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West Coast Consent Backlog in Motion | Auckland News
The Regional Council’s resource consent backlog on the West Coast has shrunk dramatically—from 199 to just 43 apps—thanks to withdrawals and missing info being submitted. But pressure’s mounting: former chair Allan Birchfield blasted the council for moving too slowly, warning it could hurt gold production. Regulatory manager Matt Smith pushed back, noting they’re still juggling 50 new applications per quarter, many of which are incomplete or withdrawn. It’s a race against time to clear the past while keeping pace with the present. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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