How will the Proposed Waikato District Plan impact subdivision opportunities?
If you are looking to subdivide land, there are important changes to the Waikato District Plan you need to be aware of.
New war on NIMBYs
New Zealand’s urban areas could look very different in the coming years if a sweeping townhouse bill passes into law.
What does it mean to give your affected party approval under the Resource Management Act 1991?
When an activity such as development of a site or a change in the use of land is happening near to you, the Resource Management Act 1991 section 95E provides that the local authority can decide on whether to give limited notification to the proposal or to publicly notify the proposal.
The Times-They-are-a-Changin’- The new Climate Change Adaptation Act
With the Government now confirming the repeal and replacement of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), in this article we explore what we can expect from the Climate Change Adaptation Act (CCAA).
To fence or not to fence – the new stock exclusion regulations
The Government has released new policies in relation to freshwater to ensure good quality water is available in the future. As a part this, new stock exclusion regulations came into force on 3 September 2020 and we outline what you need to know.
Focusing on the positives: Spatial planning to be a major part of resource management re-think
In this second article of three, we look at the proposed Strategic Planning Act (SPA). The SPA is the second major piece of legislation that the Resource Management Review Panel (Panel) has recommended should replace the often highly criticised, Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA). The SPA would set the long-term strategic goals in resource management and would also focus on regional spatial planning.
Back to the Future – Government announces a “new” direction for Resource Management system
The Resource Management Review Panel (Panel) has recommended a statutory framework for resource management in New Zealand which involves the repeal and replacement of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA). In the first of a series of three articles, we discuss what can be expected under the primary Act that the Panel proposes should replace RMA, the proposed Natural Built and Environment Act (NBEA).
Tiny house project – Will yours pass muster?
Before you start on your tiny house project it is important to understand what a tiny house is and whether your tiny house will pass muster. This article discusses the two recent decisions about tiny houses in New Zealand and explains what factors you need to consider before you start your tiny house project.
Implications of Waikato Regional Plan Change 1
Further to our first article in this series which provided an overview of the Waikato Regional Plan Change 1, this second article expands on the PC1 rules and explains how they are likely to impact on farming activities around the region.
Are you ready for Waikato Regional Plan Change 1?
As you may know that on 22 April, Waikato Regional Council has notified its decision on the Proposed Waikato Regional Plan Change 1 for the Waikato and Waipa River Catchments. The article below provides an overview about the Plan Change 1, new rules and its effect on farming activities.