Info Our office is closed on Friday 10 July 2026 for Matariki.
The application portal remains available on this day.
-
Sixth renewable energy project fast-tracked
6 July 2026The Māhinerangi Wind Farm project in Otago has been granted Fast-track approval. -
Election period guidance
26 May 2026The Fast-track continues to function as normal during the election period. -
Fast-track under the new Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport
1 July 2026From 1 July 2026, the Ministry for the Environment (MfE) is part of the new Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT). -
The Point Mission Bay retirement village Fast-tracked
12 June 2026The Point Mission Bay retirement village project in Auckland has been granted Fast-track approval.
-
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.