Plan Change 29 was publicly notified on 11 August 2023 and closed for submissions at 4:00pm Tuesday 31 October, we received 882 submissions, 75 further submissions, and 4 further submissions on the two late submissions.

The panel is composed of a diverse group, including independent hearing commissioners Greg Hill (who serves as the Chairperson) and Michael Parsonson, along with Councillors Trudie Brand and Rohan O’Neill-Stevens, who also serve as Commissioners. This diversity reflects a commitment to ensuring a fair and balanced process. More detailed information about the panel members can be found on the "Meet the Panel" page.

The hearing occurred between Monday, 26 August, and Tuesday, 17 September in the Council Chamber. Council staff have prepared a Right of Reply in response to the information supplied at the Hearing for the Hearing Panel to consider.

The Hearing Panel has released its reports and decisions on submissions to Plan Change 29 (PC29), which include recommended amendments to the proposed provisions.

The Panel has accepted some aspects of PC29 while rejecting others, resulting in changes across multiple chapters of the Nelson Resource Management Plan (NRMP). The Nelson City Council will consider these recommendations and decide how to proceed at its meeting on 5 June 2025. Read the six hearing panel reports that summarise the recommendations, outline decisions on submissions, and present the revised provisions.

The agenda for the Council meeting is available on the Nelson City Council website at www.nelson.govt.nz/meetings, and the meeting will be livestreamed on the Council’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/NelsonCouncil for anyone wishing to watch the discussion and decision-making process.