Adapting to climate change: a 10 step process
Our vulnerability to higher sea levels and coastal storm events has never been clearer. It’s timely that guidance for local government on ‘Preparing...
debraFebruary 2, 2018
How to select the best plants for riparian planting
Introduction In this article Rob and Jan Fryer, of FuturEcology, provide practical advice on choosing the best plants for riparian margins and on establishing...
debraSeptember 1, 2017
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...
debraAugust 1, 2017
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...
debraJune 1, 2017
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...
debraMay 1, 2017
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...
debraApril 3, 2017
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...
debraMarch 1, 2017
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,...
debraSeptember 1, 2016
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...
debraAugust 1, 2016
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...
debraJune 29, 2016
