Clarity on contamination standard sought through declaratory proceedings – the NES in its first year *

New Zealand - November 29 2012
On 24 November 2012 Hastings District Council issued a public notice that it had filed an application for declarations with the Environment Court relating to the application of the National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health.

Co-authors: Marija Batistich.

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Land and Water Forum third report – adaptive approach to allocation *

New Zealand - November 16 2012
The Land and Water Forum (the Forum) has released its third report – focusing on the allocation of water and managing water quality.

Co-authors: Natasha Garvan.

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Bold RMA reforms on the right track *

New Zealand - July 6 2012
The Report of the Minister for the Environment's Resource Management Act 1991 Principles Technical Advisory Group (the TAG) was released yesterday.

Co-authors: Natasha Garvan.

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CERA – earthquake recovery strategy launched *

New Zealand - June 29 2012
The CERA Recovery Strategy for Greater Christchurch has now been launched.

Co-authors: Bianca Tree, Marija Batistich, David McGregor.

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Better Local Government - amendment bill *

New Zealand - June 29 2012
The Better Local Government reforms seek to refocus the purpose of local government, introduce financial prudence requirements and stronger governance for local authorities.

Co-authors: Bianca Tree, Marija Batistich, David McGregor.

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