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...
Debra BradleyFebruary 2, 2018
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...
Debra BradleyJune 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...
Debra BradleyMay 1, 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...
Debra BradleyMarch 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,...
Debra BradleySeptember 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...
Debra BradleyAugust 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...
Debra BradleyJune 29, 2016
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...
Debra BradleyJune 1, 2016
Bylaw powers vary — from strict to toothless
One of the complications of bylaws is the different enforcement provisions that apply, depending on the activity being regulated. Bylaws are taken far...
Debra BradleyMarch 1, 2015
How to keep chickens in cities
There has been a huge resurgence in the numbers of people choosing to keep chickens in cities, say Fionna and Gordon Appleton, of Appletons...
Debra BradleySeptember 1, 2014
