Explanatory note

This note is not part of the regulations, but is intended to indicate their general effect.

These regulations, which come into force on the 28th day after the date of their notification in the Gazette, amend the Resource Management (Transitional, Fees, Rents, and Royalties) Regulations 1991.

The effect of the amendments is to extend transitional arrangements relating to the payment of rents and royalties to licences, permits, and authorities granted under special Acts within the meaning of the Harbours Act 1950 or any other enactment that provides for a right of occupation. The persons entitled to receive the rents and royalties in respect of these licences, permits, and authorities immediately before commencement of the Resource Management Act 1991 continue to be entitled to receive the rents and royalties.