RMA Evidence Presentation
Preparation and presentation of evidence at planning hearings on the social impacts of proposed developments. Projects include:
Examples
Mokohinui Hydro-Development Project, West Coast, for Buller District Council (2008)
2008: A Section 42A (RMA) review of Meridian's social impact assessment of the proposed hydro development on the Mokihinui river on the West Coast. This work was undertaken for the Buller District Council and the West Coast Regional Council.
Central Plains Irrigation Scheme, Canterbury, for Selwyn District Council (2008)
2008: A Section 42A (RMA) review of the Central Plains Irrigation Scheme social impact assessment - a proposed large-scale private irrigation scheme on the Canterbury Plains. This work was undertaken for the Selwyn District Council and Canterbury Regional Council.
Waikanae North plan change in Waikanae for developer (2008)
2008: Waikanae North plan change in Waikanae. A social impact assessment of a large scale subdivision at the north end of Waikanae on the Kapiti Coast.
Hilton Hotel development, Wellington Waterfront, for Wellington Civic Trust (2007)
The committee comprised representatives from stakeholder groups with widely varying values and views. It was charged with assisting the design group to prepare plans and texts suitable for public information, and received and analysed responses from the public. It reported its recommendations on the future development of the waterfront to the Wellington City Council.
Climate Change Policy
Facilitation of a national series of seminars on the discussion document Climate Change and CO2 Policy - A Durable Response, for the Ministry for the Environment.
NZ Four Wheel Drive Association
Facilitation of the Association’s annual conference, which included a participatory process to develop a strategic plan for the Association.
Ewen Floodway
Facilitation of a community "focus group" over a three year period for the planning and construction of the Ewen Floodway in Hutt City. The group comprised representatives of all affected groups and worked alongside staff and consultants to identify impacts, provide input to the design and assist with the monitoring of the construction impacts.
Wellington South Coast
Facilitated a multi-stakeholder process to develop a comprehensive plan of action for the restoration of the South Coast of Wellington, an area of coastline with high environmental and recreational values.
Facilitation of Major Projects Based on Community Consultation
These included the Moa Point waste water treatment plant and Owhiro Landfill sludge disposal for the Wellington City Council, and the Te Marua Water Treatment Plant improvements for the Wellington Regional Council.