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Fast-track Consents
New retirement village approved
Construction of a new retirement village in east Auckland has been approved by an expert panel.
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Seeking NZ’s next sustainability champion
Nominations are open to find a young leader in environmental sustainability in New Zealand.
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Green light for Waitohi Picton ferry precinct redevelopment
An expert consenting panel has granted fast-track approval for the redevelopment of the Waitohi Pict…
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New era in chemical management
The new regime for classifying hazardous substances is now in effect.
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