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New Zealand Planning Institute Annual Conference 2012
Incorporating Young Planners Congress
Tuesday 1 May ndash Friday 4 May in Blenheim Marlborough Convention Centre
Conference Handbook
2
Conference Sponsors
lance
3
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Page
Sponsors 2
Welcome 4
Key Conference Information 5
Pre-Conference Workshops 6
International Keynote Speakers 8
Other International Speakers 9
National Keynote Speakers 10
Conference Programme 12
Parallel Sessions Programme 13
Parallel Sessions Room Locations 16
Blenheim City Map 17
Optional Evening Social Options 18
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception 18
Field Trips Info 19
Programme at a Glance 22
Registration Form 23
Contents
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4
The NelsonMarlborough branch of the New Zealand Planning Institute welcomes you
The conference is like our home planned to be an interesting and challenging experience for all planners and related
professionals at any levels The themes of resilience governance partnership and space and place will be examined in the context of current and recent developments and challenges facing our profession and wider New Zealand
society We want you to be challenged by this conference and to come away from it with an appreciation of how you can make a difference
Conference Organising Committee Joint Chairs Mark Batchelor Smart Alliances Ltd Anna Eartherley Marlborough District Council Members Mandy Bishop Nelson City Councilrsquo Lionel Solly Department of Conservation Ed Chapman-Cohen
Davidson Group Bruno Brosnan Marlborough District Council Barry Williams NZPI Deputy CEO
See back outside back cover for timings
Tuesday 1 May Wednesday 2 May Thursday 3 May Friday 4 May
Young Planners
Congress ndash All Day
Conference Opening
KeynotePlenaries KeynotePlenaries
All day
Field
Trips
Maori Hui
1030am-500pm KeynotePlenaries KeynotePlenaries
Afternoon
Urban Design Workshop 1-
430pm
Elected Members Workshop
2-5pm
Early Afternoon
Parallel Sessions-
WorkshopPaper
presentations
Afternoon
Parallel Sessions
WorkshopPaper
presentations
Later Afternoon
KeynotePlenary
Evening Conference Welcome
Reception Evening NZPI AGM Evening NZPI Awards
Ceremony amp Reception
Evening Conference Gala
Dinner
Optional Social
Events
Optional Social
Events
(subject to amendment)
Page
Programme at a glance 2
Welcome 4
Sponsors to Date 5
Key Conference Information 6
International Keynote Speakers 7
Other International Keynote Speakers 10
National Plenary Speakers 11
Pre-Conference Workshops 12
Conference Programme 14
Parallel Sessions Programme 15
Field Trips 19
Sponsorship and Trade Exhibition 20
Young Planners Congress12 30
Welcome
lance
Programme at a glance
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5
Key Conference Information
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Main Venue
Marlborough Convention Centre
Marlborough Convention Centre
Address 42a Alfred St Blenheim Phone 03 579 5047
Accommodation All Conference accommodation is handled via the Marlborough Convention Centre Accommodation Manager
Kelly Ingram The Marlborough Convention Centre
Registration Entitlements Full Registration includes entry into the Welcome Reception Conference Dinner and Friday Field Trips
Student Registration includes the Welcome Reception and Field Trips but not the Conference Dinner Day Registration excludes those functions unless paid for separately If unsure of your status please check at the
Registration Desk Additional social event tickets may also still be available The Awards Ceremony and Reception is an additional charge for all classes of registrant
Presenter Instructions Please re-check the time of your presentation You should visit the room of your session at the start of the break prior
to the sessionlsquos commencement This is to check on AV set-up and to meet the session chair Please also provide the chair 1 or 2 sentences to be used for your introduction Please also note the scheduled duration (usually 30 mins) and
allow time for questions within that period
Local Services See map page 17 Nearest Doctor Frances St Medical Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5252 Nearest Dentist Durrheim and Associates Lister Court France St Ph 03 578 5843
Nearest Pharmacy Amcal Blenheim Pharmacy 78 Queen St 03 578 7007
Taxi Marlborough Taxis 03 577 5511 Shuttle Buses Marlborough Shuttles 0800 20 30 27
Supermarket Countdown Cnr Arthur and Seymour St Blenheim Ph 520 6130
Internet The Convention Centre is Wi-Fi capable Charges apply See Convention Centre Office for details
RegistrationInformation desk Opening Hours
Tuesday Noonmdash730pm
Wednesday 715ammdash600pm Thursday 730ammdash600pm
Friday 730ammdash9am and 630pmmdash730pm Registration Desk Phone 022 166 9383
6
Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday 1 May
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Maori Planning Hui 1030am-5pm No Charge
Kia ora tatou This second national Māori Planning hui provides a forum for people involved and interested in Māori planning issues
to share ideas practices and insights with others from around Aōtearoa These pre-NZPI conference workshops are intended to provide an additional opportunity to discuss in more detail key planning issues for Aōtearoa and provide a
great opportunity for those attendees to share the mātauranga gained at the hui with others at the NZPI conference
Facilitator Gina Sweetman Sweetman Planning Services Agenda
Time Speaker Topic 1030 ndash 1100 Mihi Whakatau
1100 ndash 1200 Jill Atkinson and Mike Sang
Kataraina Belshaw
A partnership between Environment Canterbury and
Canterbury Ngāi Tahu Papatipu Rūnanga ndash Opportunities to
improve relationships
The challenges and
opportunities for councils of treaty settlements ndash co-
governance and co-
management
1200 ndash 1230 Ben Te Aika Māori Community Socio-
Economic Development
1230 ndash 100 Lunch
100 ndash 230 Tui Shortland
Antoinne Coffin
Joe Tahana
Kaitiakitanga ndash the Ngati Hine
Catchment Plan
Experiences from the Bay of
Plenty
LGA RMA and Maori from a
grassroots perspective
230 ndash 315 Te Puni Kōkiri Māori capacity and capability
building under the RMA
315 ndash 330 Afternoon tea
330 ndash 415 Gina Sweetman
Ken Swinney
Terms of Reference for a Māori
Planning Special Interest Group
(see attached)
Moving forward with a Māori Planning Special Interest Group
415 ndash 430 Close
7
Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday 1 May
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Urban Design Forum Special Interest Group 100-430pm $25+gst
Urban Design and the Top of the South
The session will look at progress on advancing urban design outcomes and processes across the top of the South
Island and consider the practical issues involved in implementing urban designedndashbased projects when the spirit is
willing but resources are scarce and peer support often limited We will invite council staff to talk about projects that they have been involved in as a prelude to discussing how urban
design can be advanced outside the big cities
Agenda
100pm ndash 130 Welcome and update on Urban Design Forum actions 120pm ndash 230 Top of the South roundup including Nelson City Council and Marlborough District Council
230pm ndash 300 Afternoon tea 330pm ndash 430 Urban design outside the main centres challenges and possible responses ndash general discussion
The session is open to any person ndash you do not need to be a member of NZPI or attend the whole of the NZPI
conference just register for the preconference workshop on the NZPI website
Further details will be available on the Urban Design Forum website - urbandesignfoumconz
Elected Representatives Workshop 200-5pm
$60+gst
This session for elected members will comprise a panel which will address two questions
ldquoWhat should the role of the Environment Court be in the Resource Management plan and policy making processrdquo
Auckland barrister Alan Dormer will address this question Alan is currently the chair of the MfE Technical Advisory Group reviewing sections 6 and 7 of the Resource Management Act He has been an independent resource
consent hearing commissioner and he is a past President of the Resource Management Law Association of New Zealand He chaired the Technical Advisory Group appointed in 2008 to provide advice on the Phase One Resource
Management reforms was Chair of the Phase Two Urban Reforms Technical Advisory Group and was a member of the Infrastructure Technical Advisory Group
Planning accountability - who is in control
Rachel Reese is a Nelson City Councillor She will ask what do we as elected members need in terms of
capacity and expertise to direct sound plan making The session will address building capacity from determining plan priority pre-notification steps through to hearing procedure and decisions Rachel will also reflect on how councils
may choose to respond to the legislative changes requiring all members of hearings panels to be accredited for consent and plan decisions Rachels work in resource management commenced 12 years ago as a private
consultant She is an accredited commissioner and has conducted both policy (plan development) and consent hearings The session will be chaired by a local councillor and there will also be the opportunity for
informal discussion of current issues for elected members
8
International Key-note Speakers
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Laurie Johnson of Laurie Johnson Consulting I Research San Francisco has over
20 years of experience in urban planning and disaster-related consulting management and research She has written extensively about the economics of catastrophes land use and
risk and disaster recovery and |reconstruction She has studied most of the worldrsquos recent major urban disasters including the 2010 Chile and 2008 China earthquakes 2005 and
2004 US hurricanes World Trade Center collapse 1997 North Dakota floods and 1995
Kobe Japan and 1994 Northridge CA earthquakes In 2006 she was a lead author of the recovery plan for the City of New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina and coauthored the
book Clear as Mud Planning for the Rebuilding of New Orleans published by the American Planning Association in April 2010
In March 2006 she founded her consultancy and its clients have included cities counties state emergency
management agencies university and research institutions philanthropic and non-profit organizations and private
insurers She was formerly a Vice-President with Risk Management Solutions (RMS) working with global property and casualty insurers to manage their exposure to natural catastrophe risk and a consulting planner with EQE
International (now ABS Consulting) and Spangle Associates
Ms Johnson is on the Board of Directors of the Public Entity Risk Institute (PERI) and the San Francisco Planning and
Urban Research Association (SPUR) She is also on the Steering Committee for GEER ndash Geotechnical Extreme Event Reconnaissance a past Board member of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) and a member of the
editorial board of Earthquake Spectra EERIrsquos professional journal devoted to improving the practice of earthquake hazards mitigation preparedness and recovery Since 1991 she has been a member of the American Institute of
Certified Planners and the American Planning Association
Daniel Homsey is the Director of the Neighborhood Empowerment Network (NEN) in
San Francisco - a coalition of residents and community organizations non-profit organizations academic institutions and private and government agencies Previously Director of the Mayorrsquos
Office of Neighborhood Services (MONS) and now a member of the City Administratorrsquos team Daniel is a third-generation San Franciscan who believes that neighborhoods are and should be
the stewards of their sustainability Formed in 2009 the NEN offers a new paradigm of
collaboration which redefines the role of government from ldquomanagerrdquo to ldquopartnerrdquo By re-aligning expectations and investing in capacity building resources the goal is to return residents
to their rightful role of stewards of the community
The NEN employs a variety of tools to achieve this goal of empowering residents including an online home whose primary goals are to leverage social media platforms (blogs audio video) to share best
practices valuable programs and events as well as offer a growing collection of technical resources to stakeholders
NEN Awards and Summits - to increase connectivity amongst stakeholders the NEN produces events that bring community members together to participate in capacity building activities The NEN ldquosummitsrdquo include resource fairs
and breakout educational sessions and are held in neighborhoods The NEN‟s largest event is the annual NEN Awards which honors the work being done by individuals and organizations in the community NENtv the storytelling
arm of the NEN celebrates the achievements of the people projects and organisations that are building community
and shares grassroots knowledge that can help transform a neighborhood
The NEN Capacity Academy ndash NEN has aligned its academic resources to begin the development of a resource that will offer both online and in-person learning experiences on a broad set of focus areas including leadership
development and issue based expertise The NENu Portal will allow communities to post projects in a single online
database from which the NENu partner institutions will be able to pull them down into their service learning platforms NENu Engaged Learning Zones (ELZ) ndash by making a multi-year commitment to a community beginning with
bottom up grassroots capacity building through problem solving NENu hopes to redefine service learning as an essential methodology to bring about measurable change in residentsrsquo lives
9
International Keynote Speakers conthellip
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Other International Speakers
George Monbiot is an English writer known for his environmental and political
activism He writes a weekly column for The Guardian and is the author of the bestselling books The Age of Consent A Manifesto for a New World Order and Captive State The Corporate Takeover of Britain Heat How to Stop the Planet Burning (2006) and Bring on the Apocalypse Six Arguments for Global Justice (2008) He is the founder of lsquoThe Land is Oursrsquo campaign which
campaigns peacefully for the right of access to the countryside and its resources in the UK He has held visiting fellowships or professorships at the universities of Oxford (environmental
policy) Bristol (philosophy) Keele (politics) Oxford Brookes (planning) and East London
(environmental science) Monbiot believes that drastic action at a personal and collective level coupled with strong political will is needed to combat global warming and has written that
climate change is the moral question of the 21st century
(via video conference)
Dr Andrew Lothian has had a lifelong involvement in environmental policy and
environmental management He has worked at a senior level in the South Australian Department
of Environment for several decades and has made significant contributions in advancing ecological sustainability addressing greenhouse gas emissions and climate change developing
state of environment reporting advancing environmental valuation studies and the development of environmental industry He has contributed to the development of policy covering a diverse
range of areas including site contamination zero waste housing energy rating and greenhouse Originally trained in Town Planning he graduated MSc (Environmental Resources) in the UK and
in 2001 completed a PhD on landscape quality assessment of South Australia In late 2002 he
established Environmental Policy Solutions a consultancy providing services in environmental policy Later he established Scenic Solutions a consultancy providing services in landscape
quality assessment Dr Lothian has published on a wide variety of environmental subjects He is a past President and Secretary of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (South Australian Division) In May 2006 the
Planning Institute of Australia awarded Dr Lothian its annual National Award for Planning Excellence in the category of
Environmental Planning
Keith Hall is Client Services ManagerSenior Transportation Planner with CH2M HILLrsquos
Toronto office He has a masters degree in planning with 20 years experience in transport and
land use planning He is currently working on implementation of public transport projects in the Greater Toronto Area Prior to joining CH2M HILL Keith served as the CEO for the New Zealand
Planning Institute most recently contributing as a committee member on the update of
NZS44042010 ndash Land Development and Subdivision Infrastructure
10
Other International Speakers conthellip
lance
National Keynote Session Speakers
lance
Andreacutee Iffrig LEED AP is a writer and graduate architect residing in Calgary Alberta
Canada Her interest in sustainable design goes back 30 years and is readily evident in her writing speaking and volunteer work A Royal Architectural Institute of Canada medalist she
uses her design background to collaborate with others in building more sustainable communities Andreacuteersquos publications include dozens of articles on sustainable design of products buildings and
urban environments Her most recent work is the Inglewood Design Initiative Framework for Sustainable Development of an Urban Village Published as a community newspaper this plan
for urban renewal in the community of Inglewood Calgary Alberta has been described by the
Cityrsquos most senior planner as the ldquoposter child responserdquo to the municipal Smart Growth planning process The framework won an honourable mention in the Mayorrsquos Urban Design Awards in
November 2011
Rod Oram has more than 30 yearsrsquo experience as an international business journalist He
has worked for various publications in Europe and North America including the Financial Times of London He is currently a columnist for the Sunday Star-Times a regular broadcaster on radio
and television and a frequent public speaker on business economics innovation creativity and entrepreneurship in both NZ and global contexts For more than a decade Rod has been
helping fast-growing New Zealand companies through his involvement with The ICEHOUSE the
entrepreneurship centre at the University of Aucklandrsquos Business SchoolIn 2007 Penguin published his book on the New Zealand economy Reinventing Paradise
Rod was the winner in the individual category in the 2010 Vero Excellence in Business Support
Awards and was 2010 Columnist of the Year in the consumer category in the national magazine
awards for his columns in Good a consumer sustainability magazine
Diane Turner is General Manager Strategy Planning and Policy for the Christchurch
Earthquake Recovery Authority Previously Chief Executive of the Whakatane District Council Diane has considerable experience working directly with communities as well as local and central
government Diane has also worked in disaster recovery with leadership roles in both the Bay of Plenty floods of 2004 and the Matata debris flow of 2005
Her early career was as a town planner and in recent leadership positions Diane has led a range of community development and infrastructural projects She has held a number of leadership
positions within the Bay of Plenty in Civil Defence Rural Fire and the central and local government collaboration network COBOP
11
National Keynote Session Speakers conthellip
lance
In 2011 NZPI partnered with Green Event to make the annual conference a more environmentally
sustainable event A number of waste reduction energy efficiency and smart travel initiatives were
implemented A comprehensive monitoring programme
was undertaken and an environmental baseline was established using GRI (Global Reporting Initiative)
indicators In 2012 NZPI will continue to work to improve its performance
Gerry Te Kapa Coates MNZM has been advocating for social responsibility for
most of his career as a professional engineer Starting the group Engineers for Social Responsibility in 1983 he now pushes the case for addressing climate change and ldquopeak oilrdquo
before its too late As an engineer he also believes that technology wonrsquot necessarily save us as everyone hopes All the techniques we have to make the transition to sustainability in the
next 20 years are actually largely with us now New technologies like nanotechnology may help but they are still decades away But Gerryrsquos message is one of hope He believes if we
start making the transition to renewables and sustainable technology now not only is it
possible ndash by using our fossil fuel reserves sensibly ndash but we will also solve the problem of climate change Gerry has been on a number of boards including the Wind Energy Association
and Land Transport New Zealand Hersquos also Māori and on the board of Ngāi Tahu Holdings Corporation ndash a half billion dollar company ndash and active in the affairs of his tribe
new Code of Ethics He became an MNZM in 2006 for services to engineering after serving as
President of IPENZ 2003-2004 in 1990 as an active member of the peace movement he went to the UN with the NZ Government delegation as the NGO representative at the Partial
Test Ban Treaty negotiations in New York just before the first Gulf war
Craig Pauling Craig has recently joined CERA and will be involved in incorporating Maori perspectives on the
urban re-development of Christchurch Prior to this he has held posts in Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu including Project Manager Freshwater leading the strategic engagement of Ngai Tahu
at local regional and national levels on freshwater issues Prior to this he was a Senior Environmental Advisor to Ngai Tahu where he had responsibilities around the Greenstone
Management Plan environmental monitoring frameworks and management of the Mahinga Kai
Enhancement Fund In addition to involvement in numerous Maori community and enterprise organisations he has a particular interest in facilitating the inclusion of Matauraga Maori in
urban planning practice
12
Conference Programme
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Monday 30 April
600pm YPCongress Social for early 400-445pm Keynote Diane Turner
arrivals Fairweathers 36 Scott St 5pm NZPI AGM
Tuesday 1 May Optional Evening Social Events
800am See later info on page 17 See later info on page 18
Scenic Circle Hotel Cnr Alfred amp
Henry St Thursday 3 May
730am Registration Desk Opens 900am-500pm YPCongress12
845am-950am Keynote Pre-Conference Workshops George Monbiot
1030am-5pm Maori Planning Hui (by teleconference)
100-430pm Urban Design Forum 200-500pm Elected Representatives 950-1030am Keynote
Rod Oram 12 Noon Registration Desk Opens
1030-1100am Morning Tea Afternoon Tea
1100-1145am Keynote Craig Pauling
530-730pm Opening Reception 1145 ndash 12 noon TBA
Free Evening 12 noonndash100pm Lunch Sponsored by Beca
Wednesday 2 May
700am Registration Desk Opens 100-300pm Parallel Session 2
900-915am Conference Opening 300-330pm Afternoon Tea
915-1000am Keynote Gerry Te Kapa 330-500pm Parallel Session 3 Coates
500pm Field Trips Briefing
1000-1050am Keynote Laurie Johnson (if required)
Sponsored by Opus and
Christchurch City Council 515pm NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
1050-1120am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Opus Optional Evening Social Events See later info on page 18
1120-1210pm Keynote Daniel Homsey Sponsored by Opus and Friday 4 May
Christchurch City Council 600-900am Field Trips Depart
1210-100pm Keynote Andrew Lothian 330-615pm Field Trips Return
100-200pm Lunch Sponsored by NZTA 700pm Pre Dinner Drinks
200-330pm Parallel Session 1 730pm till late Conference Gala Dinner
Closing Ceremony
330-400pm Afternoon Tea 2013 Conference Sponsored by MWH Promotion
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Parallel Sessions Programme
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 1 Wednesday 2 May 200pm ndash 330pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Space amp
Place Stream 1A
Sponsored by NZTA
Practice
Stream 1B
Practice
Stream 1C
Governance
Stream 1D
Local
Government Stream 1E
Space amp Place
Stream 1F Sponsored by MWH
Product
Demo Stream 1G
Dougal List (NZTA) Planning for transport ndash a taste of things to come
David Mead (Hill Young Cooper) and Stuart Ryan (Barrister Auckland) Restrictive Covenants ndash Is There A Case for Public Plans to Control Private Planning Instruments in New Zealand
Hayes Perkins (Auckland Council) Identifying the Competencies and Professional Development Needs of Resource Consent Planners
Lee Beattie amp Errol Haarhoff (University of Auckland) A critical appraisal of the implementation of eight new world cityrsquos urban growth management strategies
Local Government Planning Managersrsquo Workshop 90 Mins
Facilitated by Phillip Martelli (Western Bay of Plenty District Council) Steve Markham (Tasman District Council) and Clare Wooding (Local Government NZ)
Bruce Hill and Gerri Ward (Department of Conservation) Guidance on Biodiversity Offsets and No Net Loss of Biodiversity
QuickMap Demonstration 45 mins Install onto your PC or server for quick and easy access to comprehensive NZ wide property information including high quality photography Load your own data for or export the information out into a CAD or GIS system wwwquickmapconz
Supt Paula Rose (National Road Policing Manager) Lisa Rossiter and Jacqueline Blake (NZTA) Safer Spaces The Plannerrsquos Role in Creating a Safe Road System 60 mins
Jan Crawford (Planning Consultants Ltd) Susie Wood (Environment amp Business Group) and Megan Carbines (Auckland Council) Long Bay Integrated Monitoring for Plan Effectiveness
Mary OrsquoCallahan
(GHD Ltd) Is the Planning Profession Still Facing Recruitment and Retention Issues
Keith Hall (CH2M HILL) What we plan and what we get planning and housing affordability
The session will have facilitated discussions rather than formal presentations The value of the session is for managers to identify the important issues and to be able to discuss them with each other Those interested are invited to contact the facilitators in advance to suggest specific topics andor offer to present contribute
Shelagh Noble (Tasman District Council) Golden Bay ndash the Lay of the Landscape a Community Journey in Recognising Outstanding Natural Landscapes and Features
Gary Rae (Incite Nelson Ltd) and Thomas Marchant (Port Nelson Ltd) Insulate or Postulate ndash A New Approach for Noise Issues at Port Nelson
Leigh Auton (Auton amp Associates) Planning Leadership NZPIrsquos Leadership Training Centre
Christine Cheyne (Massey University) Changing Shape of Local Government
Possible topics for discussion are - Management issues - Interface with councillors - Territorial Authorities - how to have conversations to develop positions for advocacy on RMA and the environment
James Bentley (Boffa Miskell Ltd) Natural Character of Marlboroughrsquos Coastal Environment under the NZCPS 2010
14
Parallel Sessions Programme conthellip
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 2 Thursday 100pm ndash 300pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Resilience
Stream 2A Sponsored by Opus
Transport
Infrastructure Stream 2B
Governance -
Water Stream 2C
Sponsored by MWH
Maori
Stream 2D
Partnerships
Stream 2E
Practice
Stream 2F
Glen Hughes (Opus)) San Francisco to Christchurch and Beyond ndash Observations in Disaster Recovery
Chris Smith (Auckland Transport) and Ian Munro (Urbanism Plus) Corridor Management Plan Guidelines An Attempt to Promote Consistent Thinking but Diverse Outputs
Jill Gregory and Jessica Meech (Chapman Tripp) Musseling Up Strengthening the Governance of the Seas
April Bennett (Massey University Palmerston North) Ka manawatū te awa ka manawa ora te iwi Power and Māori Engagement in Decisions about the Manawatū River
Graham Spargo (MacKays to Peka Peka Expressway Project Approvals) Alliancing Innovation through Council Participation
The Future of Planning 60 mins Is the planning profession in NZ at a cross roads Are we still relevant and are we achieving our desired outcomes in practice Where are we heading and what ought to be our future direction In 2011 the NZPI Council set up a working party to consider these questions We are seeking views on these critical issues requiredsuggestions about what we need to do Please come to this workshop if you interested in the future of the profession
Sarah Fitzgerald (Beca) Earthquake Recovery Consenting for the Infrastructure Rebuild
Steve Abley (Abley Transportation Consultants) Measuring Transport Choice and Energy Resilience
Sharon Dines (GHD Ltd) National Policy Statement on Freshwater Management
Daniel Clay (Minter Ellison Rudd Watts) Legal Developments Affecting Iwi Partnerships in Resource Management
James Bevan and Angus McKenzie (Latitude Planning Services) Shared Planning and Outcomes Recent Examples of Shared Planning Frameworks
Dale Harris and Josie Schroder (Christchurch City Council) Minding the Gaps ndash a Case for Neighbourhood Centres Recovery in Christchurch
Paul Durdin (Abley Transportation Consultants Ltd) Creating a Better Public Transport System Even When the lsquoCrsquo is taking out of CBD
Fiona Young (Env Southland) and Frances Lojkine (MWH) Managing Effects of Land Use on Water Quality in Southland
Antoine Coffin (Boffa Miskell Ltd) Ngāti Rangitihi Environmental Management Plan
Patrick Buckley (NZTA) The NZ Transport Agency amp Auck Council Geospatial Shared Services Partnership
Clare Piper and Genevieve Doube (NZPI Young Planners Group) Do You Have a lsquoDuty to Carersquo Supporting Resilience of Young Planners in Our Profession 60 Mins
Clare Revell and Fiona Wykes (Christchurch City Council) Planning for Heritage Assets Following Natural Disasters
Nick Regos (Impact Project Management) Resources and Capabilities ndash the Construction Industryrsquos Input to the Christchurch Recovery
Raewyn Peart (Environmental Defense Society) Planning Marine Spaces The Role of Marine Spatial Planning
David Patterson (Auckland University) Urban Design Mental Health and Maori
Rebecca Heenan (Department of Conservation) Southland Values Survey Engaging Communities to Influence Planning Outcomes
15
Parallel Sessions Programme conthellip
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 3 Thursday 3 May 330pm ndash 500pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Space and
Place Stream 3A
Governance
Stream 3B Sponsored by MfE
Resilience
Stream 3C
Energy
Community Stream 3D
Resilience
Stream 3E
Infrastructure
Stream 3F
Governance
Stream 3G
Andree Iffrig (IDI Calgary Canada) Urban Village Narratives The Inglewood Design Initiative (IDI) a Framework for re-building an inner city area 60 mins
Glen Wigley amp Michael Lovett (MfE) MfE Programme of Work and Key Areas of Development in 2012 90 mins Presentation Ministry Work Programme The presentation will provide an overview of the Ministryrsquos programme of work including detailed presentations from MfErsquos Policy and Operations Divisions The presentation will also give the wider context to a short workshop on our RMA Monitoring and Review Short Workshop Monitoring the RMA The aim of the RMA monitoring and review project is to develop a clear and transparent national monitoring framework that will achieve efficiencies and a better understanding of the implementation and effectiveness of the RMA
Ljubica Mamula-Seadon (Ministry of Civil Defense) Resilience Policy Planning and Practice ndash a Surmountable Challenge
Janet Stephenson and Maria Ioannou (University of Otago) ldquoEat Your Spinachrdquo - Social Acceptance of Renewable Electricity Developments
Andrew Tait (NIWA) and Sylvia Allan (Allan Planning and Research) Climate Change Adaptation in Urban Environments ndash A Toolbox for New Zealand Local Government
Robert Schofield (Boffa Miskell Ltd) and Gavin Murray (Transpower NZ) Alternatives Assessments for Major Infrastructure Projects 45 mins
Lee Beattie (University of Auckland) and Ian Munro (Urbanism Plus) The RMA 10 Misconception
Timothy Solomon (University of Canterbury) Planning for the Future the Opportunity and Importance of Engaging Young People After Natural Disasters
Ros Day and Janet Stephenson (Otago University) The Blueskin Energy Project ndash Testing a New Direction for Community Engagement and Participation in Renewable Energy Generation Developments in New Zealand
Craig Batchelar and Kate Barry-Piceno (Boffa Miskell) In Search of the Relocatable Castle
Peter Crawford (Independent Hearing Commissioner and Arbitrator) On the ldquoIndependencerdquo of the Independent Hearing Commissioner
Suzanne Vallance (Lincoln University) Urban resilience Bouncing back coping or thriving
Bruce Chapman (MNZPI) Improving the Resilience of Our Built Heritage
Eric Pyle and Ben Farrell (NZ Wind Energy Association) A Taste of Things to Comehellip Expect More Wind Farms
Laurie McCallum (Environment Canterbury) Urban Land Supply and Development in Greater Christchurch
Andrea Rickard (Beca Carter Hollings amp Ferner) Greg Lee (NZ Transport Agency) and Sally Baguley (Environmental Protection Authority) Three Perspectives on the National Consenting Process Our Practical Experiences on Transmission Gully 45 mins
Phil Gurnsey (Beca) and Sarah Myhill (NZ Transport Agency) Spatial planning or is it Scenario Planning or by Another Name
16
Parallel Sessions Venues Session 1 Wednesday 2 May 130pm ndash 330pm
Stream Location Directions 1A Space and Place Snooker Room
Marlborough Club Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
1B Practice Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
1C Practice
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
1D Governance
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
1E Local Government
Blenheim Club Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
1F Space and Place
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
1G Product Demonstration Exhibition Hall TradeCatering Area
Session 2 Thursday 3 May 100pm ndash 300pm
Stream Location Directions 2A Resilience
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
2B TransportInfrastructure
Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
2C Governace
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
2D Water
Scenic Circle Hotel Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
2E Maori
Snooker Room Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
2F Practice
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
Session 3 Thursday 3 May 330pm ndash 500pm
Stream Location Directions 3A Space and Place
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
3B Governance
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
3C Resilience
Blenheim Club Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
3D EnergyCommunity
Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
3E Resilience
