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Application process now fully online
13 October 2025We’ve introduced new features so Fast-track projects can complete and submit referral and substantive applications entirely within the application portal. -
Second Fast-track housing development project gets green light
3 October 2025Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones have welcomed the approval of the second housing project under the Fast-track Approvals Act. -
First Fast-track housing project gets green light
18 September 2025Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones have welcomed news that the first housing development has received consent under the Fast-track Approvals Act. -
First Fast-track project approved
21 August 2025Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones have welcomed news that the first Fast-track project has received consent.- 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.