Pre-hearing Meetings

The consent authority may convene a pre-hearing meeting for parties to an application for a resource consent. Local authorities cannot be compelled to hold pre-hearing meetings if they decide not to do so.

What is the purpose of pre-hearing meetings and what can they achieve?

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Who attends a pre-hearing meeting?

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What happens during a pre-hearing meeting?

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What happens after a pre-hearing meeting?

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What are the relevant legal provisions?

Section 99 of the RMA (Pre-hearing meetings).

Where can you get further information?

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