Environmental Law for Non Lawyers
About
Key learning objectives:
• Gain an understanding of environmental issues in New Zealand
• Learn about legal protections that exist for the environment
• Understand what your obligations are under environmental legislation in New Zealand
Environmental Law for Non Lawyers is an in depth, two day seminar designed to give you a practical understanding of the essentials of environmental legislation in New Zealand. It provides you an insight into what are the environmental issues faced in New Zealand, and the regulatory framework designed to ensure environmental protection.
Who should attend
• Environmental Managers
• Resource Management
• Planners
• Policy Advisors
• Regulatory Analysts
• Project Managers
• Contract Managers
• Consultants
• And anyone dealing with environmental issues
Training methodology
This intensive 2-day master class will combine tutorial sessions and case studies with interactive learning exercises. All attendees will be provided with a workbook and a certificate of completion.
Outline
Day One
Integrated Environmental Risk Management
• Responsibilities under the law
• Personal vs organisational liability?
• Environmental management systems
• Procedural checks
• Prioritising risk
Environmental Policy and Law
• RMA overview
• Significant legislative and policy developments
• Auckland ‘Super City’: what does it mean for Auckland and other regions?
• Demonstrating recent policy developments
• Legislative hierarchy – from regional plans to bylaws
• CASE STUDY: Working with district and regional plans
• Existing use rights
• Reverse sensitivity
• Designations
• How to keep up to date with legislative and policy developments?
Enforcement / Prosecution
• What to do when it all goes wrong
• WORKSHOP SESSION: Prosecution scenario
Day Two
Resource Consent Traps and Pitfalls (Part I)
• Applications
• AEEs
• Timing / Priority
• Consultation
• Iwi issues
• Alternative dispute resolution
• Discovery and legal privilege
• WORKSHOP SESSION: Pre-application discussions with interested parties
Climate Change
• Climate legislation
• Emissions trading
• Procurement and asset management
Resource Consent Traps and Pitfalls (Part II)
• Hearing procedure
• Drafting and presenting evidence at hearing
• Cross examination
• Appeals
• Ministerial call-in and direct referral
Compliance and Risk Management
• Record keeping
• Due diligence
• Managing consultants and third parties
• Internal reporting and action plans
• Compliance with other legislation such as HSNO
• Environmental audits
• CASE STUDY: Risk assessment and management scenario
Managing a Budget
• Maximising an environmental budget
• Tips for instructing external lawyers
• Instructing consultants
• Cost of environmental actions
Facilitators
Chris Simmons, Senior Associate, Chancery Green – Environment Law and Strategy
Chris is experienced in a wide variety of resource management and planning areas, and has been actively involved in resource consent applications and appeals on a range of development projects. He has made numerous appearances at Council hearings, in the Environment Court and the High Court in relation to resource consent applications and district plan provisions, and has been responsible for a series of references on district and regional plans throughout the country.
Chris advises on specialist environmental aspects of real estate and corporate finance transactions. He has also assisted clients with issues related to compulsory acquisition of land. also In addition to over six years’ experience working in NZ, Chris has spent three years working in the environment / planning field in London, predominantly with a London City firm.
Alana Lampitt, Senior Solicitor, Chancery Green – Environment Law and Strategy
Alana has experience in preparing and consenting major infrastructure developments and in completing significant due diligence exercises for major acquisition projects. Alana has acted for a range of developers in relation to wind and hydo electricity generation projects, residential developments and infrastructure projects. She has also appeared before numerous local authorities and before the Environment Court in respect of development applications, and has represented parties in relation to a wide range of planning processes.
In-house Training
Prices and Registration
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