The RMLA congratulates Janette Campbell on her appointment as King's Counsel, announced by Attorney-General Chris Bishop on 16 October 2026. Janette was one of 12 barristers appointed from more than 100 applicants.

A new review of New Zealand’s waste disposal levy has found a reduction in the amount of waste being sent to landfill and signs of increased resource recovery, recycling and reuse.

This strategy sets out the Commissioner's priorities, intended outcomes and approach for the next four years.

A Chief Freshwater Commissioner and five freshwater commissioners have been appointed to complete planning work under the Resource Management Act 1991 during the transition to the new planning system.

An investigation has been launched into whether Christchurch planning rules are getting in the way of new housing, economic growth and the future redevelopment of the former Apollo Projects Stadium site.

The overhaul of the national direction of the Resource Management Act includes changes to the building and upgrading of New Zealand’s electricity and telecommunications networks.

Auckland Council advises that its s 104(1A) methodology was published in the Auckland Design Manual on 9 October 2026.

Our Atmosphere and Climate 2026 brings together data, indicators and scientific evidence from across New Zealand to provide an independent picture of how the climate is changing, and what those changes mean for people, places and ecosystems.

Read an open letter from EDS directed to leaders of the National, Labour, Greens, NZ First, ACT, Te Pati Māori and Opportunity parties. It is based on the Environmental Defence Society’s deep research and submissions over the past 3 years.

Targeted changes to New Plymouth’s District Plan will make it easier for homeowners and developers to build, alter homes, and make better use of land, while removing unnecessary consenting requirements and other planning barriers to growth.

RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop has confirmed a package of changes to Wellington’s district plan following an investigation into heritage planning provisions affecting five key sites.

This newsletter provides a regular update on the new planning system for people either working or involved in resource management policy and implementation, from the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT).