Planning Bill

What changes

The bill text this is based on

“A person must not use land in a manner that contravenes a national rule, a rule in a land use plan, or a rule in a proposed land use plan that has legal effect unless”

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“the rule that is contravened (being a national rule, a rule in a land use plan, or a rule in a proposed land use plan that has legal effect) is a specified natural hazard rule”

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“must not, despite section 15, consider any adverse effect on climate change of any greenhouse gas emissions that will or may result from or be increased by the activity”

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The bill text this is based on

“A person exercising or performing a function, duty, or power under this Act who is considering the effects of an activity must disregard—”

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The bill text this is based on

“Each key instrument (other than the national policy direction)— (a) must implement the instrument listed directly above it”

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The bill text this is based on

“146 Land use consent may be refused or granted with conditions if risk from natural hazards”

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The bill text this is based on

“amendments to the Resource Management Act 1991 set out in Part 2 of Schedule 11”

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Who this affects

Scrutiny

Gaps we can see. Clauses whose effect could not be established from the bill text alone: Part 3 Subpart 1 (regional spatial plans, ss 63C-74G) — full operative text not supplied, Part 3 Subpart 2 (land use plans, ss 75-105) — operative text beyond section list not supplied, Part 4 (planning consents, ss 107-181) — operative text not supplied beyond headings, Part 5 (key roles, ss 182-216) — operative text not supplied, Part 6 (enforcement, ss 217-295) — operative text not supplied, Schedule 1 (transitional provisions) — operative text not supplied; retrospective effect of regulatory relief transition cannot be determined from text, Schedule 2 (regional spatial plans) — operative text not supplied, Schedule 3 (further provisions relating to plans, including Part 4 regulatory relief) — operative text not supplied, Schedule 5 (designations) — operative text not supplied, Schedule 7 (subdivision and reclamation) — operative text not supplied, Schedule 11 (amendments to other legislation) — target Act text not supplied; approx 126 Acts affected, s 33 (prohibited activity classification) — text truncated mid-section, Sections 27-32 guidance/classification provisions — only partial text available.

Shown as written cl 2 — Commencement

The bill says: In this section, specified transition date, has the meaning given in clause 4(5) of Schedule 1.

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Shown as written cl 3 — Interpretation

The bill says: In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-

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Shown as written cl 3 — Interpretation

The bill says: in relation to a river, means the space of land that the waters of the river cover at its annual fullest flow without overtopping its banks:

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Shown as written cl 3 — Interpretation

The bill says: in relation to a river,-

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Shown as written cl 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):

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Shown as written cl 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 annual highest level without exceeding its margin:

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Shown as written cl 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:

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Shown as written cl 3 — Interpretation

The bill says: in relation to the sea, means the submarine areas covered by the internal waters and the territorial sea

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Shown as written cl 3 — Interpretation

The bill says: in relation to a draft regional spatial plan, means the independent hearings panel assigned to appointed for that draft under clause 15 20 of Schedule 2; and

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Shown as written cl 3 — Interpretation

The bill says: in relation to a proposed land use plan or private plan change, means the independent hearings panel assigned to appointed for that proposed plan or plan change under clause 21 23 of Schedule 3

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Shown as written cl 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

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Shown as written cl 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

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Shown as written cl 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-

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Shown as written cl 3 — Interpretation

The bill says: in relation to any ship or offshore installation or oil transfer site, has the meaning given in section 222(2) of the Maritime Transport Act 1994

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Shown as written cl 3 — Interpretation (sections 17)

The bill says: in sections 17, 20, 21, 22, 22A, 23, 43A, and 104(2) and clause 4(1)(b) of Schedule 5, means-

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Shown as writtenAI-read cl 3 — Interpretation (section 17)

The bill says: in sections 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 43A, and 104(2) and clause 4(1)(b) of Schedule 5, also means to enter onto or pass across the surface of water in a lake or river

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The new text the bill supplies:

also means to enter onto or pass across the surface of water in a lake or river

Shown as written cl 3 — Interpretation

The bill says: In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms have the meanings given in section 3 of the Natural Environment Act 2025:

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Shown as written cl 6 — Act binds the Crown

The bill says: in accordance with the Crown Organisations (Criminal Liability) Act 2002.

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Shown as written cl 8 — Treaty of Waitangi/Tiriti o Waitangi

The bill says: in relation to regional spatial plans,-

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Shown as written cl 8 — Treaty of Waitangi/Tiriti o Waitangi

The bill says: in relation to land use plans,-

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Shown as written cl 10 — Treaty redress or arrangements to be given same or equivalent effect

The bill says: In relation to any particular Treaty settlement redress or arrangements, 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.

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Shown as written cl 11 — Goals

The bill says: In subsection (1)(g), identified means identified in a national instrument, regional spatial plan, land use plan, or proposed plan.

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Shown as written cl 12 — Relationship between key instruments in 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.

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Shown as writtenAI-read cl 13 — Procedural principles

The bill says: In subsection (1)(ea), relevant instrument means a national rule, rule in a land use plan, rule in a proposed land use plan, designation, or a planning consent.

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The new text the bill supplies:

relevant instrument means a national rule, rule in a land use plan, rule in a proposed land use plan, designation, or a planning consent

Shown as written cl 14 — Effects outside the scope of this Act

The bill says: In this section, input goods and services means a raw material (including land) or service that is required to make a finished product.

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Shown as written cl 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.

