• What is the Fast-Track Approvals Bill and why is sparking backlash

  • May 21 2024
  • Length: 19 mins
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What is the Fast-Track Approvals Bill and why is sparking backlash

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  • One of the Government’s most contentious bills is now before select committee.

    The Fast-Track Approvals Bill is designed to speed up the process on consenting major projects, from transport initiatives like roads, to major housing developments.

    It also allows three ministers the power to make the final decisions on these projects, even if it goes against the advice of expert panels – or existing laws.

    Victoria University of Wellington Political Analyst Dr Bryce Edwards has been following this controversial bill, and joins The Front Page today to discuss why it’s causing such a fuss.

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    You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

    Host: Chelsea Daniels
    Sound Engineer: Paddy Fox
    Producer: Ethan Sills

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