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Hearings
Pre-hearing dispute resolution In the notified process, the EPA may request the applicant and submitters to meet to discuss matters in dispute or enter mediation to resolve a dispute on a ‘without prejudice’ basis. The person who conducts the meeting…
Case Study 1 - Mount Maunganui Mātaitai reserve
The Mount Maunganui Mātaitai reserve, established in 1998, covers the waters surrounding Mount Maunganui and part of Tauranga Harbour. It recognises the strong and enduring connection the local hapū has with this area. The local Tauranga Moana, Ngaiterangi, Ngāti Ranginui…
Protection of Landscapes and Features
The Resource Management Act 1991 is the principal statute governing the management of New Zealand landscapes and features. Section 6(b) requires decision-makers to recognise and provide for, as a matter of national importance, “the protection of outstanding natural features and…
Ownership of the coast
Following European settlement, the Crown asserted ownership over most of the coastal marine area, which includes the land and water extending from mean high water springs to the edge of the territorial sea (12 nautical miles from shore). Small areas…
Best Practice Element Checklist
The following provides a checklist summary of the key best practice elements that should be incorporated into planning documents in order to achieve positive outcomes for the coastal environment and the wider community. Each of these elements is discussed and…
Case study - Responding to a new marine pest
In 2007 large ascidians (Pyura doppelgangera) were found covering some rocks in the Far North. By May 2009 these ascidians were covering a much wider area than the original detection site. Using the Biosecurity Response Knowledge Base, MPI undertook an…
Case study: Sea Change
New Zealand’s first marine spatial plan was completed in December 2016. It was the result of a three-year Sea Change Tai Timu Tai Pari project that focused on addressing the growing spatial resource conflicts and ecological degradation associated with the…
Water Conservation Orders
In 1981, provisions were incorporated into the Water and Soil Conservation Act 1967 to provide for the protection of wild and scenic rivers in response to the increasing use of rivers for hydro-electric power generation and irrigation. These provisions were…
District Plans
Historic heritage should be a significant element in any district plan. District plans should include a separate chapter relating to historic heritage which contains objectives, policies and rules. Historic heritage issues traverse a range of planning issues and it is…
Why are landscapes and features important?
Landscapes and features are important because they contribute significantly to our well-being and quality of life. They provide the broader context within which we live our lives. Living within aesthetically pleasing and culturally meaningful landscapes enhances our sense of wellbeing.…