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Shown as written cl 16 — Overview of references to rules

The bill says: In this subpart, a reference to-

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Shown as written cl 18 — Restrictions on subdivision

The bill says: In this section, an authorised survey plan means any of the following:

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Shown as written cl 19 — Subdivision authorised by certain other Acts not restricted

The bill says: in or to the Crown or any local authority or administering body (as defined in section 2(1) of the Reserves Act 1977) for the purposes (other than administrative purposes) of the Conservation Act 1987 or any Act specified in Schedule 1 of that Act; or

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Shown as written cl 19A — Meaning of specified natural hazard rule

The bill says: In this Act, specified natural hazard rule means a national rule, a rule in a land use plan, or a rule in a proposed land use plan that has legal effect that-

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Shown as written cl 20 — Certain existing land uses allowed

The bill says: In this section, came into force,-

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Shown as written cl 20 — Certain existing land uses allowed

The bill says: in relation to a national rule, means the rule commenced; and

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Shown as written cl 20 — Certain existing land uses allowed

The bill says: in relation to a rule in a land use plan, means the rule became operative; and

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Shown as written cl 20 — Certain existing land uses allowed

The bill says: in relation to a rule in a proposed land use plan, means the rule had legal effect.

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Shown as written cl 22 — Certain existing building works allowed

The bill says: In this section,-

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Shown as written cl 23 — Certain existing uses of surface water and activities in coastal marine area protected until planning consent obtained

The bill says: In this section, came into force has the meaning given in section 20(5).

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Shown as written cl 27 — 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.

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Shown as written cl 32 — Consequences of permitted, restricted discretionary, or restricted discretionary activity classification

The bill says: in a permitted activity rule; and

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Shown as written cl 32 — Consequences of permitted, restricted discretionary, or restricted discretionary activity classification

The bill says: in each instrument listed in subsection (1).

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Shown as written cl 32 — Consequences of permitted, restricted discretionary, or restricted discretionary activity classification

The bill says: In this section,-

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Shown as written cl 33 — Consequence of prohibited activity classification

The bill says: In this section, instrument has the meaning given in section 33(5).

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Shown as written cl 38 — Permitted activity rules

The bill says: in the case of a national rule, include a requirement for the activity to be registered with the consent authority before it commences; or

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Shown as written cl 38 — Permitted activity rules

The bill says: in the case of a rule in a land use plan, include a requirement for the activity to be registered with the consent authority before it commences but only if the requirement is directed or permitted by national standards.

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Shown as written cl 39 — How instruments are instrument is 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 planning consent, a designation, a construction project plan, or a bylaw.

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Shown as written cl 42 — Relationship between national rules and designations

The bill says: in which case, this subsection prevails over the other provisions of this section.

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Shown as written cl 42 — Relationship between national rules and designations

The bill says: In this section, conditions includes a condition about the physical boundaries of a designation.

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Shown as written cl 43 — Relationship between national rules and bylaws

The bill says: In this section, bylaw means a bylaw made under any legislation enactment.

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Shown as written cl 43A — Relationship between environmental performance standards, infrastructure design solutions, and designations

The bill says: In this section, conditions includes a condition about the physical boundaries of a designation.

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Shown as written cl 46 — Process for making national instrument

The bill says: in accordance with any terms of reference specified by the Minister; and

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Shown as written cl 48 — National instrument may direct plan provisions in land use plans

The bill says: in relation to which the territorial authority has no discretion to determine its spatial application; or

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Shown as written cl 50 — Approval of national instrument

The bill says: in the case of a national instrument that makes an amendment under section 62, paragraph (b) does not apply and the Minister must instead publish their reasons for the amendment on the appropriate internet site.

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Shown as writtenAI-read cl 57 — 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.

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long term impact means an impact spanning 2 or more human generations

Shown as written cl 59 — Purpose of national standards

The bill says: In this section, regulatory consistency means consistency in how an activity or its effects is regulated nationally or within or across districts, regions, or any specified area.

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Shown as written cl 47 — 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.

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Shown as written cl 50 — 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.

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Shown as written cl 52 — 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.

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Shown as written cl 54 — National standards may direct plan provisions in land use plans and regional spatial plans

The bill says: in relation to which the territorial authority or spatial plan committee has no discretion to determine its spatial application; or

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Shown as written cl 57 — Process for making national instrument

The bill says: in accordance with any terms of reference specified by the Minister; and

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Shown as writtenAI-read cl 58 — Considerations for national policy direction

The bill says: In this section, long-term impact means an impact spanning 2 or more human generations.

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long-term impact means an impact spanning 2 or more human generations.

Shown as written cl 66 — Special provision for certain areas

The bill says: In subsection (1), Chatham Islands Territory means the district constituted by section 5 of the Chatham Islands Council Act 1995.

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Shown as written cl 74 — Review of regional spatial plan

The bill says: In this section, natural environment has the meaning given in section 3 of the Natural Environment Act 2025.

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Shown as written cl 74B — Consensus decision-making and dispute resolution process

The bill says: In this section and section 74C, consensus means-

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Shown as written cl 78 — Land use plan must include standardised plan provisions as directed by national instrument

The bill says: In particular, a territorial A local authority may do any of the following only if authorised by a national instrument standards:

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Shown as written cl 80 — Core obligations when preparing and deciding land use plan

The bill says: in the case of a land use plan for a district, the extent to which the land use plan needs to be consistent with-

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Shown as written cl 80 — Core obligations when preparing and deciding land use plan

The bill says: in the case of a land use plan for the coastal marine area, the extent to which the land use plan needs to be consistent with-

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Shown as written cl 83 — Process if plan or proposed plan does not comply with section 82

The bill says: In determining whether a rule in a plan or proposed plan complies with section 82, the territorial authority or the Environment Court (as the case requires) must consider the following matters:

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Shown as written cl 83A — Customary marine title permitted activity rules in plan or proposed plan

The bill says: In this section and in section 83B, applicant group has the meaning given in section 9(1) of the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011.

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Shown as written cl 83C — 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.

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Shown as written cl 89 — Requirements for justification reports

The bill says: In relation to a bespoke plan provision, a justification report must-

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Shown as written cl 89 — Requirements for justification reports

The bill says: In relation to a provision on a specified topic, a justification report must-

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Shown as written cl 99A — Joint land use plans

The bill says: In this section, area,-

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Shown as written cl 99A — Joint land use plans

The bill says: in relation to a territorial authority, means the district of the territorial authority; and

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Shown as written cl 99A — Joint land use plans

The bill says: in relation to a regional council, means the coastal marine area that is within the region of the regional council.

