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title: Buddle Findlay Academy series – Update on resource management reforms and the Fast-track Approvals Act
description: Join us for the next webinar in the Buddle Findlay academy series – Update on resource management reforms and the Fast-track Approvals Act
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# The Buddle Findlay academy seminar series

# Join us for the next webinar in the Buddle Findlay academy series - Update on resource management reforms and the Fast-track Approvals Act

In this his webinar, senior associate [Esther Bennett](https://www.buddlefindlay.com/people/esther-bennett/) and  partner [Thaddeus Ryan](https://www.buddlefindlay.com/people/thaddeus-ryan/) will discuss:

- The Government's programme of reforming the Resource Management Act 1991 – where we are at and next steps
- Key aspects of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024
- Emerging trends from the first applications going through the process.

Webinar details:  
Date: Thursday 18 September 2025  
Time: 9.00am - 10.00am

This webinar will be held via Microsoft Teams.  Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email with the Teams link.

**Presenters:**

| [![Esther_Bennett](https://campaigns.buddlefindlay.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Esther_Bennett.jpg?width=183&height=183&name=Esther_Bennett.jpg)](https://www.buddlefindlay.com/people/esther-bennett/)   [Esther Bennett](https://www.buddlefindlay.com/people/esther-bennett/) Senior Associate, Wellington | [![Thad_Ryan](https://campaigns.buddlefindlay.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Liaison%20Partners/Thad_Ryan.jpg?width=183&height=183&name=Thad_Ryan.jpg)](https://www.buddlefindlay.com/people/thaddeus-ryan/)<https://www.buddlefindlay.com/people/esther-bennett/> [Thaddeus Ryan](https://www.buddlefindlay.com/people/thaddeus-ryan/) Partner, Wellington |
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For any queries, please email [events@buddlefindlay.com](mailto:events@buddlefindlay.com).

The Buddle Findlay academy covers a range of legal topics and is perfect for junior lawyers and team members wanting a refresher or to gain practical knowledge and understanding.

All lawyers attending this webinar can receive one CPD hour under the New Zealand Law Society's Continuing Professional Development (CPD) scheme.  Please email [events@buddlefindlay.com](mailto:events@buddlefindlay.com) after attending each seminar for your confirmation.

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