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Improving and implementing the RMA
RMA reviews and amendments
The Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) promotes the sustainable management of natural and physical resources in New Zealand.
By bringing together laws governing land, air and water resources and concentrating on the management of the environmental effects of human activities, the RMA introduced a new approach to environmental management.
Since its enactment in 1991, the RMA has undergone several reviews and been amended a number of times to keep up with changing needs and circumstances. Below is a list of all the amendments to the RMA.
The Minister for the Environment is currently leading a reform of the RMA which is being carried out in two phases. Phase I introduced the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Act 2009 which was enacted on 1 October 2009. Phase II 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.
Current Bills and Reform
Current Acts
- 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 Improving the RMA 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 Foreshore and seabed 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: 9 September 2009
