Resource management reform is addressing decades of systemic issues. 

This major shift aims to unlock infrastructure and housing development, driving significant growth while protecting what’s important.

New Zealand’s planning system is entering a new era. As the Government progresses comprehensive reform of the country’s resource management framework, the decisions made over the next few years will shape how our cities grow, how infrastructure is delivered, and how development is enabled for decades to come.

For property professionals, understanding these changes is no longer simply a compliance exercise. It is a strategic advantage. Those who understand the direction of reform will be better positioned to anticipate risk, identify opportunity and make informed investment and development decisions.

About this course

This interactive half-day course cuts through the complexity of planning system reform, providing a clear, practical overview of where New Zealand’s resource management system has come from, where it is today, and where it’s heading. Hear directly from government officials leading the reforms, alongside experts in planning and resource management law, as they explain the drive towards best-practice planning, what the proposed changes mean for the property sector and, importantly, how to navigate the transition period while the current system remains in place.

Together, our speakers will explore the existing and proposed planning framework, discuss the practical implications of the changes, and provide insights that will support projects to proceed with confidence as reform progresses.