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POLITICAL PANEL Hear the major parties’ vision for environmental policy

FEATURE CASE STUDY Applying emergency legislation following a natural disaster

• North Canterbury Transport Infrastructure Recovery Alliance (NCTIR)

• Kaikōura District Council• NZ Transport Agency• KiwiRail

Developments on legislation impacting New Zealand’s natural resources

19-20 June 2017 Crowne Plaza,

Auckland

Get updates on• RMA Reforms, the benefits,

impacts and implications

• Changes to the planning and consent processes

• Urban transformation and urban development capacity

• Key legislative changes to the NPS, NES and related policies

• Iwi engagement, progression towards coherent standards

Efficient resource management processes following a natural disasterThe government has been quick to respond to New Zealand’s latest earthquakes by introducing the The Hurunui / Kaikōura Earthquakes Emergency Relief Act 2016 and the Hurunui / Kaikōura Earthquakes Recovery Act 2016. This workshop will draw on recent lessons to help councils around the country to understand the immediate benefits of this type of legislation and to learn the practicalities of its implementation.

• Exploring the The Hurunui / Kaikōura Earthquakes Emergency Relief Act 2016 and the Hurunui / Kaikōura Earthquakes Recovery Act 2016

• Exercising emergency powers effectively

• Making sense of the consent process following a natural disaster

• Understanding the real impacts on a council faced with recovery

Matt Hoggard, Planning & Building Manager, Kaikoura District CouncilA passion for the outdoors and natural environment resulted in a Bachelor of Resource Studies from Lincoln University. Post university saw employment by the Buller District Council. In 2001, I became part of the team at Kaikoura District Council. Within the council, I have had a range of roles, I am

currently the Planning and Building Manager and a full member of the New Zealand Planning Institute. Kaikoura District Council employs a small team of staff (22 FTE pre quake) which results in varied and interesting work. This has seen opportunities for leadership on 200 plus lot subdivisions, plan changes, coastal consents, walking and cycling strategies, and tourism funding applications. The 14th November earthquake is another interesting and unexpected challenge.

Managing the Notification Process - a focus on Section 95 of the RMAThe RMA reforms have impacted the guidelines on the notification process, set out in Sections 95 to 95G of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA). This workshop highlights the changes to section 95 and assists councils and key stakeholders in the important decision of whether a resource consent application should be notified, limited notified or non-notified.

• Identifying the changes to Sections 95 to 95G of the RMA

• Implementing the new legislation

• Assessing affected groups or persons

• Best practice for managing the notification process

• Dealing with special circumstances effectively

Lee Beattie, Head of School of Architecture & Planning, University of Auckland Director, Urban Planning & Design LtdLee is an urban planner and urban designer with 24 years’ professional experience. He has qualifications in urban planning, urban design, and environmental science. Lee is currently Deputy

Head of School of Architecture and Planning and teaches in the Master of Urban Design Programme. He specialises in urban design, urban planning policy development and implementation, growth management and urban design research, economic development and housing issues.

SEPARATELY BOOKABLE»» WORKSHOPS

Workshop 1 21 JUNE 2017 | 9.30 AM - 12.00 PM

Work shop 2 21 JUNE 2017 | 1.30 - 5.00 PM

A G E N D A D AY O N E: 19 JUNE 20178.30 REGISTRATION AND COFFEE

9.00 Opening remarks from the Chair Rachel Devine, Partner, MinterEllisonRuddWatts

9.10 Opening AddressThe sustainability of New Zealand’s natural resources is of increasing importance to organisations, the general public and decision makers. Furthermore, New Zealand has a responsibility to respond to global environmental issues. What is the Government’s big picture on environmental policy and planning for the future?

»» PROGRESS ON THE RMA 9.30 Keynote: The Final Straw for the RMA?

Simon Berry, is a specialist Environmental and Resource Management Lawyer with more than 30 years’ experience. He is the co-author of “The Final Straw for the RMA? Some shortcomings of the Resource Legislation Amendment Bill 2015”. He shares his thoughts on the future of this central body of environmental legislation.Simon Berry, Partner, Berry Simons

10.10 Panel: Analysing the benefits and impacts of the RMA reformsThe Resource Management Act 1991 is central to the sustainable management of New Zealand’s natural resources. The Resource Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 represented a series of reforms aiming to improve the resource management system.• What are the key amendments to the Resource

Management Act 1991?• Understanding the goals and objectives

of the reforms• What are the most significant benefits

of the reforms to parties involved in planning and consents?

