LWST 602
Advanced Resource Management and Planning Law
Course overview
You’ll examine topical aspects of the law related to resource management and planning in Aotearoa-New Zealand.
This course is available online as part of the Master of Environmental Policy and Management, Postgraduate Certificate in Environmental Management, Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management, and Master of Planning programmes.
Course information
| Available semesters | Semester 2 2025 |
|---|---|
| Credits | 20 |
| Domestic fees | $1,466.00 |
What you will learn
After successfully completing this course, you’ll be able to:
- Describe and explain the RMA and the Local Government Act (LGA) (specifically including policy, plan–making, by-law and resource consent provisions and their operation.)
- Detail the sources of New Zealand law, and its evolution over the period since 1990.
- Explain the relationship between the RMA and other resource management and planning legislation, including the Local Government Act and legislation specific to Canterbury.
- Prepare and present expert evidence at a formal hearing or as advice to a client or employer.
- Analyse legislation for points relevant to planning activities.
- Review case law for the aspects relevant to decision-making in planning and environmental management activities.
- Locate and use standard tools for obtaining case law and legislation.
Course examiners
Hamish Rennie
Associate Professor
Department of Environmental Management
hamish.rennie@lincoln.ac.nz