RMLA and Auckland Transport on RLTP

All elements of the environment are interconnected, so the choices people make can have consequences far wider than their immediate local impact. MfE’s 2017/18 Annual Report gives an overview of how we responded to those challenges. Read it here: bit.ly/2q6rl7m

Today the Associate Minister for the Environment, Nanaia Mahuta released the Report of the Biodiversity Collaborative Group. It outlines a draft National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity and provides recommendations for complementary measures. bit.ly/2ywBb75

Join us in Auckland 14 - 16 Nov for #2018envcc! This year we are really lucky to have 3 exceptional keynote speakers who will be able to give us their insights from three very different perspectives – the judiciary, the politicians & the scientists ~ bit.ly/2NUTMTe

The owner of a truck belonging to a commercial outfit was caught on camera dumping piles of concrete and soil on 3 separate occasions. Auckland Council prosecuted, the offender made to clean up their mess & fined $3.5k for the privilege. More prosecutions in the pipeline. #NODUMP

We all have a role to play in keeping our waterways healthy, including the dairy industry. DairyNZ have launched a new movement which aims to inspire Kiwis to do their bit. Check it out and get involved with ‘The Vision is clear'! bit.ly/2CUudLV

Environment Minister David Parker yesterday announced a two stage process to improve the resource management system. The first stage will address some immediate issues with resource consenting, monitoring and enforcement processes in the RMA. More on bit.ly/2Db2hnh

RMLA Case Law update 2018 under way!

FREE TRAVEL on all buses and trains this Friday from 4pm. Congrats Auckland Transport very good move.

HUD talking to RMLA #kiwibuild #urbandevelopment

Leading the charge on #ClimateAction Auckland Council and Wellington City Council have unveiled #FutureFit, enabling individuals to adopt low carbon lifestyles and take collective action on climate change: futurefit.nz

One month left to get your RMLA award nominations in rmla.org.nz/awards

Only 2 weeks to go to Visionary Environments #conference2019. See the lineup for some fresh perspectives from visionary speakers here: lnkd.in/gWumae2

LINZ has published an interim guideline for lawyers on the framework required for verifying client identity remotely, as well as standards for the use of electronic signatures. This guideline is in place while COVID-19 restrictions persist. linz.govt.nz/regulatory/012…

Despite our library locations being closed, we are still offering our library research services online. lawsociety.org.nz/law-library/us…

The third webinar in our free online series for lawyers to will be on Thursday 9 April and provide assistance with remote witnessing and signing of documents. Sign up here: ow.ly/ilZE50z7fyF

Best ever song for landscape architects / RMA types RMLA Lauren Semple ‘The mountains dominate the landscape’ purrs Francis Bebey to Addie Brik’s request to go to the riverside. Genius. Thanks RNZ Song Crush 2020 open.spotify.com/album/1e2I13ob…

"Following the country's move to alert level 3, Auckland's traffic pollution has soared to levels higher than before the city was in a coronavirus lockdown, a @niwa_nz scientist has revealed." bit.ly/2A6q9cp

A Cabinet Paper regarding the fast-track RMA process has been released... lnkd.in/g5JnXQV

RMLA Awards Nominations 2020 now open rmla.org.nz/community/scho…