SLR's Jeremy Smith published in Planning Resource

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What New Zealand's planning reforms mean for solar development

09 September 2026

6 minutes read

The future of solar development in New Zealand will be shaped not only by how projects are consented, but by how planning policy is developed. This article explores the emerging planning reforms and the implications for developers seeking to operate successfully in a changing regulatory environment.

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Post Date: 05 May 2022
Read Time: 1 minute

SLR’s Jeremy Smith (Technical Discipline Manager for Landscape Architecture) was featured in Planning Resource magazine last week. In an article discussing the contested issue of valued landscape, Jeremy is quoted on the subject, sharing his views on the use of guidelines for resolving whether a landscape is indeed valued.

The online version is only available to subscribers. If you do have a log-in you can view the article on Planning Resource online. And if you happen to have a copy to hand, Jeremy is featured on page 14.

What New Zealand's planning reforms mean for solar development

SLR’s purpose is Making Sustainability Happen.

SLR's Jeremy Smith published in Planning Resource

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