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Fast-track approval for Drury Metro Centre
7 November 2025Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed the Fast-track approval of a major metropolitan development project in Auckland. -
Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill introduced
3 November 2025The Government has introduced the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill, creating a consenting express lane for new supermarkets. -
Fast-track renewable energy project green-lit
3 November 2025Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones have welcomed the approval of the first renewable energy project under the Fast-track Approvals Act.- Process
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Application process now fully online
13 October 2025We’ve introduced new features so Fast-track projects can complete and submit referral and substantive applications entirely within the application portal.
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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.