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
  • Open ocean salmon farm fast-tracked

    10 August 2026
    The Hananui Aquaculture Project off Rakiura/Stewart Island has been fast-tracked.
    Open ocean salmon farm fast-tracked
  • Delmore residential development fast-tracked

    10 August 2026
    The Delmore residential development in Auckland has been granted Fast-track approval.
    Delmore residential development fast-tracked
  • First solar farm fast-tracked

    10 August 2026
    A Canterbury solar farm is the first in New Zealand to be granted Fast-track approval.
    First solar farm 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
  • Belfast to Pegasus (SH1) Road of National Significance Fast-tracked

    The State Highway 1 (SH1) Belfast to Pegasus Motorway and Woodend Bypass, Road of National Significance, has been granted Fast-track approval.
    Belfast to Pegasus (SH1) Road of National Significance Fast-tracked