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==Legislative history== |
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===Introduction=== |
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In 2020, a review of the [[Resource Management Act 1991]] (RMA) identified various problems with the existing resource management system, and concluded that it could not cope with modern environmental pressures.<ref>{{cite web |title=Independent review of the resource management system |date=17 June 2022 |url=https://www.mfe.govt.nz/rmreview |publisher=[[Ministry for the Environment (New Zealand)|Ministry for the Environment]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405225532/https://www.mfe.govt.nz/rmreview|archive-date=5 April 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> In January 2021, the [[Sixth Labour Government of New Zealand|Sixth Labour Government]] announced that the RMA will be replaced by three acts: the core [[Natural and Built Environment Act 2023|Natual and Built Environment Act]], focusing land use and environmental regulation; the Strategic Planning Act, focusing on development laws; and the Climate Change Adaptation Act, focusing on [[managed retreat]] and [[climate change]] funding.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Morton |first1=Jamie |title=Government confirms it will scrap Resource Management Act, create three new acts |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/government-confirms-it-will-scrap-resource-management-act-create-three-new-acts/AGC55DLIT2DITCZOBPQBU5JGZI/ |date=10 February 2021 |access-date=25 December 2023 |work=[[The New Zealand Herald]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406234555/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/government-confirms-it-will-scrap-resource-management-act-create-three-new-acts/AGC55DLIT2DITCZOBPQBU5JGZI/|archive-date=6 April 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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On 14 November 2022, the Labour Government introduced the Spatial Planning Bill into the [[New Zealand House of Representatives]] alongside the companion [[Natural and Built Environment Act 2023|Natual and Built Environment Bill]] (NBA) as part of its RMA reform efforts.<ref name="Newshub 15 Nov 2022">{{cite news |last1=Ensor |first1=Jamie |title=Resource management fix: The Government's proposed mega overhaul of RMA revealed |url=https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2022/11/resource-management-fix-the-government-s-proposed-mega-overhaul-of-rma-revealed.html |access-date=16 November 2022 |work=[[Newshub]] |publisher=[[Warner Bros. Discovery New Zealand]] |date=15 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221115060606/https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2022/11/resource-management-fix-the-government-s-proposed-mega-overhaul-of-rma-revealed.html |archive-date=15 November 2022|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="RNZ 15 Nov 2022">{{cite news |last1=Palmer |first1=Russell |title=Government brings Resource Management Act replacements to Parliament |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/478772/government-brings-resource-management-act-replacements-to-parliament |access-date=16 November 2022 |work=[[Radio New Zealand]] |date=15 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221115112242/https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/478772/government-brings-resource-management-act-replacements-to-parliament |archive-date=15 November 2022|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="RNZ 21 Dec 2022">{{cite news |last1=Palmer |first1=Russell |date=21 December 2022 |title=Natural and Built Environment replaces the Resource Management Act: What you need to know |work=[[Radio New Zealand]] |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/what-you-need-to-know/481228/natural-and-built-environment-replaces-the-resource-management-act-what-you-need-to-know |url-status=live |access-date=24 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221222074433/https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/what-you-need-to-know/481228/natural-and-built-environment-replaces-the-resource-management-act-what-you-need-to-know |archive-date=22 December 2022}}</ref> The opposition [[New Zealand National Party|National]] and [[ACT New Zealand|ACT]] parties opposed the two replacement bills, claiming that they created more centralisation, bureaucracy and did little to address the problems with the RMA process. The [[Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand|Green Party]] expressed concerns about the perceived lack of environment protection in the proposed legislation.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ensor |first1=Jamie |title=Resource management: Government's proposed changes to RMA get poor reception from Opposition |url=https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2022/11/resource-management-government-s-proposed-changes-to-rma-get-poor-reception-from-opposition.html |access-date=16 November 2022 |work=[[Newshub]] |date=15 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221115075559/https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2022/11/resource-management-government-s-proposed-changes-to-rma-get-poor-reception-from-opposition.html |archive-date=15 November 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Palmer |first1=Russel |title=RMA replacements find few fans on cross-benches |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/478807/rma-replacements-find-few-fans-on-cross-benches |access-date=16 November 2022 |work=[[Radio New Zealand]] |date=15 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221115180131/https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/478807/rma-replacements-find-few-fans-on-cross-benches |archive-date=15 November 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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==Notes and references== |
==Notes and references== |
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Revision as of 07:00, 26 December 2023
| Spatial Planning Act 2023 | |
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| New Zealand Parliament[1] | |
