Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Act 2013

1: Title
This Act is the Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Act 2013.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on 16 September 2013.
1: Preliminary provisions, housing accords, and special housing areas
1: Preliminary provisions
3: Repeal
1: Sections 16 17 2019
2: The rest of this Act is repealed on the close of 16 September 2021 2019-09-17 Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Act 2013 see section 3(1) 2021-09-17 Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Act 2013 see section 3(2) Section 3(1) amended 15 September 2016 section 4(1) Housing Legislation Amendment Act 2016 Section 3(2) amended 15 September 2016 section 4(2) Housing Legislation Amendment Act 2016
4: Purpose
The purpose of this Act is to enhance housing affordability by facilitating an increase in land and housing supply in certain regions or districts, listed in Schedule 1
5: Outline
1: The general scheme and effect of this Act are set out in the following subsections.
2: Subpart 1 of this Part deals with preliminary matters, including specifying the purpose of this Act, repealing certain of its provisions after 3 years, interpretation, and providing for the power to amend Schedule 1
3: Subpart 2
a: matters relating to housing accords (which may be entered into between the Minister and territorial authorities in the regions or districts listed in Schedule 1
b: matters relating to qualifying developments in special housing areas (to which the powers in Part 2
i: the criteria that must be met for a development to be a qualifying development in a special housing area; and
ii: the making of Orders in Council prescribing specified criteria for qualifying developments in special housing areas and parts of special housing areas:
c: matters relating to special housing areas, including—
i: the making of Orders in Council declaring areas to be special housing areas; and
ii: requirements that must be met before a special housing area may be established within the district of a territorial authority that is a party to a housing accord.
4: Part 2
a: providing for territorial authorities that have entered into housing accords and, in certain areas where no housing accord is in force, the chief executive of the Ministry responsible for administering this Act to be the agencies authorised to perform functions and exercise powers under the Part; and
b: providing for regional councils to be the agencies authorised to perform functions and exercise powers under the Part where proposed activities require resource consents under the rules of regional plans or proposed regional plans and a territorial authority is not a unitary authority; and
c: empowering authorised agencies to accept and consider resource consent applications for qualifying developments in special housing areas; and
d: providing for requests for plan changes and variations to proposed plans to be made to accord territorial authorities in conjunction with resource consent applications, and providing for processes for dealing with those requests; and
e: the functions and powers of authorised agencies in relation to resource consent applications and requests for plan changes and variations to proposed plans, and the delegation of those powers.
5: Schedule 1
6: Schedule 3
7: This section is a guide only to the general scheme and effect of this Act and does not limit or affect the other provisions of the Act.
6: Interpretation
1: In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— accord territorial authority section 10(5) ATA panel section 89 authorised agency section 23 chief executive concurrent application section 25 section 61
a: in accordance with a requirement of an accord territorial authority under section 26(1)
b: of the applicant's own volition district section 5(1) dwelling housing accord section 10 infrastructure provider section 166 maximum calculated height Minister Ministry notify section 352 section 91 notification predominantly residential section 14(2) proposed Auckland combined plan
a: means the proposed Auckland combined plan initially prepared by the Auckland Council in accordance with section 123(2) clause 5(1)﻿(b)
b: includes, at a given point in time, any amendment that has been made to the plan and any variation that, under section 125(3) clause 5(1)﻿(b) proposed plan
a: has the meaning set out in section 43AAC
b: includes any provision of the proposed Auckland combined plan that has not become operative qualifying development section 14(1) region section 5(1) regional council section 5(1) scheduled region or district Schedule 1 special housing area section 16 storey territorial authority Part 2 unitary authority section 5(1)
2: Every reference in this Act to the Resource Management Act 1991 section 91
3: Unless the context requires another meaning, terms and expressions used and not defined in this Act, but defined in the Resource Management Act 1991
7: Act binds the Crown
This Act binds the Crown.
8: Application of provisions of Act
Schedule 3 see section 92
9: Power to amend Schedule 1
1: The Governor-General may, by Order in Council made on the recommendation of the Minister, amend Schedule 1
2: Before making a recommendation to insert the name of a region or district in Schedule 1
3: The Minister, in determining whether a region or district is experiencing significant housing supply and affordability issues,—
a: must have regard to whether, according to publicly available data, 1 or both of the following apply to the region or district:
i: the weekly mortgage payment on a median-priced house as a percentage of the median weekly take-home pay for an individual exceeds 50%, based on a 20% deposit:
ii: the median multiple (that is, the median house price divided by the gross annual median household income) is 5.1 or over; and
b: must have regard to whether the land available for residential development in the region or district is likely to meet housing demand, based on predicted population growth; and
c: may have regard to whether any other information indicates that there are significant housing supply and affordability issues in the region or district.
4: The Minister must not make a recommendation to delete the name of a region or district from Schedule 1
5: In determining whether a region or district is no longer experiencing significant housing supply and affordability issues, the Minister must have regard to the matters in subsection (3)﻿(a) and (b) and may have regard to the matter in subsection (3)﻿(c).
2: Provisions relating to housing accords, qualifying developments, and special housing areas
Housing accords
10: Minister and territorial authority may enter housing accord
1: The Minister and a territorial authority whose district is within a scheduled region or district may enter into an agreement to work together to address housing supply and affordability issues in the district of the territorial authority (a housing accord
2: A housing accord—
a: must comply with the requirements in section 11(1)
b: may, without limitation, cover the matters referred to in section 11(2)
3: Either the Minister or a territorial authority whose district is within a scheduled region or district may initiate the negotiation of a housing accord.
4: However, the Minister has no obligation to enter into a housing accord with a territorial authority whose district is within a scheduled region or district.
5: While a housing accord is in force, the territorial authority that is a party to that housing accord is an accord territorial authority
11: Form and content of housing accord
1: A housing accord must—
a: be in writing; and
b: set out the parties' agreement about how they will work together to achieve the purpose of this Act in the district of the territorial authority; and
c: set out agreed targets for residential development in the district of the territorial authority; and
d: provide for either party to terminate the accord on giving 6 months' notice (or such other period, of not less than 3 months, as may be agreed).
2: A housing accord may—
a: provide for the Minister and the territorial authority to work together across a range of housing issues, according to the matters that they may identify as relevant to improving housing supply and affordability in the district of the territorial authority; and
b: provide for such other matters as the Minister and the territorial authority may consider necessary or desirable to address housing supply and affordability issues affecting the district of the territorial authority; and
c: set out the grounds on which, and the mechanism by which, the housing accord may be terminated; and
d: provide for a dispute resolution process that must be followed before the housing accord may be terminated; and
e: provide for any matters that the parties agree, having regard to the matters covered by their agreement,—
i: may be necessary to facilitate or ensure an orderly transition from the legislative regime that applies under this Act while the housing accord remains in force to the legislative regime that applies if the housing accord is terminated; and
ii: are not covered by the transitional provisions set out in clauses 1 to 3
12: Housing accord to be published
1: The chief executive must ensure that every housing accord that the Minister enters into is published on the Ministry's Internet site.
2: Every accord territorial authority must—
a: ensure that a copy of the housing accord is available at all reasonable times, free of charge, on an Internet site maintained by or on behalf of the territorial authority; and
b: make a copy of the housing accord available for purchase in hard copy, at no more than a reasonable cost, from the offices of the territorial authority.
13: Intention to terminate housing accord to be publicly notified
1: Before a housing accord may be terminated, the party intending to terminate the accord must give not less than 3 months' public notice of the intention to terminate the housing accord on a specified date.