Scenic Circle Hotel Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
3F Infrastructure
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
3G Governance Snooker Room Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
17
Direction and Information
A ndash Marlborough Convention Centre ndash 42A Alfred St Blenheim Ph 03 579 5047
B ndash Scenic Hotel Marlborough ndash Cnr Alfred amp Henry St Ph 03 578 5079
C ndash Blenheim Club ndash 92 High St 03 578 7452 D ndash Supermarket ndash Countdown Supermarket - Cnr Arthur amp Seymour St Ph 03 520 6130
E ndash Nearest Doctor ndash Frances St Medical - Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5252 F ndash Nearest Dentist ndash Durrheim and Associates - Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5843
G ndash Nearest Pharmacy ndash United Friendly Society Dispensary ndash Cnr Queen amp High St Ph 03 578 6099
B
B
B
C
B
D
E F
G
500ft
200m
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Field Trips Friday 4 May
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Conference Social Options
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If you have not already booked any options and would like to participate please see Registration Desk
to check availability
Wednesday 2 May and Thursday 3 May
Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant $42+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar
Ye Olde Malthouse $41+gst
Buffet Dinner cash bar
Wither Hills Winery $64+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
The Winery Riverlands (formerly Montana) $64+gst
3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
Thursday 3 May 515pm Tickets are still available $30+GST See Registration Desk Attendees may still participate in the Social Options above which will begin following the CeremonyReception
All Trips will depart from and return to the Marlborough Convention Centre Note that return times are approximate
Please note your reporting time Buses will depart strictly on time and will not wait
Trip Report by Trip Departs Trip returns (approx)
A Blenheim Highlights Sponsored by Marlborough District Council
845am 900am 330pm
B Sounds Spectacular Sponsored by Ayson amp Partners
830am 845am 430pm
C Mussels amp More Sponsored by Smart Alliances
830am 845am 430pm
D Water and Wine Sponsored by Tasman District Council
845am 900am 415pm
E Southern Explorer Sponsored by Styles Group
845am 900am 415pm
F Whale of a Time Sponsored by Beca
730am 745am 615pm
G Aviation Day Sponsored by Nelson City Council
845am 900am 430pm
H Heritage Trail Sponsored by Department of Conservation
845am 900am 415pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
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Field Trips Info
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Friday 4 May All Trips have limits on numbers ndash please enrol early to avoid disappointment Note that additional fees apply to several trips Trip A Blenheim Highlights Therersquos more to Blenheim than meets the eye and this trip offers three perspectives on the town and its environs Local experts will take you on a guided walking tour to look at recent developments and some of the sites and ideas identified the Blenheim Town Centre Project ndash the outcome of a place-based Inquiry-By-Design (IBD) workshop and consultation process led by Urbanismplus and Marlborough District Council Yoursquoll also discover the pioneering spirit and history behind the creation of Marlboroughrsquos iconic Sauvignon Blanc wine style ndash and sample the product with a tutored wine tasting ndash at the Brancott Estate Heritage Centre Finally yoursquoll embark on the River Queen for a cruise on the scenic and historic Opawa River with commentary on passing sites from culturalhistoricaliwi perspectives
Trip B Sounds Spectacular Picton and Queen Charlotte Sounds Picton is the gateway to the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound and is the southern port for the inter-island ferry services from Wellington After a short bus trip from Blenheim yoursquoll visit Waikawa marae with presentations from local iwi Te Atiawa Marlborough District Council and Port Marlborough on recent and current projects including redevelopment of the Picton waterfront developments at the ferry terminal port and marinas and iwi perspectives on the management of the Sounds Therersquoll be a chance to look at
some of these developments as you head down to the waterfront to board a boat for a cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound The trip includes a visit to a salmon farm with commentary from New Zealand King Salmon and further commentary on the challenges involved in managing this spectacular environment If time permits yoursquoll round off the day with a winery visit on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
Trip C Mussels amp More Havelock amp Pelorus Sound Havelock is home to Marlboroughrsquos mussel-farming industry ndash itrsquos known as the Greenshell Mussel Capital of the World ndash and is the starting point for exploring the Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds Yoursquoll hear about the Northern Marlborough Urban Growth amp Development Strategy and how this will
shape the development of Havelock and some of the smaller settlements in the Sounds Yoursquoll also learn about the current state of aquaculture in the Sounds and the promise of the latest aquaculture legislation with presenters from the industry and the Ministry of Fisheriesrsquo Aquaculture Unit After a look around Havelock itself yoursquoll have a cruise on Pelorus Sound including a visit to a mussel farm and commentary on issues such as coastal subdivision residential development and forestry If time permits a winery visit will be included on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
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Trip D Water and Wine Wairau Valley The Wairau Plains are the heartland for Marlboroughrsquos world-famous wine industry Farther up the Wairau Valley the vines give way to wide pastoral land and the forest clad foothills of the Richmond and St Arnaud ranges The Wairau Valley is also a powerhouse of a different sort with two hydro-electric power schemes (HEPS) already and a third recently consented Yoursquoll get a tour of one of these ndash the Branch HEPS ndash and commentary about the issues raised by the consenting of the larger Wairau HEPS with presenters from TrustPower and Fish and Game There will also be presentations from Wine Marlborough and the Marlborough District Council on the challenges faced by the wine industry and its neighbours and the pressures that changing land uses place on the water that flows on the surface of ndash and beneath ndash the Wairau Valley And letrsquos be honest you want to taste some of the many different wines that this region has to offer so yoursquoll be stopping off at some of the wineries that yoursquoll pass en route for a closer look at the production ndash and consumption ndash of Marlboroughrsquos most famous product
Trip E Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward Heading south from Blenheim along State Highway 1 takes you through the expansive Awatere Valley where Marlboroughrsquos winemaking traditions continue to spread across the landscape But vineyards arenrsquot the only ndash or even the dominant ndash land use here and on this trip yoursquoll see and hear about the diversity of development in South Marlborough Highlights include a tour of the unique solar salt works at Lake Grassmere a visit to the site of the proposed Clifford Bay ferry terminal (currently under investigation) a look at wind farm developments around Ward and a tour of Yealands Estate New Zealandrsquos largest
privately owned vineyard and a world leader in innovation and sustainable wine production Commentary will be provided by those involved in these industries including Dominion Salt and wind farm developers Energy3 Ltd Yoursquoll also have presentations on how the settlements of Seddon and Ward are likely to be shaped by the Southern Marlborough Urban Growth and Development Strategy and how farming and communities in South Marlborough are adapting to life in an environment where water is often a scarce commodity
Trip F Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura This is the longest of our trips which involves a couple of hours on a bus as you travel down to Kaikoura for the world-renowned Whale Watch cruise Whale Watch is New Zealands only marine-based whale watching company offering an exciting up-close encounter with the worlds
largest toothed predator the giant Sperm Whale in their natural environment and the tour includes fantastic on-board interpretation about Kaikoura its wildlife and the story of the Whale Watch business Whilst the cruise is the highlight of the trip there are plenty of other things to see en route The rugged and scenic stretch of coastline between the Waima (Ure) River and Kaikoura has long been valued by local Maori for its plentiful catches of fish abundant shellfish beds and succulent crayfish Itrsquos also vital
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for the South Islandrsquos transportation system with both State Highway 1 and the Coastal Pacific Railway occupying the narrow strip of land between the sea and the mountains Commentary en route will highlight sites and issues of interest including Lake Grassmere wind farms infrastructure and coastal hazards Yoursquoll stop at Ohau Point for a look at the seal colony before arriving in Kaikoura for pre-cruise presentations from Te Korowai o Te Tai ō Marokura (Kaikoura Coastal Guardians) and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust Note Additional fee of $101+gst applies for Whale Watch cruise If you donrsquot have the sea-legs for the Whale Watch cruise you can opt for a guided walk around the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway Your guides together with information panels located along the Walkway will enable you to journey into
the fascinating history of the people and to learn of the geology the animals and the plants that make the area so special Yoursquoll also see first-hand where DOC and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust ndash with support from landowners and the wider community ndash are establishing a new colony of the endangered Huttons Shearwater (Kaikoura is the only place on earth where these unique sea birds breed) Trip G Aviation Day Planning and Pilots NZ Agricultural Aviation Association (NZAAA) will host an Aviation-focused field day based at Omaka Aerodrome Blenheim The day would include demonstrations of agricultural aviation technology and its relevance and application to policy and regulation of the industry in RMA Plans consideration of reverse sensitivity with subdivision adjacent to the aerodrome and a visit to the Aviation
Heritage Centre including lunch NZAAA has funding from the Sustainable Farming Fund for a project called Environmental Best Practice in Agricultural and associated Rural Aviation Demonstration days are part of the project plan This project seeks to develop consistent clear and achievable provisions so that agricultural and rural aviation can continue to be undertaken thus contributing to economic social and environmental sustainability The opportunity to run a field trip in conjunction with the NZPI Conference aligns with the project outcomes and provides an opportunity for planners and policy makers to experience first-hand the capability of agricultural aviation in NZ the challenges faced by the industry the industry response and the technology that is available The lunch venue the Aviation Heritage Centre houses a
display like no other and you donrsquot have to be an aviation buff to enjoy it Human stories from the Great War come to life in a theatrical treatment which is both innovative and visually stunning Captivating scenes depict the aircraft in context some recreating actual incidents The rare memorabilia is worthy of any national collection and ranges from beautifully crafted lsquotrench artrsquo through to personal items belonging to the famous Red Baron himself
Trip H Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi Experience some of Marlboroughrsquos rich natural cultural and historic heritage both Maori and European on this excursion to some of the regionrsquos most famous ndash and some less well-known ndash heritage sites all within 20 minutesrsquo drive from
Blenheim First stop is the Wairau Bar a long windswept boulder bank on the shores of Marlboroughrsquos Cloudy Bay The site is the Everest of New Zealand archaeology on hand to explain its significance and provide commentary on its management Further along the coast yoursquoll stop at Rarangi to look at the arearsquos unique landform and geomorphology and hear how the community is involved in connecting us to our deep Pacific past and of particular significance to Maori Local iwi and staff from DOC will be managing and restoring this special environment through the Rarangi Landcare Group There will also be a tour of the award-winning wetland restoration project at Wither Hillsrsquo vineyard at Rarangi The trip will also include a visit to Whites Bay ndash which in 1866 became the South Island terminus of an inter-island telegraph cable (the original cable station still exists) and Tuamarina site of the lsquoWairau Affrayrsquo where in 1843 European settlers from Nelson clashed with Ngati Toa chiefs
Te Rauparaha and Te Rangihaeata a battle in which 22 Europeans and between four and nine Maori died A visit to a winery for a tutored tasting will round off the day on the return trip to Blenheim
21
Monday 30 April 2012 Tuesday 1 May 2012 Wednesday 2 May 2012 Thursday 3 May 2012 Friday 4 May 2012
7am
Registration Desk Opens
8am
Registration Desk Opens
745-9am
Field Trips Depart
8-9am NZPI Young Planners AGM845-950am Keynote
George Monbiot (via Teleconference)
9am-5pm YP Pre-Congress12950-1030am Keynote
Rod Oram
915-10am
Keynote Gerry Te Kapa Coates
1030-11am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Boffa Miskell Ltd
1030am-5pm
Maori Planning Hui
12pm
Registration Desk Opens
1050-1120am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Opus
1145am-12pm
TBA
1-430pm
Urban Design Forum Meeting
12-1pm Lunch
Sponsored by Beca
2-5pm
Elected Representatives Workshop
1210-1pm
Keynote Andrew Lothian
Afternoon Tea1-2pm Lunch
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
3-330pm
Afternoon Tea
6pm YP Pre-Congress Function for early
arrivals
330-4pm Afternoon Tea
Sponsored by MWH
5-515pm
Field Trips Briefing (if needed)
330-615pm
Field Trips Return
4-445pm
Keynote Diane Turner
515pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
7pm
Pre-Conference Dinner Drinks
Free EveningOptional Social Events
See page 18 for details
Optional Social Events
See page 18 for details
730pm-late Conference Dinner
Conference Closing Ceremony
2013 Conference Promos
2-330pm
Parallel Sessions 1
See page 13 for details
11-1145am
Keynote Craig Pauling
Sponsored by Beca
1-3pm
Parallel Sessions 2
See page 13 for details
330pm-5pm
Parallel Sessions 3
See page 13 for details
10-1050am
Keynote Laurie Johnson
Sponsored by Opus and Christchurch
City Council
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
530-730pm Welcome Reception
9am-915am
Conference Opening
See Page 18
for times and details
ALL DAY
FIELD TRIPS
1120-1210pm
Keynote Daniel Homsey
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
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We Strongly Recommend you enrol online for instant confirmation and payment ndash CLICK HERE
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Special Requirements Dietary
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Full Registration (NZPI Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
70000
Full Registration (Non-Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
78000
Daily Registration (NZPI Members) Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
45500
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Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
52000
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24800
Total (A) $
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NZPI Member 9000
NZPI Non-Member 13200
Total (B) $
B Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday 1 May Details Price
Urban Design Forum 100-430pm
2500
Maori Planning Hui 1030am-500pm
-
Elected Representatives Workshop 200-500pm
6000
Total (C) $
C Conference Social Options
Note A Full Registration includes Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner Event Price
___Qty
Welcome Reception 1 May 530pm Day or Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
3500
___Qty
Conference Gala Dinner 4 May 7pm Day and Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
9000
___Qty
NZPI Awards Reception Thursday 3 May 5pm
3000
___Qty Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant
Wed Thu 4200
___Qty Wither Hills Winery
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty The Winery Riverlands
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty Ye Olde Malthouse Wed Thu 4100
Total (D) $
D Field Trips ndash Friday 4 May Select 1 Only
Price If any
Blenheim Highlights
Sounds Spectacular ndash Picton and Queen
Charlotte Sounds 4000
Mussels and More Havelock and Pelorus Sound
4000
Water and Wine Wairau Valley
Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward
Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura
With Cruise 10100
Without Cruise
Aviation Day Planning and Pilots
Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi
Total Payment Due A1 Conference Registration Fee $
A2 Young Planners Congress $
B Pre-Conference Workshops $
C Conference Social Options $
D Field Trip $
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Net total x115 (Payment incl
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Parallel Sessions
Parallel Sessions 1 Wednesday 2nd May 200-330pm
I am most likely to attend
1A 1B 1C 1D
1E 1F 1G
Parallel Sessions 2 Thursday 3rd May 100-300pm
I am most likely to attend
2A 2B 2C
2D 2E 2F
Parallel Sessions 3 Thursday 3rd May 330-500pm
I am most likely to attend
3A 3B 3C 3D
3E 3F 3G
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Retain a copy of this form and send to
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Conference 2012
PO Box 8658 Symonds St 1150
AUCKLAND
Alternatively
Email as an attachment to adminplanningorgnz
with ldquo2012 Registrationrdquo in the Subject line
OR Fax to 09 520 3686
Conference Cancellation Policy All cancellations must be made in writing
to the Conference Organiser at adminplanningorgnz Cancellations made
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The Organising Committee and the Conference Office reserve the right to alter
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Conference Organisers cannot be held liable for any personal injuries caused
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Page
Sponsors 2
Welcome 4
Key Conference Information 5
Pre-Conference Workshops 6
International Keynote Speakers 8
Other International Speakers 9
National Keynote Speakers 10
Conference Programme 12
Parallel Sessions Programme 13
Parallel Sessions Room Locations 16
Blenheim City Map 17
Optional Evening Social Options 18
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception 18
Field Trips Info 19
Programme at a Glance 22
Registration Form 23
Contents
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4
The NelsonMarlborough branch of the New Zealand Planning Institute welcomes you
The conference is like our home planned to be an interesting and challenging experience for all planners and related
professionals at any levels The themes of resilience governance partnership and space and place will be examined in the context of current and recent developments and challenges facing our profession and wider New Zealand
society We want you to be challenged by this conference and to come away from it with an appreciation of how you can make a difference
Conference Organising Committee Joint Chairs Mark Batchelor Smart Alliances Ltd Anna Eartherley Marlborough District Council Members Mandy Bishop Nelson City Councilrsquo Lionel Solly Department of Conservation Ed Chapman-Cohen
Davidson Group Bruno Brosnan Marlborough District Council Barry Williams NZPI Deputy CEO
See back outside back cover for timings
Tuesday 1 May Wednesday 2 May Thursday 3 May Friday 4 May
Young Planners
Congress ndash All Day
Conference Opening
KeynotePlenaries KeynotePlenaries
All day
Field
Trips
Maori Hui
1030am-500pm KeynotePlenaries KeynotePlenaries
Afternoon
Urban Design Workshop 1-
430pm
Elected Members Workshop
2-5pm
Early Afternoon
Parallel Sessions-
WorkshopPaper
presentations
Afternoon
Parallel Sessions
WorkshopPaper
presentations
Later Afternoon
KeynotePlenary
Evening Conference Welcome
Reception Evening NZPI AGM Evening NZPI Awards
Ceremony amp Reception
Evening Conference Gala
Dinner
Optional Social
Events
Optional Social
Events
(subject to amendment)
Page
Programme at a glance 2
Welcome 4
Sponsors to Date 5
Key Conference Information 6
International Keynote Speakers 7
Other International Keynote Speakers 10
National Plenary Speakers 11
Pre-Conference Workshops 12
Conference Programme 14
Parallel Sessions Programme 15
Field Trips 19
Sponsorship and Trade Exhibition 20
Young Planners Congress12 30
Welcome
lance
Programme at a glance
lance
5
Key Conference Information
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Main Venue
Marlborough Convention Centre
Marlborough Convention Centre
Address 42a Alfred St Blenheim Phone 03 579 5047
Accommodation All Conference accommodation is handled via the Marlborough Convention Centre Accommodation Manager
Kelly Ingram The Marlborough Convention Centre
Registration Entitlements Full Registration includes entry into the Welcome Reception Conference Dinner and Friday Field Trips
Student Registration includes the Welcome Reception and Field Trips but not the Conference Dinner Day Registration excludes those functions unless paid for separately If unsure of your status please check at the
Registration Desk Additional social event tickets may also still be available The Awards Ceremony and Reception is an additional charge for all classes of registrant
Presenter Instructions Please re-check the time of your presentation You should visit the room of your session at the start of the break prior
to the sessionlsquos commencement This is to check on AV set-up and to meet the session chair Please also provide the chair 1 or 2 sentences to be used for your introduction Please also note the scheduled duration (usually 30 mins) and
allow time for questions within that period
Local Services See map page 17 Nearest Doctor Frances St Medical Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5252 Nearest Dentist Durrheim and Associates Lister Court France St Ph 03 578 5843
Nearest Pharmacy Amcal Blenheim Pharmacy 78 Queen St 03 578 7007
Taxi Marlborough Taxis 03 577 5511 Shuttle Buses Marlborough Shuttles 0800 20 30 27
Supermarket Countdown Cnr Arthur and Seymour St Blenheim Ph 520 6130
Internet The Convention Centre is Wi-Fi capable Charges apply See Convention Centre Office for details
RegistrationInformation desk Opening Hours
Tuesday Noonmdash730pm
Wednesday 715ammdash600pm Thursday 730ammdash600pm
Friday 730ammdash9am and 630pmmdash730pm Registration Desk Phone 022 166 9383
6
Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday 1 May
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Maori Planning Hui 1030am-5pm No Charge
Kia ora tatou This second national Māori Planning hui provides a forum for people involved and interested in Māori planning issues
to share ideas practices and insights with others from around Aōtearoa These pre-NZPI conference workshops are intended to provide an additional opportunity to discuss in more detail key planning issues for Aōtearoa and provide a
great opportunity for those attendees to share the mātauranga gained at the hui with others at the NZPI conference
Facilitator Gina Sweetman Sweetman Planning Services Agenda
Time Speaker Topic 1030 ndash 1100 Mihi Whakatau
1100 ndash 1200 Jill Atkinson and Mike Sang
Kataraina Belshaw
A partnership between Environment Canterbury and
Canterbury Ngāi Tahu Papatipu Rūnanga ndash Opportunities to
improve relationships
The challenges and
opportunities for councils of treaty settlements ndash co-
governance and co-
management
1200 ndash 1230 Ben Te Aika Māori Community Socio-
Economic Development
1230 ndash 100 Lunch
100 ndash 230 Tui Shortland
Antoinne Coffin
Joe Tahana
Kaitiakitanga ndash the Ngati Hine
Catchment Plan
Experiences from the Bay of
Plenty
LGA RMA and Maori from a
grassroots perspective
230 ndash 315 Te Puni Kōkiri Māori capacity and capability
building under the RMA
315 ndash 330 Afternoon tea
330 ndash 415 Gina Sweetman
Ken Swinney
Terms of Reference for a Māori
Planning Special Interest Group
(see attached)
Moving forward with a Māori Planning Special Interest Group
415 ndash 430 Close
7
Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday 1 May
lance
Urban Design Forum Special Interest Group 100-430pm $25+gst
Urban Design and the Top of the South
The session will look at progress on advancing urban design outcomes and processes across the top of the South
Island and consider the practical issues involved in implementing urban designedndashbased projects when the spirit is
willing but resources are scarce and peer support often limited We will invite council staff to talk about projects that they have been involved in as a prelude to discussing how urban
design can be advanced outside the big cities
Agenda
100pm ndash 130 Welcome and update on Urban Design Forum actions 120pm ndash 230 Top of the South roundup including Nelson City Council and Marlborough District Council
230pm ndash 300 Afternoon tea 330pm ndash 430 Urban design outside the main centres challenges and possible responses ndash general discussion
The session is open to any person ndash you do not need to be a member of NZPI or attend the whole of the NZPI
conference just register for the preconference workshop on the NZPI website
Further details will be available on the Urban Design Forum website - urbandesignfoumconz
Elected Representatives Workshop 200-5pm
$60+gst
This session for elected members will comprise a panel which will address two questions
ldquoWhat should the role of the Environment Court be in the Resource Management plan and policy making processrdquo
Auckland barrister Alan Dormer will address this question Alan is currently the chair of the MfE Technical Advisory Group reviewing sections 6 and 7 of the Resource Management Act He has been an independent resource
consent hearing commissioner and he is a past President of the Resource Management Law Association of New Zealand He chaired the Technical Advisory Group appointed in 2008 to provide advice on the Phase One Resource
Management reforms was Chair of the Phase Two Urban Reforms Technical Advisory Group and was a member of the Infrastructure Technical Advisory Group
Planning accountability - who is in control
Rachel Reese is a Nelson City Councillor She will ask what do we as elected members need in terms of
capacity and expertise to direct sound plan making The session will address building capacity from determining plan priority pre-notification steps through to hearing procedure and decisions Rachel will also reflect on how councils
may choose to respond to the legislative changes requiring all members of hearings panels to be accredited for consent and plan decisions Rachels work in resource management commenced 12 years ago as a private
consultant She is an accredited commissioner and has conducted both policy (plan development) and consent hearings The session will be chaired by a local councillor and there will also be the opportunity for
informal discussion of current issues for elected members
8
International Key-note Speakers
lance
Laurie Johnson of Laurie Johnson Consulting I Research San Francisco has over
20 years of experience in urban planning and disaster-related consulting management and research She has written extensively about the economics of catastrophes land use and
risk and disaster recovery and |reconstruction She has studied most of the worldrsquos recent major urban disasters including the 2010 Chile and 2008 China earthquakes 2005 and
2004 US hurricanes World Trade Center collapse 1997 North Dakota floods and 1995
Kobe Japan and 1994 Northridge CA earthquakes In 2006 she was a lead author of the recovery plan for the City of New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina and coauthored the
book Clear as Mud Planning for the Rebuilding of New Orleans published by the American Planning Association in April 2010
In March 2006 she founded her consultancy and its clients have included cities counties state emergency
management agencies university and research institutions philanthropic and non-profit organizations and private
insurers She was formerly a Vice-President with Risk Management Solutions (RMS) working with global property and casualty insurers to manage their exposure to natural catastrophe risk and a consulting planner with EQE
International (now ABS Consulting) and Spangle Associates
Ms Johnson is on the Board of Directors of the Public Entity Risk Institute (PERI) and the San Francisco Planning and
Urban Research Association (SPUR) She is also on the Steering Committee for GEER ndash Geotechnical Extreme Event Reconnaissance a past Board member of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) and a member of the
editorial board of Earthquake Spectra EERIrsquos professional journal devoted to improving the practice of earthquake hazards mitigation preparedness and recovery Since 1991 she has been a member of the American Institute of
Certified Planners and the American Planning Association
Daniel Homsey is the Director of the Neighborhood Empowerment Network (NEN) in
San Francisco - a coalition of residents and community organizations non-profit organizations academic institutions and private and government agencies Previously Director of the Mayorrsquos
Office of Neighborhood Services (MONS) and now a member of the City Administratorrsquos team Daniel is a third-generation San Franciscan who believes that neighborhoods are and should be
the stewards of their sustainability Formed in 2009 the NEN offers a new paradigm of
collaboration which redefines the role of government from ldquomanagerrdquo to ldquopartnerrdquo By re-aligning expectations and investing in capacity building resources the goal is to return residents
to their rightful role of stewards of the community
The NEN employs a variety of tools to achieve this goal of empowering residents including an online home whose primary goals are to leverage social media platforms (blogs audio video) to share best
practices valuable programs and events as well as offer a growing collection of technical resources to stakeholders
NEN Awards and Summits - to increase connectivity amongst stakeholders the NEN produces events that bring community members together to participate in capacity building activities The NEN ldquosummitsrdquo include resource fairs
and breakout educational sessions and are held in neighborhoods The NEN‟s largest event is the annual NEN Awards which honors the work being done by individuals and organizations in the community NENtv the storytelling
arm of the NEN celebrates the achievements of the people projects and organisations that are building community
and shares grassroots knowledge that can help transform a neighborhood
The NEN Capacity Academy ndash NEN has aligned its academic resources to begin the development of a resource that will offer both online and in-person learning experiences on a broad set of focus areas including leadership
development and issue based expertise The NENu Portal will allow communities to post projects in a single online
database from which the NENu partner institutions will be able to pull them down into their service learning platforms NENu Engaged Learning Zones (ELZ) ndash by making a multi-year commitment to a community beginning with
bottom up grassroots capacity building through problem solving NENu hopes to redefine service learning as an essential methodology to bring about measurable change in residentsrsquo lives
9
International Keynote Speakers conthellip
lance
Other International Speakers
George Monbiot is an English writer known for his environmental and political
activism He writes a weekly column for The Guardian and is the author of the bestselling books The Age of Consent A Manifesto for a New World Order and Captive State The Corporate Takeover of Britain Heat How to Stop the Planet Burning (2006) and Bring on the Apocalypse Six Arguments for Global Justice (2008) He is the founder of lsquoThe Land is Oursrsquo campaign which
campaigns peacefully for the right of access to the countryside and its resources in the UK He has held visiting fellowships or professorships at the universities of Oxford (environmental
policy) Bristol (philosophy) Keele (politics) Oxford Brookes (planning) and East London
(environmental science) Monbiot believes that drastic action at a personal and collective level coupled with strong political will is needed to combat global warming and has written that
climate change is the moral question of the 21st century
(via video conference)
Dr Andrew Lothian has had a lifelong involvement in environmental policy and
environmental management He has worked at a senior level in the South Australian Department
of Environment for several decades and has made significant contributions in advancing ecological sustainability addressing greenhouse gas emissions and climate change developing
state of environment reporting advancing environmental valuation studies and the development of environmental industry He has contributed to the development of policy covering a diverse
range of areas including site contamination zero waste housing energy rating and greenhouse Originally trained in Town Planning he graduated MSc (Environmental Resources) in the UK and
in 2001 completed a PhD on landscape quality assessment of South Australia In late 2002 he
established Environmental Policy Solutions a consultancy providing services in environmental policy Later he established Scenic Solutions a consultancy providing services in landscape
quality assessment Dr Lothian has published on a wide variety of environmental subjects He is a past President and Secretary of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (South Australian Division) In May 2006 the
Planning Institute of Australia awarded Dr Lothian its annual National Award for Planning Excellence in the category of
Environmental Planning
Keith Hall is Client Services ManagerSenior Transportation Planner with CH2M HILLrsquos
Toronto office He has a masters degree in planning with 20 years experience in transport and
