179 — Duration of permit for renewable energy and long-lived infrastructure
The bill says: In this section, relevant group means a group who may be or is required to be involved in processes under this Act that relate to planning documents or natural resource permits by virtue of any Treaty settlement, the Ngā Rohe Moana o Ngā Hapū o Ngāti Porou Act 2019, or the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011.
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Shown as writtencl 182 — When sections 183 and 184 apply and when they do not apply
The bill says: In this section, and sections 183 and 184, existing permit application means an application affected by section 164 of the Planning Act 2025 (as applied by section 181(a)).
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Shown as writtencl 186 — Circumstances when permit conditions can be reviewed
The bill says: in the case of a land use permit, in relation to a relevant national rule; or
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Shown as writtencl 186 — Circumstances when permit conditions can be reviewed
The bill says: in the case of a natural resource permit for an activity that is regulated by a wastewater environmental performance standard or a stormwater environmental performance standard, when the environmental performance standard has been made or amended; or
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Shown as writtencl 189 — Matters to be considered in review
The bill says: in the case of a review under section 186(2), must have regard to any reasons that the court provided for making the order requiring the review; and
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Shown as writtencl 200 — Certificate of compliance where activity does not require permit
The bill says: In this section, activity includes a particular proposal.
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Shown as writtencl 204 — Application of sections 205 and 206
The bill says: In this section and sections 205 and 206,-
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Shown as writtencl 216 — Powers of Minister has certain powers in Planning Act 2025
The bill says: In addition to the powers set out in this subpart, the Minister may exercise the powers set out in sections 201, 202, 204, and 207 of the Planning Act 2025 as if they applied in relation to this Act and with all necessary modifications.
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Shown as writtencl 217 — Minister may direct preparation of plan, document, plan change, or variation
The bill says: In subsection (4) (3), reasonable evidence means-
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Shown as writtencl 221 — Overview of responsibilities Duties of regional councils
The bill says: In undertaking its responsibilities duties under subsection (1), a regional council must regulate and manage the matters specified in this subpart in relation to the following the following matters:
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Shown as writtencl 221 — Overview of responsibilities Duties of regional councils
The bill says: In this section, soil conservation means managing the use and condition of soil, including soil erosion and soil contamination.-
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Shown as writtencl 222 — Functions of regional councils
The bill says: In addition to the general responsibility of every regional council, the following are the functions and responsibilities of a regional council within its region:
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Shown as writtencl 224 — Regulatory agencies to enforce law proportionately, consistently, and reasonably
The bill says: In addition to the general responsibility of every regional council, the following are the functions and responsibilities of a regional council has responsibility, within its region,-
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Shown as writtencl 224 — Monitoring and information gathering
The bill says: In particular, a regional council must-
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Shown as writtencl 224A — Duty to keep records about iwi and hapū
The bill says: In this section, the requirement under subsection (1) does not apply to hapū unless a hapū, through its representative group, requests the Crown or the regional council to include the information for that hapū.
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Shown as writtencl 226 — Provision of relevant information to post-settlement governance entity
The bill says: In this section, relevant information means the following information relating to an application for an activity within, adjacent to, or directly affecting a statutory area of the post-settlement governance entity:
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Shown as writtencl 226 — Provision of relevant information to post-settlement governance entity
The bill says: In this section, legislation has the meaning given in section 5 of the Legislation Act 2019 and includes any enactment.
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Shown as writtencl 228 — Duty to keep records about iwi and hapū
The bill says: In this section the requirement under subsection (1) does not apply to hapū unless a hapū, through its representative group, requests the Crown or the regional council to include the information for that hapū.
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Shown as writtencl 231 — Definition applying in this subpart
The bill says: In this subpart,-
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Shown as writtencl 231 — Meaning of public authority
The bill says: In this subpart, public authority means any of the following:
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Shown as writtencl 233 — Delegation of functions, etc
(at any time by notice to the delegate)
The bill says: revoked at any time by notice to the delegate.
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Shown as writtencl 243 — Duty to give certain information
The bill says: In the situation described in subsection (3), the enforcement officer may also direct person B to give the officer the following information about person A:
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Shown as writtencl 245 — Terms used in this section and sections 246 to 252
The bill says: In this section and sections 246 to 252,-
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Shown as writtencl 245 — Terms used in this section and sections 246 to 252
The bill says: In paragraph (a) of the definition of enforcement action in subsection (1), other activity includes, without limitation, an application for a declaration under section 255.