2: The party intending to terminate the accord must, before publishing a notice under subsection (1), consult the other party about the proposed termination date to be specified in the notice for the purpose of ensuring that the date will enable the parties to achieve an orderly transition to the regime applying after the termination.
3: The chief executive and the accord territorial authority must each ensure that the notice is published on the relevant Internet site referred to in section 12
4: If this section is inconsistent with any provision in a housing accord, this section prevails. Qualifying developments
14: Meaning of qualifying development
1: In this Act, a qualifying development
a: that will be predominantly residential; and
b: in which the dwellings and other buildings will not be higher than—
i: 6 storeys (or any lesser number prescribed); and
ii: a maximum calculated height of 27 metres (or any lower maximum calculated height prescribed); and
c: that will contain not fewer than the prescribed minimum number of dwellings to be built; and
d: that will contain not less than the prescribed percentage (if any) of affordable dwellings.
2: For the purposes of subsection (1), a development is predominantly residential
a: the primary purpose of the development is to supply dwellings; and
b: any non-residential activities provided for are ancillary to quality residential development (such as recreational, mixed use, retail, or town centre land uses).
3: In this section, prescribed
a: in subsection (1)﻿(b) and (c), means prescribed for qualifying developments in special housing areas by an Order in Council made under section 15(1)
i: in the Order in Council declaring the special housing area, as provided for in section 15(2)﻿(a)
ii: by an Order in Council made under section 15(2)﻿(b)
b: in subsection (1)﻿(d), means prescribed for the special housing area or part of the special housing area—
i: in the Order in Council declaring the special housing area, as provided for in section 15(2)﻿(a)
ii: by an Order in Council made under section 15(2)﻿(b)
15: Criteria may be prescribed for qualifying developments
1: The Governor-General may, by Order in Council made on the recommendation of the Minister, prescribe 1 or more of the following as default criteria that apply for qualifying developments in special housing areas if the Order in Council declaring a special housing area does not prescribe those criteria for the special housing area as provided for in subsection (2):
a: for the purposes of section 14(1)﻿(b)﻿(i)
b: for the purposes of section 14(1)﻿(b)﻿(ii)
c: for the purposes of section 14(1)﻿(c)
2: The Governor-General may, on the recommendation of the Minister, prescribe 1 or more of the criteria referred to in subsections (1) and (3) that apply for qualifying developments in a special housing area or part of a special housing area—
a: in the Order in Council declaring the special housing area under section 16
b: by Order in Council made at any time after the special housing area is declared.
3: For the purposes of subsection (2), one of the criteria that may be prescribed is the percentage of dwellings that must be affordable dwellings, according to the affordability criteria specified in the Order in Council for the special housing area or part of the special housing area.
4: The affordability criteria that may be specified are not limited by section 9(3)﻿(a) section 9(3)﻿(a)﻿(ii)
5: Subsection (2) is subject to subsections (6) and (7).
6: If no default criterion for the minimum number of dwellings to be built is prescribed under subsection (1)﻿(c), the Minister must recommend that the Order in Council declaring the special housing area prescribes that criterion for qualifying developments in the special housing area.
7: If the special housing area or part of the special housing area is in the district of an accord territorial authority, the Minister may only make a recommendation for the purposes of subsection (2) that is in accordance with a recommendation of the accord territorial authority.
8: Criteria prescribed in an Order in Council under subsection (2) may (without limitation) be prescribed by reference to the provisions of the relevant plan or proposed plan. Special housing areas
16: Process for establishing special housing areas
Section 16 repealed the close of 16 September 2019 section 3(1)
17: Establishing special housing areas in district covered by housing accord
Section 17 repealed the close of 16 September 2019 section 3(1)
18: Disestablishing special housing areas
1: A special housing area is disestablished,—
a: if the Order in Council establishing it was notified in the Gazette
b: if the Order in Council establishing it was notified in the Gazette
c: if the Order in Council establishing it is notified in the Gazette
2: However, the Governor-General may, by Order in Council made on the recommendation of the Minister (a disestablishment order
3: The Minister must recommend the making of a disestablishment order for a special housing area if—
a: the region or district that the area is in ceases to be a scheduled region or district; or
b: the Minister is satisfied that the area no longer meets the criteria in section 16(3)
4: The Minister may recommend the making of a disestablishment order for a special housing area if—
a: 12 months have expired from the date on which the Order in Council establishing the area was notified in the Gazette
b: no application has been made under Part 2
c: the Minister is satisfied that it is appropriate to do so having regard to the purpose of this Act.
5: Before recommending the making of a disestablishment order, the Minister must give public notice of the intention to disestablish the special housing area.
6: The notice must be given not less than 3 months before the date on which the disestablishment is proposed to occur.
7: The Minister must not recommend the making of a disestablishment order except under subsection (3) or (4). Section 18 replaced 15 September 2016 section 6 Housing Legislation Amendment Act 2016
18A: Amending special housing areas to excise land if no development progress
1: This section applies in relation to a special housing area if—
a: the Order in Council establishing the area is notified in the Gazette
b: 12 months have expired from the date on which that order was notified; and
c: in relation to some or all of the land in the special housing area, no application has been made under Part 2
2: The Governor-General may, by Order in Council made on the recommendation of the Minister (an area reduction order
3: The Minister may recommend the making of an area reduction order only if the Minister is satisfied that it is appropriate to do so having regard to the purpose of this Act.
4: Section 16(2), (3), and (4A) to (6)
5: Section 16(4) Section 18A inserted 15 September 2016 section 6 Housing Legislation Amendment Act 2016
2: Resource consents, plan changes, and variations to proposed plans relating to qualifying developments in special housing areas
1: Preliminary provisions
19: Application of Part
1: This Part
2: In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires, a reference to a qualifying development includes infrastructure relating to the development.
20: Person may elect to proceed under this Part or Resource Management Act 1991
1: A person who wishes to undertake an activity in relation to a qualifying development for which a resource consent is required under the Resource Management Act 1991
a: under section 88
b: under section 25
2: A person may also make an application for a resource consent in respect of a qualifying development under section 25 Resource Management Act 1991 section 87A(6) see section 25(2) to (4)
3: A person who wishes to undertake an activity in relation to a qualifying development may, if the activity could lawfully be done in the particular location without a resource consent, request a certificate of compliance—
a: under section 139
b: under section 58
21: Outline of this Part
1: This Part provides for applications for resource consents that relate to qualifying developments in special housing areas. It also provides for requests for certain plan changes and variations to proposed plans associated with resource consent applications to be made where a special housing area is within the district of an accord territorial authority. This Part has 6 subparts, which are outlined in the following subsections.
2: Subpart 1 deals with preliminary matters, including—
a: the relationship between the provisions of the Resource Management Act 1991
b: who may perform the functions and exercise the powers under this Part.
3: Subpart 2
a: deals with resource consent applications that may be made under this Act, including how an application for a resource consent under this Act must be made and determined and matters concerning resource consents that are granted under it; and
b: provides for an accord territorial authority to require an applicant for a resource consent for certain activities to request a plan change or variation to a proposed plan in conjunction with the resource consent application.
4: Subpart 3
a: gives a person a right to request a plan change or a variation to a proposed plan in conjunction with an application for a resource consent for certain activities where the qualifying development is within the district of an accord territorial authority; and
b: deals with how requests for plan changes and variations to proposed plans must be made and determined.