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Shown as written cl 104A — Land use plan optional for where relevant Minister is territorial authority

The bill says: In this section, relevant Minister means the Minister of the Crown who, with the authority of the Prime Minister, is responsible for administering the Local Government Act 2002.

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Shown as written cl 105 — Environment Court may give directions in respect of for land subject to controls

The bill says: in a submission made under Part 1 of Schedule 3 in respect of a proposed plan; or

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Shown as written cl 105 — Environment Court may give directions in respect of for land subject to controls

The bill says: in a change request under clause 49 of Schedule 3 in respect of a plan.

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Shown as written cl 105 — Environment Court may give directions in respect of for land subject to controls

The bill says: In this section,-

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Shown as written cl 107 — Meaning of planning consent

The bill says: In this Act, a planning consent or consent means either of the following:

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Shown as written cl 114 — 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 written cl 122 — 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 consent authority.

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Shown as written cl 127 — Whether adverse effects likely to be more than minor

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 land use plan or a national rule reserves discretion; and

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Shown as written cl 145 — Applicant’s compliance history

The bill says: In addition, the consent authority may have regard to any previous or current abatement notices, enforcement orders, infringement notices, pecuniary penalties, or convictions under this Act, the Natural Environment Act 2025, or the Resource Management Act 1991 received within the previous 7 years by a person that-

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Shown as written cl 146 — Consent Land use consent may be refused or granted with conditions if risk from natural hazards, etc

The bill says: in the case of a subdivision consent, if it considers sufficient provision has not been made for legal and physical access to each allotment to be created by the subdivision.

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Shown as written cl 146 — Consent Land use consent may be refused or granted with conditions if risk from natural hazards, etc

The bill says: In this section, primary production activity-

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Shown as written cl 148 — Determination of Decision on planning consent

The bill says: In making an assessment on the adequacy of the information, the consent 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 written cl 149 — Consent authority may grant application with adaptive management approach

The bill says: In determining deciding on the use of an adaptive management approach, the consent authority must consider-

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Shown as written cl 151 — Particular conditions that may be included in planning consents

The bill says: in the case of a land use consent, a condition requiring that a covenant be entered into, in favour of the consent authority, in respect of the performance of any condition of the consent (being a condition which that relates to the use of land to which the consent relates):

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Shown as written cl 151 — Particular conditions that may be included in planning consents

The bill says: in the case of a subdivision consent, a condition described in Part 1 of Schedule 7:

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Shown as written cl 161 — Commencement of consent if section 112 applies

The bill says: in the case of a subdivision consent, until the date that the land to which the consent relates is vested in the consent holder under section 289; or

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Shown as written cl 161 — Commencement of consent if section 112 applies

The bill says: in every other case, until the proposed location of the activity has been reclaimed and a certificate has been issued under clause 72 of Schedule 7 in respect of for the reclamation.

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Shown as written cl 165 — Lapsing of consent

The bill says: in the case of a consent authorising a renewable energy activity, the consent authority decides at the consent holder's request to shorten the period after which the consent lapses under subsection (1)(a).

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Shown as written cl 167 — Change or cancellation of consent condition on application by consent holder

The bill says: in the case of a subdivision consent, the consent holder applies under this section before the deposit of the survey plan.

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Shown as written cl 168 — Circumstances when consent conditions can be reviewed

The bill says: in the case of a planning consent 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 written cl 171 — Matters to be considered in review

The bill says: in the case of a review under section 168(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 written cl 178 — Certificate of compliance where activity does not require consent

The bill says: in accordance with any other prescribed requirements.

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Shown as written cl 178 — Certificate of compliance where activity does not require consent

The bill says: In this section, activity includes a particular proposal.

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Shown as written cl 184 — Overview of responsibilities Duties of territorial authorities

The bill says: In undertaking its responsibilities duties under subsection (1), a territorial authority must regulate and manage the following matters:

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Shown as written cl 185 — Functions of territorial authorities

The bill says: In addition to those responsibilities of a territorial authority, territorial authorities have the responsibility to monitor compliance with standards, rules, and permits and responding proportionately, consistently, and reasonably to non-compliance using the functions and powers available to them under this Act, so as to promote compliance in a way that gives effect to the purpose, goals, and procedural principles of this Act.

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Shown as written cl 186 — Information gathering, monitoring, and keeping records

The bill says: in accordance with any indicators or other matters prescribed by regulations made under this Act.

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Shown as written cl 188 — 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, though through its representative group, requests the Crown or the territorial authority to include the information for that hapū.

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Shown as written cl 190 — 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 with, adjacent to, or directly affecting a statutory area of the post-settlement governance entity:

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Shown as written cl 190 — 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 written cl 192A — Meaning of public authority (sections 193 to 200)

The bill says: In sections 193 to 200, public authority means any of the following:

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Shown as written cl 194 — 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 written cl 203 — Minister may direct preparation of plan, document, plan change, or variation

The bill says: In subsection (3), reasonable evidence means-

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Shown as written cl 204 — Minister may direct local authority to achieve outcome take action

The bill says: In subsection (3), reasonable evidence means- has the meaning given in section 203(4), as if a reference to the territorial authority were a reference to the local authority.

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Shown as written cl 207 — Minister may require certain authorities to provide information

The bill says: In this section, authority means-

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Shown as written cl 211 — Collection of data in support of system performance

The bill says: In this Part, entity includes-

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Shown as written cl 213 — Chief executive may undertake strategic review

The bill says: in relation to a matter that is identified in a system performance report or an independent review; or

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Shown as written cl 217 — 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 written cl 219 — Terms used in this section and sections 220 to 226

The bill says: In this section and sections 220 to 226,-

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Shown as written cl 219 — Terms used in this section and sections 220 to 226

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 229.

