COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020

Laws and Policies

CCLW

CCLW national policies

Royal assent

This Act aims at enabling an economic and social recovery from the COVID-19-induced crisis, through a promotion of employment and investments, while committing to sustainable management. It implements a fast-track consenting process of state support to specific projects including those that 1) contribute to New Zealand’s efforts to mitigate climate change and transition more quickly to a low-emissions economy, or 2) strengthen environmental, economic, and social resilience, in terms of managing the risks from natural hazards and the effects of climate change (article 19).&nbsp;<br><br>Article 20 states that applications for referral must include a description of whether and how the project would be affected by climate change and natural hazards.&nbsp;<br><br>Projects listed in the document notably relate to buildings and transport infrastructure.