Proposed National Policy Statement for Natural Hazard Decision-making

Overview

The Government sought feedback on a proposed National Policy Statement for Natural Hazard Decision-making. This is a first step from central government to provide additional support for local government to manage risks to people and property from natural hazards such as floods, landslides and coastal inundation. 

Read the full consultation document [PDF, 2.6 MB]

Read the Proposed National Policy Statement for Natural Hazard Decision-making 2023.

Read the Proposed National Policy Statement for Natural Hazard Decision-making: General summary.

Read the Proposed National Policy Statement for Natural Hazard Decision-making: Summary for iwi, hapū and Māori.

What happens next

This consultation closed on 20 November.

If you have any further questions, please email naturalhazardRMA@mfe.govt.nz