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Resource Management Act 1991

Resource Management Act — NZ guide

When resource consent is required, how the activity classification system works, and subdivision requirements.

The Resource Management Act 1991 is NZ's primary environmental and land use planning legislation. Whether you're building, developing land, or carrying out activities near water, you may need resource consent. These guides explain the key requirements.

RMA guides
RMA 1991

Resource consent

Activity classifications, when consent is required, the application process, and timeframes.

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RMA 1991 Part 10

Subdivision consent

When subdivision consent is required, what councils consider, esplanade reserves, and getting new titles.

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