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
- Iwi consultation
- Maori participation
- Pre-hearing meetings
- Public consultation
  - 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.
  - Best Practice Consultation on High Profile Projects (PDF 452.72 KB)
    Published by New Zealand Planning Institute - December 2005
    Describes the community consultation process undertaken by Opus International Consultants for the Auckland Eastern Transport Corridor, and highlights some core values for community consultation.
  - Consultation Conundrums (PDF 0.65 MB)
    Published by New Zealand Planning Institute - December 2004
    Outlines the steps the Greater Wellington Regional Council used to guarantee a good consultation process during the development of their Wairarapa Coastal Strategy.
  - Consultation for Resource Consent Applicants
    Published by Ministry for the Environment - June 2006
    A guide on consultation for people applying for a resource consent.
  - Demands and Principles of Consultation (PDF 208.27 KB)
    Published by New Zealand Planning Institute - March 1995
    This article discusses how consultation with the public or other interests is becoming a way of life for New Zealand's resource management.
  - Developing a Full Consultation Plan (PDF 137.87 KB)
    Published by Otorohanga District Council - June 2005
    Profiles how the Otorohanga District Council developed a full consultation plan prior to any work on the district plan.
  - Dispute Resolution: Extensive Consultation Process (PDF 55.95 KB)
    Published by Timaru District Council - March 2003
    Timaru District Council has undertaken an extensive consultation process for its resource consent application to build a new sewage treatment plant.
  - Making a Submission about a Resource Consent
    Published by Ministry for the Environment - November 2009
    A guide about how to make good written submissions to your local council about a resource consent.
  - Planning Public Involvement - a step by step guide (PDF 322 KB)
    Published by Griffith University - September 2006
    This is a practical guide to developing effective public involvement strategies.
  - Public Consultation: a vital element in the consents process (PDF 1.17 MB)
    Published by Resource Management Law Association of New Zealand Inc - January 1998
    Discusses benefits of committing to a rigorous consultation process, as these can outweigh the risk of taking a "paper trial" approach.
  - Public Participation & Consultation with the RMA (PDF 89.84 KB)
    Published January 1996
    A local authorities upskilling project workshop manual, discussing public participation & consultation, with an introduction to practical techniques for enhancing the public participation process.
  - Striking a Balance: A Practice Guide on Consultation and Communication for Project Advocates
    Published by Ministry for the Environment - January 1999
    A good practice guide for those trying to site facilities communities need but might not want in their backyard. Looks at techniques for addressing community concerns & explores various case studies.
- 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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