Events Calendar
Some of our events are free to Members and/or are Member-only events. Where events are open to non-Members, Members will receive discounted ticket prices. Members also received the option for register early for our premium events that are likely to be over-subscribed.
CPD: Many RMLA seminars/webinars will qualify for CPD and if so, this will be noted on the registration material. Individuals are then solely responsible for completing their own CPD plan and record. For legal practitioners seeking CPD, a useful template for this can be found on the NZLS website.
RMLA Wellington - Expert Panel Discussion on RMA Reform - are you ready?
Big Changes Ahead: Are You Ready for RMA Reform? Wellingtonians are invited to join us for an insightful discussion as these experts unpack the implications of the Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Bill. Our panel brings together seasoned professionals with deep expertise in resource management planning, consenting, and policy development.
Meet the Panellists
Lindsay Daysh - Lindsay is the Director of Incite Wellington and has over 35 years’ experience in all aspects of resource management planning particularly strategic and RMA planning for the infrastructure sector. He has been involved in multi-disciplinary projects and has strong and wide-ranging general planning experience in policy development. As an experienced independent hearing commissioner with chair accreditation, Lindsay also has extensive experience on a range of consent applications and plan matters. He is also a presenter of the Making Good Decisions programme.
Stewart McKenzie – Stewart is principal of McKenzie Planning Partnerships and is a professionally accredited planner with 25-years’ experience in a vast range of planning and related fields. His skills and expertise extend across RMA, transport, infrastructure, energy and three waters planning and policy development, environmental assessment, property development, urban planning, people leadership and programme management and delivery. Before establishing his planning practice, he led the policy planning team at Porirua City Council in the successful development of a new district plan. Most recently he has been supporting the Wellington and Palmerston North City Councils with their district plan processes, along with private sector clients with major urban development projects.
Michelle Conland – Michelle is a Lead Consenting Advisor at Greater Wellington Regional Council, with approximately 25 years’ experience working for and with various regional, city and district councils in resource management consenting and policy, with a particular focus on regional resource planning. She has been an expert planning witness for various resource consent and regional plan hearings, including the recent ‘Plimmerton Farms’ application processed by the EPA under the Covid-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020, and RiverLink which was directly referred to the Environment Court.
The event will be held at Bell Gully Wellington (Bell Gully Building, Level 4, 40 Lady Elizabeth Lane) and includes a panel discussion along with drinks and nibbles.
All welcome. Tickets are limited and can be purchased at $30 for RMLA members and $40 for non-members. CPD available: 1 hour.
NZPI - 2025 Annual Conference
Weather the Change
The NZPI conference is the premiere event for planners and environmental professionals across Aotearoa New Zealand and 2025 promises to deliver another exceptional event. Our 2025 conference will be in Waihōpai Invercargill and our southernmost city is ready to play host in just five weeks.
NZPIC25 will be about how as a profession we weather the change ahead. We’ll be delving deep into what planning looks like and what the tailwinds are to take us further. With the Conference based in a community built from rural origins and a city at the doorstep of our magnificent conservation estate, one of our streams will focus on creating resilient natural and rural environments. Heritage is another feature of Invercargill, a city that has recently transformed its heart while maintaining its built heritage.
At NZPIC25 we’ll be talking about reimagining and enhancing our regional built environments. The Conference will look at our place in a new digital era and being resilient through RM reform, which we expect will be high on the Government's agenda when our conference takes place next month.
Keynote speakers and thought leaders: Renowned experts and thought leaders will share their insights and experiences. From Environment Court Judge John Hassan to Federated Farmers President Wayne Langford, this year we have something for everyone.
Networking and collaboration opportunities: The conference will also provide ample opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration between planners and their colleagues working in aligned legal and compliance sectors. The Field Trips we have planned are informative and relevant and our social functions will provide an opportunity for attendees to come face to face and form important connections.
Nelson Networking + Big Bike Night
The Nelson/Marlborough branch of the RMLA invite you to join them for drinks and nibbles at the Free House Pub followed by a viewing of the Big Bike Film Night, the best cycling short files from around the world, showing at the Suter.
Drinks start from 5pm with the movie commencing at 7pm. If attending the movie, the cost is as per below but RMLA will be shouting drinks and nibbles at the Free House Pub beforehand.
Adults $24
Under 17-year-olds $18.50, and
Under 12-year-olds $13.50.
Please RSVP directly to Matt Pemberton below asap and before Friday 21 March if you would like a ticket. (20 tickets pre-purchased, FIFS).
Feel free to share this invite with friends and colleagues that might be interested in coming along to this exciting film fest!
24 Years of Insight. One Landmark Collection. Exclusive Book Launch.
24 Years of Insight. One Landmark Collection.
EDS - 2025 Environmental Symposium & Conference
The Environmental Defence Society’s 2025 environmental summit will reframe the narrative.