land use planning He is currently working on implementation of public transport projects in the Greater Toronto Area Prior to joining CH2M HILL Keith served as the CEO for the New Zealand
Planning Institute most recently contributing as a committee member on the update of
NZS44042010 ndash Land Development and Subdivision Infrastructure
10
Other International Speakers conthellip
lance
National Keynote Session Speakers
lance
Andreacutee Iffrig LEED AP is a writer and graduate architect residing in Calgary Alberta
Canada Her interest in sustainable design goes back 30 years and is readily evident in her writing speaking and volunteer work A Royal Architectural Institute of Canada medalist she
uses her design background to collaborate with others in building more sustainable communities Andreacuteersquos publications include dozens of articles on sustainable design of products buildings and
urban environments Her most recent work is the Inglewood Design Initiative Framework for Sustainable Development of an Urban Village Published as a community newspaper this plan
for urban renewal in the community of Inglewood Calgary Alberta has been described by the
Cityrsquos most senior planner as the ldquoposter child responserdquo to the municipal Smart Growth planning process The framework won an honourable mention in the Mayorrsquos Urban Design Awards in
November 2011
Rod Oram has more than 30 yearsrsquo experience as an international business journalist He
has worked for various publications in Europe and North America including the Financial Times of London He is currently a columnist for the Sunday Star-Times a regular broadcaster on radio
and television and a frequent public speaker on business economics innovation creativity and entrepreneurship in both NZ and global contexts For more than a decade Rod has been
helping fast-growing New Zealand companies through his involvement with The ICEHOUSE the
entrepreneurship centre at the University of Aucklandrsquos Business SchoolIn 2007 Penguin published his book on the New Zealand economy Reinventing Paradise
Rod was the winner in the individual category in the 2010 Vero Excellence in Business Support
Awards and was 2010 Columnist of the Year in the consumer category in the national magazine
awards for his columns in Good a consumer sustainability magazine
Diane Turner is General Manager Strategy Planning and Policy for the Christchurch
Earthquake Recovery Authority Previously Chief Executive of the Whakatane District Council Diane has considerable experience working directly with communities as well as local and central
government Diane has also worked in disaster recovery with leadership roles in both the Bay of Plenty floods of 2004 and the Matata debris flow of 2005
Her early career was as a town planner and in recent leadership positions Diane has led a range of community development and infrastructural projects She has held a number of leadership
positions within the Bay of Plenty in Civil Defence Rural Fire and the central and local government collaboration network COBOP
11
National Keynote Session Speakers conthellip
lance
In 2011 NZPI partnered with Green Event to make the annual conference a more environmentally
sustainable event A number of waste reduction energy efficiency and smart travel initiatives were
implemented A comprehensive monitoring programme
was undertaken and an environmental baseline was established using GRI (Global Reporting Initiative)
indicators In 2012 NZPI will continue to work to improve its performance
Gerry Te Kapa Coates MNZM has been advocating for social responsibility for
most of his career as a professional engineer Starting the group Engineers for Social Responsibility in 1983 he now pushes the case for addressing climate change and ldquopeak oilrdquo
before its too late As an engineer he also believes that technology wonrsquot necessarily save us as everyone hopes All the techniques we have to make the transition to sustainability in the
next 20 years are actually largely with us now New technologies like nanotechnology may help but they are still decades away But Gerryrsquos message is one of hope He believes if we
start making the transition to renewables and sustainable technology now not only is it
possible ndash by using our fossil fuel reserves sensibly ndash but we will also solve the problem of climate change Gerry has been on a number of boards including the Wind Energy Association
and Land Transport New Zealand Hersquos also Māori and on the board of Ngāi Tahu Holdings Corporation ndash a half billion dollar company ndash and active in the affairs of his tribe
new Code of Ethics He became an MNZM in 2006 for services to engineering after serving as
President of IPENZ 2003-2004 in 1990 as an active member of the peace movement he went to the UN with the NZ Government delegation as the NGO representative at the Partial
Test Ban Treaty negotiations in New York just before the first Gulf war
Craig Pauling Craig has recently joined CERA and will be involved in incorporating Maori perspectives on the
urban re-development of Christchurch Prior to this he has held posts in Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu including Project Manager Freshwater leading the strategic engagement of Ngai Tahu
at local regional and national levels on freshwater issues Prior to this he was a Senior Environmental Advisor to Ngai Tahu where he had responsibilities around the Greenstone
Management Plan environmental monitoring frameworks and management of the Mahinga Kai
Enhancement Fund In addition to involvement in numerous Maori community and enterprise organisations he has a particular interest in facilitating the inclusion of Matauraga Maori in
urban planning practice
12
Conference Programme
lance
Monday 30 April
600pm YPCongress Social for early 400-445pm Keynote Diane Turner
arrivals Fairweathers 36 Scott St 5pm NZPI AGM
Tuesday 1 May Optional Evening Social Events
800am See later info on page 17 See later info on page 18
Scenic Circle Hotel Cnr Alfred amp
Henry St Thursday 3 May
730am Registration Desk Opens 900am-500pm YPCongress12
845am-950am Keynote Pre-Conference Workshops George Monbiot
1030am-5pm Maori Planning Hui (by teleconference)
100-430pm Urban Design Forum 200-500pm Elected Representatives 950-1030am Keynote
Rod Oram 12 Noon Registration Desk Opens
1030-1100am Morning Tea Afternoon Tea
1100-1145am Keynote Craig Pauling
530-730pm Opening Reception 1145 ndash 12 noon TBA
Free Evening 12 noonndash100pm Lunch Sponsored by Beca
Wednesday 2 May
700am Registration Desk Opens 100-300pm Parallel Session 2
900-915am Conference Opening 300-330pm Afternoon Tea
915-1000am Keynote Gerry Te Kapa 330-500pm Parallel Session 3 Coates
500pm Field Trips Briefing
1000-1050am Keynote Laurie Johnson (if required)
Sponsored by Opus and
Christchurch City Council 515pm NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
1050-1120am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Opus Optional Evening Social Events See later info on page 18
1120-1210pm Keynote Daniel Homsey Sponsored by Opus and Friday 4 May
Christchurch City Council 600-900am Field Trips Depart
1210-100pm Keynote Andrew Lothian 330-615pm Field Trips Return
100-200pm Lunch Sponsored by NZTA 700pm Pre Dinner Drinks
200-330pm Parallel Session 1 730pm till late Conference Gala Dinner
Closing Ceremony
330-400pm Afternoon Tea 2013 Conference Sponsored by MWH Promotion
13
Parallel Sessions Programme
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 1 Wednesday 2 May 200pm ndash 330pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Space amp
Place Stream 1A
Sponsored by NZTA
Practice
Stream 1B
Practice
Stream 1C
Governance
Stream 1D
Local
Government Stream 1E
Space amp Place
Stream 1F Sponsored by MWH
Product
Demo Stream 1G
Dougal List (NZTA) Planning for transport ndash a taste of things to come
David Mead (Hill Young Cooper) and Stuart Ryan (Barrister Auckland) Restrictive Covenants ndash Is There A Case for Public Plans to Control Private Planning Instruments in New Zealand
Hayes Perkins (Auckland Council) Identifying the Competencies and Professional Development Needs of Resource Consent Planners
Lee Beattie amp Errol Haarhoff (University of Auckland) A critical appraisal of the implementation of eight new world cityrsquos urban growth management strategies
Local Government Planning Managersrsquo Workshop 90 Mins
Facilitated by Phillip Martelli (Western Bay of Plenty District Council) Steve Markham (Tasman District Council) and Clare Wooding (Local Government NZ)
Bruce Hill and Gerri Ward (Department of Conservation) Guidance on Biodiversity Offsets and No Net Loss of Biodiversity
QuickMap Demonstration 45 mins Install onto your PC or server for quick and easy access to comprehensive NZ wide property information including high quality photography Load your own data for or export the information out into a CAD or GIS system wwwquickmapconz
Supt Paula Rose (National Road Policing Manager) Lisa Rossiter and Jacqueline Blake (NZTA) Safer Spaces The Plannerrsquos Role in Creating a Safe Road System 60 mins
Jan Crawford (Planning Consultants Ltd) Susie Wood (Environment amp Business Group) and Megan Carbines (Auckland Council) Long Bay Integrated Monitoring for Plan Effectiveness
Mary OrsquoCallahan
(GHD Ltd) Is the Planning Profession Still Facing Recruitment and Retention Issues
Keith Hall (CH2M HILL) What we plan and what we get planning and housing affordability
The session will have facilitated discussions rather than formal presentations The value of the session is for managers to identify the important issues and to be able to discuss them with each other Those interested are invited to contact the facilitators in advance to suggest specific topics andor offer to present contribute
Shelagh Noble (Tasman District Council) Golden Bay ndash the Lay of the Landscape a Community Journey in Recognising Outstanding Natural Landscapes and Features
Gary Rae (Incite Nelson Ltd) and Thomas Marchant (Port Nelson Ltd) Insulate or Postulate ndash A New Approach for Noise Issues at Port Nelson
Leigh Auton (Auton amp Associates) Planning Leadership NZPIrsquos Leadership Training Centre
Christine Cheyne (Massey University) Changing Shape of Local Government
Possible topics for discussion are - Management issues - Interface with councillors - Territorial Authorities - how to have conversations to develop positions for advocacy on RMA and the environment
James Bentley (Boffa Miskell Ltd) Natural Character of Marlboroughrsquos Coastal Environment under the NZCPS 2010
14
Parallel Sessions Programme conthellip
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 2 Thursday 100pm ndash 300pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Resilience
Stream 2A Sponsored by Opus
Transport
Infrastructure Stream 2B
Governance -
Water Stream 2C
Sponsored by MWH
Maori
Stream 2D
Partnerships
Stream 2E
Practice
Stream 2F
Glen Hughes (Opus)) San Francisco to Christchurch and Beyond ndash Observations in Disaster Recovery
Chris Smith (Auckland Transport) and Ian Munro (Urbanism Plus) Corridor Management Plan Guidelines An Attempt to Promote Consistent Thinking but Diverse Outputs
Jill Gregory and Jessica Meech (Chapman Tripp) Musseling Up Strengthening the Governance of the Seas
April Bennett (Massey University Palmerston North) Ka manawatū te awa ka manawa ora te iwi Power and Māori Engagement in Decisions about the Manawatū River
Graham Spargo (MacKays to Peka Peka Expressway Project Approvals) Alliancing Innovation through Council Participation
The Future of Planning 60 mins Is the planning profession in NZ at a cross roads Are we still relevant and are we achieving our desired outcomes in practice Where are we heading and what ought to be our future direction In 2011 the NZPI Council set up a working party to consider these questions We are seeking views on these critical issues requiredsuggestions about what we need to do Please come to this workshop if you interested in the future of the profession
Sarah Fitzgerald (Beca) Earthquake Recovery Consenting for the Infrastructure Rebuild
Steve Abley (Abley Transportation Consultants) Measuring Transport Choice and Energy Resilience
Sharon Dines (GHD Ltd) National Policy Statement on Freshwater Management
Daniel Clay (Minter Ellison Rudd Watts) Legal Developments Affecting Iwi Partnerships in Resource Management
James Bevan and Angus McKenzie (Latitude Planning Services) Shared Planning and Outcomes Recent Examples of Shared Planning Frameworks
Dale Harris and Josie Schroder (Christchurch City Council) Minding the Gaps ndash a Case for Neighbourhood Centres Recovery in Christchurch
Paul Durdin (Abley Transportation Consultants Ltd) Creating a Better Public Transport System Even When the lsquoCrsquo is taking out of CBD
Fiona Young (Env Southland) and Frances Lojkine (MWH) Managing Effects of Land Use on Water Quality in Southland
Antoine Coffin (Boffa Miskell Ltd) Ngāti Rangitihi Environmental Management Plan
Patrick Buckley (NZTA) The NZ Transport Agency amp Auck Council Geospatial Shared Services Partnership
Clare Piper and Genevieve Doube (NZPI Young Planners Group) Do You Have a lsquoDuty to Carersquo Supporting Resilience of Young Planners in Our Profession 60 Mins
Clare Revell and Fiona Wykes (Christchurch City Council) Planning for Heritage Assets Following Natural Disasters
Nick Regos (Impact Project Management) Resources and Capabilities ndash the Construction Industryrsquos Input to the Christchurch Recovery
Raewyn Peart (Environmental Defense Society) Planning Marine Spaces The Role of Marine Spatial Planning
David Patterson (Auckland University) Urban Design Mental Health and Maori
Rebecca Heenan (Department of Conservation) Southland Values Survey Engaging Communities to Influence Planning Outcomes
15
Parallel Sessions Programme conthellip
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 3 Thursday 3 May 330pm ndash 500pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Space and
Place Stream 3A
Governance
Stream 3B Sponsored by MfE
Resilience
Stream 3C
Energy
Community Stream 3D
Resilience
Stream 3E
Infrastructure
Stream 3F
Governance
Stream 3G
Andree Iffrig (IDI Calgary Canada) Urban Village Narratives The Inglewood Design Initiative (IDI) a Framework for re-building an inner city area 60 mins
Glen Wigley amp Michael Lovett (MfE) MfE Programme of Work and Key Areas of Development in 2012 90 mins Presentation Ministry Work Programme The presentation will provide an overview of the Ministryrsquos programme of work including detailed presentations from MfErsquos Policy and Operations Divisions The presentation will also give the wider context to a short workshop on our RMA Monitoring and Review Short Workshop Monitoring the RMA The aim of the RMA monitoring and review project is to develop a clear and transparent national monitoring framework that will achieve efficiencies and a better understanding of the implementation and effectiveness of the RMA
Ljubica Mamula-Seadon (Ministry of Civil Defense) Resilience Policy Planning and Practice ndash a Surmountable Challenge
Janet Stephenson and Maria Ioannou (University of Otago) ldquoEat Your Spinachrdquo - Social Acceptance of Renewable Electricity Developments
Andrew Tait (NIWA) and Sylvia Allan (Allan Planning and Research) Climate Change Adaptation in Urban Environments ndash A Toolbox for New Zealand Local Government
Robert Schofield (Boffa Miskell Ltd) and Gavin Murray (Transpower NZ) Alternatives Assessments for Major Infrastructure Projects 45 mins
Lee Beattie (University of Auckland) and Ian Munro (Urbanism Plus) The RMA 10 Misconception
Timothy Solomon (University of Canterbury) Planning for the Future the Opportunity and Importance of Engaging Young People After Natural Disasters
Ros Day and Janet Stephenson (Otago University) The Blueskin Energy Project ndash Testing a New Direction for Community Engagement and Participation in Renewable Energy Generation Developments in New Zealand
Craig Batchelar and Kate Barry-Piceno (Boffa Miskell) In Search of the Relocatable Castle
Peter Crawford (Independent Hearing Commissioner and Arbitrator) On the ldquoIndependencerdquo of the Independent Hearing Commissioner
Suzanne Vallance (Lincoln University) Urban resilience Bouncing back coping or thriving
Bruce Chapman (MNZPI) Improving the Resilience of Our Built Heritage
Eric Pyle and Ben Farrell (NZ Wind Energy Association) A Taste of Things to Comehellip Expect More Wind Farms
Laurie McCallum (Environment Canterbury) Urban Land Supply and Development in Greater Christchurch
Andrea Rickard (Beca Carter Hollings amp Ferner) Greg Lee (NZ Transport Agency) and Sally Baguley (Environmental Protection Authority) Three Perspectives on the National Consenting Process Our Practical Experiences on Transmission Gully 45 mins
Phil Gurnsey (Beca) and Sarah Myhill (NZ Transport Agency) Spatial planning or is it Scenario Planning or by Another Name
16
Parallel Sessions Venues Session 1 Wednesday 2 May 130pm ndash 330pm
Stream Location Directions 1A Space and Place Snooker Room
Marlborough Club Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
1B Practice Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
1C Practice
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
1D Governance
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
1E Local Government
Blenheim Club Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
1F Space and Place
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
1G Product Demonstration Exhibition Hall TradeCatering Area
Session 2 Thursday 3 May 100pm ndash 300pm
Stream Location Directions 2A Resilience
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
2B TransportInfrastructure
Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
2C Governace
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
2D Water
Scenic Circle Hotel Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
2E Maori
Snooker Room Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
2F Practice
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
Session 3 Thursday 3 May 330pm ndash 500pm
Stream Location Directions 3A Space and Place
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
3B Governance
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
3C Resilience
Blenheim Club Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
3D EnergyCommunity
Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
3E Resilience
Scenic Circle Hotel Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
3F Infrastructure
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
3G Governance Snooker Room Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
17
Direction and Information
A ndash Marlborough Convention Centre ndash 42A Alfred St Blenheim Ph 03 579 5047
B ndash Scenic Hotel Marlborough ndash Cnr Alfred amp Henry St Ph 03 578 5079
C ndash Blenheim Club ndash 92 High St 03 578 7452 D ndash Supermarket ndash Countdown Supermarket - Cnr Arthur amp Seymour St Ph 03 520 6130
E ndash Nearest Doctor ndash Frances St Medical - Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5252 F ndash Nearest Dentist ndash Durrheim and Associates - Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5843
G ndash Nearest Pharmacy ndash United Friendly Society Dispensary ndash Cnr Queen amp High St Ph 03 578 6099
B
B
B
C
B
D
E F
G
500ft
200m
18
Field Trips Friday 4 May
lance
Conference Social Options
lance
If you have not already booked any options and would like to participate please see Registration Desk
to check availability
Wednesday 2 May and Thursday 3 May
Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant $42+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar
Ye Olde Malthouse $41+gst
Buffet Dinner cash bar
Wither Hills Winery $64+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
The Winery Riverlands (formerly Montana) $64+gst
3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
Thursday 3 May 515pm Tickets are still available $30+GST See Registration Desk Attendees may still participate in the Social Options above which will begin following the CeremonyReception
All Trips will depart from and return to the Marlborough Convention Centre Note that return times are approximate
Please note your reporting time Buses will depart strictly on time and will not wait
Trip Report by Trip Departs Trip returns (approx)
A Blenheim Highlights Sponsored by Marlborough District Council
845am 900am 330pm
B Sounds Spectacular Sponsored by Ayson amp Partners
830am 845am 430pm
C Mussels amp More Sponsored by Smart Alliances
830am 845am 430pm
D Water and Wine Sponsored by Tasman District Council
845am 900am 415pm
E Southern Explorer Sponsored by Styles Group
845am 900am 415pm
F Whale of a Time Sponsored by Beca
730am 745am 615pm
G Aviation Day Sponsored by Nelson City Council
845am 900am 430pm
H Heritage Trail Sponsored by Department of Conservation
845am 900am 415pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
-
lance
Field Trips Info
lance
Friday 4 May All Trips have limits on numbers ndash please enrol early to avoid disappointment Note that additional fees apply to several trips Trip A Blenheim Highlights Therersquos more to Blenheim than meets the eye and this trip offers three perspectives on the town and its environs Local experts will take you on a guided walking tour to look at recent developments and some of the sites and ideas identified the Blenheim Town Centre Project ndash the outcome of a place-based Inquiry-By-Design (IBD) workshop and consultation process led by Urbanismplus and Marlborough District Council Yoursquoll also discover the pioneering spirit and history behind the creation of Marlboroughrsquos iconic Sauvignon Blanc wine style ndash and sample the product with a tutored wine tasting ndash at the Brancott Estate Heritage Centre Finally yoursquoll embark on the River Queen for a cruise on the scenic and historic Opawa River with commentary on passing sites from culturalhistoricaliwi perspectives
Trip B Sounds Spectacular Picton and Queen Charlotte Sounds Picton is the gateway to the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound and is the southern port for the inter-island ferry services from Wellington After a short bus trip from Blenheim yoursquoll visit Waikawa marae with presentations from local iwi Te Atiawa Marlborough District Council and Port Marlborough on recent and current projects including redevelopment of the Picton waterfront developments at the ferry terminal port and marinas and iwi perspectives on the management of the Sounds Therersquoll be a chance to look at
some of these developments as you head down to the waterfront to board a boat for a cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound The trip includes a visit to a salmon farm with commentary from New Zealand King Salmon and further commentary on the challenges involved in managing this spectacular environment If time permits yoursquoll round off the day with a winery visit on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
Trip C Mussels amp More Havelock amp Pelorus Sound Havelock is home to Marlboroughrsquos mussel-farming industry ndash itrsquos known as the Greenshell Mussel Capital of the World ndash and is the starting point for exploring the Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds Yoursquoll hear about the Northern Marlborough Urban Growth amp Development Strategy and how this will
shape the development of Havelock and some of the smaller settlements in the Sounds Yoursquoll also learn about the current state of aquaculture in the Sounds and the promise of the latest aquaculture legislation with presenters from the industry and the Ministry of Fisheriesrsquo Aquaculture Unit After a look around Havelock itself yoursquoll have a cruise on Pelorus Sound including a visit to a mussel farm and commentary on issues such as coastal subdivision residential development and forestry If time permits a winery visit will be included on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
19
Field Trips conthellip
lance
Trip D Water and Wine Wairau Valley The Wairau Plains are the heartland for Marlboroughrsquos world-famous wine industry Farther up the Wairau Valley the vines give way to wide pastoral land and the forest clad foothills of the Richmond and St Arnaud ranges The Wairau Valley is also a powerhouse of a different sort with two hydro-electric power schemes (HEPS) already and a third recently consented Yoursquoll get a tour of one of these ndash the Branch HEPS ndash and commentary about the issues raised by the consenting of the larger Wairau HEPS with presenters from TrustPower and Fish and Game There will also be presentations from Wine Marlborough and the Marlborough District Council on the challenges faced by the wine industry and its neighbours and the pressures that changing land uses place on the water that flows on the surface of ndash and beneath ndash the Wairau Valley And letrsquos be honest you want to taste some of the many different wines that this region has to offer so yoursquoll be stopping off at some of the wineries that yoursquoll pass en route for a closer look at the production ndash and consumption ndash of Marlboroughrsquos most famous product
Trip E Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward Heading south from Blenheim along State Highway 1 takes you through the expansive Awatere Valley where Marlboroughrsquos winemaking traditions continue to spread across the landscape But vineyards arenrsquot the only ndash or even the dominant ndash land use here and on this trip yoursquoll see and hear about the diversity of development in South Marlborough Highlights include a tour of the unique solar salt works at Lake Grassmere a visit to the site of the proposed Clifford Bay ferry terminal (currently under investigation) a look at wind farm developments around Ward and a tour of Yealands Estate New Zealandrsquos largest
privately owned vineyard and a world leader in innovation and sustainable wine production Commentary will be provided by those involved in these industries including Dominion Salt and wind farm developers Energy3 Ltd Yoursquoll also have presentations on how the settlements of Seddon and Ward are likely to be shaped by the Southern Marlborough Urban Growth and Development Strategy and how farming and communities in South Marlborough are adapting to life in an environment where water is often a scarce commodity
Trip F Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura This is the longest of our trips which involves a couple of hours on a bus as you travel down to Kaikoura for the world-renowned Whale Watch cruise Whale Watch is New Zealands only marine-based whale watching company offering an exciting up-close encounter with the worlds
largest toothed predator the giant Sperm Whale in their natural environment and the tour includes fantastic on-board interpretation about Kaikoura its wildlife and the story of the Whale Watch business Whilst the cruise is the highlight of the trip there are plenty of other things to see en route The rugged and scenic stretch of coastline between the Waima (Ure) River and Kaikoura has long been valued by local Maori for its plentiful catches of fish abundant shellfish beds and succulent crayfish Itrsquos also vital
20
Field Trips conthellip
lance
for the South Islandrsquos transportation system with both State Highway 1 and the Coastal Pacific Railway occupying the narrow strip of land between the sea and the mountains Commentary en route will highlight sites and issues of interest including Lake Grassmere wind farms infrastructure and coastal hazards Yoursquoll stop at Ohau Point for a look at the seal colony before arriving in Kaikoura for pre-cruise presentations from Te Korowai o Te Tai ō Marokura (Kaikoura Coastal Guardians) and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust Note Additional fee of $101+gst applies for Whale Watch cruise If you donrsquot have the sea-legs for the Whale Watch cruise you can opt for a guided walk around the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway Your guides together with information panels located along the Walkway will enable you to journey into
the fascinating history of the people and to learn of the geology the animals and the plants that make the area so special Yoursquoll also see first-hand where DOC and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust ndash with support from landowners and the wider community ndash are establishing a new colony of the endangered Huttons Shearwater (Kaikoura is the only place on earth where these unique sea birds breed) Trip G Aviation Day Planning and Pilots NZ Agricultural Aviation Association (NZAAA) will host an Aviation-focused field day based at Omaka Aerodrome Blenheim The day would include demonstrations of agricultural aviation technology and its relevance and application to policy and regulation of the industry in RMA Plans consideration of reverse sensitivity with subdivision adjacent to the aerodrome and a visit to the Aviation
Heritage Centre including lunch NZAAA has funding from the Sustainable Farming Fund for a project called Environmental Best Practice in Agricultural and associated Rural Aviation Demonstration days are part of the project plan This project seeks to develop consistent clear and achievable provisions so that agricultural and rural aviation can continue to be undertaken thus contributing to economic social and environmental sustainability The opportunity to run a field trip in conjunction with the NZPI Conference aligns with the project outcomes and provides an opportunity for planners and policy makers to experience first-hand the capability of agricultural aviation in NZ the challenges faced by the industry the industry response and the technology that is available The lunch venue the Aviation Heritage Centre houses a
display like no other and you donrsquot have to be an aviation buff to enjoy it Human stories from the Great War come to life in a theatrical treatment which is both innovative and visually stunning Captivating scenes depict the aircraft in context some recreating actual incidents The rare memorabilia is worthy of any national collection and ranges from beautifully crafted lsquotrench artrsquo through to personal items belonging to the famous Red Baron himself
Trip H Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi Experience some of Marlboroughrsquos rich natural cultural and historic heritage both Maori and European on this excursion to some of the regionrsquos most famous ndash and some less well-known ndash heritage sites all within 20 minutesrsquo drive from
Blenheim First stop is the Wairau Bar a long windswept boulder bank on the shores of Marlboroughrsquos Cloudy Bay The site is the Everest of New Zealand archaeology on hand to explain its significance and provide commentary on its management Further along the coast yoursquoll stop at Rarangi to look at the arearsquos unique landform and geomorphology and hear how the community is involved in connecting us to our deep Pacific past and of particular significance to Maori Local iwi and staff from DOC will be managing and restoring this special environment through the Rarangi Landcare Group There will also be a tour of the award-winning wetland restoration project at Wither Hillsrsquo vineyard at Rarangi The trip will also include a visit to Whites Bay ndash which in 1866 became the South Island terminus of an inter-island telegraph cable (the original cable station still exists) and Tuamarina site of the lsquoWairau Affrayrsquo where in 1843 European settlers from Nelson clashed with Ngati Toa chiefs
Te Rauparaha and Te Rangihaeata a battle in which 22 Europeans and between four and nine Maori died A visit to a winery for a tutored tasting will round off the day on the return trip to Blenheim
21
Monday 30 April 2012 Tuesday 1 May 2012 Wednesday 2 May 2012 Thursday 3 May 2012 Friday 4 May 2012
7am
Registration Desk Opens
8am
Registration Desk Opens
745-9am
Field Trips Depart
8-9am NZPI Young Planners AGM845-950am Keynote
George Monbiot (via Teleconference)
9am-5pm YP Pre-Congress12950-1030am Keynote
Rod Oram
915-10am
Keynote Gerry Te Kapa Coates
1030-11am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Boffa Miskell Ltd
1030am-5pm
Maori Planning Hui
12pm
Registration Desk Opens
1050-1120am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Opus
1145am-12pm
TBA
1-430pm
Urban Design Forum Meeting
12-1pm Lunch
Sponsored by Beca
2-5pm
Elected Representatives Workshop
1210-1pm
Keynote Andrew Lothian
Afternoon Tea1-2pm Lunch
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
3-330pm
Afternoon Tea
6pm YP Pre-Congress Function for early
arrivals
330-4pm Afternoon Tea
Sponsored by MWH
5-515pm
Field Trips Briefing (if needed)
330-615pm
Field Trips Return
4-445pm
Keynote Diane Turner
515pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
7pm
Pre-Conference Dinner Drinks
Free EveningOptional Social Events
See page 18 for details
Optional Social Events
See page 18 for details
730pm-late Conference Dinner
Conference Closing Ceremony
2013 Conference Promos
2-330pm
Parallel Sessions 1
See page 13 for details
11-1145am
Keynote Craig Pauling
Sponsored by Beca
1-3pm
Parallel Sessions 2
See page 13 for details
330pm-5pm
Parallel Sessions 3
See page 13 for details
10-1050am
Keynote Laurie Johnson
Sponsored by Opus and Christchurch
City Council
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
530-730pm Welcome Reception
9am-915am
Conference Opening
See Page 18
for times and details
ALL DAY
FIELD TRIPS
1120-1210pm
Keynote Daniel Homsey
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
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2500
Maori Planning Hui 1030am-500pm
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Elected Representatives Workshop 200-500pm
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Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward
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Sponsors 2
Welcome 4
Key Conference Information 5
Pre-Conference Workshops 6
International Keynote Speakers 8
Other International Speakers 9
National Keynote Speakers 10
Conference Programme 12
Parallel Sessions Programme 13
Parallel Sessions Room Locations 16
Blenheim City Map 17
Optional Evening Social Options 18
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception 18
Field Trips Info 19
Programme at a Glance 22
Registration Form 23
Contents
lance
4
The NelsonMarlborough branch of the New Zealand Planning Institute welcomes you
The conference is like our home planned to be an interesting and challenging experience for all planners and related
professionals at any levels The themes of resilience governance partnership and space and place will be examined in the context of current and recent developments and challenges facing our profession and wider New Zealand
society We want you to be challenged by this conference and to come away from it with an appreciation of how you can make a difference
