“The Productivity Commission’s Better Urban Planning issues paper zeroes in on some of the biggest issues that contribute to rising housing costs, congestion, infrastructure deficiencies and poor environmental outcomes,” says Stephen Selwood CEO of the New Zealand Council for Infrastructure Development.
“The Commission is seeking feedback on changes to the principal laws which guide urban planning and development – the Resource Management Act, Local Government Act and Land Transport Management Act.
“District plans, council long term and annual plans, regional transport strategies and a range of other essential public documents which determine rates and transport spending, as well as what your community looks and feels like all fall under these three Acts.
“Currently decisions about land use planning and consenting for development, roads, water and other critical infrastructure are made under the RMA. But decisions about public investment for these same activities are made under the LTMA and the LGA. For the full article click here
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