5: Subpart 4 Resource Management Act 1991 subparts 2 3
6: Subpart 5
7: Subpart 6 Schedule 3
8: This section is a guide only to the scheme and effect of this Part and does not limit or affect the other provisions of the Act.
22: Application of Resource Management Act 1991 and regulations made under that Act to applications, requests, decisions, etc, under this Part
1: The Resource Management Act 1991
a: terms used in this Part, unless otherwise defined, must be given the same meaning as in the Resource Management Act 1991 see section 6(3)
b: provisions in this Part expressly apply provisions of the Resource Management Act 1991 see section 6(2)
c: transitional provisions in this Act, or regulations made under this Act, apply provisions of the Resource Management Act 1991
2: Where provisions in this Part expressly apply provisions of the Resource Management Act 1991 section 91
3: This Part also affects the application of provisions of the Local Government (Auckland Transitional Provisions) Act 2010 see section 60
23: Functions and powers in this Part to be performed or exercised by authorised agency
1: The functions and powers in this Part may be performed or exercised only by the relevant agency authorised in this section (the authorised agency
2: The authorised agency in relation to a qualifying development in a special housing area is,—
a: in relation to an application made under subpart 2
i: the accord territorial authority, if the special housing area is within the district of an accord territorial authority; or
ii: the chief executive, if the special housing area is within the district of a territorial authority that is not a party to a housing accord; or
b: in relation to applications made under subpart 3
3: Subsections (1) and (2) are subject to subsection (4), section 33 Schedule 3
4: The authorised agency in relation to an application for a resource consent under subpart 2
a: the territorial authority in whose district the special housing area falls is not a unitary authority; and
b: the resource consent is required by a rule in a regional plan or a proposed regional plan.
24: Periods excluded from certain time limits specified in this Part
The table in Schedule 2 subpart 2 subpart 3
2: Resource consents
Applications for resource consents
25: Applications for resource consents may be made to authorised agency
1: A person may apply to the relevant authorised agency for a resource consent that relates to a qualifying development in a special housing area, including a resource consent referred to in subsection (2).
2: A person may apply under this section for a resource consent for—
a: an activity that is described in the relevant plan as a prohibited activity but in a proposed plan as—
i: a permitted activity; or
ii: a controlled activity; or
iii: a restricted discretionary activity; or
iv: a discretionary activity; or
v: a non-complying activity; and
b: an activity that is described in the relevant plan as prohibited, where there is no proposed plan; and
c: an activity that is described in the relevant plan as prohibited and in a proposed plan as prohibited; and
d: an activity that is described in the relevant plan as permitted, controlled, restricted discretionary, discretionary, or non-complying and in a proposed plan as prohibited; and
e: an activity for which Part 3
f: an activity for which the relevant plan or a proposed plan requires a resource consent, but does not classify the activity as controlled, restricted discretionary, discretionary, or non-complying.
3: Subsection (2)﻿(b), (c), and (d) is subject to section 26(3) and (5)
4: The authorised agency, when determining an application for a resource consent referred to in the first column of the following table, must treat the activity in the manner set out against that reference in the second column of the table: The following table is small in size and has 2 columns. Column 1 is headed Application for a resource consent for an activity referred to in. Column 2 is headed Authorised agency must treat the activity. Application for a resource consent for an activity referred to in— Authorised agency must treat the activity— subsection (2)﻿(a)﻿(i) as if the proposed plan described the activity as a controlled activity subsection (2)﻿(a)﻿(ii) to (v) as if the description in the proposed plan applied subsection (2)﻿(b) to (f) as if the activity were a discretionary activity
26: Accord territorial authority may require applications to be made in conjunction with requests for plan changes or variations to proposed plans
1: If the authorised agency is an accord territorial authority, the authorised agency may, within 10 working days after a resource consent application is lodged, require an applicant for a resource consent referred to in—
a: section 25(2)﻿(b) section 61(1)
b: section 25(2)﻿(c) and (d) section 61(2)
2: If the authorised agency decides to make a requirement under subsection (1), the authorised agency must immediately return any affected resource consent application to the applicant, with a written notice of the requirement.
3: If the person wishes to proceed with a concurrent application, the applicant must—
a: request a change to the plan under section 61(1) section 61(2)
b: apply for a resource consent under section 25
i: in the case of a resource consent referred to in section 25(2)﻿(b)
ii: in the case of a resource consent referred to in section 25(2)﻿(c) or (d)
c: apply for the resource consent—
i: at the time of lodging the request for the plan change or variation to the proposed plan if the applicant has obtained prior written approval for the change or variation from the persons referred to in section 29(3)
ii: either at the time of lodging the request for the plan change or variation to the proposed plan or within 20 working days after the date of notification of the authorised agency's decision under section 65(5)
4: If an application has been returned in accordance with subsection (2) and the applicant decides to proceed with a concurrent application, the resource consent application lodged in accordance with subsection (3)﻿(b) and (c) must be treated as a new application.
5: Nothing in this section prevents a person who wishes to apply for a resource consent referred to in section 25(2)﻿(b), (c), or (d) see section 61
27: Making applications
1: Sections 88(2) to (5) 88A
a: as if every reference to the consent authority were a reference to the authorised agency; and
b: as if the reference in section 88(5) sections 357 to 358 sections 81(1)﻿(c) 82 to 84
c: as if the reference in section 88A(1)﻿(a) section 88 145 section 25
d: as if the reference in section 88A(1)﻿(b) section 87B section 25(4)
e: as if the reference in section 88A(2) section 104(1)﻿(b) section 34
f: with all other necessary modifications.
2: The following provisions apply, in addition to the provisions referred to in subsection (1), if the application for a resource consent is a concurrent application:
a: the application must identify the request for a plan change or variation to the proposed plan to which it relates:
b: the application must comply with the requirements in section 26(3)﻿(b)
c: if the application is returned under section 88(3)
d: if the application is not lodged again within 20 working days after the date on which the applicant received the returned application, the application and the request for the plan change or variation to the proposed plan lapse.
28: Further information
Sections 92 to 92B
a: as if every reference to a consent authority were a reference to the authorised agency; and
b: as if the references in sections 92A(3) 92B(2) section 104 section 34
c: with all other necessary modifications.
29: Authorised agency may notify application to certain persons only
1: An authorised agency must not notify, or hold a hearing in relation to, an application for a resource consent made under section 25
2: Subsection (1) applies despite anything to the contrary in any other enactment, rule, national environmental standard, or other document.
3: The authorised agency may notify the application to the following persons if, in each case, the person has not given prior written approval to the activity:
a: the owners of the land adjacent to the land subject to the application; and
b: the local authorities in whose district or region the land subject to the application falls; and
c: any infrastructure providers who have assets on, under, or over the land subject to the application or the land adjacent to that land; and
d: if the land subject to the application or land adjacent to that land is subject to a designation, the requiring authority that required the designation.
4: The authorised agency must, within 10 working days after the date that the application is first lodged,—
a: decide whether to notify the application to any of the persons referred to in subsection (3); and
b: notify the application to those persons if it decides to do so.
5: Despite subsection (3), an authorised agency must not notify, or hold a hearing in relation to, an application for a resource consent made under this Act if, were that application to be made under the Resource Management Act 1991
6: A notice under subsection (4) must—
a: state that the recipients may make submissions on the application to the authorised agency within 20 working days from the date of the notice; and
b: state the closing date for submissions and the address for service of the authorised agency; and
c: request that those who make submissions indicate whether they wish to be heard.
