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Resource Management Act (RMA) stories

Clean up environmental act, insurer urges
Risk & Compliance

Clean up environmental act, insurer urges

Rising pollution incidents are leaving New Zealand businesses exposed to clean-up bills that can run into millions of dollars.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 19th Mar 2017
LGNZ launches Water 2050 to develop cohesive policy
Sustainability

LGNZ launches Water 2050 to develop cohesive policy

Communities face billions in upgrade costs as local councils seek a single framework linking freshwater standards, funding and affordability.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
Magnet cities and the infrastructure conundrum
Auckland Council

Magnet cities and the infrastructure conundrum

Auckland’s rapid growth has left New Zealand grappling with housing shortages and overloaded transport, prompting calls for a rethink on planning.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017
Enabling faster and better urban development
Auckland Council

Enabling faster and better urban development

Urban redevelopment could move three to five years faster under proposed legislation aimed at easing Auckland’s housing and infrastructure pressures.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2017
Specialists in environmental and occupational hygiene testing services
Risk & Compliance

Specialists in environmental and occupational hygiene testing services

Businesses face air, noise and asbestos risks, as the firm’s testing helps them meet regulatory requirements and protect staff.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017
Chorus says RMA fix needed as fibre rollout stumbles
Unified Communications

Chorus says RMA fix needed as fibre rollout stumbles

Chorus urges government to amend the Resource Management Act, citing lengthy fibre installation delays for multi-unit properties and shared driveways.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2015

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