Conference Organising Committee Joint Chairs Mark Batchelor Smart Alliances Ltd Anna Eartherley Marlborough District Council Members Mandy Bishop Nelson City Councilrsquo Lionel Solly Department of Conservation Ed Chapman-Cohen
Davidson Group Bruno Brosnan Marlborough District Council Barry Williams NZPI Deputy CEO
See back outside back cover for timings
Tuesday 1 May Wednesday 2 May Thursday 3 May Friday 4 May
Young Planners
Congress ndash All Day
Conference Opening
KeynotePlenaries KeynotePlenaries
All day
Field
Trips
Maori Hui
1030am-500pm KeynotePlenaries KeynotePlenaries
Afternoon
Urban Design Workshop 1-
430pm
Elected Members Workshop
2-5pm
Early Afternoon
Parallel Sessions-
WorkshopPaper
presentations
Afternoon
Parallel Sessions
WorkshopPaper
presentations
Later Afternoon
KeynotePlenary
Evening Conference Welcome
Reception Evening NZPI AGM Evening NZPI Awards
Ceremony amp Reception
Evening Conference Gala
Dinner
Optional Social
Events
Optional Social
Events
(subject to amendment)
Page
Programme at a glance 2
Welcome 4
Sponsors to Date 5
Key Conference Information 6
International Keynote Speakers 7
Other International Keynote Speakers 10
National Plenary Speakers 11
Pre-Conference Workshops 12
Conference Programme 14
Parallel Sessions Programme 15
Field Trips 19
Sponsorship and Trade Exhibition 20
Young Planners Congress12 30
Welcome
lance
Programme at a glance
lance
5
Key Conference Information
lance
Main Venue
Marlborough Convention Centre
Marlborough Convention Centre
Address 42a Alfred St Blenheim Phone 03 579 5047
Accommodation All Conference accommodation is handled via the Marlborough Convention Centre Accommodation Manager
Kelly Ingram The Marlborough Convention Centre
Registration Entitlements Full Registration includes entry into the Welcome Reception Conference Dinner and Friday Field Trips
Student Registration includes the Welcome Reception and Field Trips but not the Conference Dinner Day Registration excludes those functions unless paid for separately If unsure of your status please check at the
Registration Desk Additional social event tickets may also still be available The Awards Ceremony and Reception is an additional charge for all classes of registrant
Presenter Instructions Please re-check the time of your presentation You should visit the room of your session at the start of the break prior
to the sessionlsquos commencement This is to check on AV set-up and to meet the session chair Please also provide the chair 1 or 2 sentences to be used for your introduction Please also note the scheduled duration (usually 30 mins) and
allow time for questions within that period
Local Services See map page 17 Nearest Doctor Frances St Medical Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5252 Nearest Dentist Durrheim and Associates Lister Court France St Ph 03 578 5843
Nearest Pharmacy Amcal Blenheim Pharmacy 78 Queen St 03 578 7007
Taxi Marlborough Taxis 03 577 5511 Shuttle Buses Marlborough Shuttles 0800 20 30 27
Supermarket Countdown Cnr Arthur and Seymour St Blenheim Ph 520 6130
Internet The Convention Centre is Wi-Fi capable Charges apply See Convention Centre Office for details
RegistrationInformation desk Opening Hours
Tuesday Noonmdash730pm
Wednesday 715ammdash600pm Thursday 730ammdash600pm
Friday 730ammdash9am and 630pmmdash730pm Registration Desk Phone 022 166 9383
6
Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday 1 May
lance
Maori Planning Hui 1030am-5pm No Charge
Kia ora tatou This second national Māori Planning hui provides a forum for people involved and interested in Māori planning issues
to share ideas practices and insights with others from around Aōtearoa These pre-NZPI conference workshops are intended to provide an additional opportunity to discuss in more detail key planning issues for Aōtearoa and provide a
great opportunity for those attendees to share the mātauranga gained at the hui with others at the NZPI conference
Facilitator Gina Sweetman Sweetman Planning Services Agenda
Time Speaker Topic 1030 ndash 1100 Mihi Whakatau
1100 ndash 1200 Jill Atkinson and Mike Sang
Kataraina Belshaw
A partnership between Environment Canterbury and
Canterbury Ngāi Tahu Papatipu Rūnanga ndash Opportunities to
improve relationships
The challenges and
opportunities for councils of treaty settlements ndash co-
governance and co-
management
1200 ndash 1230 Ben Te Aika Māori Community Socio-
Economic Development
1230 ndash 100 Lunch
100 ndash 230 Tui Shortland
Antoinne Coffin
Joe Tahana
Kaitiakitanga ndash the Ngati Hine
Catchment Plan
Experiences from the Bay of
Plenty
LGA RMA and Maori from a
grassroots perspective
230 ndash 315 Te Puni Kōkiri Māori capacity and capability
building under the RMA
315 ndash 330 Afternoon tea
330 ndash 415 Gina Sweetman
Ken Swinney
Terms of Reference for a Māori
Planning Special Interest Group
(see attached)
Moving forward with a Māori Planning Special Interest Group
415 ndash 430 Close
7
Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday 1 May
lance
Urban Design Forum Special Interest Group 100-430pm $25+gst
Urban Design and the Top of the South
The session will look at progress on advancing urban design outcomes and processes across the top of the South
Island and consider the practical issues involved in implementing urban designedndashbased projects when the spirit is
willing but resources are scarce and peer support often limited We will invite council staff to talk about projects that they have been involved in as a prelude to discussing how urban
design can be advanced outside the big cities
Agenda
100pm ndash 130 Welcome and update on Urban Design Forum actions 120pm ndash 230 Top of the South roundup including Nelson City Council and Marlborough District Council
230pm ndash 300 Afternoon tea 330pm ndash 430 Urban design outside the main centres challenges and possible responses ndash general discussion
The session is open to any person ndash you do not need to be a member of NZPI or attend the whole of the NZPI
conference just register for the preconference workshop on the NZPI website
Further details will be available on the Urban Design Forum website - urbandesignfoumconz
Elected Representatives Workshop 200-5pm
$60+gst
This session for elected members will comprise a panel which will address two questions
ldquoWhat should the role of the Environment Court be in the Resource Management plan and policy making processrdquo
Auckland barrister Alan Dormer will address this question Alan is currently the chair of the MfE Technical Advisory Group reviewing sections 6 and 7 of the Resource Management Act He has been an independent resource
consent hearing commissioner and he is a past President of the Resource Management Law Association of New Zealand He chaired the Technical Advisory Group appointed in 2008 to provide advice on the Phase One Resource
Management reforms was Chair of the Phase Two Urban Reforms Technical Advisory Group and was a member of the Infrastructure Technical Advisory Group
Planning accountability - who is in control
Rachel Reese is a Nelson City Councillor She will ask what do we as elected members need in terms of
capacity and expertise to direct sound plan making The session will address building capacity from determining plan priority pre-notification steps through to hearing procedure and decisions Rachel will also reflect on how councils
may choose to respond to the legislative changes requiring all members of hearings panels to be accredited for consent and plan decisions Rachels work in resource management commenced 12 years ago as a private
consultant She is an accredited commissioner and has conducted both policy (plan development) and consent hearings The session will be chaired by a local councillor and there will also be the opportunity for
informal discussion of current issues for elected members
8
International Key-note Speakers
lance
Laurie Johnson of Laurie Johnson Consulting I Research San Francisco has over
20 years of experience in urban planning and disaster-related consulting management and research She has written extensively about the economics of catastrophes land use and
risk and disaster recovery and |reconstruction She has studied most of the worldrsquos recent major urban disasters including the 2010 Chile and 2008 China earthquakes 2005 and
2004 US hurricanes World Trade Center collapse 1997 North Dakota floods and 1995
Kobe Japan and 1994 Northridge CA earthquakes In 2006 she was a lead author of the recovery plan for the City of New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina and coauthored the
book Clear as Mud Planning for the Rebuilding of New Orleans published by the American Planning Association in April 2010
In March 2006 she founded her consultancy and its clients have included cities counties state emergency
management agencies university and research institutions philanthropic and non-profit organizations and private
insurers She was formerly a Vice-President with Risk Management Solutions (RMS) working with global property and casualty insurers to manage their exposure to natural catastrophe risk and a consulting planner with EQE
International (now ABS Consulting) and Spangle Associates
Ms Johnson is on the Board of Directors of the Public Entity Risk Institute (PERI) and the San Francisco Planning and
Urban Research Association (SPUR) She is also on the Steering Committee for GEER ndash Geotechnical Extreme Event Reconnaissance a past Board member of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) and a member of the
editorial board of Earthquake Spectra EERIrsquos professional journal devoted to improving the practice of earthquake hazards mitigation preparedness and recovery Since 1991 she has been a member of the American Institute of
Certified Planners and the American Planning Association
Daniel Homsey is the Director of the Neighborhood Empowerment Network (NEN) in
San Francisco - a coalition of residents and community organizations non-profit organizations academic institutions and private and government agencies Previously Director of the Mayorrsquos
Office of Neighborhood Services (MONS) and now a member of the City Administratorrsquos team Daniel is a third-generation San Franciscan who believes that neighborhoods are and should be
the stewards of their sustainability Formed in 2009 the NEN offers a new paradigm of
collaboration which redefines the role of government from ldquomanagerrdquo to ldquopartnerrdquo By re-aligning expectations and investing in capacity building resources the goal is to return residents
to their rightful role of stewards of the community
The NEN employs a variety of tools to achieve this goal of empowering residents including an online home whose primary goals are to leverage social media platforms (blogs audio video) to share best
practices valuable programs and events as well as offer a growing collection of technical resources to stakeholders
NEN Awards and Summits - to increase connectivity amongst stakeholders the NEN produces events that bring community members together to participate in capacity building activities The NEN ldquosummitsrdquo include resource fairs
and breakout educational sessions and are held in neighborhoods The NEN‟s largest event is the annual NEN Awards which honors the work being done by individuals and organizations in the community NENtv the storytelling
arm of the NEN celebrates the achievements of the people projects and organisations that are building community
and shares grassroots knowledge that can help transform a neighborhood
The NEN Capacity Academy ndash NEN has aligned its academic resources to begin the development of a resource that will offer both online and in-person learning experiences on a broad set of focus areas including leadership
development and issue based expertise The NENu Portal will allow communities to post projects in a single online
database from which the NENu partner institutions will be able to pull them down into their service learning platforms NENu Engaged Learning Zones (ELZ) ndash by making a multi-year commitment to a community beginning with
bottom up grassroots capacity building through problem solving NENu hopes to redefine service learning as an essential methodology to bring about measurable change in residentsrsquo lives
9
International Keynote Speakers conthellip
lance
Other International Speakers
George Monbiot is an English writer known for his environmental and political
activism He writes a weekly column for The Guardian and is the author of the bestselling books The Age of Consent A Manifesto for a New World Order and Captive State The Corporate Takeover of Britain Heat How to Stop the Planet Burning (2006) and Bring on the Apocalypse Six Arguments for Global Justice (2008) He is the founder of lsquoThe Land is Oursrsquo campaign which
campaigns peacefully for the right of access to the countryside and its resources in the UK He has held visiting fellowships or professorships at the universities of Oxford (environmental
policy) Bristol (philosophy) Keele (politics) Oxford Brookes (planning) and East London
(environmental science) Monbiot believes that drastic action at a personal and collective level coupled with strong political will is needed to combat global warming and has written that
climate change is the moral question of the 21st century
(via video conference)
Dr Andrew Lothian has had a lifelong involvement in environmental policy and
environmental management He has worked at a senior level in the South Australian Department
of Environment for several decades and has made significant contributions in advancing ecological sustainability addressing greenhouse gas emissions and climate change developing
state of environment reporting advancing environmental valuation studies and the development of environmental industry He has contributed to the development of policy covering a diverse
range of areas including site contamination zero waste housing energy rating and greenhouse Originally trained in Town Planning he graduated MSc (Environmental Resources) in the UK and
in 2001 completed a PhD on landscape quality assessment of South Australia In late 2002 he
established Environmental Policy Solutions a consultancy providing services in environmental policy Later he established Scenic Solutions a consultancy providing services in landscape
quality assessment Dr Lothian has published on a wide variety of environmental subjects He is a past President and Secretary of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (South Australian Division) In May 2006 the
Planning Institute of Australia awarded Dr Lothian its annual National Award for Planning Excellence in the category of
Environmental Planning
Keith Hall is Client Services ManagerSenior Transportation Planner with CH2M HILLrsquos
Toronto office He has a masters degree in planning with 20 years experience in transport and
land use planning He is currently working on implementation of public transport projects in the Greater Toronto Area Prior to joining CH2M HILL Keith served as the CEO for the New Zealand
Planning Institute most recently contributing as a committee member on the update of
NZS44042010 ndash Land Development and Subdivision Infrastructure
10
Other International Speakers conthellip
lance
National Keynote Session Speakers
lance
Andreacutee Iffrig LEED AP is a writer and graduate architect residing in Calgary Alberta
Canada Her interest in sustainable design goes back 30 years and is readily evident in her writing speaking and volunteer work A Royal Architectural Institute of Canada medalist she
uses her design background to collaborate with others in building more sustainable communities Andreacuteersquos publications include dozens of articles on sustainable design of products buildings and
urban environments Her most recent work is the Inglewood Design Initiative Framework for Sustainable Development of an Urban Village Published as a community newspaper this plan
for urban renewal in the community of Inglewood Calgary Alberta has been described by the
Cityrsquos most senior planner as the ldquoposter child responserdquo to the municipal Smart Growth planning process The framework won an honourable mention in the Mayorrsquos Urban Design Awards in
November 2011
Rod Oram has more than 30 yearsrsquo experience as an international business journalist He
has worked for various publications in Europe and North America including the Financial Times of London He is currently a columnist for the Sunday Star-Times a regular broadcaster on radio
and television and a frequent public speaker on business economics innovation creativity and entrepreneurship in both NZ and global contexts For more than a decade Rod has been
helping fast-growing New Zealand companies through his involvement with The ICEHOUSE the
entrepreneurship centre at the University of Aucklandrsquos Business SchoolIn 2007 Penguin published his book on the New Zealand economy Reinventing Paradise
Rod was the winner in the individual category in the 2010 Vero Excellence in Business Support
Awards and was 2010 Columnist of the Year in the consumer category in the national magazine
awards for his columns in Good a consumer sustainability magazine
Diane Turner is General Manager Strategy Planning and Policy for the Christchurch
Earthquake Recovery Authority Previously Chief Executive of the Whakatane District Council Diane has considerable experience working directly with communities as well as local and central
government Diane has also worked in disaster recovery with leadership roles in both the Bay of Plenty floods of 2004 and the Matata debris flow of 2005
Her early career was as a town planner and in recent leadership positions Diane has led a range of community development and infrastructural projects She has held a number of leadership
positions within the Bay of Plenty in Civil Defence Rural Fire and the central and local government collaboration network COBOP
11
National Keynote Session Speakers conthellip
lance
In 2011 NZPI partnered with Green Event to make the annual conference a more environmentally
sustainable event A number of waste reduction energy efficiency and smart travel initiatives were
implemented A comprehensive monitoring programme
was undertaken and an environmental baseline was established using GRI (Global Reporting Initiative)
indicators In 2012 NZPI will continue to work to improve its performance
Gerry Te Kapa Coates MNZM has been advocating for social responsibility for
most of his career as a professional engineer Starting the group Engineers for Social Responsibility in 1983 he now pushes the case for addressing climate change and ldquopeak oilrdquo
before its too late As an engineer he also believes that technology wonrsquot necessarily save us as everyone hopes All the techniques we have to make the transition to sustainability in the
next 20 years are actually largely with us now New technologies like nanotechnology may help but they are still decades away But Gerryrsquos message is one of hope He believes if we
start making the transition to renewables and sustainable technology now not only is it
possible ndash by using our fossil fuel reserves sensibly ndash but we will also solve the problem of climate change Gerry has been on a number of boards including the Wind Energy Association
and Land Transport New Zealand Hersquos also Māori and on the board of Ngāi Tahu Holdings Corporation ndash a half billion dollar company ndash and active in the affairs of his tribe
new Code of Ethics He became an MNZM in 2006 for services to engineering after serving as
President of IPENZ 2003-2004 in 1990 as an active member of the peace movement he went to the UN with the NZ Government delegation as the NGO representative at the Partial
Test Ban Treaty negotiations in New York just before the first Gulf war
Craig Pauling Craig has recently joined CERA and will be involved in incorporating Maori perspectives on the
urban re-development of Christchurch Prior to this he has held posts in Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu including Project Manager Freshwater leading the strategic engagement of Ngai Tahu
at local regional and national levels on freshwater issues Prior to this he was a Senior Environmental Advisor to Ngai Tahu where he had responsibilities around the Greenstone
Management Plan environmental monitoring frameworks and management of the Mahinga Kai
Enhancement Fund In addition to involvement in numerous Maori community and enterprise organisations he has a particular interest in facilitating the inclusion of Matauraga Maori in
urban planning practice
12
Conference Programme
lance
Monday 30 April
600pm YPCongress Social for early 400-445pm Keynote Diane Turner
arrivals Fairweathers 36 Scott St 5pm NZPI AGM
Tuesday 1 May Optional Evening Social Events
800am See later info on page 17 See later info on page 18
Scenic Circle Hotel Cnr Alfred amp
Henry St Thursday 3 May
730am Registration Desk Opens 900am-500pm YPCongress12
845am-950am Keynote Pre-Conference Workshops George Monbiot
1030am-5pm Maori Planning Hui (by teleconference)
100-430pm Urban Design Forum 200-500pm Elected Representatives 950-1030am Keynote
Rod Oram 12 Noon Registration Desk Opens
1030-1100am Morning Tea Afternoon Tea
1100-1145am Keynote Craig Pauling
530-730pm Opening Reception 1145 ndash 12 noon TBA
Free Evening 12 noonndash100pm Lunch Sponsored by Beca
Wednesday 2 May
700am Registration Desk Opens 100-300pm Parallel Session 2
900-915am Conference Opening 300-330pm Afternoon Tea
915-1000am Keynote Gerry Te Kapa 330-500pm Parallel Session 3 Coates
500pm Field Trips Briefing
1000-1050am Keynote Laurie Johnson (if required)
Sponsored by Opus and
Christchurch City Council 515pm NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
1050-1120am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Opus Optional Evening Social Events See later info on page 18
1120-1210pm Keynote Daniel Homsey Sponsored by Opus and Friday 4 May
Christchurch City Council 600-900am Field Trips Depart
1210-100pm Keynote Andrew Lothian 330-615pm Field Trips Return
100-200pm Lunch Sponsored by NZTA 700pm Pre Dinner Drinks
200-330pm Parallel Session 1 730pm till late Conference Gala Dinner
Closing Ceremony
330-400pm Afternoon Tea 2013 Conference Sponsored by MWH Promotion
13
Parallel Sessions Programme
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 1 Wednesday 2 May 200pm ndash 330pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Space amp
Place Stream 1A
Sponsored by NZTA
Practice
Stream 1B
Practice
Stream 1C
Governance
Stream 1D
Local
Government Stream 1E
Space amp Place
Stream 1F Sponsored by MWH
Product
Demo Stream 1G
Dougal List (NZTA) Planning for transport ndash a taste of things to come
David Mead (Hill Young Cooper) and Stuart Ryan (Barrister Auckland) Restrictive Covenants ndash Is There A Case for Public Plans to Control Private Planning Instruments in New Zealand
Hayes Perkins (Auckland Council) Identifying the Competencies and Professional Development Needs of Resource Consent Planners
Lee Beattie amp Errol Haarhoff (University of Auckland) A critical appraisal of the implementation of eight new world cityrsquos urban growth management strategies
Local Government Planning Managersrsquo Workshop 90 Mins
Facilitated by Phillip Martelli (Western Bay of Plenty District Council) Steve Markham (Tasman District Council) and Clare Wooding (Local Government NZ)
Bruce Hill and Gerri Ward (Department of Conservation) Guidance on Biodiversity Offsets and No Net Loss of Biodiversity
QuickMap Demonstration 45 mins Install onto your PC or server for quick and easy access to comprehensive NZ wide property information including high quality photography Load your own data for or export the information out into a CAD or GIS system wwwquickmapconz
Supt Paula Rose (National Road Policing Manager) Lisa Rossiter and Jacqueline Blake (NZTA) Safer Spaces The Plannerrsquos Role in Creating a Safe Road System 60 mins
Jan Crawford (Planning Consultants Ltd) Susie Wood (Environment amp Business Group) and Megan Carbines (Auckland Council) Long Bay Integrated Monitoring for Plan Effectiveness
Mary OrsquoCallahan
(GHD Ltd) Is the Planning Profession Still Facing Recruitment and Retention Issues
Keith Hall (CH2M HILL) What we plan and what we get planning and housing affordability
The session will have facilitated discussions rather than formal presentations The value of the session is for managers to identify the important issues and to be able to discuss them with each other Those interested are invited to contact the facilitators in advance to suggest specific topics andor offer to present contribute
Shelagh Noble (Tasman District Council) Golden Bay ndash the Lay of the Landscape a Community Journey in Recognising Outstanding Natural Landscapes and Features
Gary Rae (Incite Nelson Ltd) and Thomas Marchant (Port Nelson Ltd) Insulate or Postulate ndash A New Approach for Noise Issues at Port Nelson
Leigh Auton (Auton amp Associates) Planning Leadership NZPIrsquos Leadership Training Centre
Christine Cheyne (Massey University) Changing Shape of Local Government
Possible topics for discussion are - Management issues - Interface with councillors - Territorial Authorities - how to have conversations to develop positions for advocacy on RMA and the environment
James Bentley (Boffa Miskell Ltd) Natural Character of Marlboroughrsquos Coastal Environment under the NZCPS 2010
14
Parallel Sessions Programme conthellip
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 2 Thursday 100pm ndash 300pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Resilience
Stream 2A Sponsored by Opus
Transport
Infrastructure Stream 2B
Governance -
Water Stream 2C
Sponsored by MWH
Maori
Stream 2D
Partnerships
Stream 2E
Practice
Stream 2F
Glen Hughes (Opus)) San Francisco to Christchurch and Beyond ndash Observations in Disaster Recovery
Chris Smith (Auckland Transport) and Ian Munro (Urbanism Plus) Corridor Management Plan Guidelines An Attempt to Promote Consistent Thinking but Diverse Outputs
Jill Gregory and Jessica Meech (Chapman Tripp) Musseling Up Strengthening the Governance of the Seas
April Bennett (Massey University Palmerston North) Ka manawatū te awa ka manawa ora te iwi Power and Māori Engagement in Decisions about the Manawatū River
Graham Spargo (MacKays to Peka Peka Expressway Project Approvals) Alliancing Innovation through Council Participation
The Future of Planning 60 mins Is the planning profession in NZ at a cross roads Are we still relevant and are we achieving our desired outcomes in practice Where are we heading and what ought to be our future direction In 2011 the NZPI Council set up a working party to consider these questions We are seeking views on these critical issues requiredsuggestions about what we need to do Please come to this workshop if you interested in the future of the profession
Sarah Fitzgerald (Beca) Earthquake Recovery Consenting for the Infrastructure Rebuild
Steve Abley (Abley Transportation Consultants) Measuring Transport Choice and Energy Resilience
Sharon Dines (GHD Ltd) National Policy Statement on Freshwater Management
Daniel Clay (Minter Ellison Rudd Watts) Legal Developments Affecting Iwi Partnerships in Resource Management
James Bevan and Angus McKenzie (Latitude Planning Services) Shared Planning and Outcomes Recent Examples of Shared Planning Frameworks
Dale Harris and Josie Schroder (Christchurch City Council) Minding the Gaps ndash a Case for Neighbourhood Centres Recovery in Christchurch
Paul Durdin (Abley Transportation Consultants Ltd) Creating a Better Public Transport System Even When the lsquoCrsquo is taking out of CBD
Fiona Young (Env Southland) and Frances Lojkine (MWH) Managing Effects of Land Use on Water Quality in Southland
Antoine Coffin (Boffa Miskell Ltd) Ngāti Rangitihi Environmental Management Plan
Patrick Buckley (NZTA) The NZ Transport Agency amp Auck Council Geospatial Shared Services Partnership
Clare Piper and Genevieve Doube (NZPI Young Planners Group) Do You Have a lsquoDuty to Carersquo Supporting Resilience of Young Planners in Our Profession 60 Mins
Clare Revell and Fiona Wykes (Christchurch City Council) Planning for Heritage Assets Following Natural Disasters
Nick Regos (Impact Project Management) Resources and Capabilities ndash the Construction Industryrsquos Input to the Christchurch Recovery
Raewyn Peart (Environmental Defense Society) Planning Marine Spaces The Role of Marine Spatial Planning
David Patterson (Auckland University) Urban Design Mental Health and Maori
Rebecca Heenan (Department of Conservation) Southland Values Survey Engaging Communities to Influence Planning Outcomes
15
Parallel Sessions Programme conthellip
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 3 Thursday 3 May 330pm ndash 500pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Space and
Place Stream 3A
Governance
Stream 3B Sponsored by MfE
Resilience
Stream 3C
Energy
Community Stream 3D
Resilience
Stream 3E
Infrastructure
Stream 3F
Governance
Stream 3G
Andree Iffrig (IDI Calgary Canada) Urban Village Narratives The Inglewood Design Initiative (IDI) a Framework for re-building an inner city area 60 mins
Glen Wigley amp Michael Lovett (MfE) MfE Programme of Work and Key Areas of Development in 2012 90 mins Presentation Ministry Work Programme The presentation will provide an overview of the Ministryrsquos programme of work including detailed presentations from MfErsquos Policy and Operations Divisions The presentation will also give the wider context to a short workshop on our RMA Monitoring and Review Short Workshop Monitoring the RMA The aim of the RMA monitoring and review project is to develop a clear and transparent national monitoring framework that will achieve efficiencies and a better understanding of the implementation and effectiveness of the RMA
Ljubica Mamula-Seadon (Ministry of Civil Defense) Resilience Policy Planning and Practice ndash a Surmountable Challenge
Janet Stephenson and Maria Ioannou (University of Otago) ldquoEat Your Spinachrdquo - Social Acceptance of Renewable Electricity Developments
Andrew Tait (NIWA) and Sylvia Allan (Allan Planning and Research) Climate Change Adaptation in Urban Environments ndash A Toolbox for New Zealand Local Government
Robert Schofield (Boffa Miskell Ltd) and Gavin Murray (Transpower NZ) Alternatives Assessments for Major Infrastructure Projects 45 mins
Lee Beattie (University of Auckland) and Ian Munro (Urbanism Plus) The RMA 10 Misconception
Timothy Solomon (University of Canterbury) Planning for the Future the Opportunity and Importance of Engaging Young People After Natural Disasters
Ros Day and Janet Stephenson (Otago University) The Blueskin Energy Project ndash Testing a New Direction for Community Engagement and Participation in Renewable Energy Generation Developments in New Zealand
Craig Batchelar and Kate Barry-Piceno (Boffa Miskell) In Search of the Relocatable Castle
Peter Crawford (Independent Hearing Commissioner and Arbitrator) On the ldquoIndependencerdquo of the Independent Hearing Commissioner
Suzanne Vallance (Lincoln University) Urban resilience Bouncing back coping or thriving
Bruce Chapman (MNZPI) Improving the Resilience of Our Built Heritage
Eric Pyle and Ben Farrell (NZ Wind Energy Association) A Taste of Things to Comehellip Expect More Wind Farms
Laurie McCallum (Environment Canterbury) Urban Land Supply and Development in Greater Christchurch
Andrea Rickard (Beca Carter Hollings amp Ferner) Greg Lee (NZ Transport Agency) and Sally Baguley (Environmental Protection Authority) Three Perspectives on the National Consenting Process Our Practical Experiences on Transmission Gully 45 mins
Phil Gurnsey (Beca) and Sarah Myhill (NZ Transport Agency) Spatial planning or is it Scenario Planning or by Another Name
16
Parallel Sessions Venues Session 1 Wednesday 2 May 130pm ndash 330pm
Stream Location Directions 1A Space and Place Snooker Room
Marlborough Club Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
1B Practice Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
1C Practice
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
1D Governance
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
1E Local Government
Blenheim Club Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
1F Space and Place
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
1G Product Demonstration Exhibition Hall TradeCatering Area
Session 2 Thursday 3 May 100pm ndash 300pm
Stream Location Directions 2A Resilience
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
2B TransportInfrastructure
Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
2C Governace
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
2D Water
Scenic Circle Hotel Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
2E Maori
Snooker Room Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
2F Practice
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
Session 3 Thursday 3 May 330pm ndash 500pm
Stream Location Directions 3A Space and Place
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
3B Governance
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
3C Resilience
Blenheim Club Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
3D EnergyCommunity
Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
3E Resilience
Scenic Circle Hotel Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
3F Infrastructure
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
3G Governance Snooker Room Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
17
Direction and Information
A ndash Marlborough Convention Centre ndash 42A Alfred St Blenheim Ph 03 579 5047
B ndash Scenic Hotel Marlborough ndash Cnr Alfred amp Henry St Ph 03 578 5079
C ndash Blenheim Club ndash 92 High St 03 578 7452 D ndash Supermarket ndash Countdown Supermarket - Cnr Arthur amp Seymour St Ph 03 520 6130
E ndash Nearest Doctor ndash Frances St Medical - Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5252 F ndash Nearest Dentist ndash Durrheim and Associates - Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5843
G ndash Nearest Pharmacy ndash United Friendly Society Dispensary ndash Cnr Queen amp High St Ph 03 578 6099
B
B
B
C
B
D
E F
G
500ft
200m
18
Field Trips Friday 4 May
lance
Conference Social Options
lance
If you have not already booked any options and would like to participate please see Registration Desk
to check availability
Wednesday 2 May and Thursday 3 May
Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant $42+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar
Ye Olde Malthouse $41+gst
Buffet Dinner cash bar
Wither Hills Winery $64+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
The Winery Riverlands (formerly Montana) $64+gst
3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
Thursday 3 May 515pm Tickets are still available $30+GST See Registration Desk Attendees may still participate in the Social Options above which will begin following the CeremonyReception
All Trips will depart from and return to the Marlborough Convention Centre Note that return times are approximate
Please note your reporting time Buses will depart strictly on time and will not wait
Trip Report by Trip Departs Trip returns (approx)