7: A person may only make a submission if that person is notified under subsection (4).
8: The authorised agency must, as soon as is reasonably practicable, send copies of all submissions made on the application to the applicant.
9: A submission must be served on the authorised agency on or before the closing date for submissions.
10: A submission may state whether it—
a: supports the application; or
b: opposes the application; or
c: is neutral.
11: Any submission made after the closing date must not be considered by the authorised agency.
12: For concurrent applications, this section and sections 30 to 42 subpart 3
30: Hearing date and notice
1: The authorised agency must hold a hearing, not later than 20 working days after the closing date for submissions, if any person who has made a submission in accordance with section 29
2: The authorised agency must—
a: give every person who meets the criteria in subsection (1) and the person who made the application not less than 10 working days' notice of the date, time, and place of the hearing; and
b: give all persons referred to in paragraph (a) the opportunity to be heard.
31: Time limit for completing hearing
A hearing must be completed not later than 30 working days after the closing date for submissions on the application.
32: Deferral pending application for additional consents
Section 91
a: as if every reference to a consent authority were a reference to the authorised agency; and
b: with all other necessary modifications.
33: Joint hearings by 2 or more authorised agencies
1: This section applies where, in relation to the same qualifying development, applications for resource consents are made to 2 or more authorised agencies and, in each case, a hearing is to be held.
2: The authorised agencies must jointly hear and consider the applications unless—
a: the agencies agree that the applications are sufficiently unrelated that a joint hearing is unnecessary; and
b: the applicant agrees that a joint hearing need not be held.
3: When a joint hearing of applications for resource consents is to be held, the authorised agency under section 23(2)﻿(a)﻿(i) or (ii) section 30
4: After jointly hearing the applications,—
a: the authorised agencies must jointly decide the applications, unless one of them considers, on reasonable grounds, that it is not appropriate to do so; and
b: if a joint decision is made, the authorised agencies must identify in their joint decision—
i: their respective responsibilities for the administration of any consents granted, including monitoring and enforcement; and
ii: the manner in which administrative charges are to be allocated between the authorised agencies; and
c: the relevant authorised agency must issue, in accordance with the agencies' joint decision, any resource consents granted.
5: When 2 or more authorised agencies separately decide the applications and each agency decides to grant a resource consent, the agencies must ensure that any conditions to be imposed are not inconsistent with each other.
6: For the purposes of any appeal against a joint decision under subsection (4), the respondent is the authorised agency whose consent is the subject of the appeal.
7: This section applies, with all necessary modifications, in relation to any other matter that 2 or more authorised agencies are empowered under this Act to decide, or recommend on, in relation to the same proposal.
8: A joint hearing under this section may include a concurrent application and its associated request for a plan change or variation of a proposed plan. (In these circumstances, this section must be read together with the notification, hearing, and decision requirements in subpart 3 Decisions on applications and commencement of resource consents
34: Consideration of applications
1: An authorised agency, when considering an application for a resource consent under this Act and any submissions received on that application, must have regard to the following matters, giving weight to them (greater to lesser) in the order listed:
a: the purpose of this Act:
b: the matters in Part 2
c: any relevant proposed plan:
d: the other matters that would arise for consideration under—
i: sections 104 to 104F
ii: any other relevant enactment (such as the Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area Act 2008
e: the key urban design qualities expressed in the Ministry for the Environment's New Zealand Urban Design Protocol (2005)
2: An authorised agency must not grant a resource consent that relates to a qualifying development unless it is satisfied that sufficient and appropriate infrastructure will be provided to support the qualifying development.
3: For the purposes of subsection (2), in order to be satisfied that sufficient and appropriate infrastructure will be provided to support the qualifying development, the matters that the authorised agency must take into account, without limitation, are—
a: compatibility of infrastructure proposed as part of the qualifying development with existing infrastructure; and
b: compliance of the proposed infrastructure with relevant standards for infrastructure published by relevant local authorities and infrastructure companies; and
c: the capacity for the infrastructure proposed as part of the qualifying development and any existing infrastructure to support that development.
4: In considering an application for a resource consent under this section, the authorised agency—
a: may direct an affected infrastructure provider to provide any information that the authorised agency considers to be relevant in the circumstances to its consideration of the application; and
b: if the authorised agency is the chief executive, may also direct any local authority to provide any information that the authorised agency considers to be relevant in the circumstances to its consideration of the application.
5: If an authorised agency makes a direction under subsection (4), the infrastructure provider or local authority must provide the information requested as soon as is reasonably practicable.
6: The Ministry must ensure that a copy of the document referred to in subsection (1)﻿(e), or a link to that document, is on the Ministry's Internet site and that members of the public can easily access the document via that site, free of charge, at all reasonable times.
35: Determination of applications for certain activities
Sections 105 to 107
a: as if every reference to a consent authority were a reference to an authorised agency; and
b: as if the references in section 105 section 104(1) section 34
c: with all other necessary modifications.
36: Decision on application
1: An authorised agency may grant or refuse an application for a resource consent made under this Act.
2: If an authorised agency grants the application, it may impose conditions under sections 37 38
3: Without limiting subsection (1), an authorised agency may—
a: grant a resource consent on the basis that the activity is a controlled activity, a restricted discretionary activity, a discretionary activity, or a non-complying activity, regardless of what type of activity the application was expressed to be for:
b: refuse an application on the grounds that it has inadequate information to determine the application.
37: Conditions of resource consents
1: Sections 108 to 111
a: as if every reference to a consent authority were a reference to the authorised agency; and
b: with all other necessary modifications.
2: Without limiting subsection (1), a resource consent may include any condition that is consistent with, and gives effect to, the purpose of this Act.
3: If the authorised agency is the chief executive and the authorised agency receives a financial contribution under the provisions referred to in subsection (1), the authorised agency must transfer that financial contribution to the relevant local authority to be used for the purposes specified in the resource consent or in that consent authority’s plan or proposed plan.
4: Sections 110 111
38: Conditions of subdivision consents
Section 220
39: Decisions on applications to be in writing and include reasons
Every decision by an authorised agency on an application for a resource consent must be in writing and state the reasons for the decision.
40: Notification of decision
1: If the authorised agency is a local authority, the authorised agency must serve a copy of its decision on an application for a resource consent on the applicant and all persons who made a submission.
2: If the authorised agency is the chief executive, the authorised agency must serve a copy of its decision on an application for a resource consent on—
a: the applicant; and
b: all persons who made a submission; and
c: any relevant territorial authorities.
3: If there is a right of appeal under section 79 section 79
41: Time limit for notifying decision
1: Notice of the decision of an authorised agency on an application for a resource consent under this subpart must be given not later than,—
a: if the application was not notified and a hearing is not held, 20 working days after the date on which the application was first lodged with the authorised agency; and
b: if the application was notified and a hearing is not held, 40 working days after the date on which the authorised agency notified the application; and
c: if the application was notified and a hearing is held, 60 working days after the date on which the authorised agency notified the application.
2: Schedule 2
42: When resource consent commences
1: A resource consent granted by an authorised agency commences on the date on which the decision on the application is notified under section 40
2: However, subsection (1) does not apply if there is a right of appeal under section 79
3: If there is a right of appeal under section 79
a: when the time for lodging appeals against the grant of the consent expires and no appeals have been lodged; or
b: when the Environment Court determines the appeals or all appellants withdraw their appeals. Subdivisions
43: Application of Part 10 of Resource Management Act 1991
Part 10
44: Consent notices and completion certificates
1: Sections 221 222
a: as if every reference to a territorial authority were a reference to the authorised agency; and
b: as if the reference in section 221(3A) sections 88 to 121 127(4) to 132 sections 25 27 to 42 52 to 55 Resource Management Act 1991
c: with all other necessary modifications.
