QP Library
The QP Library contains links to a comprehensive range of publications, journal articles and other documents on the Resource Management Act and planning.
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Air quality
Climate change
Coastal and marine areas
Communities
Consultation
Affected parties
Community participation
Disputes
Hearings
Appearing at a Council Plan or Plan Change Hearing
Published by Ministry for the Environment - November 2009
A guide for people who've made a submission and want to speak at a hearing.
Appearing at a Resource Consent Hearing
Published by Ministry for the Environment - November 2009
A guide for people who've made a submission and want to speak at a hearing.
Keeping it fair: a guide to the conduct of hearings under the Resource Management Act 1991
Published by Ministry for the Environment - July 2001
Outlines various issues associated with hearings and discusses order of proceedings, speaking rights and techniques for asking questions and listening to answers.
Iwi consultation
Maori participation
Pre-hearing meetings
Public consultation
Public notices
Submissions
Culture and heritage
Energy
Enforcement
Environmental monitoring and reporting
Hazards
Infrastructure
Legislation
Maori and treaty
Natural environment
Planning
Regional information
Resource consents
Rural areas
Sustainable development
Tourism
Urban areas
Waste
Water
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