What does the Resource Management Act cover?

What does the Resource Management Act cover?

The purpose of the Resource Management Act is to promote the sustainable management of natural and physical resources. The Resource Management Act defines “land” to include land covered by water and the airspace above land.

What are the five activity classifications under the Resource Management Act 1991?

The Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) classifies activities into six classes: permitted, controlled, restricted discretionary, discretionary, non-complying and prohibited.

What are the three main principles of the Resource Management Act 1991?

There are three sets of principles:

• Matters of national importance – which decision makers must ‘recognise and provide for’;
• Other matters – which decision makers must ‘have particular regard to”; and.
• The principles of the Treaty of Waitangi – which decision makers are required to ‘take into account’.

Is 243 a Resource Management Act?

Section 243 was amended, as from 7 July 1993, by section 130(1) Resource Management Amendment Act 1993 (1993 No 65) by inserting the words “or any certificate of title is issued” .

What is the main purpose of the Resource Management Act 1991?

The purpose of this Act is to promote the sustainable management of natural and physical resources.

Who administers the Resource Management Act?

This Act is administered by the Ministry for the Environment.

What is the purpose of the Building Act 1991?

It aims to improve control, encourage better design and construction and provide greater assurance for consumers. The Building Act and its regulations work alongside other legislation, including: Resource Management Act. laws specifying certain plumbing, gas and electrical work must be done by qualified professionals.

What are the six classifications of activity that may be referred to in a district plan?

The Resource Management Act classifies activities into six primary categories: permitted, controlled, restricted discretionary, discretionary, non-complying and prohibited.

What is a right of way NZ?

A right of way easement is simply the right to pass and re-pass over a prescribed area on foot, or in vehicles or machinery. It extends to agents, invitees, tenants, livestock and the like. Each party is responsible for repairing any damage caused and keeping the right of way clear from obstructions.

What does no easement mean?

An easement does not grant ownership of the land. For Crown land, this means that a range of third parties can use the land for a variety of activities, and the land continues to be owned by the State of New South Wales.

What does resource management do?

Resource management is the practice of planning, scheduling, and allocating people, money, and technology to a project or program. In essence, it is the process of allocating resources to achieve the greatest organizational value.

What is the Randerson report?

The Report is the most significant, broad ranging and inclusive review to take place within the system since the introduction of the Resource Management Act in 1991 (“RMA”). The review was conducted by the independent Resource Management Review Panel chaired by retired Court of Appeal Judge, Hon Tony Randerson, QC.

What is the purpose of sections 104A to 104D?

Sections 104A to 104D set out the circumstances in which a council may/must grant or refuse consent, with reference to the type of activity for which consent is sought. Under each of these sections the manner of any grant or refusal is:

Why was the Resource Management Act 1991 created?

The RMA was created in October 1991 to achieve a more coordinated, streamlined, and comprehensive approach to environmental management. It replaced or amended more than 50 existing laws relating to town planning and resource management. The RMA has brought a number of benefits.

Is the S104 RMA assessment a complicated process?

The s104 RMA assessment can be complicated; if you want to take the stress out of the resource consent process for yourself give our experience team a call. We know the process inside out! Disclaimer As with all our blogs, the information detailed here is general in nature and meant as a preliminary guide only.

What are the decisions in the resource consent process?

This week we take a look at s104 of the Resource Management Act (RMA). As you will have seen from our earlier blogs, the resource consent process involves two decisions: a decision regarding notification and a “substantive decision” – whether the application should be granted or not. You can read our blog on notification here.