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KEY THEMES

• Reform & regulatory responses

required to assist us meet our

climate change obligations

• Transitioning towards a carbon

neutral New Zealand

• Policy setting to mitigate

and minimise disruption

when transitioning to a low

emission economy

• Encouraging sustainable urban

development and growth

• Promoting sustainable strategies

to protect New Zealand’s

natural environment

29-30 August 2018Te Wharewaka TapereWellington

A forum for policy makers, regulators and planners

Minter Ellison Rudd Watts

Kensington Swan

Buddle Findlay

Beca

Chapman Tripp

PEPANZ

Department of Conservation

Royal Forest & Bird Protection Society of New Zealand

SUPPORTING ORGANISATION

FEATURING SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS FROM:

Guy Salmon, Executive Director, Ecologic Foundation

His Worship Mayor Neil Holdom, Mayor of New Plymouth

DAY 1 AUGUST 298.30 Registration and coffee

9.00 Opening remarks from the Chair Clare Sinnott, Special Counsel, Minter Ellison Rudd Watts

9.10 Ministerial address – Reform in a climate of change • Recognising New Zealand’s historical heritage

of being at the forefront of economic trends and reforms

• Highlighting the leadership, vision and collaboration needed to achieve a reduction in New Zealand’s net carbon emissions

• The importance of engaging with stakeholders and all of New Zealand to ensure a sustainable economy for generations to come

MInister under Invitation

9.30 Activating policy on climate change towards a sustainable New Zealand

• Outlining the current and expected New Zealand climate change policy framework

• The role of the Climate Change Commission, long term targets and carbon budgets

• Examining the Productivity Commission’s Low Emission Economy Report

• Looking into the Emissions Trading Scheme reforms and implications

• Lessons from the rest of the world – what can we learn and how can New Zealand do it better?

Alana Lampitt, Senior Associate, Chapman Tripp

10.10 Policy Settings to mitigate and minimise disruption when transitioning to a low emissions economy

• What is the economic cost in transitioning to a low emissions economy?

• Which policy settings are effective in mitigating economic effects to key industries?

• Highlighting what initiatives and incentives should be offered to business and industry to aid in the transition and encourage low emission innovation?

• Outlining the roles central and local government will play

10.50 Morning break

11.20 Panel -Transitioning towards carbon neutral New Zealand

New Zealand has the chance to be bold with policy to meet new climate change regulations. Join this panel from a variety of sectors to discuss the trickle down effects of the proposed changes and the best ways to achieve sustainability.

• What are the key aspects that need to be focused on during the consultation process for a Zero Carbon Legislation?

• How can change for a sustainable New Zealand be achieved with minimal disruption to business and industry?

Cameron Madgwick, Chief Executive, Petroleum Exploration and Production Association of New Zealand

Matthew Raeburn, Climate Change and Sustainability Consultant, EY

Adelia Hallett, Climate Advocate, Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand

12.30 Lunch break

1.30 Case law update – emerging consequences of the New Zealand King Salmon decision

• Looking into the latest decisions affecting this line of case law • Highlighting the ramifications on plan change

processes under the Resource Management Act 1991, and resource consents and designations

• Examining possible future interpretations – where is the law headed?

Ezekial Hudspith, Senior Associate, Kensington Swan

2.10 Addressing compliance, monitoring and enforcement of the Resource Management Act 1991

• Providing a remedy for the lack of comprehensive guidance on compliance monitoring and enforcement under the Resource Management Act 1991

• Highlighting the new best practice proposed guidelines for compliance, monitoring and enforcement under the Resource Management Act 1991

• How the new guidelines seek to create greater effectiveness for Councils charged with monitoring these matters

David Allen, Partner, Buddle Findlay

2.50 Afternoon break

3.20 Collaborating with Iwi in natural resource management • Understanding the principles of the iwi

management model • Highlighting the consultation processes and the need

to tailor these to the specific needs and circumstances of your community

• The importance of planning strategically for the future to benefit all resource users as well as the land for generations to come

4.00 Closing keynote – Integrating positive environmental outcomes with economic prosperity

• Why it is imperative to factor environmental considerations into creating sustainable growth

• Discussing examples of best practice for collaborative strategy to enhance environmental outcomes

• What should New Zealand learn and take into account from overseas examples

Guy Salmon, Executive Director, Ecologic Foundation

4.45 Summary remarks from the Chair & Networking Drinks

Interpretation and enforcement of the legislation

Climate change policy towards a sustainable New Zealand

Collaborating for positive outcomes

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY URBAN DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY

9.55 Investigating freshwater sustainability within an ecologically friendly framework• What is required by the new freshwater regulations and do they go

far enough to provide for ecosystem health and protect our climate?• Looking into how national freshwater regulations trickle down

to regional plans• Water security in the face of climate change - are dams the best option?

Annabeth Cohen, Freshwater Conservation Advocate, Royal Forest & Bird Protection Society of New Zealand

Retrofitting major infrastructure in urban areas• The issue: growth and constraints• How the NPS on urban development and other national

instruments may influence this change• Consenting strategies – pros and cons on different pathways

and key risks• Setting up business case, RMA and PWA requirements efficiently• Case studies - highlighting the real life applications of these processes

Luke Hinchey, Partner, Chapman Tripp

10.35 Morning break

11.00 Why consultation and engagement is ready for a technological transformation • How hyperlocalism will reduce the current bias in consultation feedback • The emerging impact of the Internet of Things (I0T)

technologies on community response • The impact Artificial Intelligence will have on consultation

and engagement • The potential for understanding the views of the ‘silent majority’

Matt Ensor, Business Director – Advisor, Beca

Understanding the economics of urban development• Understanding why the inter-relationship between planning

and economics of development has become more important for Councils

• Why the economics of development is being identified as an issue of national significance

