Fast-track one-stop shop open for business

The one-stop shop for Fast-track applications is opened for business. A standalone application portal and information website has gone live today to accept applications.

Fast-track(external link) - fasttrack.govt.nz

Any person or organisation is now able to apply to have projects that will deliver significant regional or national benefits considered for Fast-track approvals.

The Fast-Track Approvals Act already includes a list of 149 projects that can apply directly to an expert panel. These projects can take their plans to the next step through the one-stop shop.

The Environmental Protection Authority is administering the one-stop shop platform and the expert panel process. The Ministry for the Environment is the legislation owner and manages the Ministerial referral process. 

Mining permits included Fast-track Approvals one-stop-shop

Petroleum and minerals mining permits under the Crown Minerals Act 1991 (CMA) may be granted under the Fast-track Approvals Act through the one-stop shop. These applications can be considered in two situations: 

• where a mining company seeks to convert an existing CMA exploration permit into a mining permit following a successful discovery of a mineral deposit; or
• where a mining company seeks to replace an existing privilege, such as a Coal Mining Licence issued prior to the enactment of the CMA, with a mining permit. Prospecting and exploration permits are not included in the Bill. 

Find out more about applying for a mining permit under the Fast-track approvals pathway at

Fast-track Approvals pathway(external link) - New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals

Any queries about the Fast-track process can be directed to

 info@fasttrack.govt.nz