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Shown as written cl 219 — Terms used in this section and sections 220 to 226

The bill says: In this section and sections 220 to 226, 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 order is applied for, the enforceable undertaking is accepted, or the infringement notice is issued.

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Shown as written cl 227 — Hearing of proceedings Proceedings to be heard by an Environment Judge

The bill says: in the District Court; and

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Shown as written cl 227 — Hearing of proceedings Proceedings to be heard by an Environment Judge

The bill says: in the District Court; and

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Shown as written cl 228 — 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 written cl 232 — Scope of enforcement order (a planning consent (in whole or in part) or suspend a planning consent (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 planning consent (in whole or in part) or suspend a planning consent (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 written cl 232 — Scope of enforcement order (the planning consent, and any planning consents associated with that consent that enable the same activity, in whole or in part, with effect on a specified date; or)

The bill says: revoke the planning consent, and any planning consents associated with that consent that enable the same activity, in whole or in part, with effect on a specified date; or

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Shown as written cl 239A — Relevant authority defined (sections 240 to 246)

The bill says: In sections 240 to 246, relevant authority means whichever of the following authorises an enforcement officer to issue an abatement notice:

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Shown as written cl 242 — Form and content of abatement notice

The bill says: in the case of a notice under section 240(1)(c), the rights of an enforcement officer under section 241 on the failure of the recipient to comply with the notice within the time specified in the notice; and

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Shown as written cl 245 — 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 written cl 246 — Restrictions on certain applications for enforcement orders and abatement notices

The bill says: In subsection (2), 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 written cl 247 — Meaning of excessive noise

The bill says: In this Act, the excessive noise means any noise that is under human control and of such a nature as to unreasonably interfere with the peace, comfort, and convenience of any person (other than a person in or at the place from which the noise is being emitted), but does not include any noise emitted by any-

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Shown as written cl 249A — Return of property seized under section 241 or 249

The bill says: In this section, relevant authority means the local authority, the consent authority, or the EPA.

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Shown as written cl 252 — 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 made under this Act that is punishable by imprisonment; or

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Shown as written cl 256 — 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 written cl 256 — 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 written cl 256 — 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 written cl 256 — Penalties

The bill says: in the case of a person other than a natural person, 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 written cl 257 — 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 written cl 257 — 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 written cl 258 — Strict liability and defences

The bill says: In any prosecution for an offence set out in section 254(1) it is not necessary to prove that the defendant intended to commit the offence.

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Shown as written cl 261 — 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 written cl 275 — Emergency works and power to take preventive or remedial action

The bill says: In this section and section 276, 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 core infrastructure operator to which subsection (1)(c) applies.

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Shown as written cl 275 — Emergency works and power to take preventive or remedial action

The bill says: In this section and in section 276,-

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Shown as written cl 275A — 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 275(1); or

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Shown as written cl 275A — Power to enter places and direct action in emergency

The bill says: in the reasonable opinion of a local authority or consent authority, an area for which the local authority or consent authority has jurisdiction under this Act is likely to be affected by any of the conditions described in section 275(1).

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Shown as written cl 282A — Regulations relating to hearings processes and hearings authorities

The bill says: In this section, hearings authority has the meaning given in section 286B.

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Shown as written cl 283 — Regulations relating to planning consent levy

The bill says: in relation to levies,-

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Shown as written cl 283A — Transitional and savings provisions for orderly implementation of this Act and Natural Environment Act 2025

The bill says: In this section, relevant date means the day that is 5 years after the date this Act receives Royal assent.

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Shown as written cl 283B — Administrative fees

The bill says: in relation to different areas or different classes of person; or

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Shown as written cl 283B — 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 written cl 283D — Considerations for fixing administrative fees

The bill says: in the case of a fee relating to a territorial authority's monitoring functions under section 186(1)(a) (which relates to monitoring its district),-

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Shown as written cl 284 — Power of waiver and extension of to extend time limits or waive requirements

The bill says: in the case of an extension or a waiver relating to an application for a planning consent, an application to change or cancel the condition of a planning consent, or a review of a planning consent, whether the extension or waiver will assist the consent authority in its consideration of the application under subpart 4 of Part 4.

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Shown as written cl 284 — Power of waiver and extension of to extend time limits or waive requirements

The bill says: In addition to the requirements in subsection (2), a consent authority must not extend a time period relating to an application for a planning consent, an application to change or cancel a condition of a planning consent, or a review of a planning consent, unless-

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Shown as written cl 285 — Requirements for waivers and extensions

The bill says: In addition to the requirements specified in subsections (1) and (2), a consent authority may extend a time period under section 284 only if-

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Shown as written cl 286B — Meaning of hearings authority (sections 286C and 286D)

The bill says: In sections 286C and 286D, hearings authority means-

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Shown as written cl 286D — 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 written cl 287 — 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 written cl 295 — 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 written cl 295 — 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 written cl 1 — Interpretation

The bill says: In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires,-

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Shown as written cl 1 — Interpretation

The bill says: In this schedule, a resource consent or an approval granted or deemed to be granted under the RMA is current if it has not expired, lapsed, or been cancelled or surrendered under that Act.

