Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Bill *

New Zealand - May 17 2013
Following last night's Budget, the Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Bill was introduced to the House and passed its first reading. If…

Co-authors: Patrick Mulligan, Rachel Dunningham, Kerry Smith, Jennifer Caldwell, Paul Beverley.

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Submissions sought on RMA discussion document *

New Zealand - February 28 2013
Today Environment Minister Hon Amy Adams announced proposals to address what are described as "critical roadblocks to more effective resource…

Co-authors: Patrick Mulligan, Rachel Dunningham, Kerry Smith, Cedric Carranceja, Paul Beverley.

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Supreme Court dismisses Mori Council's appeal *

New Zealand - February 27 2013
The Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed an appeal by the New Zealand Maori Council on the sale of shares in the State-owned enterprise, Mighty…

Co-authors: Patrick Mulligan, Rachel Dunningham, Kerry Smith, Cedric Carranceja, Paul Beverley.

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Biodiversity offsetting *

New Zealand - December 21 2012
Biodiversity offsetting is a hot topic in New Zealand resource management law. Decision-makers expect biodiversity offsets to be proposed in appropriate…

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Three DOC conservation management strategies released for submission *

New Zealand - December 7 2012
Yesterday the Department of Conservation released three draft conservation management strategies for the Northland, Auckland and Waikato conservancies.

Co-authors: Patrick Mulligan, Rachel Dunningham, Kerry Smith, Cedric Carranceja, Paul Beverley.

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