Regional Policy Statement
The Regional Policy Statement (RPS) for Northland covers the management of natural and physical resources in the Northland Region, from Kaiwaka in the south, to Cape Reinga in the north, and out to the 12 nautical mile (22.2 km) limit.
One of the main purposes of the RPS is to provide for the integrated management of Northland's natural and physical resources. This means considering the environment as a whole and recognising that changes, or the effects of human activities, in one area or on one resource, can affect other resources.
The RPS guides the development of other plans prepared by the Regional Council, as well as district plans prepared by the Whangarei, Kaipara and Far North District Councils. The RPS must also be consulted by the regional and district councils when they consider resource consent applications.
Why would you use the RPS?
The policies and methods in the RPS give guidance at a higher planning level. It does not contain rules that would require a party to gain consent, but rather provides guidance to those plans that do contain rules.
Status of the Plan
The RPS was made fully operative in July 2002 with the inclusion of the Outstanding Natural Features and Outstanding landscapes Section, which resulted from an appeal.
Efficiency and Effectiveness Review
Section 35 of the Resource Management Act (RMA) requires the NRC to monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of the RPS. A report on this review of the RPS must be completed every five years.
The NRC has completed an efficiency and effectiveness report for the RPS.
From this review, plan changes will be initiated to address the areas that have been identified as high priority for improvement.
View the efficiency and effectiveness report for the RPS
Where is the plan change process now?
A steering group has been established to guide the identification and prioritisation of high priority topics for change within the RPS. It is expected that the consultation period for these changes will be later this year (2007).
How to get a copy of the Operative Regional Policy Statement for Northland
Order a copy
Contact the Northland Regional Council office to order a copy of the Regional Policy Statement on 0800 002 004 or email mailroom@nrc.govt.nz
Hard copy: $45.00 (including GST)
CD: $20.00 (including GST)
You can also phone 0800 002 004 or send an email to: mailroom@nrc.govt.nz
Download a copy (No charge)
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