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Natural Environment Bill

Combined plan and other matters - National environment plans - Core requirements for plan making

92: Purpose of natural environment plan

You could also call this:

"What a natural environment plan is for"

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The purpose of making and using a natural environment plan is to help you manage natural resources in your region. This includes using, protecting, and improving these resources. It also helps regional councils do their jobs and meet their responsibilities under the proposed Natural Environment Bill.

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Environment and resources > ConservationEnvironment and resources > Town planningGovernment and voting > Local councils

91: Requirements for combined plan in Planning Act 2025 apply, or

"Rules for planning to protect the environment must be followed"

93: Each region must have 1 natural environment plan, or

"Every region in New Zealand must have its own natural environment plan."

Part 3Combined plan and other matters
National environment plans: Core requirements for plan making

92Purpose of natural environment plan

The purpose of the preparation, implementation, and administration of a natural environment plan is to—
enable and regulate the use, protection, and enhancement of natural resources within a region; and
assist regional councils in carrying out their functions and responsibilities under this Act.