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 2021Judge Laurie NewhookFor 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 2021Associate Professor Caroline MillerFor her outstanding contribution to the law, theory and practice of resource management Technical Documentation Award 2021Boffa Miskell and Auckland CouncilEcological Connectivity StrategiesFor the significant contribution of the Strategies to the practice of resource management and for innovation and excellence in its technical approach Publication Award 2021Dr Deidre Koolen-Bourke and Raewyn PeartConserving Nature: Conservation Reform Issues PaperFor 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 2021Watercare, Te Taniwha oo Waikato and BecaWaikato R2RFor its collaborative approach and significant contribution to the advancement of best practice and implementation of the RMA Regional Award 2021Melissa McGrath and Robert Burgoyne, Whangarei District Council and their teamFor 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