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Shown as written cl 2 — Guide to this schedule Explainer

The bill says: in a region or area on a specified transition date set by Order in Council if the Minister is satisfied that it is necessary or desirable to facilitate an orderly transition to the new system as soon as reasonably practicable and that the following has occurred (as applicable):

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Shown as written cl 2 — Guide to this schedule Explainer (the RMA; and)

The bill says: repealing the RMA; and

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Shown as written cl 4 — Ending of transition period

The bill says: In this section,-

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Shown as written cl 7A — Incorporating information from RMA documents into first regional spatial plan for region

The bill says: In this clause, RMA document means any of the following documents as defined in section 2(1) of the RMA:

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Shown as written cl 8 — Independent hearings panel for first land use plans and natural environment plan

The bill says: In this section clause, relevant local authorities means, in relation to a region,-

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Shown as written cl 11 — Consent applications and notices of requirement lodged before transition period

The bill says: in the case of a land use consent or subdivision consent, the consent is treated as a land use consent or subdivision consent under this Act; and

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Shown as written cl 11 — Consent applications and notices of requirement lodged before transition period

The bill says: in the case of a regional land use consent, discharge permit, water permit, coastal permit, the consent is treated as a land use permit, discharge permit, water permit, or coastal permit (as applicable) granted under the Natural Environment Act 2025.

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Shown as written cl 12 — Meaning of determined for purposes of clauses 12A to 12F (clauses 12A to 12F)

The bill says: In clauses 12A to 12F, unless the context otherwise requires, determined,-

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Shown as written cl 12 — Meaning of determined for purposes of clauses 12A to 12F

The bill says: in relation to an application for a resource consent, means the application has been granted or declined and-

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Shown as written cl 12 — Meaning of determined for purposes of clauses 12A to 12F

The bill says: in relation to the issue of a notice of requirement, means-

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Shown as written cl 13 — Enforcement processes under RMA continued

The bill says: In this clause, enforcement process means any abatement notice, infringement notice, enforcement order, or prosecution under the RMA.

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Shown as written cl 16 — Resource consents treated as planning consent consents and natural environment permit resource permits

The bill says: in accordance with this Act or the Natural Environment Act 2025 as applicable.

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Shown as written cl 17 — Duration of certain existing resource consents extended

The bill says: In subclause (3), a resource consent relates to water if it is-

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Shown as written cl 17A — Existing building works where building consent issued before specified transition date

The bill says: In this clause, building work and intended use have the meanings given in section 22.

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Shown as written cl 18 — Replacement consents

The bill says: In this clause, relevant provision means-

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Shown as written cl 18 — When existing consents may continue to be relied on

The bill says: in reliance on section 164 of this Act in the case of an application for a planning consent; and

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Shown as written cl 18 — When existing consents may continue to be relied on

The bill says: in reliance on section 164 of this Act as applied by section 181 of the Natural Environment Act 2025, in the case of an application for a natural resource permit.

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Shown as written cl 18F — Suspension of coastal permit applications for aquaculture activities

The bill says: In this clause, coastal permit applications for aquaculture activities means applications for coastal permits to occupy space in a coastal marine area for the purpose of aquaculture activities.

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Shown as written cl 21B — Administration of Mana Whakahono ā Rohe

The bill says: In implementing a Mana Whakahono ā Rohe, the participating authorities must use their best endeavours-

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Shown as written cl 22A — Applications for water conservation orders

The bill says: In this clause, an application for a water conservation order includes an application to revoke or amend a water conservation order.

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Shown as written cl 24 — Freshwater farms plans and related matters

The bill says: In this clause, Schedule 5 means Schedule 5 of the Natural Environment Act 2025.

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Shown as written cl 26 — Designations

The bill says: In subclause (4), a requirement for a designation is in progress if its notice of requirement has been notified under the RMA but not-

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Shown as written cl 27 — Requiring authorities continued as designating authorities

The bill says: in relation to the matters specified in the entity's approval as a requiring authority under the RMA.

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Shown as written cl 31 — Planning Tribunal has jurisdiction to review specified RMA decisions

The bill says: In this section clause, specified sections means sections 357(1), (3), (6), or (7) and 357A(1) of the RMA.

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Shown as written cl 37 — Relief where land previously subject to similar RMA rule becomes subject to specified rule

The bill says: In this clause,-

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Shown as written cl 1 — Interpretation

The bill says: In this schedule, unless the context otherwise requires,-

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Shown as written cl 6 — Documents and other matters to have regard to when preparing draft regional spatial plan

The bill says: In relation to a planning document prepared by a customary marine title group under section 85 of the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011 and lodged under section 86 of that Act, a spatial plan committee preparing a draft regional spatial plan must-

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Shown as written cl 10 — Identified Māori land

The bill says: In identifying the location, the spatial plan committee, local authorities, or Minister must-

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Shown as written cl 10 — Identified Māori land

The bill says: in doing so, consider the rights and interests of owners of the identified Māori land to retain, control, use, and occupy the land for the benefit of present and future generations of owners, their whānau, and their hapū.

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Shown as written cl 13 — Designating authority may apply to have indicative location of future designation identified in draft regional spatial plan

The bill says: In response to a notice under clause 12, a designating authority may apply to the spatial plan committee to have the indicative location of a future designation identified in a draft regional spatial plan.

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Shown as written cl 23 — Recommendations by panel

The bill says: in relation to a recommendation under subclause (1)(b), must comply with clause 24 of Schedule 5 as if it were the recommending authority for the purpose of that clause.

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Shown as written cl 5 — General considerations

The bill says: In this clause, instrument includes secondary legislation, a strategy, a plan, and any other type of document.

