'Dismay' at Proposed RMA Changes

Monday, 2 August 1999, 9:43 pm
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Auckland City Council - City Scene

Auckland City's Planning and Regulatory Committee has expressed 'considerable dismay' at proposed changes to the Resource Management Act being considered by Parliament.

Chairperson of the committee, Councillor Juliet Yates s

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