RMA reforms – what's on the horizon for 2013? *

New Zealand - May 13 2013
The Government has been busy in the RMA space, recently releasing two discussion documents. "Improving our resource management system" proposes a…

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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: Andrew Beatson.

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Government outlines hybrid approach to 'fast track' unitary plan *

New Zealand - October 18 2012
The announcement by the Minister for the Environment Amy Adams yesterday, that the Government will amend the Resource Management Act to give effect to Auckland Council's request to fast track Auckland's first Unitary Plan, will be a surprise to many.

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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: Andrew Beatson, Bianca Tree, 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: Andrew Beatson, Bianca Tree, David McGregor.

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