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Fresh National Direction: The National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020

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The brand new National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 (NPSFM20) came into force on 3 September 2020, replacing the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2014 (NPSFM14). The new statement forms part of the Government’s overhaul of the freshwater planning framework and introduces a slew of changes to the way regional councils are required …

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The Resource Management Amendment Act 2020

Leave a Comment / Environment & Planning, Renewable Energy & Climate Change / By hobec_managewp

The Resource Management (get your) Amendment Act (together) 2020 (RMAA) is the latest in a never-ending series of amendments to the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA). The RMAA came into force on 1 July 2020 and introduces some significant changes, particularly for the freshwater planning process. It also enhances public participation in the planning process, …

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New Zealand’s changing resource management landscape

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2020 has been a year of significant changes for the resource management framework in New Zealand, with important developments in both legislation and national direction. More substantial changes are also on the horizon, with the Resource Management Review Panel’s report on the Resource Management Act (RMA) reform now published and both major parties indicating that …

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COVID-19 Update Resurgence Wage Subsidy

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At noon 12 August 2020, Auckland moved to COVID-19 Alert level 3 and the rest of New Zealand moved to Alert level 2. Resurgence Wage Subsidy On 18 August 2020, Finance Minister Grant Robertson announced additional funding of up to $510 million for a targeted extension of the Wage Subsidy Scheme, being the ‘Resurgence Wage …

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COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-Track Consenting) Bill

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The COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-Track Consenting) Bill was introduced on 16 June 2020 in the Government’s attempt to mitigate the effects of COVID-19. The Bill aims to bypass the Resource Management Act 1991 in order to speed up the consenting process for projects. Parliament’s last sitting day is 6 August in preparation for the 19 September …

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Wage Subsidy Extension

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On 11 May 2020, the New Zealand Government announced that the country would be moving to Alert Level 2 and on 14 May 2020, Finance Minister Grant Robertson announced additional funding of up to $3.2 billion for a targeted extension of the Wage Subsidy Scheme. Wage Subsidy extension The Wage Subsidy extension provides for a …

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Fast-track Consenting: who benefits?

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Although a Bill is yet to be introduced, the 12 May 2020 Cabinet paper released on the proposed COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Bill throws more light on what the fast-track consenting process will look like. Central and local government projects look to be the major beneficiary of the proposal, with other projects needing to be …

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Childcare Arrangements for Separated Parents at Alert Level 3

Leave a Comment / Family Law / By hobec_managewp

New Zealand shifted from COVID-19 Alert Level 4 to Alert Level 3 at 11:59pm on Monday 27 April 2020 and will remain at Alert Level 3 for at least two weeks. The Ministry of Justice has released new guidance for parenting arrangements while NZ is at Alert Level 3. Our observations In recent weeks, we …

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Commercial Leases and Covid 19 – Rent Relief Disputes

Leave a Comment / Commercial Law / By hobec_managewp

Holland Beckett Law, in partnership with a panel of experienced arbitrators, has developed a speedy cost effective procedure to deal with disputes over rent abatement. The Government restrictions at Alert Level 4 have resulted in the closure of physical premises for all non-essential businesses. With the recent move to Alert Level 3, many commercial premises …

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Update – The ADLS Lease and Epidemics

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Since the Christchurch earthquakes the Auckland District Law Society form of lease (ADLS Lease) has contained “No Access in Emergency” clauses (Emergency Clauses). Obviously, with New Zealand now in a lockdown situation, the Emergency Clauses have come under scrutiny. The issues to consider are: Does it apply while NZ is at COVID-19 Alert Levels 4 …

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