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Fast-Track Approvals Amendment Bill Passed to Boost Economy and Grocery Competition

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The Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill has been passed to streamline and expedite the approval process for important projects, particularly benefiting supermarket competition and regional development. The amendments aim to reduce consent processing times by over six weeks, making it easier for new supermarkets to open and boosting economic growth. Ministers emphasize that these changes will promote affordability, regional prosperity, and faster project delivery by addressing previous inefficiencies and red tape.

Tags: Nicola Willis Chris Bishop Shane Jones economic growth supermarket competition resource consent grocery affordability regional development government policy statement