A Blenheim Highlights Sponsored by Marlborough District Council
845am 900am 330pm
B Sounds Spectacular Sponsored by Ayson amp Partners
830am 845am 430pm
C Mussels amp More Sponsored by Smart Alliances
830am 845am 430pm
D Water and Wine Sponsored by Tasman District Council
845am 900am 415pm
E Southern Explorer Sponsored by Styles Group
845am 900am 415pm
F Whale of a Time Sponsored by Beca
730am 745am 615pm
G Aviation Day Sponsored by Nelson City Council
845am 900am 430pm
H Heritage Trail Sponsored by Department of Conservation
845am 900am 415pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
-
lance
Field Trips Info
lance
Friday 4 May All Trips have limits on numbers ndash please enrol early to avoid disappointment Note that additional fees apply to several trips Trip A Blenheim Highlights Therersquos more to Blenheim than meets the eye and this trip offers three perspectives on the town and its environs Local experts will take you on a guided walking tour to look at recent developments and some of the sites and ideas identified the Blenheim Town Centre Project ndash the outcome of a place-based Inquiry-By-Design (IBD) workshop and consultation process led by Urbanismplus and Marlborough District Council Yoursquoll also discover the pioneering spirit and history behind the creation of Marlboroughrsquos iconic Sauvignon Blanc wine style ndash and sample the product with a tutored wine tasting ndash at the Brancott Estate Heritage Centre Finally yoursquoll embark on the River Queen for a cruise on the scenic and historic Opawa River with commentary on passing sites from culturalhistoricaliwi perspectives
Trip B Sounds Spectacular Picton and Queen Charlotte Sounds Picton is the gateway to the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound and is the southern port for the inter-island ferry services from Wellington After a short bus trip from Blenheim yoursquoll visit Waikawa marae with presentations from local iwi Te Atiawa Marlborough District Council and Port Marlborough on recent and current projects including redevelopment of the Picton waterfront developments at the ferry terminal port and marinas and iwi perspectives on the management of the Sounds Therersquoll be a chance to look at
some of these developments as you head down to the waterfront to board a boat for a cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound The trip includes a visit to a salmon farm with commentary from New Zealand King Salmon and further commentary on the challenges involved in managing this spectacular environment If time permits yoursquoll round off the day with a winery visit on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
Trip C Mussels amp More Havelock amp Pelorus Sound Havelock is home to Marlboroughrsquos mussel-farming industry ndash itrsquos known as the Greenshell Mussel Capital of the World ndash and is the starting point for exploring the Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds Yoursquoll hear about the Northern Marlborough Urban Growth amp Development Strategy and how this will
shape the development of Havelock and some of the smaller settlements in the Sounds Yoursquoll also learn about the current state of aquaculture in the Sounds and the promise of the latest aquaculture legislation with presenters from the industry and the Ministry of Fisheriesrsquo Aquaculture Unit After a look around Havelock itself yoursquoll have a cruise on Pelorus Sound including a visit to a mussel farm and commentary on issues such as coastal subdivision residential development and forestry If time permits a winery visit will be included on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
19
Field Trips conthellip
lance
Trip D Water and Wine Wairau Valley The Wairau Plains are the heartland for Marlboroughrsquos world-famous wine industry Farther up the Wairau Valley the vines give way to wide pastoral land and the forest clad foothills of the Richmond and St Arnaud ranges The Wairau Valley is also a powerhouse of a different sort with two hydro-electric power schemes (HEPS) already and a third recently consented Yoursquoll get a tour of one of these ndash the Branch HEPS ndash and commentary about the issues raised by the consenting of the larger Wairau HEPS with presenters from TrustPower and Fish and Game There will also be presentations from Wine Marlborough and the Marlborough District Council on the challenges faced by the wine industry and its neighbours and the pressures that changing land uses place on the water that flows on the surface of ndash and beneath ndash the Wairau Valley And letrsquos be honest you want to taste some of the many different wines that this region has to offer so yoursquoll be stopping off at some of the wineries that yoursquoll pass en route for a closer look at the production ndash and consumption ndash of Marlboroughrsquos most famous product
Trip E Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward Heading south from Blenheim along State Highway 1 takes you through the expansive Awatere Valley where Marlboroughrsquos winemaking traditions continue to spread across the landscape But vineyards arenrsquot the only ndash or even the dominant ndash land use here and on this trip yoursquoll see and hear about the diversity of development in South Marlborough Highlights include a tour of the unique solar salt works at Lake Grassmere a visit to the site of the proposed Clifford Bay ferry terminal (currently under investigation) a look at wind farm developments around Ward and a tour of Yealands Estate New Zealandrsquos largest
privately owned vineyard and a world leader in innovation and sustainable wine production Commentary will be provided by those involved in these industries including Dominion Salt and wind farm developers Energy3 Ltd Yoursquoll also have presentations on how the settlements of Seddon and Ward are likely to be shaped by the Southern Marlborough Urban Growth and Development Strategy and how farming and communities in South Marlborough are adapting to life in an environment where water is often a scarce commodity
Trip F Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura This is the longest of our trips which involves a couple of hours on a bus as you travel down to Kaikoura for the world-renowned Whale Watch cruise Whale Watch is New Zealands only marine-based whale watching company offering an exciting up-close encounter with the worlds
largest toothed predator the giant Sperm Whale in their natural environment and the tour includes fantastic on-board interpretation about Kaikoura its wildlife and the story of the Whale Watch business Whilst the cruise is the highlight of the trip there are plenty of other things to see en route The rugged and scenic stretch of coastline between the Waima (Ure) River and Kaikoura has long been valued by local Maori for its plentiful catches of fish abundant shellfish beds and succulent crayfish Itrsquos also vital
20
Field Trips conthellip
lance
for the South Islandrsquos transportation system with both State Highway 1 and the Coastal Pacific Railway occupying the narrow strip of land between the sea and the mountains Commentary en route will highlight sites and issues of interest including Lake Grassmere wind farms infrastructure and coastal hazards Yoursquoll stop at Ohau Point for a look at the seal colony before arriving in Kaikoura for pre-cruise presentations from Te Korowai o Te Tai ō Marokura (Kaikoura Coastal Guardians) and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust Note Additional fee of $101+gst applies for Whale Watch cruise If you donrsquot have the sea-legs for the Whale Watch cruise you can opt for a guided walk around the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway Your guides together with information panels located along the Walkway will enable you to journey into
the fascinating history of the people and to learn of the geology the animals and the plants that make the area so special Yoursquoll also see first-hand where DOC and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust ndash with support from landowners and the wider community ndash are establishing a new colony of the endangered Huttons Shearwater (Kaikoura is the only place on earth where these unique sea birds breed) Trip G Aviation Day Planning and Pilots NZ Agricultural Aviation Association (NZAAA) will host an Aviation-focused field day based at Omaka Aerodrome Blenheim The day would include demonstrations of agricultural aviation technology and its relevance and application to policy and regulation of the industry in RMA Plans consideration of reverse sensitivity with subdivision adjacent to the aerodrome and a visit to the Aviation
Heritage Centre including lunch NZAAA has funding from the Sustainable Farming Fund for a project called Environmental Best Practice in Agricultural and associated Rural Aviation Demonstration days are part of the project plan This project seeks to develop consistent clear and achievable provisions so that agricultural and rural aviation can continue to be undertaken thus contributing to economic social and environmental sustainability The opportunity to run a field trip in conjunction with the NZPI Conference aligns with the project outcomes and provides an opportunity for planners and policy makers to experience first-hand the capability of agricultural aviation in NZ the challenges faced by the industry the industry response and the technology that is available The lunch venue the Aviation Heritage Centre houses a
display like no other and you donrsquot have to be an aviation buff to enjoy it Human stories from the Great War come to life in a theatrical treatment which is both innovative and visually stunning Captivating scenes depict the aircraft in context some recreating actual incidents The rare memorabilia is worthy of any national collection and ranges from beautifully crafted lsquotrench artrsquo through to personal items belonging to the famous Red Baron himself
Trip H Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi Experience some of Marlboroughrsquos rich natural cultural and historic heritage both Maori and European on this excursion to some of the regionrsquos most famous ndash and some less well-known ndash heritage sites all within 20 minutesrsquo drive from
Blenheim First stop is the Wairau Bar a long windswept boulder bank on the shores of Marlboroughrsquos Cloudy Bay The site is the Everest of New Zealand archaeology on hand to explain its significance and provide commentary on its management Further along the coast yoursquoll stop at Rarangi to look at the arearsquos unique landform and geomorphology and hear how the community is involved in connecting us to our deep Pacific past and of particular significance to Maori Local iwi and staff from DOC will be managing and restoring this special environment through the Rarangi Landcare Group There will also be a tour of the award-winning wetland restoration project at Wither Hillsrsquo vineyard at Rarangi The trip will also include a visit to Whites Bay ndash which in 1866 became the South Island terminus of an inter-island telegraph cable (the original cable station still exists) and Tuamarina site of the lsquoWairau Affrayrsquo where in 1843 European settlers from Nelson clashed with Ngati Toa chiefs
Te Rauparaha and Te Rangihaeata a battle in which 22 Europeans and between four and nine Maori died A visit to a winery for a tutored tasting will round off the day on the return trip to Blenheim
21
Monday 30 April 2012 Tuesday 1 May 2012 Wednesday 2 May 2012 Thursday 3 May 2012 Friday 4 May 2012
7am
Registration Desk Opens
8am
Registration Desk Opens
745-9am
Field Trips Depart
8-9am NZPI Young Planners AGM845-950am Keynote
George Monbiot (via Teleconference)
9am-5pm YP Pre-Congress12950-1030am Keynote
Rod Oram
915-10am
Keynote Gerry Te Kapa Coates
1030-11am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Boffa Miskell Ltd
1030am-5pm
Maori Planning Hui
12pm
Registration Desk Opens
1050-1120am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Opus
1145am-12pm
TBA
1-430pm
Urban Design Forum Meeting
12-1pm Lunch
Sponsored by Beca
2-5pm
Elected Representatives Workshop
1210-1pm
Keynote Andrew Lothian
Afternoon Tea1-2pm Lunch
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
3-330pm
Afternoon Tea
6pm YP Pre-Congress Function for early
arrivals
330-4pm Afternoon Tea
Sponsored by MWH
5-515pm
Field Trips Briefing (if needed)
330-615pm
Field Trips Return
4-445pm
Keynote Diane Turner
515pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
7pm
Pre-Conference Dinner Drinks
Free EveningOptional Social Events
See page 18 for details
Optional Social Events
See page 18 for details
730pm-late Conference Dinner
Conference Closing Ceremony
2013 Conference Promos
2-330pm
Parallel Sessions 1
See page 13 for details
11-1145am
Keynote Craig Pauling
Sponsored by Beca
1-3pm
Parallel Sessions 2
See page 13 for details
330pm-5pm
Parallel Sessions 3
See page 13 for details
10-1050am
Keynote Laurie Johnson
Sponsored by Opus and Christchurch
City Council
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
530-730pm Welcome Reception
9am-915am
Conference Opening
See Page 18
for times and details
ALL DAY
FIELD TRIPS
1120-1210pm
Keynote Daniel Homsey
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
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We Strongly Recommend you enrol online for instant confirmation and payment ndash CLICK HERE
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Special Requirements Dietary
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Full Registration (NZPI Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
70000
Full Registration (Non-Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
78000
Daily Registration (NZPI Members) Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
45500
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Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
52000
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24800
Total (A) $
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NZPI Member 9000
NZPI Non-Member 13200
Total (B) $
B Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday 1 May Details Price
Urban Design Forum 100-430pm
2500
Maori Planning Hui 1030am-500pm
-
Elected Representatives Workshop 200-500pm
6000
Total (C) $
C Conference Social Options
Note A Full Registration includes Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner Event Price
___Qty
Welcome Reception 1 May 530pm Day or Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
3500
___Qty
Conference Gala Dinner 4 May 7pm Day and Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
9000
___Qty
NZPI Awards Reception Thursday 3 May 5pm
3000
___Qty Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant
Wed Thu 4200
___Qty Wither Hills Winery
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty The Winery Riverlands
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty Ye Olde Malthouse Wed Thu 4100
Total (D) $
D Field Trips ndash Friday 4 May Select 1 Only
Price If any
Blenheim Highlights
Sounds Spectacular ndash Picton and Queen
Charlotte Sounds 4000
Mussels and More Havelock and Pelorus Sound
4000
Water and Wine Wairau Valley
Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward
Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura
With Cruise 10100
Without Cruise
Aviation Day Planning and Pilots
Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi
Total Payment Due A1 Conference Registration Fee $
A2 Young Planners Congress $
B Pre-Conference Workshops $
C Conference Social Options $
D Field Trip $
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Parallel Sessions
Parallel Sessions 1 Wednesday 2nd May 200-330pm
I am most likely to attend
1A 1B 1C 1D
1E 1F 1G
Parallel Sessions 2 Thursday 3rd May 100-300pm
I am most likely to attend
2A 2B 2C
2D 2E 2F
Parallel Sessions 3 Thursday 3rd May 330-500pm
I am most likely to attend
3A 3B 3C 3D
3E 3F 3G
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Conference 2012
PO Box 8658 Symonds St 1150
AUCKLAND
Alternatively
Email as an attachment to adminplanningorgnz
with ldquo2012 Registrationrdquo in the Subject line
OR Fax to 09 520 3686
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to the Conference Organiser at adminplanningorgnz Cancellations made
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Through delegates participating in any part of the NZPI Conference 2012
4
The NelsonMarlborough branch of the New Zealand Planning Institute welcomes you
The conference is like our home planned to be an interesting and challenging experience for all planners and related
professionals at any levels The themes of resilience governance partnership and space and place will be examined in the context of current and recent developments and challenges facing our profession and wider New Zealand
society We want you to be challenged by this conference and to come away from it with an appreciation of how you can make a difference
Conference Organising Committee Joint Chairs Mark Batchelor Smart Alliances Ltd Anna Eartherley Marlborough District Council Members Mandy Bishop Nelson City Councilrsquo Lionel Solly Department of Conservation Ed Chapman-Cohen
Davidson Group Bruno Brosnan Marlborough District Council Barry Williams NZPI Deputy CEO
See back outside back cover for timings
Tuesday 1 May Wednesday 2 May Thursday 3 May Friday 4 May
Young Planners
Congress ndash All Day
Conference Opening
KeynotePlenaries KeynotePlenaries
All day
Field
Trips
Maori Hui
1030am-500pm KeynotePlenaries KeynotePlenaries
Afternoon
Urban Design Workshop 1-
430pm
Elected Members Workshop
2-5pm
Early Afternoon
Parallel Sessions-
WorkshopPaper
presentations
Afternoon
Parallel Sessions
WorkshopPaper
presentations
Later Afternoon
KeynotePlenary
Evening Conference Welcome
Reception Evening NZPI AGM Evening NZPI Awards
Ceremony amp Reception
Evening Conference Gala
Dinner
Optional Social
Events
Optional Social
Events
(subject to amendment)
Page
Programme at a glance 2
Welcome 4
Sponsors to Date 5
Key Conference Information 6
International Keynote Speakers 7
Other International Keynote Speakers 10
National Plenary Speakers 11
Pre-Conference Workshops 12
Conference Programme 14
Parallel Sessions Programme 15
Field Trips 19
Sponsorship and Trade Exhibition 20
Young Planners Congress12 30
Welcome
lance
Programme at a glance
lance
5
Key Conference Information
lance
Main Venue
Marlborough Convention Centre
Marlborough Convention Centre
Address 42a Alfred St Blenheim Phone 03 579 5047
Accommodation All Conference accommodation is handled via the Marlborough Convention Centre Accommodation Manager
Kelly Ingram The Marlborough Convention Centre
Registration Entitlements Full Registration includes entry into the Welcome Reception Conference Dinner and Friday Field Trips
Student Registration includes the Welcome Reception and Field Trips but not the Conference Dinner Day Registration excludes those functions unless paid for separately If unsure of your status please check at the
Registration Desk Additional social event tickets may also still be available The Awards Ceremony and Reception is an additional charge for all classes of registrant
Presenter Instructions Please re-check the time of your presentation You should visit the room of your session at the start of the break prior
to the sessionlsquos commencement This is to check on AV set-up and to meet the session chair Please also provide the chair 1 or 2 sentences to be used for your introduction Please also note the scheduled duration (usually 30 mins) and
allow time for questions within that period
Local Services See map page 17 Nearest Doctor Frances St Medical Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5252 Nearest Dentist Durrheim and Associates Lister Court France St Ph 03 578 5843
Nearest Pharmacy Amcal Blenheim Pharmacy 78 Queen St 03 578 7007
Taxi Marlborough Taxis 03 577 5511 Shuttle Buses Marlborough Shuttles 0800 20 30 27
Supermarket Countdown Cnr Arthur and Seymour St Blenheim Ph 520 6130
Internet The Convention Centre is Wi-Fi capable Charges apply See Convention Centre Office for details
RegistrationInformation desk Opening Hours
Tuesday Noonmdash730pm
Wednesday 715ammdash600pm Thursday 730ammdash600pm
Friday 730ammdash9am and 630pmmdash730pm Registration Desk Phone 022 166 9383
6
Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday 1 May
lance
Maori Planning Hui 1030am-5pm No Charge
Kia ora tatou This second national Māori Planning hui provides a forum for people involved and interested in Māori planning issues
to share ideas practices and insights with others from around Aōtearoa These pre-NZPI conference workshops are intended to provide an additional opportunity to discuss in more detail key planning issues for Aōtearoa and provide a
great opportunity for those attendees to share the mātauranga gained at the hui with others at the NZPI conference
Facilitator Gina Sweetman Sweetman Planning Services Agenda
Time Speaker Topic 1030 ndash 1100 Mihi Whakatau
1100 ndash 1200 Jill Atkinson and Mike Sang
Kataraina Belshaw
A partnership between Environment Canterbury and
Canterbury Ngāi Tahu Papatipu Rūnanga ndash Opportunities to
improve relationships
The challenges and
opportunities for councils of treaty settlements ndash co-
governance and co-
management
1200 ndash 1230 Ben Te Aika Māori Community Socio-
Economic Development
1230 ndash 100 Lunch
100 ndash 230 Tui Shortland
Antoinne Coffin
Joe Tahana
Kaitiakitanga ndash the Ngati Hine
Catchment Plan
Experiences from the Bay of
Plenty
LGA RMA and Maori from a
grassroots perspective
230 ndash 315 Te Puni Kōkiri Māori capacity and capability
building under the RMA
315 ndash 330 Afternoon tea
330 ndash 415 Gina Sweetman
Ken Swinney
Terms of Reference for a Māori
Planning Special Interest Group
(see attached)
Moving forward with a Māori Planning Special Interest Group
415 ndash 430 Close
7
Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday 1 May
lance
Urban Design Forum Special Interest Group 100-430pm $25+gst
Urban Design and the Top of the South
The session will look at progress on advancing urban design outcomes and processes across the top of the South
Island and consider the practical issues involved in implementing urban designedndashbased projects when the spirit is
willing but resources are scarce and peer support often limited We will invite council staff to talk about projects that they have been involved in as a prelude to discussing how urban
design can be advanced outside the big cities
Agenda
100pm ndash 130 Welcome and update on Urban Design Forum actions 120pm ndash 230 Top of the South roundup including Nelson City Council and Marlborough District Council
230pm ndash 300 Afternoon tea 330pm ndash 430 Urban design outside the main centres challenges and possible responses ndash general discussion
The session is open to any person ndash you do not need to be a member of NZPI or attend the whole of the NZPI
conference just register for the preconference workshop on the NZPI website
Further details will be available on the Urban Design Forum website - urbandesignfoumconz
Elected Representatives Workshop 200-5pm
$60+gst
This session for elected members will comprise a panel which will address two questions
ldquoWhat should the role of the Environment Court be in the Resource Management plan and policy making processrdquo
Auckland barrister Alan Dormer will address this question Alan is currently the chair of the MfE Technical Advisory Group reviewing sections 6 and 7 of the Resource Management Act He has been an independent resource
consent hearing commissioner and he is a past President of the Resource Management Law Association of New Zealand He chaired the Technical Advisory Group appointed in 2008 to provide advice on the Phase One Resource
Management reforms was Chair of the Phase Two Urban Reforms Technical Advisory Group and was a member of the Infrastructure Technical Advisory Group
Planning accountability - who is in control
Rachel Reese is a Nelson City Councillor She will ask what do we as elected members need in terms of
capacity and expertise to direct sound plan making The session will address building capacity from determining plan priority pre-notification steps through to hearing procedure and decisions Rachel will also reflect on how councils
may choose to respond to the legislative changes requiring all members of hearings panels to be accredited for consent and plan decisions Rachels work in resource management commenced 12 years ago as a private
consultant She is an accredited commissioner and has conducted both policy (plan development) and consent hearings The session will be chaired by a local councillor and there will also be the opportunity for
informal discussion of current issues for elected members
8
International Key-note Speakers
lance
Laurie Johnson of Laurie Johnson Consulting I Research San Francisco has over
20 years of experience in urban planning and disaster-related consulting management and research She has written extensively about the economics of catastrophes land use and
risk and disaster recovery and |reconstruction She has studied most of the worldrsquos recent major urban disasters including the 2010 Chile and 2008 China earthquakes 2005 and
2004 US hurricanes World Trade Center collapse 1997 North Dakota floods and 1995
Kobe Japan and 1994 Northridge CA earthquakes In 2006 she was a lead author of the recovery plan for the City of New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina and coauthored the
book Clear as Mud Planning for the Rebuilding of New Orleans published by the American Planning Association in April 2010
In March 2006 she founded her consultancy and its clients have included cities counties state emergency
management agencies university and research institutions philanthropic and non-profit organizations and private
insurers She was formerly a Vice-President with Risk Management Solutions (RMS) working with global property and casualty insurers to manage their exposure to natural catastrophe risk and a consulting planner with EQE
International (now ABS Consulting) and Spangle Associates
Ms Johnson is on the Board of Directors of the Public Entity Risk Institute (PERI) and the San Francisco Planning and
Urban Research Association (SPUR) She is also on the Steering Committee for GEER ndash Geotechnical Extreme Event Reconnaissance a past Board member of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) and a member of the
editorial board of Earthquake Spectra EERIrsquos professional journal devoted to improving the practice of earthquake hazards mitigation preparedness and recovery Since 1991 she has been a member of the American Institute of
Certified Planners and the American Planning Association
Daniel Homsey is the Director of the Neighborhood Empowerment Network (NEN) in
San Francisco - a coalition of residents and community organizations non-profit organizations academic institutions and private and government agencies Previously Director of the Mayorrsquos
Office of Neighborhood Services (MONS) and now a member of the City Administratorrsquos team Daniel is a third-generation San Franciscan who believes that neighborhoods are and should be
the stewards of their sustainability Formed in 2009 the NEN offers a new paradigm of
collaboration which redefines the role of government from ldquomanagerrdquo to ldquopartnerrdquo By re-aligning expectations and investing in capacity building resources the goal is to return residents
to their rightful role of stewards of the community
The NEN employs a variety of tools to achieve this goal of empowering residents including an online home whose primary goals are to leverage social media platforms (blogs audio video) to share best
practices valuable programs and events as well as offer a growing collection of technical resources to stakeholders
NEN Awards and Summits - to increase connectivity amongst stakeholders the NEN produces events that bring community members together to participate in capacity building activities The NEN ldquosummitsrdquo include resource fairs
and breakout educational sessions and are held in neighborhoods The NEN‟s largest event is the annual NEN Awards which honors the work being done by individuals and organizations in the community NENtv the storytelling
arm of the NEN celebrates the achievements of the people projects and organisations that are building community
and shares grassroots knowledge that can help transform a neighborhood
The NEN Capacity Academy ndash NEN has aligned its academic resources to begin the development of a resource that will offer both online and in-person learning experiences on a broad set of focus areas including leadership
development and issue based expertise The NENu Portal will allow communities to post projects in a single online
database from which the NENu partner institutions will be able to pull them down into their service learning platforms NENu Engaged Learning Zones (ELZ) ndash by making a multi-year commitment to a community beginning with
bottom up grassroots capacity building through problem solving NENu hopes to redefine service learning as an essential methodology to bring about measurable change in residentsrsquo lives
9
International Keynote Speakers conthellip
lance
Other International Speakers
George Monbiot is an English writer known for his environmental and political
activism He writes a weekly column for The Guardian and is the author of the bestselling books The Age of Consent A Manifesto for a New World Order and Captive State The Corporate Takeover of Britain Heat How to Stop the Planet Burning (2006) and Bring on the Apocalypse Six Arguments for Global Justice (2008) He is the founder of lsquoThe Land is Oursrsquo campaign which
campaigns peacefully for the right of access to the countryside and its resources in the UK He has held visiting fellowships or professorships at the universities of Oxford (environmental
policy) Bristol (philosophy) Keele (politics) Oxford Brookes (planning) and East London
(environmental science) Monbiot believes that drastic action at a personal and collective level coupled with strong political will is needed to combat global warming and has written that
climate change is the moral question of the 21st century
(via video conference)
Dr Andrew Lothian has had a lifelong involvement in environmental policy and
environmental management He has worked at a senior level in the South Australian Department
of Environment for several decades and has made significant contributions in advancing ecological sustainability addressing greenhouse gas emissions and climate change developing
state of environment reporting advancing environmental valuation studies and the development of environmental industry He has contributed to the development of policy covering a diverse
range of areas including site contamination zero waste housing energy rating and greenhouse Originally trained in Town Planning he graduated MSc (Environmental Resources) in the UK and
in 2001 completed a PhD on landscape quality assessment of South Australia In late 2002 he
established Environmental Policy Solutions a consultancy providing services in environmental policy Later he established Scenic Solutions a consultancy providing services in landscape
quality assessment Dr Lothian has published on a wide variety of environmental subjects He is a past President and Secretary of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (South Australian Division) In May 2006 the
Planning Institute of Australia awarded Dr Lothian its annual National Award for Planning Excellence in the category of
Environmental Planning
Keith Hall is Client Services ManagerSenior Transportation Planner with CH2M HILLrsquos
Toronto office He has a masters degree in planning with 20 years experience in transport and
land use planning He is currently working on implementation of public transport projects in the Greater Toronto Area Prior to joining CH2M HILL Keith served as the CEO for the New Zealand
Planning Institute most recently contributing as a committee member on the update of
NZS44042010 ndash Land Development and Subdivision Infrastructure
10
Other International Speakers conthellip
lance
National Keynote Session Speakers
lance
Andreacutee Iffrig LEED AP is a writer and graduate architect residing in Calgary Alberta
Canada Her interest in sustainable design goes back 30 years and is readily evident in her writing speaking and volunteer work A Royal Architectural Institute of Canada medalist she
uses her design background to collaborate with others in building more sustainable communities Andreacuteersquos publications include dozens of articles on sustainable design of products buildings and
urban environments Her most recent work is the Inglewood Design Initiative Framework for Sustainable Development of an Urban Village Published as a community newspaper this plan
for urban renewal in the community of Inglewood Calgary Alberta has been described by the
Cityrsquos most senior planner as the ldquoposter child responserdquo to the municipal Smart Growth planning process The framework won an honourable mention in the Mayorrsquos Urban Design Awards in
November 2011
Rod Oram has more than 30 yearsrsquo experience as an international business journalist He
has worked for various publications in Europe and North America including the Financial Times of London He is currently a columnist for the Sunday Star-Times a regular broadcaster on radio
and television and a frequent public speaker on business economics innovation creativity and entrepreneurship in both NZ and global contexts For more than a decade Rod has been
helping fast-growing New Zealand companies through his involvement with The ICEHOUSE the
entrepreneurship centre at the University of Aucklandrsquos Business SchoolIn 2007 Penguin published his book on the New Zealand economy Reinventing Paradise
Rod was the winner in the individual category in the 2010 Vero Excellence in Business Support
Awards and was 2010 Columnist of the Year in the consumer category in the national magazine
awards for his columns in Good a consumer sustainability magazine
Diane Turner is General Manager Strategy Planning and Policy for the Christchurch
Earthquake Recovery Authority Previously Chief Executive of the Whakatane District Council Diane has considerable experience working directly with communities as well as local and central
government Diane has also worked in disaster recovery with leadership roles in both the Bay of Plenty floods of 2004 and the Matata debris flow of 2005
Her early career was as a town planner and in recent leadership positions Diane has led a range of community development and infrastructural projects She has held a number of leadership
positions within the Bay of Plenty in Civil Defence Rural Fire and the central and local government collaboration network COBOP
11
National Keynote Session Speakers conthellip
lance
In 2011 NZPI partnered with Green Event to make the annual conference a more environmentally
