RMA
The NZ Initiative's Jason Krupp argues the RMA is central to the housing crisis
9th Feb 15, 11:53am
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The NZ Initiative's Jason Krupp argues the RMA is central to the housing crisis
'While the politicans go chasing ghosts, you should do as I do – buy lots of houses and farms', says Gareth Morgan
30th Jan 15, 10:12am
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'While the politicans go chasing ghosts, you should do as I do – buy lots of houses and farms', says Gareth Morgan
Is the 10 acre block 'the worst environmental crime being committed in NZ?' Hamish Hutton explains the issue and offers a solution
28th Jan 15, 3:06pm
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Is the 10 acre block 'the worst environmental crime being committed in NZ?' Hamish Hutton explains the issue and offers a solution
Bernard Hickey welcomes Nick Smith's RMA reforms aimed at stripping the NIMBYs and BANANAs of their magical power to make housing unaffordable
25th Jan 15, 7:23am
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Bernard Hickey welcomes Nick Smith's RMA reforms aimed at stripping the NIMBYs and BANANAs of their magical power to make housing unaffordable
Insurers pleased the Government plans to recognise natural hazards in revamped RMA
23rd Jan 15, 9:51am
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Insurers pleased the Government plans to recognise natural hazards in revamped RMA
Smith proposes 10 part re-write of RMA to boost housing supply; says RMA responsible for extra $30 bln of housing cost and 40,000 fewer homes
21st Jan 15, 9:42pm
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Smith proposes 10 part re-write of RMA to boost housing supply; says RMA responsible for extra $30 bln of housing cost and 40,000 fewer homes
Key lists Governments plans for reforms of social housing, social welfare, RMA, first home buyer grants, labour laws and trade agreements in third term
21st Oct 14, 11:01am
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Key lists Governments plans for reforms of social housing, social welfare, RMA, first home buyer grants, labour laws and trade agreements in third term
Key says first home buyers in Auckland should look at buying apartments to get on the ladder; Govt's focus on growing supply; blames land rules
20th Oct 14, 12:51pm
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Key says first home buyers in Auckland should look at buying apartments to get on the ladder; Govt's focus on growing supply; blames land rules
New Environment Minister and Housing Minister Nick Smith argues for RMA reform to focus on housing affordability; says RMA responsible for Auckland land price surge
15th Oct 14, 1:28pm
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New Environment Minister and Housing Minister Nick Smith argues for RMA reform to focus on housing affordability; says RMA responsible for Auckland land price surge
David Hisco calls for bold moves from the newly elected govt in education, technology, the environment, housing and tourism
2nd Oct 14, 12:29pm
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David Hisco calls for bold moves from the newly elected govt in education, technology, the environment, housing and tourism
The NZ Initiative's Eric Crampton says improving housing affordability is a key step the Government can take to reduce child poverty
30th Sep 14, 9:35am
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The NZ Initiative's Eric Crampton says improving housing affordability is a key step the Government can take to reduce child poverty
Fed Farmers claims a key message in National's win is that voters "have again rejected Water Taxes and a Capital Gains Tax"; want RMA reforms "for NZ to become a primary superpower"
21st Sep 14, 3:53pm
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Fed Farmers claims a key message in National's win is that voters "have again rejected Water Taxes and a Capital Gains Tax"; want RMA reforms "for NZ to become a primary superpower"
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment calls for tightening of rules around fracking rather than moratorium
4th Jun 14, 6:30pm
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment calls for tightening of rules around fracking rather than moratorium
Dairy NZ calls for a more detailed analysis of dissolved inorganic nitrogen limits for Ruataniwha. "Let’s do the analysis and do it well."
16th May 14, 4:35pm
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Dairy NZ calls for a more detailed analysis of dissolved inorganic nitrogen limits for Ruataniwha. "Let’s do the analysis and do it well."
The first installment of Government's reform for the RMA focuses on consenting procedures for urban development
13th Jun 13, 5:09pm
The first installment of Government's reform for the RMA focuses on consenting procedures for urban development
Auckland Council set to demand change to new legislation giving the Government wide powers to control housing development
10th Jun 13, 12:45pm
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Auckland Council set to demand change to new legislation giving the Government wide powers to control housing development
Bruce Wills says Fed Farmers are genuinely impressed by what is being proposed for sections 6 and 7 in the RMA "where wording makes a world of difference". Your view?
9th Mar 13, 1:17pm
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Bruce Wills says Fed Farmers are genuinely impressed by what is being proposed for sections 6 and 7 in the RMA "where wording makes a world of difference". Your view?
The 'stranglehold' of Auckland's existing metropolitan urban limit must be 'smashed' for housing to be made affordable, Nick Smith says
7th Mar 13, 10:13am
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The 'stranglehold' of Auckland's existing metropolitan urban limit must be 'smashed' for housing to be made affordable, Nick Smith says
Federated Farmers likes what it sees in the latest discussion document from the Govt to reform the RMA
6th Mar 13, 10:22am
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Federated Farmers likes what it sees in the latest discussion document from the Govt to reform the RMA
Prime Minister John Key says his 'State of the Nation' speech to focus on the economy and employment
21st Jan 13, 2:37pm
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Prime Minister John Key says his 'State of the Nation' speech to focus on the economy and employment
Opinion: Alan McMahon says developers will not reduce prices unless they have to, and a more efficient consent process may in fact increase land costs. Your view?
5th Nov 12, 9:51am
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Opinion: Alan McMahon says developers will not reduce prices unless they have to, and a more efficient consent process may in fact increase land costs. Your view?
National to put six-month time-limit on resource consents for 'medium-sized' projects like new subdivisions, PM Key says
2nd Nov 11, 12:07pm
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National to put six-month time-limit on resource consents for 'medium-sized' projects like new subdivisions, PM Key says
BusinessDesk: The changes will allow denser housing than has previously been permitted in urban areas
14th Oct 11, 3:28pm
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BusinessDesk: The changes will allow denser housing than has previously been permitted in urban areas
ACT leader Brash hits out at KiwiSaver and urban limits; says raise pension age; get rid of youth minimum wage, ETS and RMA. Your view?
25th Aug 11, 10:48am
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ACT leader Brash hits out at KiwiSaver and urban limits; says raise pension age; get rid of youth minimum wage, ETS and RMA. Your view?
Election 2011 - Party Policies - Housing - Regulation
24th Jul 11, 5:50pm
Election 2011 - Party Policies - Housing - Regulation