RMA reviews and amendments
Since its enactment in 1991, the Resource Management Act (RMA) has undergone several reviews and amendments to keep up with changing needs and circumstances. This page links to information about the second phase of the Government’s current RMA reforms and lists amendments made to the Act since it was enacted.
Resource management reforms phase two
The Minister for the Environment is currently leading a reform of the RMA which is being carried out in two phases. Phase one introduced the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Act 2009 which was enacted on 1 October 2009. Phase two contains a package of reforms that touch on a number of resource management areas that are not only related to the RMA but cover resource management more broadly.
To find out more about the reforms and how you can have your say visit our resource management reform phase two web page.
Current acts
The following amendment acts are available on the New Zealand Legislation website
- Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Act 2009
- See RMAA 2009 for more information on these changes.
- Resource Management Amendment Act 2007
- Resource Management Amendment Act 2005
- See RMAA 2005 for information on these changes.
- Resource Management (Waitaki Catchment) Amendment Act 2004
- See Waitaki Catchment for information on these changes.
- Resource Management (Foreshore and Seabed) Amendment Act 2004
- See Marine and Coastal for information on these changes.
- Resource Management (Energy and Climate Change) Amendment Act 2004
- Resource Management (Aquaculture Moratorium Extension) Amendment Act 2004
- Resource Management Amendment Act 2004 (No 2)
- See Aquaculture for information on these changes and their implementation.
- Resource Management Amendment Act 2004
- Resource Management Amendment Act 2003
- Resource Management (Aquaculture Moratorium) Amendment Act 2002
- Resource Management Amendment Act 1997
- Resource Management Amendment Act 1996
- Resource Management Amendment Act 1994 (No 2)
- Resource Management Amendment Act 1994
- Resource Management Amendment Act 1993
The consolidated Resource Management Act 1991 is available on the NZ Legislation website.
Last updated: 28 February 2013
