Fast-track bill

Te Tai Kaha Māori Collective Chair Kingi Smiler is fearful the government is introducing policies to remove Māori from the equation.

Pākiri G Ahu Whenua Trust chairperson, urged the committee to leave previously rejected projects out of the Bill, saying McCallum Bros had been declined "for very good reasons."

Ōpōtiki District Council hopes to use proposed fast-track consenting legislation for a District Plan Change to allow for housing development in the Hukutaia area.

Ngāi Tahu want amendments to the Fast-track Approvals Bill to avoid costly legal battles with the Crown.

J Swap wants land protected under QEII covenants to be available to quarry. It donated $11,000 to NZ First in December, after the coalition was formed.

It is opposing the proposed legislation to fast-track infrastructure projects, citing insufficient evidence, poor consultation processes and inadequate environmental safeguards.

Although his council supports the intent of the legislation it's called on the government to reconsider its approach.

Why locals fear the government could steal away the hard-won protection of their pristine coastline.

Ngāti Toa Rangatira have drawn the line and prepare to embark on a hīkoi standing against the Fast-Track Approvals Bill.