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One of Auckland’s largest new housing developments, the Sunfield Masterplanned Community, has been approved through Fast-track, says Regional Development Minister Shane Jones.  

A new residential development is set to deliver more homes and an economic boost for Hawke’s Bay following the Fast-track approval of the Arataki subdivision in Havelock North says Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop. 

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed the Fast-track approval of thousands of new homes and a major economic boost in Queenstown.

New Zealand is already benefiting from faster approvals, lower costs, and real infrastructure getting underway, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones say.

A second substantial Auckland quarry project has gained Fast-track approval to expand operations, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Resources Minister Shane Jones says.

The first major mining project, Waihi North, has gained consent today to expand operations until 2043 through the Fast-track process, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Resources Minister Shane Jones say. 

The Fast-track Amendment Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 16 December and brings in a series of changes to process steps and timings.

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.

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.

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed the Fast-track approval of a residential and retirement development in Riverhead, Auckland. 

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has welcomed the Fast-track approval of a major metropolitan development project in Auckland.

The Government has introduced the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill, creating a consenting express lane for new supermarkets.

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones have welcomed the approval of the first renewable energy project under the Fast-track Approvals Act.

We’ve introduced new features so Fast-track projects can complete and submit referral and substantive applications entirely within the Application Portal.

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones have welcomed the approval of the second housing project under the Fast-track Approvals Act.

Infrastructure 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.

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones have welcomed news that the first Fast-track project has received consent.

Practical guidance from the panel conveners for all participants in the substantive Fast-track process, in particular for panels appointed by the panel conveners.

Infrastructure 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.

We are making changes to the Application Portal to improve usability and efficiency and help applicants, agencies, and Fast-track assessors work together more effectively.

Infrastructure 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.

We have recently reviewed our publication process for substantive applications, including applications that have been returned or withdrawn.

The Minister for Infrastructure has referred the first two non-listed projects into the Fast-track approval process.

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones issued a media release announcing two expert panels.

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones announced three applications have been deemed complete and in-scope by the Fast-track team.

The Fast-track applications process comes into operation today to help deliver infrastructure and development projects with significant regional or national benefits. It offers a permanent way to obtain resource consent and a wide range of other approvals.

Infrastructure and RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones issued a media release about the Fast-track.

The Government has appointed retired Environment Court Judge Jane Borthwick as Panel Convener, and Helen Atkins and Jennifer Caldwell as Associate Panel Conveners.

To assist the panel convener in their appointment of panel members, the Fast-track team is identifying a pool of potential candidates with relevant knowledge, skills, and expertise.