11.40 Session break

11.45 Confessions from a rock star economy – the Taranaki story• How the consequences of transitioning to a low emissions

economy by 2050 will affect Taranaki• Recognising that addressing climate change is not about banning

fuel but about reducing emissions – what will help in the transition?• Emphasising the importance of collaborating and working

together to plan for the transition and the investment that will be needed to ensure prosperity

His Worship Mayor Neil Holdom, Mayor of New Plymouth

Emergency Management and Hazard Planning in NZ• Exercising emergency powers effectively• Making sense of the consent process following

a natural disaster• Understanding the real impacts on a Council faced

with recovery

Jon Mitchell, Manager, Jon Mitchell Emergency Management

12.25 Lunch break

1.25 Predator free 2050 – The importance of protecting NZ’s natural taonga, economy and primary sector• The benefits of the scheme and why it is important• Achieving collaboration with a wide range of agencies

and organisations• Outlining ways people can get directly involved to help work

towards Predator Free 2050Representative from Department of Conservation

Enabling Special Processes - New Amendments to the Resource Management Act 1991• Highlighting the need for these changes • Understanding the intention of the amendments and how they

are supposed to work in practice• Looking into how this affects collaboration and consultation on

these special projectsClare Sinnott, Special Council, Minter Ellison Rudd Watts

2.05 Session break

2.10 Dealing with contaminants of emerging concern on site• Summary of the regulatory and technical process for identifying and

investigating contaminants of concern commonly found on NZ sites• What are emerging contaminants and what is the current

focus in New Zealand? Are there high risk contaminants which are being overlooked?

• The importance of accrediting environmental consultants a nationally agreed framework

Emma Trembath, Technical Practice Leader – Geoscience Remediation Services, Aecom

RMA streamlined planning process case study

• Illustrating an example from Havelock North of a 400 lot residential development area via Variation 4 to the Proposed Hastings District Plan

• Looking into the timelines and process involved under streamlined planning processes

• Discussing shared experiences from a Council planner perspective and that of the consultant planner representing the main land owner

Philip McKay, Associate, Mitchell DayshAdditional speaker to be confirmed

2.50 Closing remarks from the Chair and end of conference

DAY 2 AUGUST 309.00 Welcome back from the Chairs Nicky McIndoe, Partner, Kensington Swan Clare Sinnott, Special Counsel, Minter Ellison Rudd Watts

9.10 Prioritising housing, urban development and transport • Making a significant difference to the quality and success of urban design in NZ’s towns and cities • Creating healthy and inclusive affordable environments that sustain both people and nature • Highlighting good governance and consultation practices to achieve these outcomes

9.50 Session break

It’s all about Risk: How to identify and manage land contamination safely and effectively9.00am - 12.30pm

Land contamination in New Zealand has become a hot topic after the Our Land report was published by the Ministry for the Environment in early 2018. The report indicated that nearly 20,000 sites nationwide were classed as contaminated but other estimations quote the damage as up to three times more prevalent.

• History and background of the contaminated land practice in New Zealand.

• Identification and ranking of actual and

potential contaminated sites across New

Zealand. What process has been applied, how

is this information being shared dissimilated,

and where do we need to improve?

• Current best practice for what to do when

investigating and reporting on individual

contaminated sites.

• Consenting of contaminated site discharges,

including the development of effective

consent conditions.

• Effective management of contaminated sites

to provide for the ongoing safety of site users

and health of the environment.

Emma TrembathTechnical Practice Leader – Geoscience Remediation Services, AecomEmma is an Associate Director and the leader of the AECOM New Zealand contaminated land practice. Emma has a passion for all aspects of the contaminated land and landfill industries and holds a strong understanding of regulatory process and New Zealand’s health and safety and environmental legislative requirements. Over the course of her 16 year career Emma has held roles in both the public and private sector, and has been lucky to contribute and lead projects within the industrial processing/manufacturing, oil industry, waste, military, and agriculture/horticultural sectors. Emma draws upon her broad experience and technical competencies to identify, develop and implement valuable liability management solutions for her projects and clients. She looks forward to sharing her insights on manging contaminants of emerging concern safely and efficiently in the New Zealand context.

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Clare SinnottSpecial Counsel Minter Ellison Rudd WattsClare is a Special Counsel in the environment team at Minter Ellison Rudd Watts. Based in Wellington, Clare provides clients with strategic and pragmatic legal advice on all aspects of resource management, planning, infrastructure law and related issues.

Nicky McIndoePartnerKensington SwanNicky leads Kensington Swan’s national Environment and Planning team from the Wellington office. She guides clients through the complexity of the Resource Management Act and other environmental legislation, to obtain planning authorisations in a cost-

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effective, timely and strategic way. Nicky advises government agencies and council-controlled organisations carrying out large infrastructure projects including roads, reservoirs, and bridges. She also advises businesses and government on the development and interpretation of district and regional planning documents which regulate their activities.

Clare gained her experience through senior roles in law firms, the NZ Transport Agency, and the Tertiary Education Commission, as well as through experience working in London and Wales.

She has particular expertise in relation to designations, the legal issues that arise when developments affect, or place additional demands on, infrastructure or the conservation estate, Public Works Act matters, and providing input into proposed legislation.

Introducing your chairs:

Join us at this forum for policy makers, regulators and planners,with a focus on how the proposed Zero Carbon Legislation will

affect the ways New Zealand can effectively manage it’s natural

resources within the context of the Resource Management Act

1991, efficiently facilitate urban development capacity, and, future

plan for the sustainable growth of our cities and our economy,

moving towards the goal of carbon neutrality.

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