• What is the initial reaction to these changes and how will they take effect?

Marija Batistich, Special Counsel, Kensington SwanLee Beattie, Deputy Head of School of Architecture & Planning, University of Auckland & Director, Urban Planning & Design LtdJohn Duguid, General Manager Plans & Places, Auckland CouncilSharon Dines, Associate Principal Planner, Boffa Miskell Ltd

10.50 MORNING BREAK & REFRESHMENTS

11.15 Case studies: Complex planning and resource consenting Sharon Dines will present on some recent, unique and complex projects from around the country.• Outlining unique case studies of interest• An insight into the planning and consent

challenges and resolutions to theseSharon Dines, Associate Principal Planner, Boffa Miskell Ltd

11.55 Case Study: Applying emergency legislation following a natural disaster

• Introducing the Hurunui / Kaikōura Earthquakes Emergency Relief Act 2016 and the Hurunui / Kaikōura Earthquakes Recovery Act 2016

• How we have implemented the Acts, including hurdles and benefits?

• How effective is the emergency legislation in the face of other potential disasters such as Tsunamis, flooding and further earthquakes?

• What is the process for transitioning back to ‘normal’ practice?

Manea Sweeney, Environmental Manager, North Canterbury Transport Infrastructure Recovery Alliance (NCTIR)Matt Hoggard, Planning & Building Manager, Kaikōura District Council Jane Small, Managing Counsel, NZ Transport AgencyRebecca Beals, RMA Team Leader, KiwiRail

12.45 LUNCH BREAK

»» F RO M THE CHA I R Rachel Devine, Partner, MinterEllisonRuddWattsBy the time this conference opens, the proposed amendments to the Resource Management Act, Public Works Act and a number of other key pieces of environmental legislation may be law. Submissions on the Government’s discussion document on the potential use of urban development authorities to allow nationally or locally significant urban development projects to be built more quickly will have closed. We will be just over 3 months away from a general election.

As is appropriate in these interesting times, the conference will discuss a wide range of key resource management and environmental issues, from the major political parties outlining their big picture on environmental policy and planning, through in-depth discussion of the RMA reforms, to discussion on different approaches to addressing the vital issues of urban transformation, disaster response, and iwi engagement and participation.

I ENCOURAGE YOU TO ATTEND, IT WILL BE A THOUGHT-PROVOKING AND INFORMATIVE COUPLE OF DAYS.

1.45 Responding to the National Policy Statement

on Urban Development Capacity 2016The NPS-UDC has come into effect. This session explores the goals and desired outcomes of the NPS-UCC. What are the key impacts of the NPS- UDC for authorities and individuals involved in urban planning?Robert Scott, Planning Consultant / Director, Scott Wilkinson Planning

2.25 Leading urban transformation - The role of Panuku Development in shaping the Auckland of the future• Understanding Panuku’s background, objectives

and roles• What are our successes and milestones to date?• Exploring our key transformation projects• How can Panuku’s work in Auckland transfer

to other centres?Roger MacDonald, Chief Executive Officer, Panuku Development

3.05 AFTERNOON BREAK & REFRESHMENTS

3.35 Case studies: King Salmon writ largeJames Gardner Hopkins presents on the emerging consequences of the Supreme Court’s decision in King Salmon, in both the RMA planning and resource consent contexts. • A refresher on NZ King Salmon (what the

Supreme Court did and didn’t say) • The evolving jurisprudence - Man ‘O War

(Court of Appeal), Basin Bridge, R J Davidson, Transpower (High Court), Envirofume (Environment Court), and others

• What does the future hold? James Gardner-Hopkins, Barrister

4.15 Political Panel: Examining the Party’s vision for New Zealand environmental policy • Examining the party’s views on recent

environmental policy reforms• What are the party’s priorities for environmental

policy and potential reforms?• What is the long-term vision for environmental

sustainability?Eugenie Sage, Green MP and Environment SpokespersonDavid Seymour, Leader, Act PartyOther political parties under invite

