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The Fast-Track Approvals Amendment Bill proposes major changes to speed up decision-making and sharpen who gets a say in the process. Most topical, is that The Bill also introduces a new pathway for grocery developers to use the fast-track process, with the objective to improve competition in the industry – something the Government has been advocating for, for some time.

The last few weeks have reminded everyone in high-performance sport in Aotearoa just how quickly things can become public - and how deeply people care about what happens in and around our sporting royalty. Even when an issue is resolved, the way it’s been handled can leave a lasting mark on individuals, teams, and the wider sporting community.

Rural property specialist Honor Mills has been named Young Achiever of the Year at the South Island Property People Award.

Psychological safety should be a birthright - something every person is entitled to, simply by being human. We should expect to feel safe, respected, and valued in every part of our lives, including at work.

The Government is reforming the Public Works Act 1981 to speed up land acquisition for critical infrastructure and improve fairness for landowners. PWA specialist, Richard Rodden has outlined the upcoming stages in a recent article. The changes aim to reduce delays and uncertainty, with the first Bill expected to take effect by late 2025, with retrospective application to certain ongoing acquisitions.

Successive Governments have foreshadowed reforms to the Holidays Act 2003 as the Act has become increasing out-of-touch with modern and non-traditional work arrangements. The Workplace Relations and Safety Minister has announced the Government will introduce a new Act: Employment Leave Act next year.