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Shown as written cl 10 — Identified Māori land

The bill says: In identifying the potential location, the spatial plan committee must-

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Shown as written cl 22 — Consensus decision-making

The bill says: In this clause and in clause 23, consensus means-

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Shown as written cl 2 — Interpretation

The bill says: In this schedule, unless the context otherwise requires,-

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Shown as written cl 2 — Interpretation

The bill says: in relation to a proposed land use plan that is a new land use plan, means a designation in the operative land use plan; and

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Shown as written cl 2 — Interpretation

The bill says: in relation to a proposed land use plan that is a plan change in response to a review under section 99(1), means a designation in any part of the operative plan that was reviewed under that section

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Shown as written cl 2 — Interpretation

The bill says: in relation to a land use plan or proposed land use plan under this Act, means the territorial local authority (as that term is defined in section 3 of this Act) responsible for the land use plan; and

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Shown as written cl 2 — Interpretation

The bill says: in relation to a natural environmental plan or proposed land use natural environment plan under the Natural Environment Act 2025, means the regional council (as that term is defined in section 3 of that Act) responsible for the natural environment plan

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Shown as written cl 2 — Interpretation

The bill says: in relation to a territorial authority preparing or changing a land use plan under this Act, means-

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Shown as written cl 2 — Interpretation

The bill says: in relation to a regional council preparing or changing a land use plan for the coastal marine area under this Act, means-

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Shown as written cl 2 — Interpretation

The bill says: in relation to a regional council preparing or changing a natural environment plan under the Natural Environment Act 2025, means-

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Shown as written cl 5 — Pre-notification consultation on proposed plan

The bill says: in the case of a proposed land use plan prepared by a territorial authority, in the district of the territorial authority or any part of the common marine and coastal area adjacent to that district; or

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Shown as written cl 5 — Pre-notification consultation on proposed plan

The bill says: in the case of a proposed natural environment plan prepared by a regional council, in the region of the regional council.

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Shown as written cl 10A — Requirements for evaluation report in respect of rules that control fishing

The bill says: In relation to a rule that controls fishing in the coastal marine area, an evaluation report must also include an assessment of the impact of the rule on fishing. The assessment-

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Shown as written cl 10A — Requirements for evaluation report in respect of rules that control fishing

The bill says: In this clause,-

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Shown as written cl 10B — Pre-notification requirement for rules in proposed plan that control fishing

The bill says: In deciding whether to concur with a proposed rule that controls fishing, the relevant chief executive must have regard only to the matters described in clause 10A(1).

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Shown as written cl 10B — Pre-notification requirement for rules in proposed plan that control fishing

The bill says: In this clause,-

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Shown as written cl 11 — Justification report

The bill says: In relation to a bespoke plan provision or a provision on a specified topic, a justification report must-

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Shown as written cl 11 — Justification report

The bill says: In relation to a bespoke plan provision, the justification report must also-

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Shown as written cl 11 — Justification report

The bill says: In relation to a provision on a specified topic, the justification report must also-

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Shown as written cl 11 — Justification report

The bill says: In relation to a provision to which section 50A(3) of the Natural Environment Act 2025 applies, the justification report must comply with the requirements prescribed by regulations.

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Shown as written cl 12 — Pre-notification requirement for rules in proposed natural environment plan that control fishing

The bill says: In this clause, relevant chief executive means the chief executive of the department that is responsible for administering the Fisheries Act 1996.

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Shown as written cl 18 — Content and form of submissions

The bill says: in relation to a rule that controls fishing, seek to-

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Shown as written cl 27 — Decisions on panel recommendations (other than recommendations on designations)

The bill says: In the case of a proposed land use plan, the territorial authority must-

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Shown as written cl 27 — Decisions on panel recommendations (other than recommendations on designations)

The bill says: In the case of a proposed natural environment plan, the regional council must-

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Shown as written cl 34 — Appeal on provision of relief framework

The bill says: In this clause, relief framework provision means a provision in a relief framework.

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Shown as written cl 48 — Amending operative plan without plan change

The bill says: In subclause (2) this clause, land that has been vested in the territorial authority for a public purpose includes land vested in the territorial authority for the purpose purposes of-

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Shown as written cl 58 — When rules in proposed plans plan have legal effect

The bill says: In this clause, immediate legal effect, in relation to a rule in a proposed plan, means the rule has legal effect on and from the date that the proposed plan is notified for public submissions.

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Shown as written cl 63 — Interpretation

The bill says: In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires,-

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Shown as written cl 63 — Interpretation

The bill says: in the case of a natural environment plan, includes the use or potential use of land for any activity where the actual or potential effects on any natural resource or on any person (other than the person who owns the land) would not be significant; and

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Shown as written cl 63 — Interpretation

The bill says: in the case of a land use plan, includes the use or potential use of land for any activity where the actual or potential effects on any land use or on any person (other than the person who owns the land) would not be significant

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Shown as written cl 68 — Eligibility for relief

The bill says: In subclauses (6) and (7),-

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Shown as written cl 71 — Duty to implement relief framework

The bill says: In carrying out a relief assessment, the local authority-

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Shown as written cl 1 — Application and interpretation

The bill says: In this schedule, unless the context otherwise requires,-

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Shown as written cl 1 — Application and interpretation

The bill says: in relation to a regional spatial plan or draft regional spatial plan under this Act, means a local authority (as that term is defined in section 3 of this Act) that is jointly responsible for the regional spatial plan

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Shown as written cl 1 — Application and interpretation

The bill says: in relation to a land use plan or proposed land use plan under this Act, means the territorial local authority (as that term is defined in section 3 of this Act) responsible for the land use plan; and

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Shown as written cl 1 — Application and interpretation

The bill says: in relation to a natural environmental plan or proposed land use plan under the Natural Environment Act 2025, means the regional council (as that term is defined in section 3 of that Act) responsible for the natural environment plan

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Shown as written cl 8 — Funding of panel and related activities

The bill says: In this clause, instrument means-

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Shown as written cl 1 — Interpretation

The bill says: In this schedule, unless the context otherwise requires,-

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Shown as written cl 2 — Recognition of identified Māori land as taonga tuku iho

The bill says: in doing so, consider the rights and interests of owners of the identified Māori land to retain, control, use, and occupy the land for the benefit of present and future generations of owners, their whānau, and their hapū.

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Shown as written cl 3 — Meaning of designation

The bill says: In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, designation means a set of provisions in a land use plan relating to a project that-

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Shown as written cl 4 — Effect of designation

The bill says: In this clause, other provisions, mean means the provisions in the land use plan or proposed land use plan other than the designation.

