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New Zealand Completes Biggest RMA National Direction Overhaul, Cutting Costs for Electricity and Telecom Networks

8 Oct 2026 2:54 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Government

New Zealand finalises 16 RMA national direction instruments, introducing new standards for electricity networks and telecommunications facilities expected to save $40m-$50m in consenting costs.

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