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Expressions of interest welcomed for potential expert panel members
5 February 2025To assist the panel convener in their appointment of panel members, the Fast-track team is identifying a pool of potential candidates with relevant knowledge, skills, and expertise. -
Welcome to the Fast-track
7 February 2025The Fast-track applications process comes into operation today to help deliver infrastructure and development projects with significant regional or national benefits. It offers a permanent way to obtain resource consent and a wide range of other approvals.- Process
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Fast-track to accelerate economic growth starts today
7 February 2025Infrastructure and RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones issued a media release about the Fast-track. -
Panel convener and associate conveners announced
7 February 2025The Government has appointed retired Environment Court Judge Jane Borthwick as Panel Convener, and Helen Atkins and Jennifer Caldwell as Associate Panel Conveners.
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Process overview
The Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 offers a permanent process for obtaining resource consent and a wide range of other approvals. Fast-track brings these together into a streamlined process. -
Referral application to use the Fast-track
Projects can apply for referral to use the Fast-track. They must meet eligibility criteria and complete pre-application tasks. Projects listed in the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 don’t need referral. Other projects need referral before making a substantive application. -
Substantive application for resource consents and other approvals
If a project is listed or referred to the Fast-track, you can make a substantive application. A panel decides whether to approve the project and impose conditions. -
Fees, charges and cost recovery
Fast-track costs are recovered from applicants. Here are the fees, charges, and cost-recovery processes for applicants.