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Shown as written cl 6 — Earlier and later designations

The bill says: In this clause schedule,-

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Shown as written cl 8 — Designating authorities

The bill says: In this clause,-

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Shown as written cl 9 — Meaning of core infrastructure operator operation and core infrastructure operation operator

The bill says: In this schedule, unless the context otherwise requires otherwise,-

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Shown as written cl 11 — Minister may approve other infrastructure operators as designating authority

The bill says: In assessing deciding whether a project would provide a significant public benefit for the purposes of subclause (2)(a), the Minister must have regard to-

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Shown as written cl 11 — Minister may approve other infrastructure operators as designating authority

The bill says: In assessing deciding whether approval is approving the applicant is appropriate for the purposes of carrying out the project for the purposes of subclause (2)(b), the Minister must have regard to-

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Shown as written cl 11 — Minister may approve other infrastructure operators as designating authority

The bill says: In this clause, other infrastructure means-

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Shown as written cl 22 — Recommending authority

The bill says: In this clause, independent hearings commissioner means a hearings commissioner who is not a member of the territorial authority.

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Shown as written cl 24 — Recommendations on proposed designation

The bill says: In When considering a proposed designation and any submissions received, the recommending authority must have regard to-

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Shown as written cl 29 — Determining appeals

The bill says: In determining an appeal, the Environment Court must have regard to the matters set out in clause 24(1) and comply with clauses 24(2) to (4) and 25 as if it were the recommending authority.

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Shown as written cl 36 — When construction project plan is required

The bill says: in relation to for any construction activity or enabling activity that is otherwise authorised under this Act (whether or not the activity requires a natural resource permit under the Natural Environment Act 2025).

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Shown as written cl 36 — When construction project plan is required

The bill says: In this clause, an activity is otherwise authorised under this Act if that activity is-

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Shown as written cl 38 — Designating authority must submit construction project plan to territorial authority

The bill says: In determining any appeal, the Environment Court must consider whether the changes requested by the territorial authority are necessary in order to manage the adverse effects of the project or its construction on the built environment, having regard to the scale and significance of those effects.-

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Shown as written cl 44 — Right of objection review if designating authority refuses approval

The bill says: In considering an objection a review of a decision under clause 42, the tribunal must have regard to-

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Shown as written cl 44 — Right of objection review if designating authority refuses approval

The bill says: In considering an objection a review of a decision under clause 43, the tribunal must have regard to-

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Shown as written cl 53 — Environment Court may order taking of land

The bill says: in relation to which the designating authority may use Part 2A of that Act to acquire the owner's land.

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Shown as written cl 54 — Compulsory acquisition on behalf of core infrastructure operator

The bill says: In this clause, responsible core infrastructure operator, in relation to a project, means a core infrastructure operator that is a designating authority for-

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Shown as written cl 1 — Interpretation

The bill says: In this schedule, unless the context otherwise requires,-

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Shown as written cl 1 — Interpretation

The bill says: in relation to a survey plan, means a certificate of approval issued by a territorial authority under clause 18; and

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Shown as written cl 1 — Interpretation

The bill says: in relation to a reclamation plan, means a certificate of approval issued by a regional council under clause 72

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Shown as written cl 1 — Interpretation

The bill says: in relation to a survey plan, means a requirement specified in this schedule as a deposit requirement for the purposes of clause 23 (see clause 24); and

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Shown as written cl 1 — Interpretation

The bill says: in relation to a reclamation plan, means a requirement specified in this schedule as a deposit requirement for the purposes of clause 73 (see clause 74)

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Shown as written cl 2 — Meaning of subdivision of land

The bill says: In this schedule, subdivision of land means-

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Shown as written cl 3 — Meaning of allotment

The bill says: In this schedule, allotment means any of the following:

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Shown as written cl 3 — Meaning of allotment

The bill says: In subclause (2)(b), single allotment means-

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Shown as written cl 4 — Meaning of survey plan

The bill says: In this schedule, survey plan-

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Shown as written cl 4 — Meaning of survey plan

The bill says: In this clause, cadastral survey dataset has the same meaning as in section 4 of the Cadastral Survey Act 2002.

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Shown as written cl 14 — Condition requiring that amalgamated land to be held in 1 record of title

The bill says: in any other case, forward to the Registrar-General of Land a certificate to the effect that the condition has been cancelled in whole or in part.

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Shown as written cl 18 — Certificate of approval by territorial authority

The bill says: In this clause, private road and private way have the meanings given in section 315 of the Local Government Act 1974.

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Shown as written cl 19 — Approval requirements Requirements relating to conditions of subdivision consent

The bill says: in the case of an easement in gross, the name of the proposed grantee and which is the burdened land.

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Shown as written cl 26 — Completion certificate

The bill says: In this clause, work-

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Shown as written cl 28 — Requirement for written consent if land will vest in territorial authority or the Crown

The bill says: in the case of land subject to the Land Transfer Act 2017, every registered owner of an interest in the land, including any encumbrance; or

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Shown as written cl 28 — Requirement for written consent if land will vest in territorial authority or the Crown

The bill says: in the case of land not subject to that Act, every person who has an interest in the land, including any encumbrance, as evidenced by an instrument registered under the Deeds Registration Act 1908.

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Shown as written cl 31 — When records of title may be issued

The bill says: In the case of land to which subclause (4) applies, the Registrar-General of Land must not issue a record of title for land shown on separate allotments on an approved survey plan unless the requirements of clause 23 are complied with.

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Shown as written cl 32 — Vesting of roads

The bill says: In this clause, State highway has the same meaning as in section 5 of the Land Transport Management Act 2003.

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Shown as written cl 36 — Agreement to sell land or building before deposit of survey plan

The bill says: In subclause (3)(b), applicable date means the later of-

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Shown as written cl 37 — Revocation of conditions about easements

The bill says: in any other case, the territorial authority must forward to the Registrar-General of Land a certificate to the effect that the condition has been revoked in whole or in part.