2: However, an authorised agency may notify or hold a hearing in relation to an application or review referred to in section 221(3) section 29(3)
45: Approval of survey plans by authorised agency
1: Section 223(1) to (4), and (6)
a: as if every reference to a territorial authority were a reference to the authorised agency; and
b: with all other necessary modifications.
2: A certificate under section 223(3) Local Government Act 1974
46: Restrictions on deposit of survey plan
Section 224
a: as if every reference to a territorial authority in paragraphs (c), (f), and (h) of that section were a reference to the authorised agency; and
b: with all other necessary modifications.
47: Subdivision by the Crown
1: Section 228 section 45
a: as if every reference to a territorial authority were a reference to the authorised agency; and
b: with all other necessary modifications.
2: The survey plan referred to in subsection (1) is a survey plan that relates to a subdivision for a qualifying development, by or on behalf of a Minister of the Crown, of land not subject to the Land Transfer Act 2017 Section 47(2) amended 12 November 2018 section 250 Land Transfer Act 2017
48: Other provisions relating to survey plans
1: Sections 225 226 231 232 236 237 237A 240 to 243
a: as if every reference to the territorial authority, except the references specified in subsection (3), were a reference to the authorised agency; and
b: with all other necessary modifications.
2: The survey plans, covenants, and other matters referred to in subsection (1) are all survey plans, covenants, or other matters that relate to a subdivision consent granted, or certificate of compliance issued, by an authorised agency.
3: The references to a territorial authority in sections 231(1)﻿(b) 232(2)﻿(c) 237A(1)﻿(a) section 2(1) Additional provisions relating to resource consents
49: Effect of grant of resource consent under this Act
1: Except as provided otherwise in this Act,—
a: a resource consent granted under this Act has full force and effect for its duration and according to its terms and conditions as if it were granted under the Resource Management Act 1991
b: any provision of an enactment that refers to a resource consent granted under the Resource Management Act 1991
2: In particular, and without limiting subsection (1), subpart 5
50: Nature and duration of resource consent
Sections 122 123
51: Lapsing of resource consent
Section 125
a: as if—
i: every reference to the consent authority were a reference to the authorised agency; and
ii: every reference to the territorial authority were a reference to the authorised agency; and
iii: in section 125(1)﻿(a)
iv: in section 125(1A)﻿(b)
“(ii): the purpose of the Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Act 2013.”; and
v: in section 125(1B) sections 357A 357C to 358 sections 81(1)﻿(e) 82 to 84
b: with all other necessary modifications.
52: Change, cancellation, or review of consent condition on application by consent holder
1: Sections 126(1) and (2) 127 to 129(1)
a: as if every reference to the consent authority were a reference to the authorised agency; and
b: as if the reference in section 127(3) sections 88 to 121 sections 25 27 to 42 Resource Management Act 1991
c: as if the reference in section 129(1)﻿(e) section 36(1)﻿(cb) section 77(1)﻿(e)
d: with all other necessary modifications.
2: However, an authorised agency may notify or hold a hearing in relation to an application for a change or cancellation of conditions under section 127(1) section 29(3)
53: No public notification, submissions, or hearings on review
1: Section 130
2: However, an authorised agency may notify the persons listed in section 29(3) sections 30 31 section 29(3)
54: Matters to be considered in review
Section 131
a: every reference to the consent authority were a reference to the authorised agency; and
b: in section 131(1)﻿(a) section 104 section 34
c: with all other necessary modifications.
55: Decision on review of consent conditions
Section 132
a: as if every reference to a consent authority were a reference to an authorised agency; and
b: section 132(1A)
c: in section 132(2)
i: sections 106 to 111
ii: sections 120 121
d: sections 39 to 42 sections 112 to 116
e: with all other necessary modifications.
56: Minor corrections of resource consents
Section 133A
57: Surrender of consent
Section 138
58: Certificates of compliance
1: Section 139
a: as if every reference to the consent authority and the authority were a reference to the authorised agency, except that,—
i: in section 139(9) sections 357A 357C to 358 sections 81(1)﻿(d) 82 to 84
ii: in section 139(12) sections 120 121 section 125
iii: section 139(13)
b: with all other necessary modifications.
2: A certificate of compliance issued under this section—
a: has full force and effect as if it were issued under the Resource Management Act 1991
b: any provision of an enactment that refers to a certificate of compliance issued under the Resource Management Act 1991
3: Requests for plan changes and variations to proposed plans
59: Application of subpart
This subpart applies only in relation to—
a: qualifying developments in special housing areas; and
b: district plans and proposed district plans (including those plans in respect of the Auckland combined plan).
60: Subpart overrides restriction on amendments or variations to proposed Auckland combined plan
Nothing in sections 124 125
61: Requests for changes to plan or variation to proposed plan
1: A person who has applied for or wishes to apply for a resource consent to undertake an activity to which section 25(2)﻿(b) sections 62 to 73
2: A person who has applied for or wishes to apply for a resource consent to undertake an activity to which section 25(2)﻿(c) or (d) sections 62 to 73
3: A request to change a plan or vary a proposed plan under this section—
a: must be made at the same time as, or before, an application for a resource consent that relates to the qualifying development as provided in section 26(3)﻿(c)
b: must—
i: be made in writing; and
ii: comply with the requirements in section 26(3)﻿(a)
iii: either—
A: identify the concurrent application or applications it relates to, if the request and the concurrent application are made at the same time; or
B: specify that it is intended that 1 or more concurrent applications will be lodged subsequently if the request is accepted; and
iv: explain the purpose of, and reasons for, the requested plan change or variation to the proposed plan; and
v: contain an evaluation in accordance with section 32(3) to (4)
vi: if environmental effects are anticipated, describe those effects, taking into account the provisions of Schedule 4
4: The authorised agency, when considering a request for a plan change or variation to a proposed plan under this section, must have regard to the following matters, giving weight to them (greater to lesser) in the order listed:
a: the purpose of this Act:
b: the matters in Part 2
c: the matters in section 74(2)﻿(a)
d: the other matters in sections 74 to 77D
i: section 74 section 32
ii: section 75(3)﻿(c) and (4)﻿(b)
e: any other relevant provision of an enactment (such as the Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area Act 2008
5: If an authorised agency determines under section 32 section 88 section 27
6: Part 3 Process for request for plan change or variation to proposed plan where adjacent owners give prior approval
62: Process for requests where adjacent owners give prior approval
1: This section applies if a person makes a request for a plan change or variation to a proposed plan under section 61 section 29(3)
2: Clauses 23 24
a: every reference to a request under clause 21 section 61
b: every reference to the local authority were a reference to the authorised agency; and
c: in clause 23(1) 20 working days 10 working days
d: in clause 23(2) 15 working days 10 working days
e: in clause 23(3) 20 working days 15 working days 10 working days
3: The authorised agency must make a decision on the request for a plan change or variation to a proposed plan and its concurrent application, and give public notice of that decision, within 40 working days after the date of whichever of the following is the latest to have occurred:
a: receipt of the request:
b: receipt of all required information or any report requested in accordance with clause 23
c: modification of the request.
