The Government has announced that the Resource Management Act 1991 will be replaced with two new acts that distinguish between land-use planning and natural resource management, while putting a priority on the enjoyment of private property rights. 

A Planning Act will be focused on regulating the use, development and enjoyment of land, along with a Natural Environment Act focused on the use, protection and enhancement of the natural environment.

The Government intends to introduce two new Bills to Parliament before the end of this year. 

For all the latest updates, see Resource Management — What's New and Salmon Environmental Law - What's New on Westlaw New Zealand.