Wellington RMLA/NZPI Member Event - Welcome Back to 2025
Here's to 2025!
RMLA and NZPI together invite you to attend welcome back drinks to celebrate the start of an exciting 2025.
Let's come together for an evening of great company, networking, and a chance to catch up with colleagues and friends. This is the perfect opportunity to kick off the year on a high note. Mark your calendars and don't miss out on what promises to be a delightful evening!
Tickets cost $20 per person, which will be put towards a bar tab (along with a contribution from RMLA/NZPI) and some nibbles. Event only open to RMLA/NZPI members.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Queenstown/Central Otago Christmas Celebration with NZPI, NZILA and UDF
It’s that time of the year again. Please join us to for drinks, nibbles and lawn bowls to celebrate to end of 2024!
This is a joint event with our friends from NZPI, NZILA and UDF.
We hope to see you there.
Nelson Christmas Event
It’s that time of year of again, so come and join us for drinks and nibbles in celebration of the end of 2024! This is a joint RMLA and NZPI event.
Please RSVP for catering purposes.
We look forward to celebrating with you soon.
Judicial Retirement Celebration: Judge Brian Dwyer
In conjunction with NZPI, RMLA are pleased to extend an invitation to its members for a special occasion in honour of Judge Brian Dwyer, who is shortly retiring after a distinguished career of service to the judiciary.
To mark this important milestone and to celebrate Judge Dwyer’s numerous contributions to the Environment Court and the legal profession, a Judicial Retirement Celebration is being held.
We would be delighted to have you join us for this special event. Your presence would contribute to making this occasion a fitting tribute to Judge Dwyer’s dedication and achievements.
For catering purposes, we kindly request that you RSVP by 5 November.
We look forward to sharing this momentous evening with you.
Canterbury Council Round-Up 2024
RMLA Canterbury-Westland are again holding a Council Round-up for 2024.
Representatives from Environment Canterbury, Christchurch City Council, Selwyn District Council, Waimakariri District Council, Ashburton District Council and Hurunui District Council will appear to speak with members.
As always, with all that goes on in the region and has been going on in Wellington, there’s bound to be something of interest to all members. From the latest tranche of RMA reforms, to the latest on intensification implementation, plan changes and plan reviews. Not to mention updates on approaches to interpretation and consenting. Each council representative will, again, be able to enlighten attendees on their cause(s) de’ jour and matters of interest, and how we, as professionals can do our bit to keep the planning wheels turning.
As in previous years we’re encouraging full and frank discussion and questions by employing Chatham House rules, which also means we will not be streaming or recording the event.
Drinks & Nibbles provided.
NB: For the purpose of receiving a CPD point, please keep a copy of your registration / order confirmation.
See you at the 2024 Round-up!
Ngā mihi | Kind regards,
On behalf of the Canterbury-Westland Branch Committee
Nelson Case Law Update
Please join us to hear about recent significant cases and discuss their impact on regional planning issues. Session led by Chris Thomsen, partner at Fletcher Vautier Moore.
Registrations open to all.
Drinks & nibbles provided.
Wellington Speed Networking
RMLA and NZPI invite you to join this Speed Networking Event
• Do you want to meet other people working in planning or the resource management field and swap stories?
• Does watching Netflix on a Thursday night no longer light your fire?
• Do you just really want to talk with someone who understands the resource management issues influencing ourselves as professionals and our communities?
If so, come along to our speed networking event. This is jointly run by the Wellington committees of the New Zealand Planning Institute and Resource Management Law Association as a social event for professionals to meet new people and make new connections. If you’re a planner, lawyer, engineer, architect, environmental consultant (or similar professions) then feel free to come along. The previous times we’ve run this event it’s been relaxed and fun, and we’re expecting more of the same.
Please come along and meet some new people.
Ticket price: $20 to cover drinks and food on the night.
Please bring: An interesting fact about yourself, a smile, and a topic to discuss.
Annual General Meeting
Download the Agenda and Proxy Form; and result of the call for nominations to the National Committee
Interwoven Futures: Harnessing Collaborative Energy, 2024 Conference
The annual RMLA Conference will take place in Ngāmotu New Plymouth, Taranaki on 19-20 September 2024.
Bay of Plenty Group Viewing of Annual Salmon Lecture
Bay of Plenty Group Viewing of Salmon Lecture with Paul Majurey
Waikato Group Viewing of Annual Salmon Lecture
Waikato Group Viewing of Salmon Lecture with Paul Majurey
Canterbury Group Viewing of Annual Salmon Lecture
Canterbury Viewing of Salmon Lecture with Paul Majurey