New fast-track fights: ‘Growth paying for growth’ v local backlash

A growing revolt from mayors and communities is putting pressure on the government’s fast-track regime , writes Henry Oliver in today’s excerpt from The Bulletin. To receive The Bulletin in full each weekday, sign up here . The government’s fast-track legislation was designed to remove “unnecessary red tape” and “fix New Zealand’s economy” . But as fast-tracked developments spring up around the…