Process

Learn about the activities, organisations, and costs involved in the Fast-track process.

  • 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. Projects listed in the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 don’t 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.

  • Expert panels

    Panel conveners or associate conveners appoint expert panels to decide on Fast-track projects.

  • Comments

    Panels must invite written comment from some people or groups listed in the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024.

  • Organisations involved in the Fast-track process

    A range of central and local government and other organisations are involved in the Fast-track process for resource consents and other approvals.

  • Using the application portal

    Referral and substantive applications are created, submitted and managed online in the Fast-track application portal.

  • Fees, charges and cost recovery

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

  • Te Poka Pū Māori | Māori Information Hub

    Information to help Māori participate in the Fast-track process.