RMA Fast-track Approvals Process

This webinar will introduce and discuss the alternative consenting pathway provided by the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 (FTA). It will consider the pros and cons of using this process against existing processes including a discussion about the types of projects that could be suitable for Fast-track approval.

Topics covered will include:

• Review of the FTA legislative framework
• The criteria for a project to be accepted onto the Fast-track process, and the criteria to be met for the substantive application to be approved
• Review of Ministerial powers
• The role of the Environmental Protection Agency and the rules and guidelines that Panels appointed must follow in preparing decision reports
• What approaches can be taken to the preparation of Fast-track applications to put clients in the best position for approval to be obtained.

Learning objectives

By attending this webinar you will:

• Gain a detailed overview of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024.
• Better understand aspects of the approvals process.
• Be more confident advising clients.

Who should attend

All those whose practice includes resource management matters, including administrative, public, company/commercial, in-house and property lawyers.

Presenter

Alan Webb
Quay Chambers, Auckland

Alan is a specialised public law, resource management and environmental barrister who deals with local government, judicial review, Public Works Act 1981, climate and property related issues, prosecutions and enforcement issues under the Resource Management Act 1991 and commercial, contract and tort issues. He has over 35 years' experience and now focuses on large scale or legally complex disputes. Alan has deep experience with “fast-track” applications having chaired many panels under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast Track Consenting) Act 2020 dealing with both listed and referred projects as well as providing advice to applicants on specific issues arising on complex applications.

Resources

No book will be provided with this webinar.

Held online, you will be emailed a link to join the webinar one week before. For information on what is required to participate in the webinar, click here. PowerPoint slides will be emailed out after 3pm the day before the webinar.

Fee (Incl GST)

Law Society Members benefit from up to 30% off
Webinar

• $130 – Law Society members & associate members
• $185 – Non-members
• View group pricing options

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CPD

Attendance at the live webinar

• If you attended the live webinar, you will receive an electronic certificate of attendance as verification for your CPD records.
• You can view and hear the presentation again, as many times as you wish in your own time for no additional cost.

Registration but non-attendance on the day

• Under the CPD Scheme only those who attend a live webinar are eligible to claim CPD hours.
• If you registered but were unable to attend on the day, you can view and hear the archived recording of the presentation.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

You may cancel your registration eight working days in advance of an event, and you will receive a refund less a 25% administration fee. If you cancel less than eight working days in advance of the event, no refund is payable. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another person. If you wish to do so you must advise CLE New Zealand Law Society in writing of the change. CLE reserves the right to close registrations, and cancel or reschedule an event as necessary. Where an event is cancelled by CLE, a full refund is payable.