WATCH: Advocacy in a Minute | Fast-track Approval’s Bill

The Advocacy team breaks down what the Fast-track Approval Bill means for you, our members.

The Government released the Fast-track Approvals Bill on 7 March 2024 and is now open to submissions until 19 April 2024. Property Council has drafted a submission, and it is currently being reviewed by our Resource Management System Taskforce. If you would like to join our Taskforce and/or read our draft and provide any feedback, please get in touch with Sandamali.

Author | Sandamali Ambepitiya

Sandamali arrived at Property Council with a Bachelor of Arts and Law, and experience as an advisor with the Employers & Manufacturers Association.

Conscientious and detailed, Sandamali leads our advocacy in the South Island and Wellington regions. She is also leading our work on the reform of the resource management and building systems and sustainability / seismic strengthening.

An excellent listener, Sandamali is in her element when facilitating stakeholders and members to develop our advocacy positions.

sandamali@propertynz.co.nz

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