Delivering infrastructure and development projects

A permanent Fast-track approvals regime for a range of infrastructure, housing and development projects with significant regional or national benefits.
  • Fast-track quarry project approved

    11 December 2025
    A Fast-track approval for an Auckland quarry is great news for the city’s construction sector, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Resources Minister Shane Jones say.
    Fast-track quarry project approved
  • Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill passes third reading

    10 December 2025
    Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones have welcomed the passing of the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill.
    • Process
    Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill passes third reading
  • Another housing Fast-track approval

    27 November 2025
    Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed the Fast-track approval of a residential and retirement development in Riverhead, Auckland. 
    Another housing Fast-track approval
  • Fast-track approval for Drury Metro Centre

    7 November 2025
    Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed the Fast-track approval of a major metropolitan development project in Auckland.
    Fast-track approval for Drury Metro Centre
  • 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.
    Process overview
  • 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.
    Referral application to use the Fast-track
  • 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.
    Substantive application for resource consents and other approvals
  • Fees, charges and cost recovery

    Fast-track costs are recovered from applicants. Here are the fees, charges, and cost-recovery processes for applicants.
    Fees, charges and cost recovery