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...
by Ben Addington | Mar 10, 2020 | Housing, Land Development, Planning, Subdivision
I was taking a deep dive on the Tauranga Growth Strategy recently and found a fascinating drawing by Arkhefield + Urbis. It shows ‘conceptually’ how a neighbourhood could change over 40 years from 2010 to 2050. It was a lovely drawing of single family homes gradually...
by Ben Addington | Mar 2, 2020 | Laws and Regulations, Local Government, Planning, Sustainability, Waste
I’ve been really interested in recent work around waste minimisation and in particular The Truth About Plastics Recycling report by WasteMINZ. It highlights the three principles of the circular economy: Design out waste and pollution Keep products and materials...
