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Resource Management Act 1991

Standards, policy statements, and plans - National direction - New Zealand coastal policy statements

56: Purpose of New Zealand coastal policy statements

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“Explains how special rules help protect New Zealand's coast”

New Zealand coastal policy statements have a specific purpose. They are meant to state objectives and policies that help achieve the goals of the Resource Management Act 1991 for New Zealand’s coastal areas. These statements focus on how to manage and protect the coastal environment throughout the country. By setting out these objectives and policies, the government aims to ensure that the coastal areas are used and cared for in a way that aligns with the overall purpose of the Resource Management Act.

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Part 5 Standards, policy statements, and plans
National direction: New Zealand coastal policy statements

56Purpose of New Zealand coastal policy statements

  1. The purpose of a New Zealand coastal policy statement is to state objectives and policies in order to achieve the purpose of this Act in relation to the coastal environment of New Zealand.

Notes
  • Section 56: amended, on , by section 46 of the Resource Legislation Amendment Act 2017 (2017 No 15).