Who will really end up paying for fast-tracked projects? | The Front Page

The Fast-track Approvals Act has been in force since December 2024, and it was sold as a simpler, faster way to get projects moving.

Since then, it’s been tied to everything from new homes to aquaculture, farming projects, roads and public transport, but it’s also drawn plenty of criticism along the way.

NZ First is still pushing for Ministers to have the final say on what gets approved, despite that idea facing strong pushback through the select committee process.

And now we’re seeing some of the real-world fallout, with projects like a controversial 1200-home development in Ōrewa raising questions about infrastructure, cost, and who ultimately pays.

Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald senior correspondent Katie Bradford is with us to unpack it.

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