This newsletter discusses the two major reforms underway in Aotearoa – Three Waters and Resource Management. In Three Waters news, there has been a lot to discuss, with the enactment of Bill 1, and the introduction of Bills 2 and 3 into Parliament. The overhaul of the Resource Management Act (RMA) has also finally begun in earnest, with the first two of the three replacement statutes released for public submissions. We have outlined the main highlights of the Three Waters bills, and RMA reform bills, but this is by no means a comprehensive review.
We also review the recent Ellis case and discuss the implications of the decision on tikanga and its place in Aotearoa’s legal system.