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Scared of rats in your compost? Try this trick.

I recently opened the lid of my compost bin to find a startled mouse (or young rat, more likely) dining out on the...

debraApril 4, 2022

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Compost bins and worm farms: a review of the options

There are multiple reasons why councils around the country want to keep food waste out of the landfill — to reduce greenhouse gas...

debraAugust 28, 2020

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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

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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

Environment Interviews

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

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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

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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...

debraJune 1, 2016

Environment

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...

debraMarch 1, 2015