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The Chathams Islands is a remote, awe-inspiring place
Information on the upcoming local election
Sets out our work and priorities for the next financial year
Our work and priorities for the next decade
An overview of the Council’s activity for 2020/21
Understanding hazards and risks to build capability
A report on the Chatham Islands economy
The Government has set out two Bills to replace the Resource Management Act. These are open for consultation until 5 February 2023.
The Chatham Islands Council are putting together a submission on the Bills and as a member of the public, you can also make a submission(external link). The Government has set out two Bills to replace the Resource Management Act.
These are open for consultation until 5 February 2023. The Chatham Islands Council are putting together a submission on the Bills and as a member of the public, you can also make a submission. For an overview of the proposals and for more details view the Parliament’s website(external link).
The Chatham Islands are specifically excluded from the requirements of the Spatial Planning Bill but will need to be fully compliant with the Natural and Built Environments Bill. Changes from the current system include:
