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The coalition Government has announced several additional, short-term changes aimed at making greenfield development easier.

The Government has unveiled its plans to replace the RMA with two new Acts. These put property rights at the heart of the system.

The High Court has clarified the limits of issuing permits under section 53 of the Wildlife Act 1953 for the killing of protected wildlife.

The Fast-track Approvals Act has passed. Amendments at the Bill's final stage have reshaped the Act, affecting substance and process.

A new RMA amendment Bill proposes significant process changes that will affect infrastructure, energy, housing, and the primary sector.

The Government has announced key changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), placing new restrictions on farm-to-forestry conversions.

The Supreme Court recently issued its first decision considering applications under the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011.

A furore has erupted between Federated Farmers and Fish & Game. The Government has stepped in announcing further reform to the RMA.

This month there have been two major developments associated with the Fast-track Approvals Bill. We unpack these developments.

The Government has announced it is to progress its Phase Two RMA reforms later this year. The Phase Two reforms aim to improve economic...