Submission-on-the-Fast-Track-Approvals-Bill

1.2 The Initiative undertakes research that contributes to the development of sound public policies in New Zealand and we advocate for the creation of a competitive, open and dynamic economy and a free, prosperous, fair and cohesive society. [...] 1.3 The Initiative’s members span the breadth of the New Zealand economy; a well- functioning and efficient approvals regime for infrastructure and development projects is important to them. [...] 2 2 THE CASE FOR FAST-TRACKING 2.1 The Government has introduced the Fast-Track Approvals Bill with the aim of reducing the time and cost of consenting major infrastructure and development projects. [...] This should be aligned with the timeframes for the upcoming phase 3 reform of the RMA and the creation of new replacement legislation. [...] 4 CONCLUSION 4.1 The Fast-Track Approvals Bill is a necessary interim measure to reduce the delays and costs associated with consenting infrastructure and development projects under the current RMA and conservation legislation regimes.