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Ngā wānanga Tauākī Kaupapahere ā-Motu mō te Whakawhanake Tāone National Policy Statement on Urban Development (NPS-UD) independent hearings

The National Policy Statement on Urban Development changes some Auckland planning rules so our city can grow and develop to meet changing needs. An Independent Hearings Panel will allow submitters to have a say on these proposed changes.

  • Independent Hearings Panel

    The hearing panel is made up of six Independent Hearing Commissioners. Read about the members and the purpose of the panel.

  • National Policy Statement on Urban Development (NPS-UD) hearings process

    Find out what happens at a hearing and the process that follows afterwards.

  • Attending a National Policy Statement on Urban Development (NPS-UD) hearing

    Find out when and where you need to go for your hearing, plus important reading material for preparation.

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    Find out what you need to do to prepare for your National Policy Statement on Urban Development hearing and how to contact the panel for assistance.

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    Find out how we use expert conferences and mediation to improve the hearings process.

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