sustainable event A number of waste reduction energy efficiency and smart travel initiatives were
implemented A comprehensive monitoring programme
was undertaken and an environmental baseline was established using GRI (Global Reporting Initiative)
indicators In 2012 NZPI will continue to work to improve its performance
Gerry Te Kapa Coates MNZM has been advocating for social responsibility for
most of his career as a professional engineer Starting the group Engineers for Social Responsibility in 1983 he now pushes the case for addressing climate change and ldquopeak oilrdquo
before its too late As an engineer he also believes that technology wonrsquot necessarily save us as everyone hopes All the techniques we have to make the transition to sustainability in the
next 20 years are actually largely with us now New technologies like nanotechnology may help but they are still decades away But Gerryrsquos message is one of hope He believes if we
start making the transition to renewables and sustainable technology now not only is it
possible ndash by using our fossil fuel reserves sensibly ndash but we will also solve the problem of climate change Gerry has been on a number of boards including the Wind Energy Association
and Land Transport New Zealand Hersquos also Māori and on the board of Ngāi Tahu Holdings Corporation ndash a half billion dollar company ndash and active in the affairs of his tribe
new Code of Ethics He became an MNZM in 2006 for services to engineering after serving as
President of IPENZ 2003-2004 in 1990 as an active member of the peace movement he went to the UN with the NZ Government delegation as the NGO representative at the Partial
Test Ban Treaty negotiations in New York just before the first Gulf war
Craig Pauling Craig has recently joined CERA and will be involved in incorporating Maori perspectives on the
urban re-development of Christchurch Prior to this he has held posts in Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu including Project Manager Freshwater leading the strategic engagement of Ngai Tahu
at local regional and national levels on freshwater issues Prior to this he was a Senior Environmental Advisor to Ngai Tahu where he had responsibilities around the Greenstone
Management Plan environmental monitoring frameworks and management of the Mahinga Kai
Enhancement Fund In addition to involvement in numerous Maori community and enterprise organisations he has a particular interest in facilitating the inclusion of Matauraga Maori in
urban planning practice
12
Conference Programme
lance
Monday 30 April
600pm YPCongress Social for early 400-445pm Keynote Diane Turner
arrivals Fairweathers 36 Scott St 5pm NZPI AGM
Tuesday 1 May Optional Evening Social Events
800am See later info on page 17 See later info on page 18
Scenic Circle Hotel Cnr Alfred amp
Henry St Thursday 3 May
730am Registration Desk Opens 900am-500pm YPCongress12
845am-950am Keynote Pre-Conference Workshops George Monbiot
1030am-5pm Maori Planning Hui (by teleconference)
100-430pm Urban Design Forum 200-500pm Elected Representatives 950-1030am Keynote
Rod Oram 12 Noon Registration Desk Opens
1030-1100am Morning Tea Afternoon Tea
1100-1145am Keynote Craig Pauling
530-730pm Opening Reception 1145 ndash 12 noon TBA
Free Evening 12 noonndash100pm Lunch Sponsored by Beca
Wednesday 2 May
700am Registration Desk Opens 100-300pm Parallel Session 2
900-915am Conference Opening 300-330pm Afternoon Tea
915-1000am Keynote Gerry Te Kapa 330-500pm Parallel Session 3 Coates
500pm Field Trips Briefing
1000-1050am Keynote Laurie Johnson (if required)
Sponsored by Opus and
Christchurch City Council 515pm NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
1050-1120am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Opus Optional Evening Social Events See later info on page 18
1120-1210pm Keynote Daniel Homsey Sponsored by Opus and Friday 4 May
Christchurch City Council 600-900am Field Trips Depart
1210-100pm Keynote Andrew Lothian 330-615pm Field Trips Return
100-200pm Lunch Sponsored by NZTA 700pm Pre Dinner Drinks
200-330pm Parallel Session 1 730pm till late Conference Gala Dinner
Closing Ceremony
330-400pm Afternoon Tea 2013 Conference Sponsored by MWH Promotion
13
Parallel Sessions Programme
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 1 Wednesday 2 May 200pm ndash 330pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Space amp
Place Stream 1A
Sponsored by NZTA
Practice
Stream 1B
Practice
Stream 1C
Governance
Stream 1D
Local
Government Stream 1E
Space amp Place
Stream 1F Sponsored by MWH
Product
Demo Stream 1G
Dougal List (NZTA) Planning for transport ndash a taste of things to come
David Mead (Hill Young Cooper) and Stuart Ryan (Barrister Auckland) Restrictive Covenants ndash Is There A Case for Public Plans to Control Private Planning Instruments in New Zealand
Hayes Perkins (Auckland Council) Identifying the Competencies and Professional Development Needs of Resource Consent Planners
Lee Beattie amp Errol Haarhoff (University of Auckland) A critical appraisal of the implementation of eight new world cityrsquos urban growth management strategies
Local Government Planning Managersrsquo Workshop 90 Mins
Facilitated by Phillip Martelli (Western Bay of Plenty District Council) Steve Markham (Tasman District Council) and Clare Wooding (Local Government NZ)
Bruce Hill and Gerri Ward (Department of Conservation) Guidance on Biodiversity Offsets and No Net Loss of Biodiversity
QuickMap Demonstration 45 mins Install onto your PC or server for quick and easy access to comprehensive NZ wide property information including high quality photography Load your own data for or export the information out into a CAD or GIS system wwwquickmapconz
Supt Paula Rose (National Road Policing Manager) Lisa Rossiter and Jacqueline Blake (NZTA) Safer Spaces The Plannerrsquos Role in Creating a Safe Road System 60 mins
Jan Crawford (Planning Consultants Ltd) Susie Wood (Environment amp Business Group) and Megan Carbines (Auckland Council) Long Bay Integrated Monitoring for Plan Effectiveness
Mary OrsquoCallahan
(GHD Ltd) Is the Planning Profession Still Facing Recruitment and Retention Issues
Keith Hall (CH2M HILL) What we plan and what we get planning and housing affordability
The session will have facilitated discussions rather than formal presentations The value of the session is for managers to identify the important issues and to be able to discuss them with each other Those interested are invited to contact the facilitators in advance to suggest specific topics andor offer to present contribute
Shelagh Noble (Tasman District Council) Golden Bay ndash the Lay of the Landscape a Community Journey in Recognising Outstanding Natural Landscapes and Features
Gary Rae (Incite Nelson Ltd) and Thomas Marchant (Port Nelson Ltd) Insulate or Postulate ndash A New Approach for Noise Issues at Port Nelson
Leigh Auton (Auton amp Associates) Planning Leadership NZPIrsquos Leadership Training Centre
Christine Cheyne (Massey University) Changing Shape of Local Government
Possible topics for discussion are - Management issues - Interface with councillors - Territorial Authorities - how to have conversations to develop positions for advocacy on RMA and the environment
James Bentley (Boffa Miskell Ltd) Natural Character of Marlboroughrsquos Coastal Environment under the NZCPS 2010
14
Parallel Sessions Programme conthellip
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 2 Thursday 100pm ndash 300pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Resilience
Stream 2A Sponsored by Opus
Transport
Infrastructure Stream 2B
Governance -
Water Stream 2C
Sponsored by MWH
Maori
Stream 2D
Partnerships
Stream 2E
Practice
Stream 2F
Glen Hughes (Opus)) San Francisco to Christchurch and Beyond ndash Observations in Disaster Recovery
Chris Smith (Auckland Transport) and Ian Munro (Urbanism Plus) Corridor Management Plan Guidelines An Attempt to Promote Consistent Thinking but Diverse Outputs
Jill Gregory and Jessica Meech (Chapman Tripp) Musseling Up Strengthening the Governance of the Seas
April Bennett (Massey University Palmerston North) Ka manawatū te awa ka manawa ora te iwi Power and Māori Engagement in Decisions about the Manawatū River
Graham Spargo (MacKays to Peka Peka Expressway Project Approvals) Alliancing Innovation through Council Participation
The Future of Planning 60 mins Is the planning profession in NZ at a cross roads Are we still relevant and are we achieving our desired outcomes in practice Where are we heading and what ought to be our future direction In 2011 the NZPI Council set up a working party to consider these questions We are seeking views on these critical issues requiredsuggestions about what we need to do Please come to this workshop if you interested in the future of the profession
Sarah Fitzgerald (Beca) Earthquake Recovery Consenting for the Infrastructure Rebuild
Steve Abley (Abley Transportation Consultants) Measuring Transport Choice and Energy Resilience
Sharon Dines (GHD Ltd) National Policy Statement on Freshwater Management
Daniel Clay (Minter Ellison Rudd Watts) Legal Developments Affecting Iwi Partnerships in Resource Management
James Bevan and Angus McKenzie (Latitude Planning Services) Shared Planning and Outcomes Recent Examples of Shared Planning Frameworks
Dale Harris and Josie Schroder (Christchurch City Council) Minding the Gaps ndash a Case for Neighbourhood Centres Recovery in Christchurch
Paul Durdin (Abley Transportation Consultants Ltd) Creating a Better Public Transport System Even When the lsquoCrsquo is taking out of CBD
Fiona Young (Env Southland) and Frances Lojkine (MWH) Managing Effects of Land Use on Water Quality in Southland
Antoine Coffin (Boffa Miskell Ltd) Ngāti Rangitihi Environmental Management Plan
Patrick Buckley (NZTA) The NZ Transport Agency amp Auck Council Geospatial Shared Services Partnership
Clare Piper and Genevieve Doube (NZPI Young Planners Group) Do You Have a lsquoDuty to Carersquo Supporting Resilience of Young Planners in Our Profession 60 Mins
Clare Revell and Fiona Wykes (Christchurch City Council) Planning for Heritage Assets Following Natural Disasters
Nick Regos (Impact Project Management) Resources and Capabilities ndash the Construction Industryrsquos Input to the Christchurch Recovery
Raewyn Peart (Environmental Defense Society) Planning Marine Spaces The Role of Marine Spatial Planning
David Patterson (Auckland University) Urban Design Mental Health and Maori
Rebecca Heenan (Department of Conservation) Southland Values Survey Engaging Communities to Influence Planning Outcomes
15
Parallel Sessions Programme conthellip
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 3 Thursday 3 May 330pm ndash 500pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Space and
Place Stream 3A
Governance
Stream 3B Sponsored by MfE
Resilience
Stream 3C
Energy
Community Stream 3D
Resilience
Stream 3E
Infrastructure
Stream 3F
Governance
Stream 3G
Andree Iffrig (IDI Calgary Canada) Urban Village Narratives The Inglewood Design Initiative (IDI) a Framework for re-building an inner city area 60 mins
Glen Wigley amp Michael Lovett (MfE) MfE Programme of Work and Key Areas of Development in 2012 90 mins Presentation Ministry Work Programme The presentation will provide an overview of the Ministryrsquos programme of work including detailed presentations from MfErsquos Policy and Operations Divisions The presentation will also give the wider context to a short workshop on our RMA Monitoring and Review Short Workshop Monitoring the RMA The aim of the RMA monitoring and review project is to develop a clear and transparent national monitoring framework that will achieve efficiencies and a better understanding of the implementation and effectiveness of the RMA
Ljubica Mamula-Seadon (Ministry of Civil Defense) Resilience Policy Planning and Practice ndash a Surmountable Challenge
Janet Stephenson and Maria Ioannou (University of Otago) ldquoEat Your Spinachrdquo - Social Acceptance of Renewable Electricity Developments
Andrew Tait (NIWA) and Sylvia Allan (Allan Planning and Research) Climate Change Adaptation in Urban Environments ndash A Toolbox for New Zealand Local Government
Robert Schofield (Boffa Miskell Ltd) and Gavin Murray (Transpower NZ) Alternatives Assessments for Major Infrastructure Projects 45 mins
Lee Beattie (University of Auckland) and Ian Munro (Urbanism Plus) The RMA 10 Misconception
Timothy Solomon (University of Canterbury) Planning for the Future the Opportunity and Importance of Engaging Young People After Natural Disasters
Ros Day and Janet Stephenson (Otago University) The Blueskin Energy Project ndash Testing a New Direction for Community Engagement and Participation in Renewable Energy Generation Developments in New Zealand
Craig Batchelar and Kate Barry-Piceno (Boffa Miskell) In Search of the Relocatable Castle
Peter Crawford (Independent Hearing Commissioner and Arbitrator) On the ldquoIndependencerdquo of the Independent Hearing Commissioner
Suzanne Vallance (Lincoln University) Urban resilience Bouncing back coping or thriving
Bruce Chapman (MNZPI) Improving the Resilience of Our Built Heritage
Eric Pyle and Ben Farrell (NZ Wind Energy Association) A Taste of Things to Comehellip Expect More Wind Farms
Laurie McCallum (Environment Canterbury) Urban Land Supply and Development in Greater Christchurch
Andrea Rickard (Beca Carter Hollings amp Ferner) Greg Lee (NZ Transport Agency) and Sally Baguley (Environmental Protection Authority) Three Perspectives on the National Consenting Process Our Practical Experiences on Transmission Gully 45 mins
Phil Gurnsey (Beca) and Sarah Myhill (NZ Transport Agency) Spatial planning or is it Scenario Planning or by Another Name
16
Parallel Sessions Venues Session 1 Wednesday 2 May 130pm ndash 330pm
Stream Location Directions 1A Space and Place Snooker Room
Marlborough Club Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
1B Practice Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
1C Practice
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
1D Governance
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
1E Local Government
Blenheim Club Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
1F Space and Place
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
1G Product Demonstration Exhibition Hall TradeCatering Area
Session 2 Thursday 3 May 100pm ndash 300pm
Stream Location Directions 2A Resilience
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
2B TransportInfrastructure
Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
2C Governace
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
2D Water
Scenic Circle Hotel Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
2E Maori
Snooker Room Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
2F Practice
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
Session 3 Thursday 3 May 330pm ndash 500pm
Stream Location Directions 3A Space and Place
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
3B Governance
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
3C Resilience
Blenheim Club Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
3D EnergyCommunity
Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
3E Resilience
Scenic Circle Hotel Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
3F Infrastructure
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
3G Governance Snooker Room Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
17
Direction and Information
A ndash Marlborough Convention Centre ndash 42A Alfred St Blenheim Ph 03 579 5047
B ndash Scenic Hotel Marlborough ndash Cnr Alfred amp Henry St Ph 03 578 5079
C ndash Blenheim Club ndash 92 High St 03 578 7452 D ndash Supermarket ndash Countdown Supermarket - Cnr Arthur amp Seymour St Ph 03 520 6130
E ndash Nearest Doctor ndash Frances St Medical - Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5252 F ndash Nearest Dentist ndash Durrheim and Associates - Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5843
G ndash Nearest Pharmacy ndash United Friendly Society Dispensary ndash Cnr Queen amp High St Ph 03 578 6099
B
B
B
C
B
D
E F
G
500ft
200m
18
Field Trips Friday 4 May
lance
Conference Social Options
lance
If you have not already booked any options and would like to participate please see Registration Desk
to check availability
Wednesday 2 May and Thursday 3 May
Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant $42+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar
Ye Olde Malthouse $41+gst
Buffet Dinner cash bar
Wither Hills Winery $64+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
The Winery Riverlands (formerly Montana) $64+gst
3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
Thursday 3 May 515pm Tickets are still available $30+GST See Registration Desk Attendees may still participate in the Social Options above which will begin following the CeremonyReception
All Trips will depart from and return to the Marlborough Convention Centre Note that return times are approximate
Please note your reporting time Buses will depart strictly on time and will not wait
Trip Report by Trip Departs Trip returns (approx)
A Blenheim Highlights Sponsored by Marlborough District Council
845am 900am 330pm
B Sounds Spectacular Sponsored by Ayson amp Partners
830am 845am 430pm
C Mussels amp More Sponsored by Smart Alliances
830am 845am 430pm
D Water and Wine Sponsored by Tasman District Council
845am 900am 415pm
E Southern Explorer Sponsored by Styles Group
845am 900am 415pm
F Whale of a Time Sponsored by Beca
730am 745am 615pm
G Aviation Day Sponsored by Nelson City Council
845am 900am 430pm
H Heritage Trail Sponsored by Department of Conservation
845am 900am 415pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
-
lance
Field Trips Info
lance
Friday 4 May All Trips have limits on numbers ndash please enrol early to avoid disappointment Note that additional fees apply to several trips Trip A Blenheim Highlights Therersquos more to Blenheim than meets the eye and this trip offers three perspectives on the town and its environs Local experts will take you on a guided walking tour to look at recent developments and some of the sites and ideas identified the Blenheim Town Centre Project ndash the outcome of a place-based Inquiry-By-Design (IBD) workshop and consultation process led by Urbanismplus and Marlborough District Council Yoursquoll also discover the pioneering spirit and history behind the creation of Marlboroughrsquos iconic Sauvignon Blanc wine style ndash and sample the product with a tutored wine tasting ndash at the Brancott Estate Heritage Centre Finally yoursquoll embark on the River Queen for a cruise on the scenic and historic Opawa River with commentary on passing sites from culturalhistoricaliwi perspectives
Trip B Sounds Spectacular Picton and Queen Charlotte Sounds Picton is the gateway to the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound and is the southern port for the inter-island ferry services from Wellington After a short bus trip from Blenheim yoursquoll visit Waikawa marae with presentations from local iwi Te Atiawa Marlborough District Council and Port Marlborough on recent and current projects including redevelopment of the Picton waterfront developments at the ferry terminal port and marinas and iwi perspectives on the management of the Sounds Therersquoll be a chance to look at
some of these developments as you head down to the waterfront to board a boat for a cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound The trip includes a visit to a salmon farm with commentary from New Zealand King Salmon and further commentary on the challenges involved in managing this spectacular environment If time permits yoursquoll round off the day with a winery visit on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
Trip C Mussels amp More Havelock amp Pelorus Sound Havelock is home to Marlboroughrsquos mussel-farming industry ndash itrsquos known as the Greenshell Mussel Capital of the World ndash and is the starting point for exploring the Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds Yoursquoll hear about the Northern Marlborough Urban Growth amp Development Strategy and how this will
shape the development of Havelock and some of the smaller settlements in the Sounds Yoursquoll also learn about the current state of aquaculture in the Sounds and the promise of the latest aquaculture legislation with presenters from the industry and the Ministry of Fisheriesrsquo Aquaculture Unit After a look around Havelock itself yoursquoll have a cruise on Pelorus Sound including a visit to a mussel farm and commentary on issues such as coastal subdivision residential development and forestry If time permits a winery visit will be included on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
19
Field Trips conthellip
lance
Trip D Water and Wine Wairau Valley The Wairau Plains are the heartland for Marlboroughrsquos world-famous wine industry Farther up the Wairau Valley the vines give way to wide pastoral land and the forest clad foothills of the Richmond and St Arnaud ranges The Wairau Valley is also a powerhouse of a different sort with two hydro-electric power schemes (HEPS) already and a third recently consented Yoursquoll get a tour of one of these ndash the Branch HEPS ndash and commentary about the issues raised by the consenting of the larger Wairau HEPS with presenters from TrustPower and Fish and Game There will also be presentations from Wine Marlborough and the Marlborough District Council on the challenges faced by the wine industry and its neighbours and the pressures that changing land uses place on the water that flows on the surface of ndash and beneath ndash the Wairau Valley And letrsquos be honest you want to taste some of the many different wines that this region has to offer so yoursquoll be stopping off at some of the wineries that yoursquoll pass en route for a closer look at the production ndash and consumption ndash of Marlboroughrsquos most famous product
Trip E Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward Heading south from Blenheim along State Highway 1 takes you through the expansive Awatere Valley where Marlboroughrsquos winemaking traditions continue to spread across the landscape But vineyards arenrsquot the only ndash or even the dominant ndash land use here and on this trip yoursquoll see and hear about the diversity of development in South Marlborough Highlights include a tour of the unique solar salt works at Lake Grassmere a visit to the site of the proposed Clifford Bay ferry terminal (currently under investigation) a look at wind farm developments around Ward and a tour of Yealands Estate New Zealandrsquos largest
privately owned vineyard and a world leader in innovation and sustainable wine production Commentary will be provided by those involved in these industries including Dominion Salt and wind farm developers Energy3 Ltd Yoursquoll also have presentations on how the settlements of Seddon and Ward are likely to be shaped by the Southern Marlborough Urban Growth and Development Strategy and how farming and communities in South Marlborough are adapting to life in an environment where water is often a scarce commodity
Trip F Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura This is the longest of our trips which involves a couple of hours on a bus as you travel down to Kaikoura for the world-renowned Whale Watch cruise Whale Watch is New Zealands only marine-based whale watching company offering an exciting up-close encounter with the worlds
largest toothed predator the giant Sperm Whale in their natural environment and the tour includes fantastic on-board interpretation about Kaikoura its wildlife and the story of the Whale Watch business Whilst the cruise is the highlight of the trip there are plenty of other things to see en route The rugged and scenic stretch of coastline between the Waima (Ure) River and Kaikoura has long been valued by local Maori for its plentiful catches of fish abundant shellfish beds and succulent crayfish Itrsquos also vital
20
Field Trips conthellip
lance
for the South Islandrsquos transportation system with both State Highway 1 and the Coastal Pacific Railway occupying the narrow strip of land between the sea and the mountains Commentary en route will highlight sites and issues of interest including Lake Grassmere wind farms infrastructure and coastal hazards Yoursquoll stop at Ohau Point for a look at the seal colony before arriving in Kaikoura for pre-cruise presentations from Te Korowai o Te Tai ō Marokura (Kaikoura Coastal Guardians) and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust Note Additional fee of $101+gst applies for Whale Watch cruise If you donrsquot have the sea-legs for the Whale Watch cruise you can opt for a guided walk around the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway Your guides together with information panels located along the Walkway will enable you to journey into
the fascinating history of the people and to learn of the geology the animals and the plants that make the area so special Yoursquoll also see first-hand where DOC and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust ndash with support from landowners and the wider community ndash are establishing a new colony of the endangered Huttons Shearwater (Kaikoura is the only place on earth where these unique sea birds breed) Trip G Aviation Day Planning and Pilots NZ Agricultural Aviation Association (NZAAA) will host an Aviation-focused field day based at Omaka Aerodrome Blenheim The day would include demonstrations of agricultural aviation technology and its relevance and application to policy and regulation of the industry in RMA Plans consideration of reverse sensitivity with subdivision adjacent to the aerodrome and a visit to the Aviation
Heritage Centre including lunch NZAAA has funding from the Sustainable Farming Fund for a project called Environmental Best Practice in Agricultural and associated Rural Aviation Demonstration days are part of the project plan This project seeks to develop consistent clear and achievable provisions so that agricultural and rural aviation can continue to be undertaken thus contributing to economic social and environmental sustainability The opportunity to run a field trip in conjunction with the NZPI Conference aligns with the project outcomes and provides an opportunity for planners and policy makers to experience first-hand the capability of agricultural aviation in NZ the challenges faced by the industry the industry response and the technology that is available The lunch venue the Aviation Heritage Centre houses a
display like no other and you donrsquot have to be an aviation buff to enjoy it Human stories from the Great War come to life in a theatrical treatment which is both innovative and visually stunning Captivating scenes depict the aircraft in context some recreating actual incidents The rare memorabilia is worthy of any national collection and ranges from beautifully crafted lsquotrench artrsquo through to personal items belonging to the famous Red Baron himself
Trip H Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi Experience some of Marlboroughrsquos rich natural cultural and historic heritage both Maori and European on this excursion to some of the regionrsquos most famous ndash and some less well-known ndash heritage sites all within 20 minutesrsquo drive from
Blenheim First stop is the Wairau Bar a long windswept boulder bank on the shores of Marlboroughrsquos Cloudy Bay The site is the Everest of New Zealand archaeology on hand to explain its significance and provide commentary on its management Further along the coast yoursquoll stop at Rarangi to look at the arearsquos unique landform and geomorphology and hear how the community is involved in connecting us to our deep Pacific past and of particular significance to Maori Local iwi and staff from DOC will be managing and restoring this special environment through the Rarangi Landcare Group There will also be a tour of the award-winning wetland restoration project at Wither Hillsrsquo vineyard at Rarangi The trip will also include a visit to Whites Bay ndash which in 1866 became the South Island terminus of an inter-island telegraph cable (the original cable station still exists) and Tuamarina site of the lsquoWairau Affrayrsquo where in 1843 European settlers from Nelson clashed with Ngati Toa chiefs
Te Rauparaha and Te Rangihaeata a battle in which 22 Europeans and between four and nine Maori died A visit to a winery for a tutored tasting will round off the day on the return trip to Blenheim
21
Monday 30 April 2012 Tuesday 1 May 2012 Wednesday 2 May 2012 Thursday 3 May 2012 Friday 4 May 2012
7am
Registration Desk Opens
8am
Registration Desk Opens
745-9am
Field Trips Depart
8-9am NZPI Young Planners AGM845-950am Keynote
George Monbiot (via Teleconference)
9am-5pm YP Pre-Congress12950-1030am Keynote
Rod Oram
915-10am
Keynote Gerry Te Kapa Coates
1030-11am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Boffa Miskell Ltd
1030am-5pm
Maori Planning Hui
12pm
Registration Desk Opens
1050-1120am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Opus
1145am-12pm
TBA
1-430pm
Urban Design Forum Meeting
12-1pm Lunch
Sponsored by Beca
2-5pm
Elected Representatives Workshop
1210-1pm
Keynote Andrew Lothian
Afternoon Tea1-2pm Lunch
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
3-330pm
Afternoon Tea
6pm YP Pre-Congress Function for early
arrivals
330-4pm Afternoon Tea
Sponsored by MWH
5-515pm
Field Trips Briefing (if needed)
330-615pm
Field Trips Return
4-445pm
Keynote Diane Turner
515pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
7pm
Pre-Conference Dinner Drinks
Free EveningOptional Social Events
See page 18 for details
Optional Social Events
See page 18 for details
730pm-late Conference Dinner
Conference Closing Ceremony
2013 Conference Promos
2-330pm
Parallel Sessions 1
See page 13 for details
11-1145am
Keynote Craig Pauling
Sponsored by Beca
1-3pm
Parallel Sessions 2
See page 13 for details
330pm-5pm
Parallel Sessions 3
See page 13 for details
10-1050am
Keynote Laurie Johnson
Sponsored by Opus and Christchurch
City Council
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
530-730pm Welcome Reception
9am-915am
Conference Opening
See Page 18
for times and details
ALL DAY
FIELD TRIPS
1120-1210pm
Keynote Daniel Homsey
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
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We Strongly Recommend you enrol online for instant confirmation and payment ndash CLICK HERE
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Full Registration (NZPI Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
70000
Full Registration (Non-Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
78000
Daily Registration (NZPI Members) Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
45500
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Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
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52000
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24800
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NZPI Member 9000
NZPI Non-Member 13200
Total (B) $
B Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday 1 May Details Price
Urban Design Forum 100-430pm
2500
Maori Planning Hui 1030am-500pm
-
Elected Representatives Workshop 200-500pm
6000
Total (C) $
C Conference Social Options
Note A Full Registration includes Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner Event Price
___Qty
Welcome Reception 1 May 530pm Day or Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
3500
___Qty
Conference Gala Dinner 4 May 7pm Day and Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
9000
___Qty
NZPI Awards Reception Thursday 3 May 5pm
3000
___Qty Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant
Wed Thu 4200
___Qty Wither Hills Winery
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty The Winery Riverlands
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty Ye Olde Malthouse Wed Thu 4100
Total (D) $
D Field Trips ndash Friday 4 May Select 1 Only
Price If any
Blenheim Highlights
Sounds Spectacular ndash Picton and Queen
Charlotte Sounds 4000
Mussels and More Havelock and Pelorus Sound
4000
Water and Wine Wairau Valley
Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward
Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura
With Cruise 10100
Without Cruise
Aviation Day Planning and Pilots
Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi
Total Payment Due A1 Conference Registration Fee $
A2 Young Planners Congress $
B Pre-Conference Workshops $
C Conference Social Options $
D Field Trip $
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I am most likely to attend
1A 1B 1C 1D
1E 1F 1G
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I am most likely to attend
2A 2B 2C
2D 2E 2F
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3A 3B 3C 3D
3E 3F 3G
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OR Fax to 09 520 3686
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5
Key Conference Information
lance
Main Venue
Marlborough Convention Centre
Marlborough Convention Centre
Address 42a Alfred St Blenheim Phone 03 579 5047
Accommodation All Conference accommodation is handled via the Marlborough Convention Centre Accommodation Manager
Kelly Ingram The Marlborough Convention Centre
Registration Entitlements Full Registration includes entry into the Welcome Reception Conference Dinner and Friday Field Trips
Student Registration includes the Welcome Reception and Field Trips but not the Conference Dinner Day Registration excludes those functions unless paid for separately If unsure of your status please check at the
Registration Desk Additional social event tickets may also still be available The Awards Ceremony and Reception is an additional charge for all classes of registrant
Presenter Instructions Please re-check the time of your presentation You should visit the room of your session at the start of the break prior
to the sessionlsquos commencement This is to check on AV set-up and to meet the session chair Please also provide the chair 1 or 2 sentences to be used for your introduction Please also note the scheduled duration (usually 30 mins) and
allow time for questions within that period
Local Services See map page 17 Nearest Doctor Frances St Medical Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5252 Nearest Dentist Durrheim and Associates Lister Court France St Ph 03 578 5843
Nearest Pharmacy Amcal Blenheim Pharmacy 78 Queen St 03 578 7007
Taxi Marlborough Taxis 03 577 5511 Shuttle Buses Marlborough Shuttles 0800 20 30 27
Supermarket Countdown Cnr Arthur and Seymour St Blenheim Ph 520 6130
Internet The Convention Centre is Wi-Fi capable Charges apply See Convention Centre Office for details
RegistrationInformation desk Opening Hours
Tuesday Noonmdash730pm
Wednesday 715ammdash600pm Thursday 730ammdash600pm
Friday 730ammdash9am and 630pmmdash730pm Registration Desk Phone 022 166 9383
