Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key features of the second RMA Amendment Bill and upcoming Phase Three reforms
- Analyse national direction on infrastructure, housing, and hazard response within the evolving planning framework
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD hour
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Chair
Mike Doesburg, Partner, Wynn Williams
RMA Reforms Examined
- Overview of Second RMA Amendment Bill
- National direction on energy and infrastructure, housing, emergencies and natural hazards
- Introduction to Phase Three Reforms
Presented by Andrew Beatson, Barrister, Andrew Beatson Barristers
Presenters
Mike Doesburg, Partner, Wynn Williams
Mike is a resource management and environmental law specialist who advises private developers, infrastructure providers and local authorities. Mike has experience advising on obtaining and implementing resource consents for large and complex subdivision proposals. Mike also regularly acts for clients on complex planning matters, including appearing before council panels, the Environment Court and High Court. Mike has been identified by Legal 500 as a Next Generation Partner in projects and resource management. Mike is the Chair of the Resource Management Law Association Auckland Branch Committee and Co-Convener of the Auckland District Law Society Environmental and Resource Management Committee.
Andrew Beatson, Barrister, Andrew Beatson Barristers
Andrew is an environment and resource management law specialist and expert infrastructure and projects lawyer. He is passionate about helping to build a sustainable future for New Zealand. With more than 30 years’ experience, including advising on all aspects of environmental law, Andrew has assisted clients to obtain regulatory approvals for many significant projects, including energy generation, transport, linear Infrastructure, retail, telecommunications, coastal and marine (including ports), and land and other developments. Practicing throughout New Zealand, Andrew also regularly advises on plan changes and provides policy advice for developers and applicants, as well as local authorities, regulatory bodies, environmental interests and objectors. Skilled at working with polarised participants, he seeks to understand and resolve differences while building enduring relationships. Clients are provided with an expert view of the short, medium and long-term prospects for their interests. Andrew particularly enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team, pulling together often complex work streams, to efficiently achieve a successful outcome.
