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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Developing Effective Lahar Warning Systems for Ruapehu (PDF 0.55 MB)
Published by New Zealand Planning Institute - December 2005
Ruapehu poses a number of volcanic risks, the largest of which is from lahars. This article discusses the lahar warning systems of the Ruapehu skifield and the effectiveness of these systems.
Planning for an Eruption from the Auckland Volcanic Field (PDF 469.92 KB)
Published by New Zealand Planning Institute - September 2005
Discusses how Auckland Regional Council deals with the risk of volcanic eruption, & the links between the RMA & the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act for planning in the Auckland Volcanic Field.
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