Delivering infrastructure and development projects

A permanent Fast-track approvals regime for a range of infrastructure, housing and development projects with significant regional or national benefits.
  • Election period guidance

    26 May 2026
    The Fast-track continues to function as normal during the election period.
    Election period guidance
  • Updated local authority guidance now available

    10 June 2026
    New guidance is now available on the Fast-track website to help local authorities understand their role throughout the Fast-track process.
    Updated local authority guidance now available
  • Fast-track launches new cost recovery system

    10 June 2026
    A new Fast-track Cost Recovery System (CRS) is now live and will be rolled out over the coming months to agencies already recovering costs.
    Fast-track launches new cost recovery system
  • Fourth renewable energy project Fast-tracked

    15 May 2026
    The continued operation of the Kaimai Hydro-Electric Power Scheme in the Bay of Plenty has been granted approval.
    Fourth renewable energy project Fast-tracked
  • 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.
    Process overview
  • Fees, charges and cost recovery

    Fast-track costs are recovered from applicants. Here are the fees, charges, and cost-recovery processes for applicants.
    Fees, charges and cost recovery
  • Process guidance for local authorities

    Guidance for territorial authorities and regional councils on their role throughout the Fast-track process.
    Process guidance for local authorities
  • Te Poka Pū Māori | Māori Information Hub

    Information to help Māori participate in the Fast-track process.
    Te Poka Pū Māori | Māori Information Hub