Resource Management Act: RMA Link: Topics: Details

The RMAlink project aims to make community participation in all Resource Management Act processes more straightforward and less time-consuming. More effective participation from those with a concern for the environment will contribute towards improving environmental outcomes nationwide.

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Subject Hazards

Text Natural Hazards

This page covers natural hazards such as floods, volcanic activity, earthquake etc.

For information sources on coastal hazards, see under 'Coastal and Marine'.

 


References

Kerr, J. et al (2004) Planning for the Development of Land on or Close to Active Faults
Ministry for the Environment report ME565
Approaches to managing potential earthquake hazards in district plans. Case studies from Wellington region.
Available online at www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/rma

Journal Articles

Becker J, Saunders W, van Dissen R (2005) Fault Rupture Hazard in New Zealand
Planning Quarterly Sept 2005, p14-16
Overview of new planning guidelines produced by staff of the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences. How district plans should best approach managing the potential hazards.

Olsen, J. and Williams A. (2005) Planning for an Eruption from the Auckland Volcanic Field
Planning Quarterly, Sept 2005, p17-19
Discussion of the probability of an eruption, risks involved, and possible responses.

McKay, B. (2005) Plan Tectonics
Planning Quarterly, June 2005, p6-10
Planning in Wellington City, and how the city might prepare for an earthquake disaster.

Ericksen, Neil (2005) Hang-Ups in Flood Hazard Planning
Planning Quarterly.
Part 1 – Sept 2005, p24-28
Part II – Dec 2005, p28-32
Two articles that discuss barriers to effective flood hazard planning under the RMA.

Web-Based Resources

Site: www.qp.org.nz/qp-library
Resources: Look under the list of subject headings for the 'Hazards' section of the Quality planning online library.

 


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