6
Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday 1 May
lance
Maori Planning Hui 1030am-5pm No Charge
Kia ora tatou This second national Māori Planning hui provides a forum for people involved and interested in Māori planning issues
to share ideas practices and insights with others from around Aōtearoa These pre-NZPI conference workshops are intended to provide an additional opportunity to discuss in more detail key planning issues for Aōtearoa and provide a
great opportunity for those attendees to share the mātauranga gained at the hui with others at the NZPI conference
Facilitator Gina Sweetman Sweetman Planning Services Agenda
Time Speaker Topic 1030 ndash 1100 Mihi Whakatau
1100 ndash 1200 Jill Atkinson and Mike Sang
Kataraina Belshaw
A partnership between Environment Canterbury and
Canterbury Ngāi Tahu Papatipu Rūnanga ndash Opportunities to
improve relationships
The challenges and
opportunities for councils of treaty settlements ndash co-
governance and co-
management
1200 ndash 1230 Ben Te Aika Māori Community Socio-
Economic Development
1230 ndash 100 Lunch
100 ndash 230 Tui Shortland
Antoinne Coffin
Joe Tahana
Kaitiakitanga ndash the Ngati Hine
Catchment Plan
Experiences from the Bay of
Plenty
LGA RMA and Maori from a
grassroots perspective
230 ndash 315 Te Puni Kōkiri Māori capacity and capability
building under the RMA
315 ndash 330 Afternoon tea
330 ndash 415 Gina Sweetman
Ken Swinney
Terms of Reference for a Māori
Planning Special Interest Group
(see attached)
Moving forward with a Māori Planning Special Interest Group
415 ndash 430 Close
7
Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday 1 May
lance
Urban Design Forum Special Interest Group 100-430pm $25+gst
Urban Design and the Top of the South
The session will look at progress on advancing urban design outcomes and processes across the top of the South
Island and consider the practical issues involved in implementing urban designedndashbased projects when the spirit is
willing but resources are scarce and peer support often limited We will invite council staff to talk about projects that they have been involved in as a prelude to discussing how urban
design can be advanced outside the big cities
Agenda
100pm ndash 130 Welcome and update on Urban Design Forum actions 120pm ndash 230 Top of the South roundup including Nelson City Council and Marlborough District Council
230pm ndash 300 Afternoon tea 330pm ndash 430 Urban design outside the main centres challenges and possible responses ndash general discussion
The session is open to any person ndash you do not need to be a member of NZPI or attend the whole of the NZPI
conference just register for the preconference workshop on the NZPI website
Further details will be available on the Urban Design Forum website - urbandesignfoumconz
Elected Representatives Workshop 200-5pm
$60+gst
This session for elected members will comprise a panel which will address two questions
ldquoWhat should the role of the Environment Court be in the Resource Management plan and policy making processrdquo
Auckland barrister Alan Dormer will address this question Alan is currently the chair of the MfE Technical Advisory Group reviewing sections 6 and 7 of the Resource Management Act He has been an independent resource
consent hearing commissioner and he is a past President of the Resource Management Law Association of New Zealand He chaired the Technical Advisory Group appointed in 2008 to provide advice on the Phase One Resource
Management reforms was Chair of the Phase Two Urban Reforms Technical Advisory Group and was a member of the Infrastructure Technical Advisory Group
Planning accountability - who is in control
Rachel Reese is a Nelson City Councillor She will ask what do we as elected members need in terms of
capacity and expertise to direct sound plan making The session will address building capacity from determining plan priority pre-notification steps through to hearing procedure and decisions Rachel will also reflect on how councils
may choose to respond to the legislative changes requiring all members of hearings panels to be accredited for consent and plan decisions Rachels work in resource management commenced 12 years ago as a private
consultant She is an accredited commissioner and has conducted both policy (plan development) and consent hearings The session will be chaired by a local councillor and there will also be the opportunity for
informal discussion of current issues for elected members
8
International Key-note Speakers
lance
Laurie Johnson of Laurie Johnson Consulting I Research San Francisco has over
20 years of experience in urban planning and disaster-related consulting management and research She has written extensively about the economics of catastrophes land use and
risk and disaster recovery and |reconstruction She has studied most of the worldrsquos recent major urban disasters including the 2010 Chile and 2008 China earthquakes 2005 and
2004 US hurricanes World Trade Center collapse 1997 North Dakota floods and 1995
Kobe Japan and 1994 Northridge CA earthquakes In 2006 she was a lead author of the recovery plan for the City of New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina and coauthored the
book Clear as Mud Planning for the Rebuilding of New Orleans published by the American Planning Association in April 2010
In March 2006 she founded her consultancy and its clients have included cities counties state emergency
management agencies university and research institutions philanthropic and non-profit organizations and private
insurers She was formerly a Vice-President with Risk Management Solutions (RMS) working with global property and casualty insurers to manage their exposure to natural catastrophe risk and a consulting planner with EQE
International (now ABS Consulting) and Spangle Associates
Ms Johnson is on the Board of Directors of the Public Entity Risk Institute (PERI) and the San Francisco Planning and
Urban Research Association (SPUR) She is also on the Steering Committee for GEER ndash Geotechnical Extreme Event Reconnaissance a past Board member of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) and a member of the
editorial board of Earthquake Spectra EERIrsquos professional journal devoted to improving the practice of earthquake hazards mitigation preparedness and recovery Since 1991 she has been a member of the American Institute of
Certified Planners and the American Planning Association
Daniel Homsey is the Director of the Neighborhood Empowerment Network (NEN) in
San Francisco - a coalition of residents and community organizations non-profit organizations academic institutions and private and government agencies Previously Director of the Mayorrsquos
Office of Neighborhood Services (MONS) and now a member of the City Administratorrsquos team Daniel is a third-generation San Franciscan who believes that neighborhoods are and should be
the stewards of their sustainability Formed in 2009 the NEN offers a new paradigm of
collaboration which redefines the role of government from ldquomanagerrdquo to ldquopartnerrdquo By re-aligning expectations and investing in capacity building resources the goal is to return residents
to their rightful role of stewards of the community
The NEN employs a variety of tools to achieve this goal of empowering residents including an online home whose primary goals are to leverage social media platforms (blogs audio video) to share best
practices valuable programs and events as well as offer a growing collection of technical resources to stakeholders
NEN Awards and Summits - to increase connectivity amongst stakeholders the NEN produces events that bring community members together to participate in capacity building activities The NEN ldquosummitsrdquo include resource fairs
and breakout educational sessions and are held in neighborhoods The NEN‟s largest event is the annual NEN Awards which honors the work being done by individuals and organizations in the community NENtv the storytelling
arm of the NEN celebrates the achievements of the people projects and organisations that are building community
and shares grassroots knowledge that can help transform a neighborhood
The NEN Capacity Academy ndash NEN has aligned its academic resources to begin the development of a resource that will offer both online and in-person learning experiences on a broad set of focus areas including leadership
development and issue based expertise The NENu Portal will allow communities to post projects in a single online
database from which the NENu partner institutions will be able to pull them down into their service learning platforms NENu Engaged Learning Zones (ELZ) ndash by making a multi-year commitment to a community beginning with
bottom up grassroots capacity building through problem solving NENu hopes to redefine service learning as an essential methodology to bring about measurable change in residentsrsquo lives
9
International Keynote Speakers conthellip
lance
Other International Speakers
George Monbiot is an English writer known for his environmental and political
activism He writes a weekly column for The Guardian and is the author of the bestselling books The Age of Consent A Manifesto for a New World Order and Captive State The Corporate Takeover of Britain Heat How to Stop the Planet Burning (2006) and Bring on the Apocalypse Six Arguments for Global Justice (2008) He is the founder of lsquoThe Land is Oursrsquo campaign which
campaigns peacefully for the right of access to the countryside and its resources in the UK He has held visiting fellowships or professorships at the universities of Oxford (environmental
policy) Bristol (philosophy) Keele (politics) Oxford Brookes (planning) and East London
(environmental science) Monbiot believes that drastic action at a personal and collective level coupled with strong political will is needed to combat global warming and has written that
climate change is the moral question of the 21st century
(via video conference)
Dr Andrew Lothian has had a lifelong involvement in environmental policy and
environmental management He has worked at a senior level in the South Australian Department
of Environment for several decades and has made significant contributions in advancing ecological sustainability addressing greenhouse gas emissions and climate change developing
state of environment reporting advancing environmental valuation studies and the development of environmental industry He has contributed to the development of policy covering a diverse
range of areas including site contamination zero waste housing energy rating and greenhouse Originally trained in Town Planning he graduated MSc (Environmental Resources) in the UK and
in 2001 completed a PhD on landscape quality assessment of South Australia In late 2002 he
established Environmental Policy Solutions a consultancy providing services in environmental policy Later he established Scenic Solutions a consultancy providing services in landscape
quality assessment Dr Lothian has published on a wide variety of environmental subjects He is a past President and Secretary of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (South Australian Division) In May 2006 the
Planning Institute of Australia awarded Dr Lothian its annual National Award for Planning Excellence in the category of
Environmental Planning
Keith Hall is Client Services ManagerSenior Transportation Planner with CH2M HILLrsquos
Toronto office He has a masters degree in planning with 20 years experience in transport and
land use planning He is currently working on implementation of public transport projects in the Greater Toronto Area Prior to joining CH2M HILL Keith served as the CEO for the New Zealand
Planning Institute most recently contributing as a committee member on the update of
NZS44042010 ndash Land Development and Subdivision Infrastructure
10
Other International Speakers conthellip
lance
National Keynote Session Speakers
lance
Andreacutee Iffrig LEED AP is a writer and graduate architect residing in Calgary Alberta
Canada Her interest in sustainable design goes back 30 years and is readily evident in her writing speaking and volunteer work A Royal Architectural Institute of Canada medalist she
uses her design background to collaborate with others in building more sustainable communities Andreacuteersquos publications include dozens of articles on sustainable design of products buildings and
urban environments Her most recent work is the Inglewood Design Initiative Framework for Sustainable Development of an Urban Village Published as a community newspaper this plan
for urban renewal in the community of Inglewood Calgary Alberta has been described by the
Cityrsquos most senior planner as the ldquoposter child responserdquo to the municipal Smart Growth planning process The framework won an honourable mention in the Mayorrsquos Urban Design Awards in
November 2011
Rod Oram has more than 30 yearsrsquo experience as an international business journalist He
has worked for various publications in Europe and North America including the Financial Times of London He is currently a columnist for the Sunday Star-Times a regular broadcaster on radio
and television and a frequent public speaker on business economics innovation creativity and entrepreneurship in both NZ and global contexts For more than a decade Rod has been
helping fast-growing New Zealand companies through his involvement with The ICEHOUSE the
entrepreneurship centre at the University of Aucklandrsquos Business SchoolIn 2007 Penguin published his book on the New Zealand economy Reinventing Paradise
Rod was the winner in the individual category in the 2010 Vero Excellence in Business Support
Awards and was 2010 Columnist of the Year in the consumer category in the national magazine
awards for his columns in Good a consumer sustainability magazine
Diane Turner is General Manager Strategy Planning and Policy for the Christchurch
Earthquake Recovery Authority Previously Chief Executive of the Whakatane District Council Diane has considerable experience working directly with communities as well as local and central
government Diane has also worked in disaster recovery with leadership roles in both the Bay of Plenty floods of 2004 and the Matata debris flow of 2005
Her early career was as a town planner and in recent leadership positions Diane has led a range of community development and infrastructural projects She has held a number of leadership
positions within the Bay of Plenty in Civil Defence Rural Fire and the central and local government collaboration network COBOP
11
National Keynote Session Speakers conthellip
lance
In 2011 NZPI partnered with Green Event to make the annual conference a more environmentally
sustainable event A number of waste reduction energy efficiency and smart travel initiatives were
implemented A comprehensive monitoring programme
was undertaken and an environmental baseline was established using GRI (Global Reporting Initiative)
indicators In 2012 NZPI will continue to work to improve its performance
Gerry Te Kapa Coates MNZM has been advocating for social responsibility for
most of his career as a professional engineer Starting the group Engineers for Social Responsibility in 1983 he now pushes the case for addressing climate change and ldquopeak oilrdquo
before its too late As an engineer he also believes that technology wonrsquot necessarily save us as everyone hopes All the techniques we have to make the transition to sustainability in the
next 20 years are actually largely with us now New technologies like nanotechnology may help but they are still decades away But Gerryrsquos message is one of hope He believes if we
start making the transition to renewables and sustainable technology now not only is it
possible ndash by using our fossil fuel reserves sensibly ndash but we will also solve the problem of climate change Gerry has been on a number of boards including the Wind Energy Association
and Land Transport New Zealand Hersquos also Māori and on the board of Ngāi Tahu Holdings Corporation ndash a half billion dollar company ndash and active in the affairs of his tribe
new Code of Ethics He became an MNZM in 2006 for services to engineering after serving as
President of IPENZ 2003-2004 in 1990 as an active member of the peace movement he went to the UN with the NZ Government delegation as the NGO representative at the Partial
Test Ban Treaty negotiations in New York just before the first Gulf war
Craig Pauling Craig has recently joined CERA and will be involved in incorporating Maori perspectives on the
urban re-development of Christchurch Prior to this he has held posts in Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu including Project Manager Freshwater leading the strategic engagement of Ngai Tahu
at local regional and national levels on freshwater issues Prior to this he was a Senior Environmental Advisor to Ngai Tahu where he had responsibilities around the Greenstone
Management Plan environmental monitoring frameworks and management of the Mahinga Kai
Enhancement Fund In addition to involvement in numerous Maori community and enterprise organisations he has a particular interest in facilitating the inclusion of Matauraga Maori in
urban planning practice
12
Conference Programme
lance
Monday 30 April
600pm YPCongress Social for early 400-445pm Keynote Diane Turner
arrivals Fairweathers 36 Scott St 5pm NZPI AGM
Tuesday 1 May Optional Evening Social Events
800am See later info on page 17 See later info on page 18
Scenic Circle Hotel Cnr Alfred amp
Henry St Thursday 3 May
730am Registration Desk Opens 900am-500pm YPCongress12
845am-950am Keynote Pre-Conference Workshops George Monbiot
1030am-5pm Maori Planning Hui (by teleconference)
100-430pm Urban Design Forum 200-500pm Elected Representatives 950-1030am Keynote
Rod Oram 12 Noon Registration Desk Opens
1030-1100am Morning Tea Afternoon Tea
1100-1145am Keynote Craig Pauling
530-730pm Opening Reception 1145 ndash 12 noon TBA
Free Evening 12 noonndash100pm Lunch Sponsored by Beca
Wednesday 2 May
700am Registration Desk Opens 100-300pm Parallel Session 2
900-915am Conference Opening 300-330pm Afternoon Tea
915-1000am Keynote Gerry Te Kapa 330-500pm Parallel Session 3 Coates
500pm Field Trips Briefing
1000-1050am Keynote Laurie Johnson (if required)
Sponsored by Opus and
Christchurch City Council 515pm NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
1050-1120am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Opus Optional Evening Social Events See later info on page 18
1120-1210pm Keynote Daniel Homsey Sponsored by Opus and Friday 4 May
Christchurch City Council 600-900am Field Trips Depart
1210-100pm Keynote Andrew Lothian 330-615pm Field Trips Return
100-200pm Lunch Sponsored by NZTA 700pm Pre Dinner Drinks
200-330pm Parallel Session 1 730pm till late Conference Gala Dinner
Closing Ceremony
330-400pm Afternoon Tea 2013 Conference Sponsored by MWH Promotion
13
Parallel Sessions Programme
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 1 Wednesday 2 May 200pm ndash 330pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Space amp
Place Stream 1A
Sponsored by NZTA
Practice
Stream 1B
Practice
Stream 1C
Governance
Stream 1D
Local
Government Stream 1E
Space amp Place
Stream 1F Sponsored by MWH
Product
Demo Stream 1G
Dougal List (NZTA) Planning for transport ndash a taste of things to come
David Mead (Hill Young Cooper) and Stuart Ryan (Barrister Auckland) Restrictive Covenants ndash Is There A Case for Public Plans to Control Private Planning Instruments in New Zealand
Hayes Perkins (Auckland Council) Identifying the Competencies and Professional Development Needs of Resource Consent Planners
Lee Beattie amp Errol Haarhoff (University of Auckland) A critical appraisal of the implementation of eight new world cityrsquos urban growth management strategies
Local Government Planning Managersrsquo Workshop 90 Mins
Facilitated by Phillip Martelli (Western Bay of Plenty District Council) Steve Markham (Tasman District Council) and Clare Wooding (Local Government NZ)
Bruce Hill and Gerri Ward (Department of Conservation) Guidance on Biodiversity Offsets and No Net Loss of Biodiversity
QuickMap Demonstration 45 mins Install onto your PC or server for quick and easy access to comprehensive NZ wide property information including high quality photography Load your own data for or export the information out into a CAD or GIS system wwwquickmapconz
Supt Paula Rose (National Road Policing Manager) Lisa Rossiter and Jacqueline Blake (NZTA) Safer Spaces The Plannerrsquos Role in Creating a Safe Road System 60 mins
Jan Crawford (Planning Consultants Ltd) Susie Wood (Environment amp Business Group) and Megan Carbines (Auckland Council) Long Bay Integrated Monitoring for Plan Effectiveness
Mary OrsquoCallahan
(GHD Ltd) Is the Planning Profession Still Facing Recruitment and Retention Issues
Keith Hall (CH2M HILL) What we plan and what we get planning and housing affordability
The session will have facilitated discussions rather than formal presentations The value of the session is for managers to identify the important issues and to be able to discuss them with each other Those interested are invited to contact the facilitators in advance to suggest specific topics andor offer to present contribute
Shelagh Noble (Tasman District Council) Golden Bay ndash the Lay of the Landscape a Community Journey in Recognising Outstanding Natural Landscapes and Features
Gary Rae (Incite Nelson Ltd) and Thomas Marchant (Port Nelson Ltd) Insulate or Postulate ndash A New Approach for Noise Issues at Port Nelson
Leigh Auton (Auton amp Associates) Planning Leadership NZPIrsquos Leadership Training Centre
Christine Cheyne (Massey University) Changing Shape of Local Government
Possible topics for discussion are - Management issues - Interface with councillors - Territorial Authorities - how to have conversations to develop positions for advocacy on RMA and the environment
James Bentley (Boffa Miskell Ltd) Natural Character of Marlboroughrsquos Coastal Environment under the NZCPS 2010
14
Parallel Sessions Programme conthellip
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 2 Thursday 100pm ndash 300pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Resilience
Stream 2A Sponsored by Opus
Transport
Infrastructure Stream 2B
Governance -
Water Stream 2C
Sponsored by MWH
Maori
Stream 2D
Partnerships
Stream 2E
Practice
Stream 2F
Glen Hughes (Opus)) San Francisco to Christchurch and Beyond ndash Observations in Disaster Recovery
Chris Smith (Auckland Transport) and Ian Munro (Urbanism Plus) Corridor Management Plan Guidelines An Attempt to Promote Consistent Thinking but Diverse Outputs
Jill Gregory and Jessica Meech (Chapman Tripp) Musseling Up Strengthening the Governance of the Seas
April Bennett (Massey University Palmerston North) Ka manawatū te awa ka manawa ora te iwi Power and Māori Engagement in Decisions about the Manawatū River
Graham Spargo (MacKays to Peka Peka Expressway Project Approvals) Alliancing Innovation through Council Participation
The Future of Planning 60 mins Is the planning profession in NZ at a cross roads Are we still relevant and are we achieving our desired outcomes in practice Where are we heading and what ought to be our future direction In 2011 the NZPI Council set up a working party to consider these questions We are seeking views on these critical issues requiredsuggestions about what we need to do Please come to this workshop if you interested in the future of the profession
Sarah Fitzgerald (Beca) Earthquake Recovery Consenting for the Infrastructure Rebuild
Steve Abley (Abley Transportation Consultants) Measuring Transport Choice and Energy Resilience
Sharon Dines (GHD Ltd) National Policy Statement on Freshwater Management
Daniel Clay (Minter Ellison Rudd Watts) Legal Developments Affecting Iwi Partnerships in Resource Management
James Bevan and Angus McKenzie (Latitude Planning Services) Shared Planning and Outcomes Recent Examples of Shared Planning Frameworks
Dale Harris and Josie Schroder (Christchurch City Council) Minding the Gaps ndash a Case for Neighbourhood Centres Recovery in Christchurch
Paul Durdin (Abley Transportation Consultants Ltd) Creating a Better Public Transport System Even When the lsquoCrsquo is taking out of CBD
Fiona Young (Env Southland) and Frances Lojkine (MWH) Managing Effects of Land Use on Water Quality in Southland
Antoine Coffin (Boffa Miskell Ltd) Ngāti Rangitihi Environmental Management Plan
Patrick Buckley (NZTA) The NZ Transport Agency amp Auck Council Geospatial Shared Services Partnership
Clare Piper and Genevieve Doube (NZPI Young Planners Group) Do You Have a lsquoDuty to Carersquo Supporting Resilience of Young Planners in Our Profession 60 Mins
Clare Revell and Fiona Wykes (Christchurch City Council) Planning for Heritage Assets Following Natural Disasters
Nick Regos (Impact Project Management) Resources and Capabilities ndash the Construction Industryrsquos Input to the Christchurch Recovery
Raewyn Peart (Environmental Defense Society) Planning Marine Spaces The Role of Marine Spatial Planning
David Patterson (Auckland University) Urban Design Mental Health and Maori
Rebecca Heenan (Department of Conservation) Southland Values Survey Engaging Communities to Influence Planning Outcomes
15
Parallel Sessions Programme conthellip
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 3 Thursday 3 May 330pm ndash 500pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Space and
Place Stream 3A
Governance
Stream 3B Sponsored by MfE
Resilience
Stream 3C
Energy
Community Stream 3D
Resilience
Stream 3E
Infrastructure
Stream 3F
Governance
Stream 3G
Andree Iffrig (IDI Calgary Canada) Urban Village Narratives The Inglewood Design Initiative (IDI) a Framework for re-building an inner city area 60 mins
Glen Wigley amp Michael Lovett (MfE) MfE Programme of Work and Key Areas of Development in 2012 90 mins Presentation Ministry Work Programme The presentation will provide an overview of the Ministryrsquos programme of work including detailed presentations from MfErsquos Policy and Operations Divisions The presentation will also give the wider context to a short workshop on our RMA Monitoring and Review Short Workshop Monitoring the RMA The aim of the RMA monitoring and review project is to develop a clear and transparent national monitoring framework that will achieve efficiencies and a better understanding of the implementation and effectiveness of the RMA
Ljubica Mamula-Seadon (Ministry of Civil Defense) Resilience Policy Planning and Practice ndash a Surmountable Challenge
Janet Stephenson and Maria Ioannou (University of Otago) ldquoEat Your Spinachrdquo - Social Acceptance of Renewable Electricity Developments
Andrew Tait (NIWA) and Sylvia Allan (Allan Planning and Research) Climate Change Adaptation in Urban Environments ndash A Toolbox for New Zealand Local Government
Robert Schofield (Boffa Miskell Ltd) and Gavin Murray (Transpower NZ) Alternatives Assessments for Major Infrastructure Projects 45 mins
Lee Beattie (University of Auckland) and Ian Munro (Urbanism Plus) The RMA 10 Misconception
Timothy Solomon (University of Canterbury) Planning for the Future the Opportunity and Importance of Engaging Young People After Natural Disasters
Ros Day and Janet Stephenson (Otago University) The Blueskin Energy Project ndash Testing a New Direction for Community Engagement and Participation in Renewable Energy Generation Developments in New Zealand
Craig Batchelar and Kate Barry-Piceno (Boffa Miskell) In Search of the Relocatable Castle
Peter Crawford (Independent Hearing Commissioner and Arbitrator) On the ldquoIndependencerdquo of the Independent Hearing Commissioner
Suzanne Vallance (Lincoln University) Urban resilience Bouncing back coping or thriving
Bruce Chapman (MNZPI) Improving the Resilience of Our Built Heritage
Eric Pyle and Ben Farrell (NZ Wind Energy Association) A Taste of Things to Comehellip Expect More Wind Farms
Laurie McCallum (Environment Canterbury) Urban Land Supply and Development in Greater Christchurch
Andrea Rickard (Beca Carter Hollings amp Ferner) Greg Lee (NZ Transport Agency) and Sally Baguley (Environmental Protection Authority) Three Perspectives on the National Consenting Process Our Practical Experiences on Transmission Gully 45 mins
Phil Gurnsey (Beca) and Sarah Myhill (NZ Transport Agency) Spatial planning or is it Scenario Planning or by Another Name
16
Parallel Sessions Venues Session 1 Wednesday 2 May 130pm ndash 330pm
Stream Location Directions 1A Space and Place Snooker Room
Marlborough Club Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
1B Practice Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
1C Practice
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
1D Governance
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
1E Local Government
Blenheim Club Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
1F Space and Place
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
1G Product Demonstration Exhibition Hall TradeCatering Area
Session 2 Thursday 3 May 100pm ndash 300pm
Stream Location Directions 2A Resilience
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
2B TransportInfrastructure
Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
2C Governace
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
2D Water
Scenic Circle Hotel Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
2E Maori
Snooker Room Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
2F Practice
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
Session 3 Thursday 3 May 330pm ndash 500pm
Stream Location Directions 3A Space and Place
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
3B Governance
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
3C Resilience
Blenheim Club Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
3D EnergyCommunity
Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
3E Resilience
Scenic Circle Hotel Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
3F Infrastructure
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
3G Governance Snooker Room Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
17
Direction and Information
A ndash Marlborough Convention Centre ndash 42A Alfred St Blenheim Ph 03 579 5047
B ndash Scenic Hotel Marlborough ndash Cnr Alfred amp Henry St Ph 03 578 5079
C ndash Blenheim Club ndash 92 High St 03 578 7452 D ndash Supermarket ndash Countdown Supermarket - Cnr Arthur amp Seymour St Ph 03 520 6130
E ndash Nearest Doctor ndash Frances St Medical - Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5252 F ndash Nearest Dentist ndash Durrheim and Associates - Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5843
G ndash Nearest Pharmacy ndash United Friendly Society Dispensary ndash Cnr Queen amp High St Ph 03 578 6099
B
B
B
C
B
D
E F
G
500ft
200m
18
Field Trips Friday 4 May
lance
Conference Social Options
lance
If you have not already booked any options and would like to participate please see Registration Desk
to check availability
Wednesday 2 May and Thursday 3 May
Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant $42+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar
Ye Olde Malthouse $41+gst
Buffet Dinner cash bar
Wither Hills Winery $64+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
The Winery Riverlands (formerly Montana) $64+gst
3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
Thursday 3 May 515pm Tickets are still available $30+GST See Registration Desk Attendees may still participate in the Social Options above which will begin following the CeremonyReception
All Trips will depart from and return to the Marlborough Convention Centre Note that return times are approximate
Please note your reporting time Buses will depart strictly on time and will not wait
Trip Report by Trip Departs Trip returns (approx)
A Blenheim Highlights Sponsored by Marlborough District Council
845am 900am 330pm
B Sounds Spectacular Sponsored by Ayson amp Partners
830am 845am 430pm
C Mussels amp More Sponsored by Smart Alliances
830am 845am 430pm
D Water and Wine Sponsored by Tasman District Council
845am 900am 415pm
E Southern Explorer Sponsored by Styles Group
845am 900am 415pm
F Whale of a Time Sponsored by Beca
730am 745am 615pm
G Aviation Day Sponsored by Nelson City Council
845am 900am 430pm
H Heritage Trail Sponsored by Department of Conservation
845am 900am 415pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
-
lance
Field Trips Info
lance
Friday 4 May All Trips have limits on numbers ndash please enrol early to avoid disappointment Note that additional fees apply to several trips Trip A Blenheim Highlights Therersquos more to Blenheim than meets the eye and this trip offers three perspectives on the town and its environs Local experts will take you on a guided walking tour to look at recent developments and some of the sites and ideas identified the Blenheim Town Centre Project ndash the outcome of a place-based Inquiry-By-Design (IBD) workshop and consultation process led by Urbanismplus and Marlborough District Council Yoursquoll also discover the pioneering spirit and history behind the creation of Marlboroughrsquos iconic Sauvignon Blanc wine style ndash and sample the product with a tutored wine tasting ndash at the Brancott Estate Heritage Centre Finally yoursquoll embark on the River Queen for a cruise on the scenic and historic Opawa River with commentary on passing sites from culturalhistoricaliwi perspectives
Trip B Sounds Spectacular Picton and Queen Charlotte Sounds Picton is the gateway to the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound and is the southern port for the inter-island ferry services from Wellington After a short bus trip from Blenheim yoursquoll visit Waikawa marae with presentations from local iwi Te Atiawa Marlborough District Council and Port Marlborough on recent and current projects including redevelopment of the Picton waterfront developments at the ferry terminal port and marinas and iwi perspectives on the management of the Sounds Therersquoll be a chance to look at
some of these developments as you head down to the waterfront to board a boat for a cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound The trip includes a visit to a salmon farm with commentary from New Zealand King Salmon and further commentary on the challenges involved in managing this spectacular environment If time permits yoursquoll round off the day with a winery visit on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
Trip C Mussels amp More Havelock amp Pelorus Sound Havelock is home to Marlboroughrsquos mussel-farming industry ndash itrsquos known as the Greenshell Mussel Capital of the World ndash and is the starting point for exploring the Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds Yoursquoll hear about the Northern Marlborough Urban Growth amp Development Strategy and how this will
