The Marine and Coastal Area Bill to repeal the Foreshore and Seabed Act 2004 is expected to go though its first reading in the House next week and will be sent to the Māori Affairs Select Committee for scrutiny.

The Court declarations are a timely reminder for consent authorities when considering applications for resource consents.

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