John Tookey: Professor of Construction says it will be impossible to have increased community say, and faster consenting in RMA

There have been mixed feelings about Resource Management Act reforms. The Environmental Select Committee has suggested amendments including faster consenting and enabling local voices. AUT Professor of Construction John Tookey says it will be impossible to have both increased community say, and a faster consenting process. Part of the RMA reforms is reducing the number of RMA plans from 100 to 16, one for each region. Tookey told Kate Hawkesby this will bring positive changes.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.