The Government has recently responded to an evolving
telecommunications landscape as it continues to roll out additional
national planning direction in the form of national policy
statements (NPSs) and national environmental
standards (NESs).
On 1 January 2017, the National Environmental Standards for
Telecommunication Facilities 2016 (NESTF 2016)
will replace the National Environmental Standards for
Telecommunication Facilities 2008 (NESTF
2008).
The NESTF 2016 is another example of greater national direction
on resource management matters. Earlier this year, we saw
consultation on changes to the NPS on Freshwater Management 2014
and the introduction of a new NPS on Urban Development Capacity.
Our articles on these topics can be accessed via the following
links:
National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity not just
for Auckland and
Next Steps for Fresh Water: Consultation Document. A range of
other NPSs and NESs are also in the pipeline, including
