by Ben Addington | Aug 2, 2020 | Laws and Regulations, Local Government, Planning, Urban Growth
The NZ government has released New directions for resource management in New Zealand. Key drivers of the review were: The way we use land has proved to be unsustainableUrban growth is poorly managedLand use must change to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate...
by Ben Addington | Apr 23, 2020 | Laws and Regulations, Natural Hazards, Planning
The Plan Change 1 decision in Whakatane has revoked existing use rights for property owners in Matata. The plan changes are the culmination of work following a debris flow in 2005. The plan change was undertaken alongside a land acquisition process to enable managed...
by Ben Addington | Apr 21, 2020 | Laws and Regulations, Local Government
The COVID-19 Response (Urgent Management Measures) Legislation Act 2020 has made changes to the way Council meetings can be conducted while the Epidemic Preparedness (COVID-19) Notice 2020 is in force. It’s likely to be in force until at least 25 June (unless...
by Ben Addington | Apr 20, 2020 | Laws and Regulations, Local Government, Planning
Under Alert Levels 3 and 4 many people will be working from home. But there are rules for this! Most District and City Plans will have requirements to manage the effects generated by working from home activities. This is just one area that the full consequences of the...
by Ben Addington | Apr 19, 2020 | Laws and Regulations, Local Government, Planning, Tourism
Tough times are ahead for tourism and hospitality but the UNWTO remains optimistic. The government have also created a Go with Tourism website to support the industry. But the fact remains, many tourism and hospitality businesses will need to change. Many will operate...
by Ben Addington | Mar 11, 2020 | Laws and Regulations, Local Government, Planning
The recently released Citizen’s Advice Bureau Report Face to Face With Digital Exclusion has some incredible findings. As we move towards ‘ePlanning’ and RegTech frameworks we must remain mindful of those being left behind. This report highlights...