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Shown as writtencl 245 — Terms used in this section and sections 246 to 252
The bill says: In this section and sections 246 to 252, an enforcement action is executed when, as the case may be, the application for the enforcement order, monetary benefit order, or interim enforcement order is made, the abatement notice is served, the charge is laid, the pecuniary penalty order is applied for, the enforceable undertaking is accepted, or the infringement notice is issued.
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Shown as writtencl 253 — Proceedings to be heard by Environment Judge
The bill says: in the District Court; and
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Shown as writtencl 253 — Proceedings to be heard by Environment Judge
The bill says: in the District Court; and
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Shown as writtencl 254 — Scope and effect of declaration
The bill says: In the course of any proceedings, the Environment Court may make a declaration referred to in subsection (1) on its own initiative without an application from any party to the proceedings.
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Shown as writtencl 258 — Scope of enforcement order
(a natural resource permit (in whole or in part) or suspend a natural resource permit (for a specified period in whole or in part) if, in the opinion of the court, there has been significant non-compliance with this Act-)
The bill says: revoke a natural resource permit (in whole or in part) or suspend a natural resource permit (for a specified period in whole or in part) if, in the opinion of the court, there has been significant non-compliance with this Act-
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Shown as writtencl 258 — Scope of enforcement order
(the natural resource permit, and any natural resource permits associated with that permit that enable the same activity, in whole or in part, with effect on a specified date; or)
The bill says: revoke the natural resource permit, and any natural resource permits associated with that permit that enable the same activity, in whole or in part, with effect on a specified date; or
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Shown as writtencl 265A — Relevant authority defined
(sections 266 to 271)
The bill says: In sections 266 to 271, relevant authority means whichever of the following authorises an enforcement officer to issue an abatement notice:
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Shown as writtencl 268 — Form and content of abatement notice
The bill says: in the case of a notice under section 266(1)(c), the rights of an enforcement officer under section 267 on failure of the recipient to comply with the notice within the time specified in the notice; and
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Shown as writtencl 271 — Cancellation of abatement notice
The bill says: In this section, relevant authority means whichever of the following authorised the enforcement officer who issued the abatement notice:
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Shown as writtencl 273 — Restrictions on certain applications for enforcement orders and abatement notices
The bill says: In subsection (3), CLC ship and pollution damage and CLC ship have the meanings given in section 342 of the Maritime Transport Act 1994.
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Shown as writtencl 276 — Warrant for entry for search
The bill says: in respect of which an offence has been or is suspected of having been committed against this Act or regulations that is punishable by imprisonment; or
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Shown as writtencl 280 — Penalties
The bill says: in the case of a natural person, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 18 months or a fine not exceeding $1,000,000:
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Shown as writtencl 280 — Penalties
The bill says: in the case of a person other than a natural person, to a fine not exceeding $10,000,000.
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Shown as writtencl 280 — Penalties
The bill says: in the case of a natural person, to a fine not exceeding $10,000 for every day or part of a day during which the offence continues:
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Shown as writtencl 280 — Penalties
The bill says: in any other case, to a fine not exceeding $50,000 for every day or part of a day during which the offence continues.
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Shown as writtencl 280A — Protection against imprisonment for dumping and discharge offences involving foreign ships
The bill says: In this section, foreign ship has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Maritime Transport Act 1994.
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Shown as writtencl 281 — Liability of principal for acts of agents
The bill says: in the case of a natural person (including a partner in a firm),-
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Shown as writtencl 281 — Liability of principal for acts of agents
The bill says: in the case of a person other than a natural person,-
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Shown as writtencl 282 — Strict liability and defences
The bill says: In any prosecution for an offence set out in section 278(1), it is not necessary to prove that the defendant intended to commit the offence.
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Shown as writtencl 283 — Liability and defences in relation to dumping and incineration of waste or other matter in coastal marine area
The bill says: In any prosecution for an offence set out in section 278(2) it is not necessary to prove that the defendant intended to commit the offence.
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Shown as writtencl 283 — Liability and defences in relation to dumping and incineration of waste or other matter in coastal marine area
The bill says: in the case of force majeure caused by stress of weather, to secure the safety of any ship, aircraft, or offshore installation; and
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Shown as writtencl 284 — Liability and defences for discharging harmful substances
The bill says: In any prosecution for an offence against section 278(3) (which relates to the discharge of harmful substances, contaminants, or water, in breach of section 23), it is not necessary to prove that the defendant intended to commit the offence.
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Shown as writtencl 287 — Insurance against fines unlawful
The bill says: In this section, contract of insurance has the meaning given in section 7(1) of the Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Act 2010.
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Shown as writtencl 301 — Emergency works and power to take preventive or remedial action
The bill says: In this section and section 302, lifeline utility means a lifeline utility within the meaning of section 4 of the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 other than a lifeline utility that is a network utility operator to which subsection (1)(c) applies.
