The Resource Management Act 1991 is being replaced over the next three years with the Planning Act and the Natural Environment Act.

A transitional period commenced on 30 October 2026 that include some amendments to the Resource Management Act that will apply in the meantime - for example from 30 October councils must not consider the matters listed in section 104 (1A ) when assessing some land use resource consent applications. Full details of the transitional changes can be found on our website at: Transitional Changes to Resource Consenting | Tararua District Council