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.
NZPI - 2025 Annual Conference
Weather the Change
NZPI calls on planners and allied professionals and invites them to the 2025 NZPI Conference in Waihōpai | Invercargill on 26 – 28 March.
“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 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. Conference will look forward 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 in March 2025.”
Click below for further details and to register.
EDS - 2025 Environmental Symposium & Conference
The Environmental Defence Society’s 2025 environmental summit will reframe the narrative.
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
Queenstown Group Viewing of Annual Salmon Lecture
Queenstown Group Viewing of Salmon Lecture with Paul Majurey
yRMLA Canterbury Members' Mid-Winter Event
Level up your evening and join Canterbury Young RMLA for our Mid-Winter Dinner at Dice & Slice!
Canterbury Young RMLA invites you to join us for an evening of gourmet pizza, board games and networking fun. Whether you're a pizza connoisseur or a board game guru, this event promises a winning combination of flavours and fun.
Please pass this on to any new in career practitioners you think may be interested in attending – all are welcome to attend this free (member-only) event!
Please RSVP before 18 June for catering purposes.
We look forward to seeing you there!