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Shown as writtencl 301 — Emergency works and power to take preventive or remedial action
The bill says: In this section and section 302,-
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Shown as writtencl 301A — Power to enter places and direct action in emergency
The bill says: in the reasonable opinion of a local authority, a public work that the local authority is financially responsible for is likely to be affected by any of the conditions described in section 301(1); or
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Shown as writtencl 301A — Power to enter places and direct action in emergency
The bill says: in the reasonable opinion of a local authority or permit authority, a natural and physical resource or an area for which the local authority or permit authority has jurisdiction under this Act is likely to be affected by any of the conditions described in section 301(1).
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Shown as writtencl 307 — Regulations
The bill says: in relation to a discharge to which section 23 applies (which regulations may describe by referring to the circumstances, quantities, components, or sources of the discharge),-
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Shown as writtencl 307 — Regulations
The bill says: in relation to a rule made before the commencement of the regulations,-
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Shown as writtencl 308A — Regulations relating to hearings processes and hearings authorities
The bill says: In this section, hearings authority has the meaning given in section 320B.
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Shown as writtencl 310 — Regulations amending natural environment plans in relation to aquaculture activities and allocation processes
The bill says: in accordance with Schedule 3 of the Planning Act 2025 (as applied by section 94 of this Act); or
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Shown as writtencl 310 — Regulations amending natural environment plans in relation to aquaculture activities and allocation processes
The bill says: In this section and sections 311 and 312,-
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Shown as writtencl 313 — Regulations relating to natural resource levies
The bill says: in relation to levies,-
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Shown as writtencl 314 — Conditions to be satisfied before regulations made under section 313
The bill says: In determining the amount of the levy or a method for calculating the amount under regulations recommended under section 313(2)(b), the Minister or regional council must have regard to the extent that the benefit of the activities is obtained by those persons paying the levy compared to the wider community.
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Shown as writtencl 316 — Restrictions on use of market allocation method
The bill says: In this section, relevant Gazette notice means a gazette notice under-
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Shown as writtencl 317A — Administrative fees
The bill says: in relation to different areas or different classes of person; or
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Shown as writtencl 317A — Administrative fees
The bill says: in the manner set out in section 150 of the Local Government Act 2002 (which, among other matters, requires the fees to be set by a bylaw); and
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Shown as writtencl 317C — Considerations for fixing administrative fees
The bill says: in the case of a fee relating to the regional council's monitoring functions under section 224(2)(a) (which relates to monitoring the state of the natural environment and human health in relation to the whole or any part of its region),-
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Shown as writtencl 318 — Power of waiver and extension of time limits to extend time periods or waive requirements
The bill says: in the case of an extension or a waiver relating to an application for a natural resource permit, an application to change or cancel the condition of a permit, or a review of a permit, whether the extension or waiver will assist the permit authority in its consideration of the application under subpart 4 of Part 4.
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Shown as writtencl 318 — Power of waiver and extension of time limits to extend time periods or waive requirements
The bill says: In addition to the requirements in subsection (2), a permit authority must not extend a time period relating to an application for a natural resource permit, an application to change or cancel a condition of a permit, or a review of a permit, unless-
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Shown as writtencl 319 — Requirements for waivers and extensions
The bill says: In addition to the requirements specified in subsections (1) and (2), a permit authority may extend a time period under section 318 only if-
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Shown as writtencl 320B — Meaning of hearings authority
(sections 320C and 320D)
The bill says: In sections 320C and 320D, hearings authority means-
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Shown as writtencl 320D — Hearing to be held in public and orders protecting sensitive information
The bill says: in the circumstances, the importance of avoiding such offence, disclosure, or prejudice outweighs the public interest in making that information available; and
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Shown as writtencl 321 — Coastal occupation charges
The bill says: in accordance with subsection (6), the way the money received will be used.
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Shown as writtencl 323C — Polluter may be liable for cost recovery
The bill says: In this section, polluter means a person who, without lawful authorisation, causes or allows a discharge of a contaminant into the environment, whether directly or indirectly, or through neglect or wilful inactivity.
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Shown as writtencl 324 — Service of documents
The bill says: in the case of a notice or other document to be served on a Crown organisation, by-
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Shown as writtencl 325 — Mode of service of summons on master or owner of ship
The bill says: In this section,-
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Shown as writtencl 337 — Hearing to be held in public and orders protecting sensitive information
The bill says: in the circumstances, the importance of avoiding such offence, disclosure, or prejudice outweighs the public interest in making that information available; and
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Shown as writtencl 337 — Hearing to be held in public and orders protecting sensitive information
The bill says: In this section, relevant authority-
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Shown as writtencl 1 — Interpretation
The bill says: In this schedule, unless the context otherwise requires,-
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Shown as writtencl 1 — Interpretation and relationship of this Part with rest of this Act
The bill says: In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires,-
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Shown as writtencl 3 — Applications in relation to aquaculture settlement areas
The bill says: In subclause (2)(b), iwi has the same meaning as in the Maori Fisheries Act 2004.
