Resource Management Law

Law

Learn about the development and application of resource management law in Aotearoa-New Zealand, including case law, resource consent, and legal planning frameworks.

NZ$1,103

inc GST

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(15 Credits)


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Recognise the impact of legal precedent and case law

Understand how legal precedent and case law apply to Resource Management Law in New Zealand.

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Prepare a basic resource consent application

Demonstrate the ability to prepare a basic application for resource consent.

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Write a basic planning rule

Develop the skills to write a basic rule for a resource management plan.

What You're Signing Up For

This course develops your understanding of resource management law in New Zealand. It covers legal precedents, case law, how to prepare a basic application for resource consent, and skills to write and apply rules within legal planning frameworks.

Course Content

  • Development of resource management law in New Zealand
  • Application of resource management law
  • Understanding legal precedent and case law in the context of resource management
  • Preparing a basic application for resource consent
  • Writing rules for plans
  • Applying rules in a plan through a case study

What you need to know first

A minimum of 60 credit points from any level 200 course

A minimum of 60 credit points from any level 300 course

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Law

  • Resource Management

  • Environmental Planning

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Resource management advisor

  • Environmental planner

  • Policy advisor

  • Legal assistant in environmental/resource law