Info: Our office is closed on Monday 27 April 2026 for Anzac Day.
The application portal remains available on this day.
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Seventh fast-track housing development approved
21 April 2026Approval has been granted in part for the Ashbourne project. -
West Coast Waitaha Hydro project fast-tracked
17 April 2026Fast-track approval has been granted for the Waitaha Hydro project south of Hokitika. -
Queenstown’s Ayrburn Screen Hub fast-tracked
15 April 2026Approval has been granted for a full-service film and television production village in Queenstown. -
NZ's largest wind farm project fast-tracked
2 April 2026Fast-track approval has been granted for the Southland Wind Farm project.
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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. -
Fees, charges and cost recovery
Fast-track costs are recovered from applicants. Here are the fees, charges, and cost-recovery processes for applicants. -
Process guidance for local authorities
Guidance for territorial authorities and regional councils on their role throughout the Fast-track process. -
Te Poka Pū Māori | Māori Information Hub
Information to help Māori participate in the Fast-track process.