The following speeches may be of
relevance to resource management practitioners.
RMLA Roadshow : Waikato : Planning Controls & Property Rights
Barry Barton, University of Waikato
This is a paper presented by Barry Barton, University of Waikato to the RMLA Roadshow held in Waikato on the nature of resource consents - statutory permits or property rights. This presentation was given jointly with Simon Berry, whose paper also appears on this website.
RMLA Roadshow : Planning Controls and Property Rights
Simon Berry
07/07/2010
This is a presentation given nationally to RMLA members by Simon Berry of Simon Berry Environmental which addresses the extent to which government is able infringe upon private property rights via the imposition of planning controls. This is an issue which is becoming increasingly relevant as the value of resources increases, pressure on these resources grows, and we learn more about human impacts on the environment.
Wind Energy in New Zealand and the New Wind Turbine Noise Standard Roadshow
April 2010
On 1 March, Standards New Zealand will release NZS6808:2010 Acoustics – Wind Farm Noise. This new Standard draws on 10 years’ practical experience of wind farm development in New Zealand to refine and enhance the recommendations in the existing Standard (NZS6808:1998) for predicting, measuring, and assessing of sound from wind turbines, as well as setting noise limits.
This joint seminar in conjunction with the New Zealand Wind Energy Association with speakers Fraser Clark and Stephen Chiles, was run throughout New Zealand. To view the presentation, click here
The Incorporation of RMA Instruments in Treaty Settlements
The powerpoint presentation given by Katie Mayes, Environment Waikato local government officer with detailed understanding of the Waikato River settlement process, is available to view here.
Acoustics is the critical factor in many resource consent applications. A panel of four acoustic experts, being:
Stephen Chiles, URS
Vern Goodwin, Ministry of Health
Stuart Camp, Marshall Day Acoustics
Russell Malthus, ViaStrada
addressed topical issues starting with a brief refresher on commonly encountered terminology, and then summarising the effects of changes in the 2008 revisions of NZS 6801 and 6802 (measurement and assessment of environmental noise). Presentations also covered current work on other acoustic standards: discussing the status of the long-awaited road noise standard (NZS 6806); and touching on contentious issues likely to be tackled by a revised wind farm noise standard (NZS 6808). These concluded with a summary of activity on National Environmental Standards relating to noise.
A copy of their presentation can be downloaded here.
Joint MfE and RMLA (Auckland Branch) Seminar on Key IPCC Findings on Climate Change
19.04.07
The attached transcript "Key Findings on Climate Change" is of the seminar held at Bell Gully on 19 April 2007 on the key findings on climate change. This transcript has been made as a trial and feedback on its content is welcome from readers. Please forward any comments to email: karol.helmink@xtra.co.nz
This is a power point presentation given by Fraser Clark, the newly appointed Chief Executive of the New Zealand Wind Energy Trust, to the joint RMLA / NZWEA seminar held at Buddle Findlay on 9 November 2006.
Allocation of Public Resources under the RMA : Aoraki Water Trust v Meridian
Philip Milne
01/07/05
This address was given by Philip Milne, Partner, Simpson Grierson, at the July 2005 Salmon Lecture held in Auckland by the Auckland Branch of the RMLA.
This is a powerpoint presentation given by Jennifer Caldwell, Partner, Buddle Findlay, to the RMLA Auckland Branch at a seminar held on 6 September 2005 at Buddle Findlay
This is a powerpoint presentation given by Dave Brash, Ministry for the Environment, to the RMLA Auckland Branch at a seminar held on 6 September 2005 at Buddle Findlay
This is a powerpoint presentation given by Peter Fuller, Solicitor, Glaister Ennor, on 28 June 2005 at the Auckland Regional Council on the Local Government (Auckland) Amendment Act.
This is a power point presentation given by Noel Reardon, Regional Development Manager, ARC, held on 28 June 2005 at the Auckland Regional Council on the Local Government (Auckland) Amendment Act.
This is a powerpoint presentation given to the RMLA (Auckland Branch) by Kevin Mahon, Air Quality Scientist at Auckland Regional Council, on 10 February 2005 at Chapman Tripp.
This is a powerpoint presentation given to the RMLA (Auckland Branch) by Philip Millichamp, Consultant, Sinclair Knight Merz, on 10 February 2005 at Chapman Tripp.
This is a powerpoint presentation given to the RMLA (Auckland Branch) by Louise Wickham, Senior Advisor, Programme Implementation, Ministry for the Environment, on 10 February 2005 at Chapman Tripp.
This is a powerpoint presentation given by John Burns, Solicitor, Auckland Regional Council, to the RMLA Auckland Branch on 18 November 2004 at Russell McVeagh.
This is a powerpoint presentation given by Dave Brash, General Manager, working with Central Government at the Ministry for the Environment, to the RMLA Auckland Branch on 18 November 2004 at Russell McVeagh
This is a speech by Trevor Daya-Winterbottom, Senior Lecturer in Law, Waikato Law School, given to the RMLA Auckland Branch on 18 November 2004 at Russell McVeagh.
Speech given by the Rt Honourable Simon Upton, Chair, OECD Round Table on Sustainable Development, Paris to the RMLA 12th Annual Conference on 1 October 2004 in Taupo
This is a power-point presentation given to the RMLA Auckland Branch on 14 September 2004 at Phillips Fox by Phil Donnelly of Phil Donnelly & Associates titled "Economics and the RMA"
Salmon Lecture 2004 : The Role of Restorative Justice in RMA Prosecutions
Judge F McElrea
27/07/04
This is a power-point presentation by His Honour Judge Fred McElrea given to the RMLA (Auckland) Branch members on 27 July 2004 at the Auckland City Art Gallery.
This is a power-point presentation given by Guy Salmon to the RMLA Auckland Branch in conjunction with the New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development on Tuesday 15 June 2004 at Price Waterhouse Coopers.
Please note however, that due to the size of the presentation, we have had to remove most of the photographs to enable it to be placed on the website.
This is a powerpoint presentation given by Rod Oram to the RMLA Auckland Branch in conjunction with the New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development on Tuesday 15 June 2004 at Price Waterhouse Coopers.
Reforging Paradise - Why our national environment is critical to our ability to earn a First World living.
Jo Brosnahan, Chief Executive, Auckland Regional Council
28/04/04
This is a power-point presentation given to the Auckland Branch of the RMLA at the Auckland Regional Council on 28 April 2004. The presentation discusses the background to transport in Auckland - decades of under-investment and a confusion of players, Auckland transport was the victim of ideology and political decisions.
Salmon Lecture 2003 : Letting the Genie Out of the Bottle?
Professor Malcolm Grant
24/07/03
This is an address (power-point presentation) given to the Resource Management Law Association (Auckland) Branch by Professor Malcolm Grant on Thursday 24 July 2003 at the Auckland Art Gallery
Address given to the Resource Management Law Association (Auckland Branch) Seminar "Sustainability and the Bottom Line" held at Chapman Tripp on 27 June 2002
Address given to the Resource Management Law Association (Auckland Branch) Seminar "Sustainability and the Bottom Line" held at Chapman Tripp on 27 June 2002
Address given to the Resource Management Law Association (Auckland Branch) Seminar "Sustainability and the Bottom Line" held at Chapman Tripp on 27 June 2002
This is an address given to the Resource Management Law Association (Auckland Branch) at a seminar held on 28 August 2001 to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Enactment of the RMA.
The following speeches may be of
relevance to resource management practitioners. 
