The Law Association of New Zealand

RMA – Fast Track Approvals (2025) (On Demand)

This On Demand was recorded on 19 August 2025.

The Resource Management Act (RMA) fast track approval process has evolved, and its crucial to understand the key changes. This On Demand will break down the new procedures, address common challenges, and give you the knowledge to manage applications with confidence.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify the change in focus and procedure from the previous legislation
  • Understand the two-stage procedure for obtaining fast track approval
  • Recognise the key procedural issues that may arise during the process and how to mitigate them


Who Should Watch?

This On Demand is ideal for lawyers of all experience levels, both working in RMA and outside of it, including practitioners, cultural and not-for-profit sector lawyers, and in-house counsel, all seeking a practical overview of the new fast track approval process.


Presenter

Alan Webb, Barrister, Quay Chambers

Alan Webb KC

Alan’s practice focusses on issues arising under the Resource Management Act 1991 and is mainly concerned with resolution of large scale and complex applications and disputes. Alan also acts on RMA prosecution matters and a range of Public and Administrative law issues. Alan has taken a particular interest in the alternative Fast-track consenting pathway having chaired 10 Panels under the original COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020. This experience has enabled Alan to be come well-versed in a large range of issues that arise using the Fast-track procedure that will remain relevant under the new procedure enabled by the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024.

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Details

CPD Hours: 1.00hr

Pricing Details

Ticket Price

Member: $115 GST
Non-Member: $160 GST

 

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