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Shown as written cl 38 — Meaning of relevant land

The bill says: In this Part, relevant land,-

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Shown as written cl 38 — Meaning of relevant land

The bill says: in relation to an instrument that creates an esplanade strip, means the land over which the esplanade strip is created; and

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Shown as written cl 38 — Meaning of relevant land

The bill says: in relation to an easement for an access strip, means the land over which the access strip is created.

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Shown as written cl 40 — New esplanade reserves and esplanade strips required when land is subdivided

The bill says: in either case, any lesser width that is specified as a condition of the subdivision consent.

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Shown as written cl 40 — New esplanade reserves and esplanade strips required when land is subdivided

The bill says: In this clause,-

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Shown as written cl 41 — Esplanade reserves required to supplement land previously set aside or reserved

The bill says: in relation to any allotment created by the subdivision, the width of the esplanade land previously set aside or reserved is less than the required width.

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Shown as written cl 41 — Esplanade reserves required to supplement land previously set aside or reserved

The bill says: In this clause,-

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Shown as written cl 71 — Requirements for reclamation plans

The bill says: in respect of any condition of the natural resource permit that has not been complied with,-

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Shown as written cl 76 — Vesting of reclaimed land

The bill says: In this clause, relevant Minister means the Minister of the Crown who, with the authority of the Prime Minister, is responsible for administering the Land Transfer Act 2017.

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Shown as written cl 3 — Form of financial assurance

The bill says: in any other form specified by the local authority, the consent authority, or the EPA.

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Shown as written cl 17 — Application for release of financial assurance

The bill says: In considering an application under subclause (1), the local authority, the consent authority, or the EPA must-

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Shown as written cl 20 — Adverse publicity orders

The bill says: In this clause, non-compliance includes alleged non-compliance in the case of an enforceable undertaking.

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Shown as written cl 26 — Contravention of enforceable undertaking

The bill says: In addition to the orders referred to in subclause (2), the court may make any other order that the court considers appropriate in the circumstances, including orders directing the person to pay to the local authority or the EPA- any of the following:

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Shown as written cl 29 — Monetary benefit orders

The bill says: In this clause, monetary benefits benefit-

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Shown as written cl 31 — Liability of principals and employers

The bill says: in the case of a natural person (including a partner in a firm),-

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Shown as written cl 31 — Liability of principals and employers

The bill says: in the case of a person other than a natural person,-

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Shown as written cl 32 — Amount

The bill says: In determining the appropriate amount of a pecuniary penalty under clause 30, the court must have regard to all relevant matters, including-

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Shown as written cl 1 — Interpretation

The bill says: In this schedule, unless the context otherwise requires,-

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Shown as written cl 8 — Appointment of Environment Judges and alternate Environment Judges

The bill says: in accordance with any requirements that apply under-

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Shown as written cl 45 — Powers of court for appeals and inquiries

The bill says: In deciding an appeal or inquiry, the Environment Court must have regard to the decision that is the subject of the appeal or inquiry.

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Shown as written cl 48 — Environment Court may order change to proposed plans

The bill says: In subclauses (4) and (5), departs and departure mean that a proposed plan does not give effect to-

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Shown as written cl 65 — Evidence of documents

The bill says: In this clause, certified means certified to be a true copy by the principal administrative officer chief executive or by any other authorised officer of the relevant local authority.

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Shown as written cl 74 — No other review of decisions unless right of appeal or reference to inquiry exercised

The bill says: In relation to that matter or decision, the following restrictions apply until the right has been exercised and the court has made a decision:

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Shown as written cl 75 — Court decisions must be in writing

The bill says: in writing; and

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Shown as written cl 87 — Waivers and directions

The bill says: in relation to a waiver concerning a requirement about the time within which an appeal or a submission to the court must be lodged, that-

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Shown as written cl 88 — Registrar may waive, reduce, or postpone payment of fee

The bill says: in the case of proceedings concerning a matter of public interest, the proceedings are unlikely to be commenced or continued if the powers are not exercised.

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Shown as written cl 93 — Grounds for making clause 94 92 order

The bill says: In deciding whether the proceedings are or were totally without merit, the Judge may take into account the nature of any other interlocutory application, appeals, or criminal prosecutions involving the party to be restrained, but is not limited to those considerations.

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Shown as written cl 1 — Definitions Interpretation

The bill says: In this schedule, unless the context otherwise requires,-

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Shown as written cl 5 — Functions and duties, duties, and powers of chairperson

The bill says: in consultation with the Chief Environment Court Judge, to ensure that the business of the tribunal is dealt with in an orderly and efficient manner so as to achieve the purpose of the tribunal, including by overseeing, liaising, and advising on the rostering and performance of adjudicators; and

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Shown as written cl 18 — Further use of alternative dispute resolution process

The bill says: In relation to any matter before it, the tribunal may refer the parties to an ADR process, including-

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Shown as written cl 23 — Review of decisions granting regulatory relief

The bill says: In undertaking such a review, the tribunal's primary considerations are whether the local authority has correctly applied the relief framework in the plan to the relevant property.

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Shown as written cl 23 — Review of decisions granting regulatory relief

The bill says: In making a determination, the tribunal must-

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Shown as written cl 27 — How to commence proceedings in Planning Tribunal

The bill says: in the absence of a prescribed time frame, 15 working days after the date of the local authority's decision to which the application relates.

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Shown as written cl 29 — Legal representation at hearings

The bill says: in the interests of justice; or

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Shown as written cl 32C — Use of ADR process

The bill says: In relation to any matter before it, the tribunal may refer the parties to an ADR process, including-

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Shown as written cl 35 — Review of decisions of Planning Tribunal

The bill says: In the case of a notification review (see clause 14 16), if an applicant lodges both an appeal against a decision of the tribunal and an application for judicial review in the High Court, the applicant must lodge those proceedings together.

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