This note has been revised to include changes to the RMA as a result of the Resource Legislation Amendment Act 2017 (RLAA17). For more information about the amendments refer to the RLAA17 - Fact Sheets on the Ministry's website. Fact sheet 2 addresses changes in relation to hazardous substances.
This note has not been updated for any RMA amendments arising out of the Natural Built Environment Act and Spatial Planning Act.