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Shown as writtencl 10 — Power to give directions relating to allocation of authorisations for space provided for in natural environment plan
The bill says: in proceeding with a proposed allocation of authorisations for space in a common marine and coastal area, to give effect to the matters specified in the Order in Council.
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Shown as writtencl 11 — Regional council may request use of allocation method
The bill says: in the opinion of the regional council, it is desirable, due to actual or anticipated high demand, or competing demands, for coastal permits for occupation of space in the common marine and coastal area for the purposes of 1 or more activities, that a method be used to allocate authorisations for the space; and
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Shown as writtencl 13 — Minister may approve use of allocation method
The bill says: In considering whether to approve the request, the Minister must have regard to- the following:
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Shown as writtencl 21 — Requirements for offers for authorisations
The bill says: In the case of a tender for authorisations, the tender must also specify-
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Shown as writtencl 35 — Direction to process and hear applications together
The bill says: In this clause, 25-day period means 25 working days after the Minister responsible for aquaculture receives a request from the regional council or makes a decision under clause 34.
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Shown as writtencl 36 — Content of direction
The bill says: in respect of which the regional council or the Minister responsible for aquaculture has determined, before the commencement date, to hold a hearing and the hearing has commenced or been completed; or
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Shown as writtencl 36 — Content of direction
The bill says: in respect of which the regional council or the Minister responsible for aquaculture has determined, before the commencement date, that no hearing is required; or
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Shown as writtencl 36 — Content of direction
The bill says: In this clause, commencement date means the date on which the direction comes into force (as specified in the Gazette notice).
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Shown as writtencl 37 — Regional council must comply with direction
The bill says: in accordance with the terms of the direction (as specified in the Gazette notice).
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Shown as writtencl 39 — Interpretation Processing and hearing of applications
The bill says: In this clause and clauses 40 and 41,-
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Shown as writtencl 43 — Processing applications for existing permit holders
The bill says: in the period that begins 6 months before the expiry of the existing coastal permit and ends 3 months before the expiry of the existing coastal permit, and the authority, in its discretion, allows the holder to continue to operate.
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Shown as writtencl 46 — Interpretation
The bill says: In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires,-
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Shown as writtencl 48 — Aquaculture area subject to quota management system reservation
The bill says: In this clause,-
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Shown as writtencl 51 — Interpretation
The bill says: In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires,-
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Shown as writtenAI-readcl 57 — Calling of public tenders for authorisations
The bill says: In conducting a tender under this clause, the Minister must give effect to any preferential right to which clause 22(1) applies, as if they were conducting a tender under clause 22 21.
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The new text the bill supplies:
clause 22(1) applies, as if they were conducting a tender under clause 22 21
Shown as writtencl 64 — Restrictions on section 186 review of conditions of extended coastal permits
The bill says: In subclause (2), adaptive management approach-
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Shown as writtencl 68 — Process applying to review
The bill says: in accordance with section 131.
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Shown as writtencl 69 — Decision on review
The bill says: In making that decision, the consent authority must-
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Shown as writtencl 72 — Interpretation
(clauses 73 to 80)
The bill says: In clauses 73 to 80, unless the context otherwise requires,-
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Shown as writtencl 10 — Matters to be considered
The bill says: In considering an application under this subpart Part, a special tribunal must have particular regard to-
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Shown as writtencl 2 — Interpretation
The bill says: In this schedule, unless the context otherwise requires,-
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Shown as writtencl 2 — Interpretation
The bill says: in relation to a land use described in any of paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (e) of clause 5(1), means the area specified in that clause for that land use:
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Shown as writtencl 2 — Interpretation
The bill says: in relation to the land use described in clause 5(1)(d), means the area prescribed in regulations made under clause 15 for that land use.
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Source record — the urgency motion as published
25 August 2026
— scope: the committee stage of
(Committee of the whole House)
A motion to accord urgency to the following business was agreed to:
- the committee stage of:
- the Planning Bill; and
- the Natural Environment Bill; and
- the remaining stages of:
- the Emergency Management Bill (No 2);
- the Social Security (Jobseeker Support and Accommodation Supplement) Amendment Bill; and
- the Serious Fraud Office Amendment Bill.
