Natural and Built Environment Act 2023
| Natural and Built Environment Act 2023 | |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Parliament | |
| Royal assent | 23 August 2023 |
| Repealed | 23 December 2023 |
| Legislative history | |
| Introduced by | David Parker |
| First reading | 22 November 2022 |
| Second reading | 18 July 2023 |
| Third reading | 15 August 2023 |
| Related legislation | |
| Resource Management Act 1991 | |
| Status: Repealed | |
The Natural and Built Environment Act 2023 (NBA), now repealed, was one of the three laws intended to replace New Zealand's Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA). The NBA aimed to promote the protection and enhancement of the natural and built environment, while providing for housing and preparing for the effects of climate change.
An exposure draft of the bill was released in June 2021 to allow for public submissions. The bill passed its third reading on 15 August 2023, and received royal assent on 23 August 2023. On 23 December 2023, the NBA and the Spatial Planning Act (SPA) were both repealed by the National-led coalition government.