New Zealand: Environmental Law

New Zealand's 54th Parliament has enacted four major law reforms that will fundamentally reshape the property law landscape. These changes introduce narrower, risk-based seismic regulations, streamlined public works acquisitions, consolidated planning frameworks replacing the Resource Management Act, and enhanced emergency management coordination—all designed to accelerate decision-making while maintaining essential protections.

If you are considering forestry as a land use option, we recommend that you first get expert forestry and legal advice.

Article discusses the new rules brought about by PC7 & what they mean for future operations.