Environment Archives - Writing For Councils

Compost bins and worm farms: a review of the options

by Debra | Aug 28, 2020 | Environment

There are multiple reasons why councils around the country want to keep food waste out of the landfill — to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, to benefit soil health, and to extend the life of landfills. The two broad options are to put your food waste out for community...

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

by Debra | Mar 1, 2017 | Environment

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 a high fence for which he has already bought the timber, or put in a fireplace to heat his cold house? Not me. I’m not suited to an...

Urban planning is key to high quality cities

by Debra | Sep 1, 2016 | Environment

Introduction WPS Opus Principal Planner David Jackson has worked in central and local government, as well as consultancy. He has a strong interest in urban planning and design, neighbourhood and centres development planning, as well as how to develop longer term...

How to run a successful RMA hearing process

by Debra | Aug 1, 2016 | Environment, Interviews

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 Commissioner since 2001, and has worked on a large number of...

How RMA decisions are made — a commissioner’s perspective

by Debra | Jun 29, 2016 | Environment

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 Commissioner since 2001, and has worked on a large number of...

Independent hearing commissioners are coming to a town near you!

by Debra | Jun 1, 2016 | Environment

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 a Commissioner since 2001, and has worked on a large number...