4: The authorised agency's decision made in accordance with section 61(4)
a: approve the plan change or variation to a proposed plan; or
b: approve the plan change or variation to a proposed plan with modification; or
c: decline the plan change or variation to a proposed plan.
5: The authorised agency must, before giving public notice of the decision on the request and its concurrent application, notify the person who made the request of—
a: the decision on the request and its concurrent application; and
b: the reasons for that decision.
6: Sections 71 73 Process for request for plan change or variation to proposed plan where adjacent owners do not give prior approval
63: Application of sections 64 to 74
Sections 64 to 74 section 61 section 29(3)
64: Further information may be required and request may be modified
Clauses 23 24
a: every reference to a request under clause 21 section 61
b: every reference to the local authority were a reference to the authorised agency; and
c: in clause 23(1) 10 working days
d: in clause 23(2) 15 working days 10 working days
e: in clause 23(3) 20 working days 15 working days 10 working days
65: Authorised agency to consider request
1: The authorised agency must, within the time specified in subsection (3), decide whether to—
a: adopt the request, or part of the request; or
b: accept the request in whole or in part; or
c: reject the request in accordance with subsection (4).
2: If the authorised agency decides to adopt the request, or part of the request, the request must be dealt with in accordance with section 74
3: The authorised agency must make its decision under subsection (1) within 10 working days of whichever of the following is the latest to have occurred:
a: receipt of the request:
b: receipt of all required information or any report requested in accordance with clause 23 section 64
c: modification of the request.
4: The authorised agency may reject the request in whole or in part, but only on 1 or more of the grounds that the request or part of the request is—
a: frivolous or vexatious:
b: not in accordance with sound resource management practice:
c: inconsistent with the matters in section 61(4)
5: The authorised agency must, within 5 working days of making a decision on the request, notify the person who made the request of—
a: the decision on the request; and
b: the reasons for that decision.
66: Effect of decision on concurrent application
1: If the authorised agency rejects the request, any concurrent application lapses.
2: If, under section 65(1)﻿(b)
3: If a request is withdrawn or deemed to be withdrawn under section 75
4: If the authorised agency accepts the request and the request has been modified under section 64
a: amend a concurrent application; or
b: withdraw a concurrent application and lodge a replacement concurrent application.
5: See section 26(3)﻿(c)
67: Preparation of plan change or variation, notification, and submissions
1: If the authorised agency decides to accept the request or part of the request as provided in section 65(1)﻿(b) section 65(5)
a: prepare the change to the plan or variation to the proposed plan in consultation with the person who made the request; and
b: notify the accepted plan change or variation to the proposed plan and its concurrent application to the persons listed in section 29(3)
2: The notice under subsection (1)﻿(b) must—
a: state that the recipients may make submissions on the plan change or variation to the proposed plan and its concurrent application to the authorised agency within 20 working days from the date of the notice; and
b: state the closing date for submissions and the address for service of the authorised agency; and
c: request that those who make submissions indicate whether they wish to be heard.
3: A person may only make a submission if that person is notified under subsection (2).
4: The authorised agency must, as soon as practicable after the closing date for submissions, send copies of all submissions on the proposed change or variation and its concurrent application to the person who made the request.
68: Submission to expand land covered by request must be notified
1: This section applies if the authorised agency receives a submission that the land to which the request for the plan change or variation to a proposed plan relates should be expanded to relate to other land.
2: The authorised agency must, as soon as practicable after receiving the submission, notify—
a: the applicant; and
b: every person who has made a submission on the request; and
c: any of the persons listed in section 29(3) section 29(3)
3: Section 67(2) to (4) section 67(2)﻿(a)
69: Hearings
1: The authorised agency must hold a hearing, not later than 20 working days after the closing date for submissions (or, if section 68 section 67(2)
2: The authorised agency must—
a: give each person who meets the criteria in subsection (1) and the person who made the request not less than 10 working days' notice of the date, time, and place of the hearing; and
b: give all persons referred to in paragraph (a) the opportunity to be heard.
3: The authorised agency must complete the hearing not later than 30 working days after the closing date for submissions on the request (or, if section 68
4: The authorised agency must hear any submissions on the request for a plan change or variation to a proposed plan and its concurrent application together.
70: Decision on request
1: The authorised agency must give a decision on the provisions and matters raised in submissions, whether or not a hearing on a request for a plan change or variation to a proposed plan and its concurrent application is held.
2: Clause 10(2) and (3)
3: The authorised agency's decision made in accordance with section 61(4)
a: approve the plan change or variation to a proposed plan; or
b: approve the plan change or variation to a proposed plan with modifications; or
c: decline the plan change or variation to a proposed plan.
71: Consideration of plan change request and concurrent application
1: An authorised agency considering a request for a plan change or variation to a proposed plan and its concurrent application must,—
a: first, determine matters in relation to the request; and
b: secondly, determine matters in relation to the concurrent application, based on its determination of matters in relation to the request.
2: The concurrent application must be considered and determined on the basis that the activities for which the application is made are controlled activities, restricted discretionary activities, discretionary activities, or non-complying activities in accordance with the authorised agency's decision on the request for a plan change or variation to a proposed plan to which the concurrent application relates.
3: An authorised agency must decline a concurrent application if, as a result of the agency's determination on the request, the activity that the concurrent application relates to remains a prohibited activity under the relevant plan or proposed plan, as the case may be. Time limit for decision, requirement for public notification, and effect of decision
72: Decision to be given and notified within 130 working days after making of request
1: The authorised agency must, not later than 130 working days after a request is made,—
a: give its decision on the request and the concurrent application; and
b: notify the person who made the request of its decision; and
c: give public notice of the decision and, at the same time, serve a copy of the notice on every person who made a submission on the request for a plan change or variation to a proposed plan or the concurrent application.
2: Schedule 2
3: Section 113
73: Effect of notifying decision to approve plan change or variation
If the authorised agency's decision is to approve the plan change or variation to a proposed plan, on and after the date on which public notice is given,—
a: the plan or proposed plan (as the case may be) is amended in accordance with the decision; and
b: the plan change, or provision of the proposed plan as varied by the decision, is operative, including in terms of clause 20 Adoption of request for plan change or variation to proposed plan by authorised agency
74: Authorised agency may adopt request for plan change or variation to proposed plan
1: An authorised agency may adopt a request or part of a request for a plan change or variation to a proposed plan made under section 61
a: it wishes to consider the request or part of the request together with 1 or more other requests or parts of other requests made under section 61
b: the requests meet the criteria in section 61(3)﻿(b)
2: Sections 61(4) to (6) 62 to 73 section 65(1)﻿(b) Concurrent plan change or variation processes
75: Interface between concurrent plan change or variation processes under this Act and Resource Management Act 1991
1: This section applies if a request for a plan change or variation to a proposed plan under this subpart ( process A Schedule 1 Part 4 process B
1A: However, this section does not apply if—
a: process B is a proposed plan process—
i: under Schedule 1 clause 2
ii: under Part 4
b: process B results in the proposed plan becoming operative in relation to the area before process A is completed.
