RMA
Architect of act says reforms undermine protection
One of the architects of the Resource Management Act says environmental protection will be seriously undermined by proposed Government changes. Audio
Fish & Game says RMA changes undermine environmental protection
The Fish and Game Council says proposed changes to the resource management act will fundamentally undermine environmental protection. Audio
Critics say RMA reforms favour farmers and business
Critics of proposed reforms of the Resource Management Act say they tip the balance too far in favour of farmers and business. Audio
Margo Perpick and Guy Salmon debate proposed RMA changes
The Environment Minister, Amy Adams, says her proposed changes to the Resource Management Act will reduce red tape and save money while still protecting the environment. Audio
Reaction to RMA discussion document
Proposals for a major revamp of the Resource Management Act are being described by one environmental group as ripping out its heart. Audio
Plans for Resource Management Act overhaul closer
Plans for a major overhaul of the Resource Management Act which could strip the council and the environment court of their power to reign in housing and industrial development are moving a step… Audio
ACT wraps up conference with housing plan
The ACT party is trying to revive its support following its disappointing election result in 2011 by sticking to its tried and true formula of targeting the Resource Management Act. Audio
Threat to trout and salmon habitats
Fish and Game are worried about changes to the Resource Management Act, Marcus Irvine reports. Audio
Govt intends changing RMA to curb rising house prices
The Government intends changing the Resource Management Act to make more residential land available in an effort to curb rising house prices. Audio
Green groups outraged by recommendation
Green groups are outraged by a Government report which recommends rewriting parts of the Resource Management Act. Audio
Independent report a major assault on the RMA - Opposition
Opposition parties say recommended changes to the Resource Management Act by independent advisory group are a major assault on the sustainable management of the environment. Audio
Quakes an excuse to weaken RMA- green groups
Environmental groups say Canterbury's earthquakes are being used as an excuse to weaken the Resource Management Act. Audio
Minister explains 'streamlined' resource management law
Wholesale changes to the Resource Management Act were passed by Parliament last night under urgency. The Government says it means a lot of red tape is now in the dustbin. Audio
Tree Council urges property rights be ignored
Conservationists are warning the overhaul of the Resource Management Act will see the destruction overnight of native trees and large areas of bush. Audio
Companies speaking out against RMA
Some of the country's biggest companies are speaking out against proposed changes to the Resource Management Act. Audio
RMA changes could increase complexity and cost
MP's have been told parts of a bill designed to streamline the Resource Management Act may in fact further complicate the process. Audio
Changes to the Resource Management Act passed in Parliament
National promised before the election that it would reform the act as part of it's 100 day plan. Audio
Wind farm opponent welcomes RMA changes
A group which opposes a major wind farm development has welcomed proposed changes to the Resource Management Act. Audio
Changes to Resource Management Act (Part 2)
Andrew McRae has been speaking with sector groups affected by the RMA. Audio
Changes to Resource Management Act
The government is proposing sweeping changes to the Resource Management Act. Audio