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@@ -22,19 +22,15 @@ whether a resource consent is required, the applicant is to prepare a
 thorough assessment of environmental effects (AEE). Although it might
 be beneficial to consult with possibly affected people and interested
 members of the general public at this stage, consultation is not a
-general requirement under the RMA.
-
-% TODO
-- EIA in NZ differs from international best practice, because
-  consultation before the application is lodged is not required
-
-- consultation may be required by another Act; consultation with Maori
-  (if affected) is usually required due to Treaty
+general requirement under the RMA.  However, consultation may be the
+best means to comply with those sections of the RMA that require the
+recognition of the interest of \emph{tangata whenua}, for example,
+when a development proposal affects locations or resources that are of
+special interest to the Maori \parencite{ME960}.
 
+% TODO:
 - any results of consultation must be included in the AEE
 
-refer to http://www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/rma/everyday/consent-consultation/
-
 
 \subsection{Review and notification}