Fast-track regime underway

7th February 2025 By Staff Reporter | news@propertyticker.co.nz | @propertyticker

The government’s fast-track approvals regime is open for applications.

From 7 February, owners of the 149 pre-selected projects can lodge substantive applications for their projects to be considered by expert panels facilitated by the Environmental Protection Authority.

Projects not listed in the Fast-track Approvals Act can also apply for referral to an expert panel, with their applications first going to the minister of infrastructure for consideration, which includes inviting written comments from the minister for the environment and any other ministers with relevant portfolios, before the infrastructure minister decides whether to refer the project for fast-track.

Among the earmarked projects are dozens of large residential and commercial developments across the country.