2: From the day after the date on which a plan change or variation to a proposed plan becomes operative in relation to the area in accordance with process A, or a proposed plan, plan change, or variation to a proposed plan becomes operative in relation to the area in accordance with process B, whichever process first results in a proposed plan, plan change, or variation becoming operative (the deciding process
a: any of the following that relate to the other process must, insofar as the matters covered in them were considered and determined by the deciding process or are inconsistent with the decision made in the deciding process, be treated as having been withdrawn by the person who made the request or the submission (the submitter
i: the request for a plan change or variation to the proposed plan or the part of the proposed plan, plan change, or variation that relates to the area in subsection (1); and
ii: any submission or part of a submission that related to that area; and
b: the local authority, authorised agency, or other person or body responsible for the other process must—
i: notify the person who proposed the plan, plan change, or variation, or made the request, and each submitter affected by the operation of paragraph (a) that a proposed plan, plan change, or variation has become operative in accordance with the deciding process and specify the part of the proposed plan, plan change, or variation or the request or submission that is treated as having been withdrawn; and
ii: not take further action in relation to the area in subsection (1) under the other process in relation to any matter that was considered and determined as part of the deciding process.
3: No compensation is payable by the Crown or an authorised agency to any person for any loss or damage arising from the application of this section. Section 75(1A) inserted 15 September 2016 section 7 Housing Legislation Amendment Act 2016
3A: Applications and requests made during development of new plan
Subpart 3A inserted 15 September 2016 section 8 Housing Legislation Amendment Act 2016
75A: Interpretation
1: In this subpart, unless the context otherwise requires,— finally decided originally notified version clause 5 section 123 proposed new plan
a: the proposed Auckland combined plan; or
b: any other new plan proposed by an authorised agency and notified under clause 5 time-of-application version time-of-request version
2: In this subpart, an application or request is finally decided
a: there is no right of appeal or objection against the decision:
b: there is a right of appeal or objection against the decision but no appeal or objection is lodged within the time allowed for doing so:
c: if 1 or more appeals or objections are lodged against the decision, all of them (and any subsequent appeals) have been withdrawn or decided. Section 75A inserted 15 September 2016 section 8 Housing Legislation Amendment Act 2016
75B: Requests for plan changes and variation of proposed plan and concurrent applications
1: This section applies if—
a: an authorised agency has notified a proposed new plan; and
b: after the proposed new plan was notified, a request was made under section 61
i: a change to a plan that will be replaced by the new plan (if the new plan becomes operative); or
ii: a variation of the proposed new plan; and
c: the proposed new plan (or the part of it that is relevant to the request) becomes operative; and
d: when it becomes operative, the request has not been finally decided.
2: However, this section does not apply if the person who made the request notifies the authorised agency in writing that the person does not want this section to apply.
3: The request and all concurrent applications for resource consents (and any subsequent appeals or objections) must be dealt with and decided as if—
a: the request were a request for a change to an operative plan; and
b: the applications were applications relating to an operative plan; and
c: the time-of-request version of the proposed new plan were the relevant operative plan.
4: However, if the authorised agency’s decision is to approve the request, the references in section 73 Section 75B inserted 15 September 2016 section 8 Housing Legislation Amendment Act 2016
75C: Applications for resource consents (other than concurrent applications)
1: This section applies if—
a: an authorised agency has notified a proposed new plan; and
b: after the proposed new plan was notified, an application for a resource consent was made under section 25
c: the application is not a concurrent application made in conjunction with a request to which section 75B
d: the proposed new plan (or the part of it that is relevant to the application) becomes operative; and
e: when it becomes operative, the application has not been finally decided.
2: However, this section does not apply if the applicant for the resource consent notifies the authorised agency in writing that the applicant does not want this section to apply.
3: The application (and any subsequent appeals or objections) must be dealt with and determined as if the time-of-application version of the proposed new plan were the relevant operative plan. Section 75C inserted 15 September 2016 section 8 Housing Legislation Amendment Act 2016
4: Other provisions of Resource Management Act 1991 that apply in relation to applications, etc, under subparts 2 and 3
76: Other provisions of Resource Management Act 1991 applying
1: The provisions of the Resource Management Act 1991
a: as if every reference to a local authority in those provisions (unless stated) were a reference to an authorised agency; and
b: as if every reference to the Resource Management Act 1991
c: with all other necessary modifications.
2: The provisions are—
a: section 21
b: section 27
c: section 34 section 86
d: section 34A subpart 3 section 90(3)
e: section 36A
f: sections 37 37A
g: sections 39 to 41A 41B(1) to (4) 41C 42 42A
h: section 352
i: any other provisions of the Resource Management Act 1991
77: Administrative charges
1: An authorised agency may, having regard to the criteria set out in section 36(4)
a: charges payable by persons who request plan changes or variations to proposed plans, for the authorised agency carrying out its functions in relation to such requests and charges associated with an ATA panel or a hearings commissioner if the decision on a request is delegated to either:
b: charges payable by applicants for resource consents for the authorised agency carrying out 1 or more of its functions under this Act in relation to receiving, processing, and granting resource consents, certificates of compliance, and charges associated with an ATA panel or a hearings commissioner if the decision on an application is delegated to either:
c: charges payable by applicants for a change or cancellation of a condition of a resource consent or a variation or cancellation of a condition specified in a consent notice for the authorised agency carrying out 1 or more of its functions under this Act:
d: charges payable by holders of resource consents for the authorised agency carrying out its functions under this Act in relation to the administration, monitoring, and supervision of resource consents (including certificates of compliance):
e: charges payable by holders of resource consents for the authorised agency carrying out 1 or more of its functions under this Act in relation to reviewing consent conditions:
f: charges payable by persons who exercise a right of objection under this Act against a decision made or an action taken, for the authorised agency carrying out its functions in relation to such objections:
g: charges for providing information in respect of plans and resource consents under this Act, which are payable by the person who requests the information:
h: charges for the supply of documents, which are payable by the person who requests the document.
2: Section 36(3) to (5) and (7)
a: as if the reference in section 36(3) and (7)
b: with all other necessary modifications.
5: Provisions relating to rights of appeal and objection
78: Limited right of appeal and objection
There is no right of appeal or objection against a decision made by the authorised agency under this Part, except as provided in sections 79 81
79: Right of appeal against resource consent decisions relating to qualifying developments of 4 or more storeys
1: One or more of the following persons may appeal to the Environment Court against the whole or any part of the decision of an authorised agency on a resource consent application under section 25
a: the applicant:
b: any person who made a submission on the application.
2: An appeal under subsection (1) must, subject to any regulations made under section 91
a: be made in the form prescribed for appeals made under section 120
b: relate to a matter raised in the submission of the person lodging the appeal; and
c: be accompanied by the filing fee prescribed for appeals made under section 120
d: state the reasons for the appeal and the relief sought; and
e: state any matters required by regulations made under the Resource Management Act 1991 section 120
f: be lodged with the Environment Court and served on the authorised agency whose decision is being appealed against within 15 working days of notice of the decision being received in accordance with this Act.
3: The appellant must ensure that a copy of the notice of appeal is served on every person referred to in subsection (1) not later than 5 working days after the appeal is lodged with the Environment Court.
4: Part 11
a: as if every reference to a consent authority or a local authority were a reference to an authorised agency; and
b: as if section 274(1)﻿(d), (da), and (f) a person who made a submission about the subject matter of the proceedings; and
c: with any other necessary modifications.
5: This section is in addition to the rights provided for in section 81
80: No review of decisions unless right of appeal exercised
1: This section applies if a person has a right of appeal against a decision of an authorised agency under this Act.