5.00 Summary remarks from the Chair & Networking Drinks

A G E N D A D AY T W O: 20 JUNE 20179.00 Welcome back from the Chair

Rachel Devine, Partner, MinterEllisonRuddWatts

»» L INKING THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE ECONOMY

9.10 The power of collaborative governance for integrating economic and environmental outcomesGuy Salmon is an environmental policy specialist with a broad background, working in policy advice, consulting and research roles. His report titled “The New Zealand experience of collaborative governance” will be out in May. It champions the adoption of collaborative governance practices while discussing learnings from several case studies.Guy Salmon, Executive Director, Ecologic Foundation

9.50 Panel: Balancing economic factors and growth with environmental sustainability This panel discusses the impact of an increasing legal responsibility and demand from stakeholders to factor environmental considerations into business strategy and practice.• Are economic growth and environmental

sustainability necessarily mutually exclusive?• How can organisations successfully manage

legacy initiatives and integrate new environmentally sustainable practices while continuing to grow?

• Can organisations place a tangible dollar value on decisions negatively affecting the environment?

Kevin Counsell, Senior Consultant, NERA Economic ConsultingNatasha Garvan, Senior Associate, Bell GullyGraham Aveyard, Principal Specialist Environmental Health Officer, Auckland Council

10.30 MORNING BREAK & REFRESHMENTS

»» BEST PRACTICE CONSULTATION WITH MAOR I

11.00 Towards coherent standards for Iwi engagement: Case Study: Ngā Iwi Tōpū O Waipā (NITOW), translated as ‘The Assembled People of Waipā’, is a group that represents all hapū in the Waipā District to collaborate effectively in resource management decisions.• The relationship between Ngā Iwi Tōpū O Waipā

(NITOW) and Waipā District Council• Identifying the policy and structure we have

developed with Māori to facilitate greater participation in decision making

• Our response to the recommended “Mana Whakahono a Rohe: Iwi Participation Arrangements” enabling iwi to initiate the arrangements with local authorities

• What advice would we give to other territorial authorities and government looking towards a coherent standard for iwi engagement?

Chuck Davis, Iwi Liaison Officer, Waipā District CouncilSonny Karena, Former Chair, Ngā Iwi Tōpū O Waipā (NITOW)

11.40 A strategic partnership with iwi: Ways the Department of Conservation (DOC) manages the process• Understanding the relationship between

DOC and iwi• Case studies on effective collaboration• Exploring the government recommendations

on ways iwi engagement will evolveAaron Taikato, Strategic Iwi Relations and Partnership Manager, DOC

12.30 LUNCH BREAK

»» KEY LEGISLATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STAKEHOLDERS

1.30 Case study: Consent and planning processes for the Auckland Manukau eastern transport initiative (AMETI)We focus on the arterial roading project, part of a major transport transformation supporting population and economic growth in east Auckland and Manukau.• Outlining the background and progress

of the project• What are the unique consent conditions and

consultation requirements which have been presented?

• What are the other compliance issues and how are they being managed and overcome?

Maree Drury, Group Manager Environmental Services and Management, Opus International Consultants LtdChris Millar, Resource Management Planner, Opus International Consultants Ltd

2.10 Post the Paris Agreement - evaluating New Zealand’s climate change response going forward• How the Paris Agreement fits into the United

Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

• Understanding New Zealand’s current obligations under the Agreement?

• What is the progress on New Zealand’s Emission Trading Scheme review?

Matthew D Raeburn, Senior Consultant - Climate Change and Sustainability Services, Ernst & Young

2.40 AFTERNOON BREAK & REFRESHMENTS

3.10 Developments on National Policy Statements and National Environmental StandardsA progress report on recent and proposed amendments to NPS’s and NES’s and a discussion on their effects and application throughout the country.Graham Sevicke Jones, Director Science & Information, Environment Southland

3.50 A National Planning Template - where is NZ at?• What progress has been made towards a

National Planning Template?• How can a National Planning Template (NPT)

help provide consistency and standardisation across councils?

• What are the perceived benefits and the barriers to success for planners and consenters of implementing and using a mandatory NPT?

Luke Hinchey, Partner, Chapman Tripp

4.20 Closing remarks from the Chair and end of conference

»» KE Y S PEA KER S

Eugenie Sage

Simon Berry

James Gardner-Hopkins

Guy Salmon

Roger MacDonald

David Seymour

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