Besides the fast-track consenting processes for listed and referred projects, the bill also enables some smaller-scale work on infrastructure to be carried out as permitted activities without the need for a resource consent. To begin with, these will be works on their existing infrastructure by KiwiRail and the New Zealand Transport Agency. Kāinga Ora, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, or any local authority may also access these provisions if conferred through an Order in Council. The committee has made a number of changes to improve the workability of this part of the bill and to uphold environmental protections, including ensuring that an activity is not permitted if it would be contrary to a water conservation order.