2: Unless the person has exercised that right of appeal and a decision has been made on the appeal,—
a: no application for review under the Judicial Review Procedure Act 2016
b: no proceedings seeking a writ of, or in the nature of, mandamus, prohibition, or certiorari, or a declaration or injunction in relation to that decision, may be heard by the High Court. 1991 No 69 s 296 Section 80(2)﻿(a) amended 1 March 2017 section 24 Judicial Review Procedure Act 2016
81: Rights of objection
1: The following persons have a right of objection to the authorised agency:
a: a person whose application for a resource consent is not granted by the authorised agency, in the circumstances described in subsection (2) if the decision not to grant the consent was made by an employee of the authorised agency under delegation:
b: a person whose submission to an authorised agency is struck out under section 41C(7) section 76
c: a person whose application for a resource consent under this Act is determined to be incomplete under section 88(3) section 27
d: a person whose application for a certificate of compliance is not granted by an authorised agency under section 58
e: a person who has made an application under any of the following provisions, in respect of the authorised agency's decision on that application:
i: section 51
ii: section 126(2)﻿(b) section 52
f: in respect of the authorised agency’s decision on an application or a review described in subsection (3), an applicant or a consent holder in respect of a consent granted, or a consent notice issued, by the authorised agency:
g: a person required by the authorised agency to pay an additional charge under section 36(3) section 77(2)
h: a person who made a request for a plan change or variation to a proposed plan, in respect of an authorised agency's decision to—
i: adopt or accept the request in part only under section 65(1)
ii: reject the request under clause 23(6) section 62 64
iii: reject the request under section 65(4)
2: For the purposes of subsection (1)﻿(a), the circumstances are—
a: that the application was notified, but no submissions were received on the application or, if any submissions were received, they were withdrawn; or
b: that the application was not notified.
3: Subsection (1)﻿(f) applies to—
a: an application made under section 127 section 52
b: a review of the conditions of a resource consent granted by the authorised agency under sections 128 to 132 sections 52 to 55
c: an application made under section 221 section 44
82: Procedure for making and hearing objections
Section 357C section 81 sections 357 357A 357B section 81
83: Decisions on objections
Section 357D(1) and (2) section 81
a: every reference to sections 357 357A 357B section 81
b: the references to sections 357B(a) 36(3) sections 81(1)﻿(g) 77
c: with all other necessary modifications.
84: No right to appeal against decisions on objections
There is no right of appeal against a decision on an objection made under this Act.
6: Miscellaneous
Functions and powers of chief executive
85: Chief executive has powers of consent authority
Subject to the provisions in this Act, the chief executive is a consent authority under the Resource Management Act 1991
86: Delegation of functions and powers of chief executive
1: In addition to any delegation under clauses 2 3
a: a local authority; or
b: the Environmental Protection Authority.
2: A delegation under this section—
a: must be in writing; and
b: may be made subject to any restrictions and conditions that the chief executive thinks fit; and
c: is revocable at any time, by notice in writing.
3: An entity to which any functions or powers are delegated under this section may perform or exercise them in the same manner and with the same effect as if they had been conferred on the entity directly by this Act and not by delegation.
4: Subsection (3) is subject to any restrictions or conditions imposed by the chief executive.
5: A person purporting to act under a delegation under this section is presumed to be acting in accordance with its terms in the absence of evidence to the contrary.
6: No delegation under this section affects or prevents the performance or exercise of any function or power by the chief executive or affects the responsibility of the chief executive for the actions of the entity acting under the delegation. Section 86(1) amended 7 August 2020 section 135 Public Service Act 2020
87: Transfer of functions and powers of chief executive
1: The chief executive may transfer 1 or more of the chief executive's functions or powers as an authorised agency under this Part to either of the entities specified in section 86(1)
2: Subsection (1) is subject to any prohibition against accepting a transfer of functions or powers that may be contained in the Act (if any) by or under which the entity is established.
3: The entity to which, or the chief executive to whom, functions or powers are to be transferred under this section—
a: must enter into a written agreement in respect of the transfer; and
b: may agree on the terms of the transfer.
4: An entity to which, or a chief executive to whom, a function or power is transferred under this section—
a: may perform the function or exercise the power as if the function were imposed, or the power were conferred, on that entity under this Act; and
b: may, unless the agreement in respect of the transfer provides otherwise, at any time, cancel the transfer in accordance with that agreement.
5: The chief executive may, at any time, change or revoke the transfer by written notice to the entity or chief executive concerned.
88: Effect of performance and exercise of functions and powers by chief executive
1: Subsection (2) applies to every document entered into, signed, or issued by the chief executive when performing functions or exercising powers under subpart 2
2: On and from the date on which the chief executive ceases to be an authorised agency in relation to the special housing area to which the document relates,—
a: any reference in the document to the chief executive must be read as a reference to the territorial authority of the district in which the special housing area falls or fell; and
b: the document has force and may be enforced as if it had been entered into, signed, or issued by or in favour of the territorial authority.
3: If a document is the subject of an application, request, or other matter at the date on which the chief executive ceases to be an authorised agency, subsection (2) applies from the date of completion of that matter.
4: Subsection (5) applies to any bond given to the chief executive in accordance with section 108A 222 sections 37 44
5: The bond and any associated security or guarantee—
a: must, from the date on which the chief executive ceases to be an authorised agency, be read as referring to the territorial authority of the district in which the qualifying development to which the bond relates falls; and
b: has force and may be enforced by that territorial authority as if it had been given or issued in favour of the territorial authority.
6: Every document referred to in this section (including a bond, security, or guarantee) must state clearly the effect of this section.
7: This provision must be read in conjunction with any regulations relating to the process to be followed for the purposes of this section. ATA panel
89: Accord territorial authority may appoint panel
1: An accord territorial authority may appoint persons to act as members of 1 or more accord territorial authority panels (an ATA panel
2: Each ATA panel must comprise no fewer than 3 members,—
a: one of whom is a member of the relevant local authority, community board, or local board; and
b: the remainder of whom are persons who, collectively, have knowledge of and expertise in relation to planning, design, and engineering and appropriate knowledge and experience relating to the Treaty of Waitangi (Te Tiriti o Waitangi) and tikanga Māori (Māori customary values and practices).
90: Delegation of functions and powers to ATA panel
1: An accord territorial authority may delegate its functions and powers as an authorised agency under this Act to an ATA panel, including its functions and powers under subpart 3
2: An accord territorial authority must not delegate its functions and powers under subpart 3
3: Subsection (2) does not prevent an accord territorial authority delegating to any person the power to do anything preliminary to a decision on a matter referred to in subpart 3
4: Where a regional council is an authorised agency under section 23(4) subpart 2 section 33 Regulations
91: Regulations
The Governor-General may, by Order in Council made on the recommendation of the Minister, make regulations for all or any of the following purposes:
a: prescribing forms, procedures, requirements, and other matters, not inconsistent with this Act, in respect of applications for resource consents and the granting of resource consents under this Act, requests for plan changes and variations to proposed plans, and the making of plan changes and variations to proposed plans under this Act, including—
i: requiring applications, requests, or notices under this Act to be made or given in a prescribed manner:
ii: providing for the procedure to be followed in connection with any application, request, or notice under this Act or in connection with any proceeding before an authorised agency; and
b: prescribing processes for the purposes of section 88(7)
c: prescribing provisions of the Resource Management Act 1991
d: prescribing fees for lodging of appeals under section 79
e: providing for any other matters contemplated by this Act, necessary for its administration, or necessary for giving it full effect. Transitional provisions
92: Transitional provisions
The transitional provisions in Schedule 3