The New Planning System Update - October 2026

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Written By Ross Holden

This newsletter provides a regular update on the new planning system for people either working or involved in resource management policy and implementation, from the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT).

In this edition

  • Planning Act and Natural Environment Act pass into law

  • Implementation roadmap

  • Regional spatial planning

  • Illustrative National Policy Direction

  • RMA national direction programme completed

  • Local Government Systems Improvement Act

  • Fast-track development contributions

    Development levies

  • Government Policy Statement on land transport 2027

  • Updated shared mailboxes.

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Ross Holden
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