Resource Management Act
Nick Smith says tackling land bankers best done by creating competitive land markets; Welcomes Productivity Commission proposals
6th Apr 17, 7:05am
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Nick Smith says tackling land bankers best done by creating competitive land markets; Welcomes Productivity Commission proposals
RMA politics rears its head in Parliament ahead of debate on National/Maori compromises on Iwi say over consenting process
4th Apr 17, 2:36pm
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RMA politics rears its head in Parliament ahead of debate on National/Maori compromises on Iwi say over consenting process
Maori Party wins tug-of-war between National's coalition partners, striking deal with the Government so the Resource Legislation Amendment Bill can be passed
23rd Mar 17, 5:10pm
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Maori Party wins tug-of-war between National's coalition partners, striking deal with the Government so the Resource Legislation Amendment Bill can be passed
How NZ could fix property taxation, face down the NIMBY problem, overhaul the RMA and drive sustainable urban development - OECD
22nd Mar 17, 9:35am
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How NZ could fix property taxation, face down the NIMBY problem, overhaul the RMA and drive sustainable urban development - OECD
ACT Leader David Seymour says urban planning laws must change for housing affordability to be improved, advocates sharing central government revenue with councils
23rd Jan 17, 2:01pm
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ACT Leader David Seymour says urban planning laws must change for housing affordability to be improved, advocates sharing central government revenue with councils
Gareth Morgan's Opportunities Party says we must protect and enhance our natural environment both because we love it, and because it makes good business sense
20th Jan 17, 11:27am
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Gareth Morgan's Opportunities Party says we must protect and enhance our natural environment both because we love it, and because it makes good business sense
Productivity Commission report recommends major changes to planning regime aimed at freeing up development in urban areas
19th Aug 16, 10:57am
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Productivity Commission report recommends major changes to planning regime aimed at freeing up development in urban areas
Govt taskforce calls for 'loopy rules' to be reined in, cleaning up property regulation & streamlining the consenting process
22nd Sep 15, 2:54pm
Govt taskforce calls for 'loopy rules' to be reined in, cleaning up property regulation & streamlining the consenting process
Allan Barber says Australia is struggling with irrational local community reactions to assessing foreign rural investment, and New Zealand has some clear advantages in this process
9th Sep 15, 11:02am
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Allan Barber says Australia is struggling with irrational local community reactions to assessing foreign rural investment, and New Zealand has some clear advantages in this process
Outgoing environment watchdog boss talks about walking the tightrope between keeping NZ clean and green and enabling cash to flow into our coffers
17th Apr 15, 2:26pm
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Outgoing environment watchdog boss talks about walking the tightrope between keeping NZ clean and green and enabling cash to flow into our coffers
Oliver Hartwich looks at what NZ ought to do to attract the Ikeas of the world and stop being one of the most expensive places on earth
16th Feb 15, 8:15am
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Oliver Hartwich looks at what NZ ought to do to attract the Ikeas of the world and stop being one of the most expensive places on earth
Planners strike back at Housing Minister Nick Smith over his plans for the Resource Management Act
3rd Feb 15, 2:53pm
Planners strike back at Housing Minister Nick Smith over his plans for the Resource Management Act
'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
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
Just opening up more land for housing won't solve affordability problems, NZ Planning Institute says
21st Jan 15, 11:47am
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Just opening up more land for housing won't solve affordability problems, NZ Planning Institute says
Eric Crampton on Gordon Tullock, teacher quality, what an ethical environmentalist should conclude, Elon Musk's bet, working for families, Dilbert & more
12th Dec 14, 10:30am
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Eric Crampton on Gordon Tullock, teacher quality, what an ethical environmentalist should conclude, Elon Musk's bet, working for families, Dilbert & more
NZ Initiative's Jason Krupp says increasing resource extraction could prove the economic lifeline rural NZ desperately needs
1st Dec 14, 2:00pm
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NZ Initiative's Jason Krupp says increasing resource extraction could prove the economic lifeline rural NZ desperately needs
Friday's Top 10: David Whitburn on the RMA and housing affordability; Why state house sales are good; Is the Labour Party in terminal decline? Why CGT's a lemon
7th Nov 14, 10:50am
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Friday's Top 10: David Whitburn on the RMA and housing affordability; Why state house sales are good; Is the Labour Party in terminal decline? Why CGT's a lemon
Town planners blow their own trumpet on processing resource consents
Outright majority gives Key an unprecedented opportunity to pursue much needed reforms if he can ignore thoughts of a fourth term
22nd Sep 14, 12:28pm
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Outright majority gives Key an unprecedented opportunity to pursue much needed reforms if he can ignore thoughts of a fourth term
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"
Geoff Simmons reviews the recent decisions surrounding the Ruataniwha dam and the Tukituki catchment
3rd Jul 14, 9:04am
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Geoff Simmons reviews the recent decisions surrounding the Ruataniwha dam and the Tukituki catchment
The Weekly Dairy Report: A Chinese move to own all the supply chain, peak milk flows on easing prices
23rd Oct 13, 1:32pm
The Weekly Dairy Report: A Chinese move to own all the supply chain, peak milk flows on easing prices
Govt's Resource Management Reforms face roadblock as Maori Party and United Future declare opposition
11th Sep 13, 10:01am
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Govt's Resource Management Reforms face roadblock as Maori Party and United Future declare opposition
Local councils believe the Government's timetable for big resource management changes is not realistic; changes may have 'unintended consequences'
13th Aug 13, 2:31pm
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Local councils believe the Government's timetable for big resource management changes is not realistic; changes may have 'unintended consequences'