The EAG blueprint for resource management reform

An Expert Advisory Group (EAG) was established in September 2024 to prepare a blueprint to replace the RMA.

The EAG provided a package of 21 key recommendations in the form of a written report.

Their proposals for reform closely follow the direction set by Cabinet. They develop it into a blueprint that addresses what they see as the main failings of the current arrangements, and deliver a system that is fit for our unique geography, resources, and capabilities. They say their solutions to planning and resource management issues must be clear,proportionate and, where possible, elegant.