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Issues covered include: Inquiries: A Comparative Review, The Role of Government Agencies in Public Inquiries, Evidence and Advocacy in Public Inquiries
A fundamental shake up to the New Zealand environmental framework, policies, regulations and laws is coming. Be ready as an environmental professional and stay up to date with the latest legal and practical understanding of resource management, environmental planning, case law and climate change. Don’t miss out on hearing from the Auckland Council and leading environmental and resource management practitioners as they share valuable insights into the current environmental landscape.
Attend and earn 3 CPD hours
Chair: Derek Nolan QC, Bankside Chambers
2.00pm to 2.45pm: RMA Reform: Changes to the Act
Presented by Helen Andrews, Partner, Berry Simons Environmental Law
2.45pm to 3.30pm: Climate Change Reforms
Critically examine the changes that are necessary to bring effective climate change response through the RMA, so that both climate change mitigation and adaptation are addressed through local authority decision making.
Presented by Martin Williams, Barrister, Shakespeare Chambers
3.30pm to 3.45pm: Afternoon Tea
3.45pm to 4.30pm: PANEL DISCUSSION: Reforms to Water Management
Discuss the current reforms to water management. Hear from the Auckland Council and leading environmental and resource management experts.
Facilitator: Derek Nolan QC, Bankside Chambers
Panellists:
Janette Campbell, Partner, Meredith Connell
Helen Atkins, Director, Atkins Holm Majurey
Dave Allen, Manager, Natural Environment Strategy, Auckland Council
4.30pm to 5.15pm: Environmental Case Law Update
Look into the most interesting and significant resource management cases, with a focus on the practical implications of those decisions.
Presented by Daniel Minhinnick, Partner, Russell McVeagh
Learning Objectives
Rydges Auckland
59 Federal St
Auckland 1010
New Zealand