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Practice and Procedure Guidance Note now available
23 July 2025Practical guidance from the panel conveners for all participants in the substantive FTAA process, in particular for panels appointed by the panel conveners. -
Fast-track on track to help deliver infrastructure
23 July 2025Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones issued a media release to mark six months since the Fast-track Approvals Act opened for project applications. -
Application Portal enhancements
25 June 2025We are making changes to the Application Portal to improve usability and efficiency and help applicants, agencies, and Fast-track assessors work together more effectively. -
Full speed ahead for Fast-track projects
7 June 2025Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones issued a media release to mark four months since the Fast-track Approvals Act opened for project applications.- Process
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Process overview
The Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 offers a permanent process for obtaining resource consent and a wide range of other approvals. Fast-track brings these together into a streamlined process. -
Referral application to use the Fast-track
Projects can apply for referral to use the Fast-track. They must meet eligibility criteria and complete pre-application tasks. Projects listed in the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 don’t need referral. Other projects need referral before making a substantive application. -
Substantive application for resource consents and other approvals
If a project is listed or referred to the Fast-track, you can make a substantive application. A panel decides whether to approve the project and impose conditions. -
Fees, charges and cost recovery
Fast-track costs are recovered from applicants. Here are the fees, charges, and cost-recovery processes for applicants.