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Interviews

Weed control in riparian margins

Introduction Politicians are focusing on water quality issues ahead of this year’s election, recognising this is a major concern for New Zealanders. There...

InfrastructureLTP documents

Need help with your asset management plan?

Let’s face it … infrastructure is a topic where some people’s eyes tend to glaze over. And yet these can be really expensive...

InfrastructureLTP documents

Infrastructure strategies need to tell a compelling story

Every Easter my mother sends us woolly socks for the South Island winter. In the past we have used them once or twice...

Community engagement

How to involve more people in collaborative governance projects

Meetings are not everyone’s cup of tea … especially when you’re not being paid to be there! So what does this mean for...

Environment

Is compliance monitoring and enforcement the poor cousin of the planning cycle?

Who wants to be the person to front up and tell Mr Bloggs he can't divert a stream that’s undermining his bridge, build...

Environment

Urban planning is key to high quality cities

Introduction David Jackson worked in central and local government, as well as consultancy.  He has a strong interest in urban planning and design,...

EnvironmentInterviews

How to run a successful RMA hearing process

IntroductionDavid McMahon is an accredited Independent Hearing Commissioner and resource management consultant at RMG with particular expertise in statutory planning and process. He has been a...

Environment

How RMA decisions are made — a commissioner’s perspective

IntroductionDavid McMahon is an accredited Independent Hearing Commissioner and resource management consultant at RMG with particular expertise in statutory planning and process. He has been a...

Environment

Independent hearing commissioners are coming to a town near you!

Introduction David McMahon is an accredited Independent Hearing Commissioner and resource management consultant at RMG with particular expertise in statutory planning and process. He has been...

Interviews

Risk management is key to the new health and safety legislation

Here are Anne Churcher's responses to questions about the change from a hazard to a risk management focus in the Health and Safety at...