RMLA Awards 2021 Announced!
It is with great pleasure that RMLA announces its award winners for 2021 as follows:
Principal Judge R J Bollard Lifetime Commemorative Award 2021
Judge Laurie Newhook
For his outstanding lifetime services and contribution to the advancement of resource management and environmental law in New Zealand and securing the place of the Environment Court within the New Zealand judicial system
Outstanding Person Award 2021
Associate Professor Caroline Miller
For her outstanding contribution to the law, theory and practice of resource management
Technical Documentation Award 2021
Boffa Miskell and Auckland Council
Ecological Connectivity Strategies
For the significant contribution of the Strategies to the practice of resource management and for innovation and excellence in its technical approach
Publication Award 2021
Dr Deidre Koolen-Bourke and Raewyn Peart
Conserving Nature: Conservation Reform Issues Paper
For a significant contribution to the advancement and understanding of current conservation issues in New Zealand for consideration and application across a wide range of professions
Project Award 2021
Watercare, Te Taniwha oo Waikato and Beca
Waikato R2R
For its collaborative approach and significant contribution to the advancement of best practice and implementation of the RMA
Regional Award 2021
Melissa McGrath and Robert Burgoyne, Whangarei District Council and their team
For their work on the Urban & Services Plan Changes to the Whangarei District Plan over a significant period on a matter of critical importance to the region