Matters of national significance

The RMA enables the Minister for the Environment to intervene in the decision making process for resource consents, private plan changes, requests for the preparation of a regional plan and notices of requirement for designations. Where the matter only affects the coastal marine area the intervention powers are exercised by the Minister of Conservation. Where the matter partly affects the coastal marine area the powers are exercised jointly by the Minister for the Environment and the Minister of Conservation.

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When can the Minister intervene?

For information about when the Minister can intervene click here

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When is a matter of national significance?

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How can the Minister intervene?

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What happens when a matter is called in?

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Relevant legal provisions

Sections 140 to 150 of the RMA (Minister's call-in powers).