Resource Management
In environmental terms, Resource Management refers to the use and care of natural resources, such as air, water, soil, timber, oil and natural gas, and flora & fauna. In New Zealand, it is an 'umbrella' term which takes in practically every environmental and resource law in New Zealand. Environmental legislation which is current in New Zealand at present includes:
- Resource Management Act 1991
- Biosecurity Act 1993
- Conservation Act 1987
- Foreshore and Seabed Act 2004
- Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996
- Historic Places Act 1993
One of the most common uses of a Resource Management specialist is assisting clients to apply for resource consents. The term "resource consent" is defined as:
- a permit to carry out an activity that would otherwise contravene a rule in a city or district plan.
- a permission required for an activity that might affect the environment, and that isn't allowed 'as of right' in the district or regional plan.
Different types of consents include:
- land use consent
- subdivision consent
- water permit
- discharge permit
- coastal permit
Eco Doctor Expertise
Eco Doctor's experience in Resource Management projects in New Zealand includes:
Provided advice on numerous occasions for geothermal, industrial, planning and heritage projects with regard to effective consultation with tangata whenua, (indigenous people of New Zealand) in order to take their concerns into account when applying for resource consents.
Advice and assistance for the renewal of water and air discharge consents at Maui Production Station, Shell Todd Oil Services Ltd, including review of the accompanying assessments of environmental effects, as well as consultation with local farmers and iwi.
Devised a resource consent strategy for obtaining all resource consents required for a proposed stormwater / sewer separation project for an area covering greater Orakei in Auckland City, for Metrowater Ltd.
Developed an assessment of environmental effects to accompany a renewal of an application for an air discharge consent for a livestock killing and rendering operation at AFFCO (New Zealand) Ltd in Taumarunui. This involved extensive consultation with local people affected by the plant's air discharge.
Preparation of air discharge consents for three flexible polyurethane foam plants in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. These were dealt with as new consents.
Assessment of over 70 land use resource consent applications on an ongoing basis submitted to Auckland City Council, including those in the Residential 1 area of heritage villas and Conservation Areas.
Expert witness at local authority and Environment Court hearing, representing various clients.
