MFE (2001) You, Mediation and the Environment Court.
Ministry for the Environment, Wellington.
A practical summary of the mediation process. How mediation meetings are run, preparing your approach, and what to say. Available free from MFE, or online at www.mfe.govt.nz/publications.
Spiller, P. (1999) Dispute Resolution in New Zealand.
Oxford University Press, Auckland ISBN 1295583906 282p.
Book outlines a range of dispute resolution methods, that can be used as alternatives to litigation. A short section on RMA matters.
Journal Articles
Mitcalfe, K. (2001) Fronting Up – Mediation Under the Resource Management Act.
NZ Journal of Environmental Law. Vol 5, p195.
Rive, V. (1997) Resolving Conflict by Consensus: Environmental Mediation Under the Resource Management Act.
NZ Journal of Environmental Law. Vol. 1, p201.
Web-Based Resources
Site: www.qualityplanning.org.nz
Resources: See under ‘Guidance on Planning Process’ section – Comprehensive guidance notes on the use of alternative dispute resolution techniques in the resource consent and plan review processes. Covers consultation, negotiation, pre-hearing meetings, facilitation, and mediation. Includes case law.
Site: www.courts.govt.nz/environment
Resources: Site of the Environment Court – has notes on mediation.
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