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| Royal assent | 23 August 2023[1] |
| Legislative history | |
| Introduced by | David Parker[1] |
| First reading | 22 November 2022[1] |
| Second reading | 18 July 2023[1] |
| Third reading | 15 August 2023[1] |
| Related legislation | |
| Resource Management Act 1991, Natural and Built Environment Act 2023[1] | |
| Status: Repealed | |
The Spatial Planning Act 2023 (SPA), now repealed, was one of the three laws which will replace New Zealand's Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA).[2] Its purpose was to provide for regional spatial strategies that assisted the purpose of the Natural and Built Environment Act 2023 (NBA) and promote integration in the performance of functions under the NBA, the Land Transport Management Act 2003, the Local Government Act 2002, and the Water Services Entities Act 2022.[3]
The Bill passed its third reading on 15 August 2023, and received royal assent on 23 August 2023.[1] On 20 December 2023, the NBE Act and the Spatial Planning Act were both repealed by the National-led coalition government.[4]
Key provisions
The Spatial Planning Act 2023 requires all regions to have a regional spatial strategy that must align with the geographical boundaries of the region. The Chatham Islands' regional planning committee and offshore islands administered by the Minister of Conservation were excluded from this requirement.[3]
The Spatial Planning Act also outlined the scope, contents, preparation and implementation of the regional spatial strategies including matters of national and regional importance.[3] The Act also entrenched Te Ture Whaimana as the primary direction-setting document for the Waikato and Waipā Rivers, along with activities within their catchments affecting the rivers.[3]
The Spatial Planning Act also required regional spatial strategies to take into account customary marine title areas and identified Māori land. Regional planning committees were also required to comply with Māori consultation arrangements. The Act also outlined the process for consulting with Māori groups.[3]
The Act also contained provisions for cross-regional planning committees to develop plans affecting two or more regions. The Act also outlined the responsibilities and process for the Minister responsible for managing the RMA process.[3]
The Spatial Planning Act also amended several existing laws including the Conservation Act 1987, Environment Act 1986, the Land Transport Management Act 2003, the Local Government Act 2002 and the Water Services Entities Act 2022.[3]
Legislative history
Introduction
In 2020, a review of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) identified various problems with the existing resource management system, and concluded that it could not cope with modern environmental pressures.[5] In January 2021, the Sixth Labour Government announced that the RMA will be replaced by three acts: the core Natual and Built Environment Act, focusing land use and environmental regulation; the Strategic Planning Act, focusing on development laws; and the Climate Change Adaptation Act, focusing on managed retreat and climate change funding.[6]
On 14 November 2022, the Labour Government introduced the Spatial Planning Bill into the New Zealand House of Representatives alongside the companion Natual and Built Environment Bill (NBA) as part of its RMA reform efforts.[7][8][9] The opposition National and ACT parties opposed the two replacement bills, claiming that they created more centralisation, bureaucracy and did little to address the problems with the RMA process. The Green Party expressed concerns about the perceived lack of environment protection in the proposed legislation.[10][11]
Notes and references
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Spatial Planning Bill". New Zealand Parliament. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ "Natural and Built Environments Bill: Parliamentary paper on the exposure draft". Ministry for the Environment. 29 June 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g Spatial Planning Bill (Act of Parliament, Government Bill 187-3). New Zealand Parliament. 2 August 2023.
- ^ Bishop, Chris (20 December 2023). "NBA and SPA successfully repealed". Beehive.govt.nz. New Zealand Government. Archived from the original on 20 December 2023. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ "Independent review of the resource management system". Ministry for the Environment. 17 June 2022. Archived from the original on 5 April 2023.
- ^ Morton, Jamie (10 February 2021). "Government confirms it will scrap Resource Management Act, create three new acts". The New Zealand Herald. Archived from the original on 6 April 2023. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
- ^ Ensor, Jamie (15 November 2022). "Resource management fix: The Government's proposed mega overhaul of RMA revealed". Newshub. Warner Bros. Discovery New Zealand. Archived from the original on 15 November 2022. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ Palmer, Russell (15 November 2022). "Government brings Resource Management Act replacements to Parliament". Radio New Zealand. Archived from the original on 15 November 2022. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ Palmer, Russell (21 December 2022). "Natural and Built Environment replaces the Resource Management Act: What you need to know". Radio New Zealand. Archived from the original on 22 December 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ Ensor, Jamie (15 November 2022). "Resource management: Government's proposed changes to RMA get poor reception from Opposition". Newshub. Archived from the original on 15 November 2022. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ Palmer, Russel (15 November 2022). "RMA replacements find few fans on cross-benches". Radio New Zealand. Archived from the original on 15 November 2022. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
External links
- "Spatial Planning Bill". New Zealand Parliament. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- Spatial Planning Bill (Act of Parliament, Government Bill 187-3). New Zealand Parliament. 2 August 2023.
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