shape the development of Havelock and some of the smaller settlements in the Sounds Yoursquoll also learn about the current state of aquaculture in the Sounds and the promise of the latest aquaculture legislation with presenters from the industry and the Ministry of Fisheriesrsquo Aquaculture Unit After a look around Havelock itself yoursquoll have a cruise on Pelorus Sound including a visit to a mussel farm and commentary on issues such as coastal subdivision residential development and forestry If time permits a winery visit will be included on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
19
Field Trips conthellip
lance
Trip D Water and Wine Wairau Valley The Wairau Plains are the heartland for Marlboroughrsquos world-famous wine industry Farther up the Wairau Valley the vines give way to wide pastoral land and the forest clad foothills of the Richmond and St Arnaud ranges The Wairau Valley is also a powerhouse of a different sort with two hydro-electric power schemes (HEPS) already and a third recently consented Yoursquoll get a tour of one of these ndash the Branch HEPS ndash and commentary about the issues raised by the consenting of the larger Wairau HEPS with presenters from TrustPower and Fish and Game There will also be presentations from Wine Marlborough and the Marlborough District Council on the challenges faced by the wine industry and its neighbours and the pressures that changing land uses place on the water that flows on the surface of ndash and beneath ndash the Wairau Valley And letrsquos be honest you want to taste some of the many different wines that this region has to offer so yoursquoll be stopping off at some of the wineries that yoursquoll pass en route for a closer look at the production ndash and consumption ndash of Marlboroughrsquos most famous product
Trip E Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward Heading south from Blenheim along State Highway 1 takes you through the expansive Awatere Valley where Marlboroughrsquos winemaking traditions continue to spread across the landscape But vineyards arenrsquot the only ndash or even the dominant ndash land use here and on this trip yoursquoll see and hear about the diversity of development in South Marlborough Highlights include a tour of the unique solar salt works at Lake Grassmere a visit to the site of the proposed Clifford Bay ferry terminal (currently under investigation) a look at wind farm developments around Ward and a tour of Yealands Estate New Zealandrsquos largest
privately owned vineyard and a world leader in innovation and sustainable wine production Commentary will be provided by those involved in these industries including Dominion Salt and wind farm developers Energy3 Ltd Yoursquoll also have presentations on how the settlements of Seddon and Ward are likely to be shaped by the Southern Marlborough Urban Growth and Development Strategy and how farming and communities in South Marlborough are adapting to life in an environment where water is often a scarce commodity
Trip F Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura This is the longest of our trips which involves a couple of hours on a bus as you travel down to Kaikoura for the world-renowned Whale Watch cruise Whale Watch is New Zealands only marine-based whale watching company offering an exciting up-close encounter with the worlds
largest toothed predator the giant Sperm Whale in their natural environment and the tour includes fantastic on-board interpretation about Kaikoura its wildlife and the story of the Whale Watch business Whilst the cruise is the highlight of the trip there are plenty of other things to see en route The rugged and scenic stretch of coastline between the Waima (Ure) River and Kaikoura has long been valued by local Maori for its plentiful catches of fish abundant shellfish beds and succulent crayfish Itrsquos also vital
20
Field Trips conthellip
lance
for the South Islandrsquos transportation system with both State Highway 1 and the Coastal Pacific Railway occupying the narrow strip of land between the sea and the mountains Commentary en route will highlight sites and issues of interest including Lake Grassmere wind farms infrastructure and coastal hazards Yoursquoll stop at Ohau Point for a look at the seal colony before arriving in Kaikoura for pre-cruise presentations from Te Korowai o Te Tai ō Marokura (Kaikoura Coastal Guardians) and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust Note Additional fee of $101+gst applies for Whale Watch cruise If you donrsquot have the sea-legs for the Whale Watch cruise you can opt for a guided walk around the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway Your guides together with information panels located along the Walkway will enable you to journey into
the fascinating history of the people and to learn of the geology the animals and the plants that make the area so special Yoursquoll also see first-hand where DOC and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust ndash with support from landowners and the wider community ndash are establishing a new colony of the endangered Huttons Shearwater (Kaikoura is the only place on earth where these unique sea birds breed) Trip G Aviation Day Planning and Pilots NZ Agricultural Aviation Association (NZAAA) will host an Aviation-focused field day based at Omaka Aerodrome Blenheim The day would include demonstrations of agricultural aviation technology and its relevance and application to policy and regulation of the industry in RMA Plans consideration of reverse sensitivity with subdivision adjacent to the aerodrome and a visit to the Aviation
Heritage Centre including lunch NZAAA has funding from the Sustainable Farming Fund for a project called Environmental Best Practice in Agricultural and associated Rural Aviation Demonstration days are part of the project plan This project seeks to develop consistent clear and achievable provisions so that agricultural and rural aviation can continue to be undertaken thus contributing to economic social and environmental sustainability The opportunity to run a field trip in conjunction with the NZPI Conference aligns with the project outcomes and provides an opportunity for planners and policy makers to experience first-hand the capability of agricultural aviation in NZ the challenges faced by the industry the industry response and the technology that is available The lunch venue the Aviation Heritage Centre houses a
display like no other and you donrsquot have to be an aviation buff to enjoy it Human stories from the Great War come to life in a theatrical treatment which is both innovative and visually stunning Captivating scenes depict the aircraft in context some recreating actual incidents The rare memorabilia is worthy of any national collection and ranges from beautifully crafted lsquotrench artrsquo through to personal items belonging to the famous Red Baron himself
Trip H Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi Experience some of Marlboroughrsquos rich natural cultural and historic heritage both Maori and European on this excursion to some of the regionrsquos most famous ndash and some less well-known ndash heritage sites all within 20 minutesrsquo drive from
Blenheim First stop is the Wairau Bar a long windswept boulder bank on the shores of Marlboroughrsquos Cloudy Bay The site is the Everest of New Zealand archaeology on hand to explain its significance and provide commentary on its management Further along the coast yoursquoll stop at Rarangi to look at the arearsquos unique landform and geomorphology and hear how the community is involved in connecting us to our deep Pacific past and of particular significance to Maori Local iwi and staff from DOC will be managing and restoring this special environment through the Rarangi Landcare Group There will also be a tour of the award-winning wetland restoration project at Wither Hillsrsquo vineyard at Rarangi The trip will also include a visit to Whites Bay ndash which in 1866 became the South Island terminus of an inter-island telegraph cable (the original cable station still exists) and Tuamarina site of the lsquoWairau Affrayrsquo where in 1843 European settlers from Nelson clashed with Ngati Toa chiefs
Te Rauparaha and Te Rangihaeata a battle in which 22 Europeans and between four and nine Maori died A visit to a winery for a tutored tasting will round off the day on the return trip to Blenheim
21
Monday 30 April 2012 Tuesday 1 May 2012 Wednesday 2 May 2012 Thursday 3 May 2012 Friday 4 May 2012
7am
Registration Desk Opens
8am
Registration Desk Opens
745-9am
Field Trips Depart
8-9am NZPI Young Planners AGM845-950am Keynote
George Monbiot (via Teleconference)
9am-5pm YP Pre-Congress12950-1030am Keynote
Rod Oram
915-10am
Keynote Gerry Te Kapa Coates
1030-11am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Boffa Miskell Ltd
1030am-5pm
Maori Planning Hui
12pm
Registration Desk Opens
1050-1120am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Opus
1145am-12pm
TBA
1-430pm
Urban Design Forum Meeting
12-1pm Lunch
Sponsored by Beca
2-5pm
Elected Representatives Workshop
1210-1pm
Keynote Andrew Lothian
Afternoon Tea1-2pm Lunch
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
3-330pm
Afternoon Tea
6pm YP Pre-Congress Function for early
arrivals
330-4pm Afternoon Tea
Sponsored by MWH
5-515pm
Field Trips Briefing (if needed)
330-615pm
Field Trips Return
4-445pm
Keynote Diane Turner
515pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
7pm
Pre-Conference Dinner Drinks
Free EveningOptional Social Events
See page 18 for details
Optional Social Events
See page 18 for details
730pm-late Conference Dinner
Conference Closing Ceremony
2013 Conference Promos
2-330pm
Parallel Sessions 1
See page 13 for details
11-1145am
Keynote Craig Pauling
Sponsored by Beca
1-3pm
Parallel Sessions 2
See page 13 for details
330pm-5pm
Parallel Sessions 3
See page 13 for details
10-1050am
Keynote Laurie Johnson
Sponsored by Opus and Christchurch
City Council
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
530-730pm Welcome Reception
9am-915am
Conference Opening
See Page 18
for times and details
ALL DAY
FIELD TRIPS
1120-1210pm
Keynote Daniel Homsey
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
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We Strongly Recommend you enrol online for instant confirmation and payment ndash CLICK HERE
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Full Registration (NZPI Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
70000
Full Registration (Non-Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
78000
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Please Specify Wed Thurs
45500
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Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
52000
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24800
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NZPI Member 9000
NZPI Non-Member 13200
Total (B) $
B Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday 1 May Details Price
Urban Design Forum 100-430pm
2500
Maori Planning Hui 1030am-500pm
-
Elected Representatives Workshop 200-500pm
6000
Total (C) $
C Conference Social Options
Note A Full Registration includes Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner Event Price
___Qty
Welcome Reception 1 May 530pm Day or Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
3500
___Qty
Conference Gala Dinner 4 May 7pm Day and Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
9000
___Qty
NZPI Awards Reception Thursday 3 May 5pm
3000
___Qty Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant
Wed Thu 4200
___Qty Wither Hills Winery
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty The Winery Riverlands
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty Ye Olde Malthouse Wed Thu 4100
Total (D) $
D Field Trips ndash Friday 4 May Select 1 Only
Price If any
Blenheim Highlights
Sounds Spectacular ndash Picton and Queen
Charlotte Sounds 4000
Mussels and More Havelock and Pelorus Sound
4000
Water and Wine Wairau Valley
Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward
Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura
With Cruise 10100
Without Cruise
Aviation Day Planning and Pilots
Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi
Total Payment Due A1 Conference Registration Fee $
A2 Young Planners Congress $
B Pre-Conference Workshops $
C Conference Social Options $
D Field Trip $
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Parallel Sessions
Parallel Sessions 1 Wednesday 2nd May 200-330pm
I am most likely to attend
1A 1B 1C 1D
1E 1F 1G
Parallel Sessions 2 Thursday 3rd May 100-300pm
I am most likely to attend
2A 2B 2C
2D 2E 2F
Parallel Sessions 3 Thursday 3rd May 330-500pm
I am most likely to attend
3A 3B 3C 3D
3E 3F 3G
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6
Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday 1 May
lance
Maori Planning Hui 1030am-5pm No Charge
Kia ora tatou This second national Māori Planning hui provides a forum for people involved and interested in Māori planning issues
to share ideas practices and insights with others from around Aōtearoa These pre-NZPI conference workshops are intended to provide an additional opportunity to discuss in more detail key planning issues for Aōtearoa and provide a
great opportunity for those attendees to share the mātauranga gained at the hui with others at the NZPI conference
Facilitator Gina Sweetman Sweetman Planning Services Agenda
Time Speaker Topic 1030 ndash 1100 Mihi Whakatau
1100 ndash 1200 Jill Atkinson and Mike Sang
Kataraina Belshaw
A partnership between Environment Canterbury and
Canterbury Ngāi Tahu Papatipu Rūnanga ndash Opportunities to
improve relationships
The challenges and
opportunities for councils of treaty settlements ndash co-
governance and co-
management
1200 ndash 1230 Ben Te Aika Māori Community Socio-
Economic Development
1230 ndash 100 Lunch
100 ndash 230 Tui Shortland
Antoinne Coffin
Joe Tahana
Kaitiakitanga ndash the Ngati Hine
Catchment Plan
Experiences from the Bay of
Plenty
LGA RMA and Maori from a
grassroots perspective
230 ndash 315 Te Puni Kōkiri Māori capacity and capability
building under the RMA
315 ndash 330 Afternoon tea
330 ndash 415 Gina Sweetman
Ken Swinney
Terms of Reference for a Māori
Planning Special Interest Group
(see attached)
Moving forward with a Māori Planning Special Interest Group
415 ndash 430 Close
7
Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday 1 May
lance
Urban Design Forum Special Interest Group 100-430pm $25+gst
Urban Design and the Top of the South
The session will look at progress on advancing urban design outcomes and processes across the top of the South
Island and consider the practical issues involved in implementing urban designedndashbased projects when the spirit is
willing but resources are scarce and peer support often limited We will invite council staff to talk about projects that they have been involved in as a prelude to discussing how urban
design can be advanced outside the big cities
Agenda
100pm ndash 130 Welcome and update on Urban Design Forum actions 120pm ndash 230 Top of the South roundup including Nelson City Council and Marlborough District Council
230pm ndash 300 Afternoon tea 330pm ndash 430 Urban design outside the main centres challenges and possible responses ndash general discussion
The session is open to any person ndash you do not need to be a member of NZPI or attend the whole of the NZPI
conference just register for the preconference workshop on the NZPI website
Further details will be available on the Urban Design Forum website - urbandesignfoumconz
Elected Representatives Workshop 200-5pm
$60+gst
This session for elected members will comprise a panel which will address two questions
ldquoWhat should the role of the Environment Court be in the Resource Management plan and policy making processrdquo
Auckland barrister Alan Dormer will address this question Alan is currently the chair of the MfE Technical Advisory Group reviewing sections 6 and 7 of the Resource Management Act He has been an independent resource
consent hearing commissioner and he is a past President of the Resource Management Law Association of New Zealand He chaired the Technical Advisory Group appointed in 2008 to provide advice on the Phase One Resource
Management reforms was Chair of the Phase Two Urban Reforms Technical Advisory Group and was a member of the Infrastructure Technical Advisory Group
Planning accountability - who is in control
Rachel Reese is a Nelson City Councillor She will ask what do we as elected members need in terms of
capacity and expertise to direct sound plan making The session will address building capacity from determining plan priority pre-notification steps through to hearing procedure and decisions Rachel will also reflect on how councils
may choose to respond to the legislative changes requiring all members of hearings panels to be accredited for consent and plan decisions Rachels work in resource management commenced 12 years ago as a private
consultant She is an accredited commissioner and has conducted both policy (plan development) and consent hearings The session will be chaired by a local councillor and there will also be the opportunity for
informal discussion of current issues for elected members
8
International Key-note Speakers
lance
Laurie Johnson of Laurie Johnson Consulting I Research San Francisco has over
20 years of experience in urban planning and disaster-related consulting management and research She has written extensively about the economics of catastrophes land use and
risk and disaster recovery and |reconstruction She has studied most of the worldrsquos recent major urban disasters including the 2010 Chile and 2008 China earthquakes 2005 and
2004 US hurricanes World Trade Center collapse 1997 North Dakota floods and 1995
Kobe Japan and 1994 Northridge CA earthquakes In 2006 she was a lead author of the recovery plan for the City of New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina and coauthored the
book Clear as Mud Planning for the Rebuilding of New Orleans published by the American Planning Association in April 2010
In March 2006 she founded her consultancy and its clients have included cities counties state emergency
management agencies university and research institutions philanthropic and non-profit organizations and private
insurers She was formerly a Vice-President with Risk Management Solutions (RMS) working with global property and casualty insurers to manage their exposure to natural catastrophe risk and a consulting planner with EQE
International (now ABS Consulting) and Spangle Associates
Ms Johnson is on the Board of Directors of the Public Entity Risk Institute (PERI) and the San Francisco Planning and
Urban Research Association (SPUR) She is also on the Steering Committee for GEER ndash Geotechnical Extreme Event Reconnaissance a past Board member of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) and a member of the
editorial board of Earthquake Spectra EERIrsquos professional journal devoted to improving the practice of earthquake hazards mitigation preparedness and recovery Since 1991 she has been a member of the American Institute of
Certified Planners and the American Planning Association
Daniel Homsey is the Director of the Neighborhood Empowerment Network (NEN) in
San Francisco - a coalition of residents and community organizations non-profit organizations academic institutions and private and government agencies Previously Director of the Mayorrsquos
Office of Neighborhood Services (MONS) and now a member of the City Administratorrsquos team Daniel is a third-generation San Franciscan who believes that neighborhoods are and should be
the stewards of their sustainability Formed in 2009 the NEN offers a new paradigm of
collaboration which redefines the role of government from ldquomanagerrdquo to ldquopartnerrdquo By re-aligning expectations and investing in capacity building resources the goal is to return residents
to their rightful role of stewards of the community
The NEN employs a variety of tools to achieve this goal of empowering residents including an online home whose primary goals are to leverage social media platforms (blogs audio video) to share best
practices valuable programs and events as well as offer a growing collection of technical resources to stakeholders
NEN Awards and Summits - to increase connectivity amongst stakeholders the NEN produces events that bring community members together to participate in capacity building activities The NEN ldquosummitsrdquo include resource fairs
and breakout educational sessions and are held in neighborhoods The NEN‟s largest event is the annual NEN Awards which honors the work being done by individuals and organizations in the community NENtv the storytelling
arm of the NEN celebrates the achievements of the people projects and organisations that are building community
and shares grassroots knowledge that can help transform a neighborhood
The NEN Capacity Academy ndash NEN has aligned its academic resources to begin the development of a resource that will offer both online and in-person learning experiences on a broad set of focus areas including leadership
development and issue based expertise The NENu Portal will allow communities to post projects in a single online
database from which the NENu partner institutions will be able to pull them down into their service learning platforms NENu Engaged Learning Zones (ELZ) ndash by making a multi-year commitment to a community beginning with
bottom up grassroots capacity building through problem solving NENu hopes to redefine service learning as an essential methodology to bring about measurable change in residentsrsquo lives
9
International Keynote Speakers conthellip
lance
Other International Speakers
George Monbiot is an English writer known for his environmental and political
activism He writes a weekly column for The Guardian and is the author of the bestselling books The Age of Consent A Manifesto for a New World Order and Captive State The Corporate Takeover of Britain Heat How to Stop the Planet Burning (2006) and Bring on the Apocalypse Six Arguments for Global Justice (2008) He is the founder of lsquoThe Land is Oursrsquo campaign which
campaigns peacefully for the right of access to the countryside and its resources in the UK He has held visiting fellowships or professorships at the universities of Oxford (environmental
policy) Bristol (philosophy) Keele (politics) Oxford Brookes (planning) and East London
(environmental science) Monbiot believes that drastic action at a personal and collective level coupled with strong political will is needed to combat global warming and has written that
climate change is the moral question of the 21st century
(via video conference)
Dr Andrew Lothian has had a lifelong involvement in environmental policy and
environmental management He has worked at a senior level in the South Australian Department
of Environment for several decades and has made significant contributions in advancing ecological sustainability addressing greenhouse gas emissions and climate change developing
state of environment reporting advancing environmental valuation studies and the development of environmental industry He has contributed to the development of policy covering a diverse
range of areas including site contamination zero waste housing energy rating and greenhouse Originally trained in Town Planning he graduated MSc (Environmental Resources) in the UK and
in 2001 completed a PhD on landscape quality assessment of South Australia In late 2002 he
established Environmental Policy Solutions a consultancy providing services in environmental policy Later he established Scenic Solutions a consultancy providing services in landscape
quality assessment Dr Lothian has published on a wide variety of environmental subjects He is a past President and Secretary of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (South Australian Division) In May 2006 the
Planning Institute of Australia awarded Dr Lothian its annual National Award for Planning Excellence in the category of
Environmental Planning
Keith Hall is Client Services ManagerSenior Transportation Planner with CH2M HILLrsquos
Toronto office He has a masters degree in planning with 20 years experience in transport and
land use planning He is currently working on implementation of public transport projects in the Greater Toronto Area Prior to joining CH2M HILL Keith served as the CEO for the New Zealand
Planning Institute most recently contributing as a committee member on the update of
NZS44042010 ndash Land Development and Subdivision Infrastructure
10
Other International Speakers conthellip
lance
National Keynote Session Speakers
lance
Andreacutee Iffrig LEED AP is a writer and graduate architect residing in Calgary Alberta
Canada Her interest in sustainable design goes back 30 years and is readily evident in her writing speaking and volunteer work A Royal Architectural Institute of Canada medalist she
uses her design background to collaborate with others in building more sustainable communities Andreacuteersquos publications include dozens of articles on sustainable design of products buildings and
urban environments Her most recent work is the Inglewood Design Initiative Framework for Sustainable Development of an Urban Village Published as a community newspaper this plan
for urban renewal in the community of Inglewood Calgary Alberta has been described by the
Cityrsquos most senior planner as the ldquoposter child responserdquo to the municipal Smart Growth planning process The framework won an honourable mention in the Mayorrsquos Urban Design Awards in
November 2011
Rod Oram has more than 30 yearsrsquo experience as an international business journalist He
has worked for various publications in Europe and North America including the Financial Times of London He is currently a columnist for the Sunday Star-Times a regular broadcaster on radio
and television and a frequent public speaker on business economics innovation creativity and entrepreneurship in both NZ and global contexts For more than a decade Rod has been
helping fast-growing New Zealand companies through his involvement with The ICEHOUSE the
entrepreneurship centre at the University of Aucklandrsquos Business SchoolIn 2007 Penguin published his book on the New Zealand economy Reinventing Paradise
Rod was the winner in the individual category in the 2010 Vero Excellence in Business Support
Awards and was 2010 Columnist of the Year in the consumer category in the national magazine
awards for his columns in Good a consumer sustainability magazine
Diane Turner is General Manager Strategy Planning and Policy for the Christchurch
Earthquake Recovery Authority Previously Chief Executive of the Whakatane District Council Diane has considerable experience working directly with communities as well as local and central
government Diane has also worked in disaster recovery with leadership roles in both the Bay of Plenty floods of 2004 and the Matata debris flow of 2005
Her early career was as a town planner and in recent leadership positions Diane has led a range of community development and infrastructural projects She has held a number of leadership
positions within the Bay of Plenty in Civil Defence Rural Fire and the central and local government collaboration network COBOP
11
National Keynote Session Speakers conthellip
lance
In 2011 NZPI partnered with Green Event to make the annual conference a more environmentally
sustainable event A number of waste reduction energy efficiency and smart travel initiatives were
implemented A comprehensive monitoring programme
was undertaken and an environmental baseline was established using GRI (Global Reporting Initiative)
indicators In 2012 NZPI will continue to work to improve its performance
Gerry Te Kapa Coates MNZM has been advocating for social responsibility for
most of his career as a professional engineer Starting the group Engineers for Social Responsibility in 1983 he now pushes the case for addressing climate change and ldquopeak oilrdquo
before its too late As an engineer he also believes that technology wonrsquot necessarily save us as everyone hopes All the techniques we have to make the transition to sustainability in the
next 20 years are actually largely with us now New technologies like nanotechnology may help but they are still decades away But Gerryrsquos message is one of hope He believes if we
start making the transition to renewables and sustainable technology now not only is it
possible ndash by using our fossil fuel reserves sensibly ndash but we will also solve the problem of climate change Gerry has been on a number of boards including the Wind Energy Association
and Land Transport New Zealand Hersquos also Māori and on the board of Ngāi Tahu Holdings Corporation ndash a half billion dollar company ndash and active in the affairs of his tribe
new Code of Ethics He became an MNZM in 2006 for services to engineering after serving as
President of IPENZ 2003-2004 in 1990 as an active member of the peace movement he went to the UN with the NZ Government delegation as the NGO representative at the Partial
Test Ban Treaty negotiations in New York just before the first Gulf war
Craig Pauling Craig has recently joined CERA and will be involved in incorporating Maori perspectives on the
urban re-development of Christchurch Prior to this he has held posts in Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu including Project Manager Freshwater leading the strategic engagement of Ngai Tahu
at local regional and national levels on freshwater issues Prior to this he was a Senior Environmental Advisor to Ngai Tahu where he had responsibilities around the Greenstone
Management Plan environmental monitoring frameworks and management of the Mahinga Kai
Enhancement Fund In addition to involvement in numerous Maori community and enterprise organisations he has a particular interest in facilitating the inclusion of Matauraga Maori in
urban planning practice
12
Conference Programme
lance
Monday 30 April
600pm YPCongress Social for early 400-445pm Keynote Diane Turner
arrivals Fairweathers 36 Scott St 5pm NZPI AGM
Tuesday 1 May Optional Evening Social Events
800am See later info on page 17 See later info on page 18
Scenic Circle Hotel Cnr Alfred amp
Henry St Thursday 3 May
730am Registration Desk Opens 900am-500pm YPCongress12
845am-950am Keynote Pre-Conference Workshops George Monbiot
1030am-5pm Maori Planning Hui (by teleconference)
100-430pm Urban Design Forum 200-500pm Elected Representatives 950-1030am Keynote
Rod Oram 12 Noon Registration Desk Opens
1030-1100am Morning Tea Afternoon Tea
1100-1145am Keynote Craig Pauling
530-730pm Opening Reception 1145 ndash 12 noon TBA
Free Evening 12 noonndash100pm Lunch Sponsored by Beca
Wednesday 2 May
700am Registration Desk Opens 100-300pm Parallel Session 2
900-915am Conference Opening 300-330pm Afternoon Tea
915-1000am Keynote Gerry Te Kapa 330-500pm Parallel Session 3 Coates
500pm Field Trips Briefing
1000-1050am Keynote Laurie Johnson (if required)
Sponsored by Opus and
Christchurch City Council 515pm NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
1050-1120am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Opus Optional Evening Social Events See later info on page 18
1120-1210pm Keynote Daniel Homsey Sponsored by Opus and Friday 4 May
Christchurch City Council 600-900am Field Trips Depart
1210-100pm Keynote Andrew Lothian 330-615pm Field Trips Return
100-200pm Lunch Sponsored by NZTA 700pm Pre Dinner Drinks
200-330pm Parallel Session 1 730pm till late Conference Gala Dinner
Closing Ceremony
330-400pm Afternoon Tea 2013 Conference Sponsored by MWH Promotion
13
Parallel Sessions Programme
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 1 Wednesday 2 May 200pm ndash 330pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Space amp
Place Stream 1A
Sponsored by NZTA
Practice
Stream 1B
Practice
Stream 1C
Governance
Stream 1D
Local
Government Stream 1E
Space amp Place
Stream 1F Sponsored by MWH
Product
Demo Stream 1G
Dougal List (NZTA) Planning for transport ndash a taste of things to come
David Mead (Hill Young Cooper) and Stuart Ryan (Barrister Auckland) Restrictive Covenants ndash Is There A Case for Public Plans to Control Private Planning Instruments in New Zealand
Hayes Perkins (Auckland Council) Identifying the Competencies and Professional Development Needs of Resource Consent Planners
Lee Beattie amp Errol Haarhoff (University of Auckland) A critical appraisal of the implementation of eight new world cityrsquos urban growth management strategies
Local Government Planning Managersrsquo Workshop 90 Mins
Facilitated by Phillip Martelli (Western Bay of Plenty District Council) Steve Markham (Tasman District Council) and Clare Wooding (Local Government NZ)
Bruce Hill and Gerri Ward (Department of Conservation) Guidance on Biodiversity Offsets and No Net Loss of Biodiversity
QuickMap Demonstration 45 mins Install onto your PC or server for quick and easy access to comprehensive NZ wide property information including high quality photography Load your own data for or export the information out into a CAD or GIS system wwwquickmapconz
Supt Paula Rose (National Road Policing Manager) Lisa Rossiter and Jacqueline Blake (NZTA) Safer Spaces The Plannerrsquos Role in Creating a Safe Road System 60 mins
Jan Crawford (Planning Consultants Ltd) Susie Wood (Environment amp Business Group) and Megan Carbines (Auckland Council) Long Bay Integrated Monitoring for Plan Effectiveness
Mary OrsquoCallahan
(GHD Ltd) Is the Planning Profession Still Facing Recruitment and Retention Issues
Keith Hall (CH2M HILL) What we plan and what we get planning and housing affordability
The session will have facilitated discussions rather than formal presentations The value of the session is for managers to identify the important issues and to be able to discuss them with each other Those interested are invited to contact the facilitators in advance to suggest specific topics andor offer to present contribute
Shelagh Noble (Tasman District Council) Golden Bay ndash the Lay of the Landscape a Community Journey in Recognising Outstanding Natural Landscapes and Features
Gary Rae (Incite Nelson Ltd) and Thomas Marchant (Port Nelson Ltd) Insulate or Postulate ndash A New Approach for Noise Issues at Port Nelson
Leigh Auton (Auton amp Associates) Planning Leadership NZPIrsquos Leadership Training Centre
Christine Cheyne (Massey University) Changing Shape of Local Government
Possible topics for discussion are - Management issues - Interface with councillors - Territorial Authorities - how to have conversations to develop positions for advocacy on RMA and the environment
James Bentley (Boffa Miskell Ltd) Natural Character of Marlboroughrsquos Coastal Environment under the NZCPS 2010
14
Parallel Sessions Programme conthellip
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 2 Thursday 100pm ndash 300pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Resilience
Stream 2A Sponsored by Opus
Transport
Infrastructure Stream 2B
Governance -
Water Stream 2C
Sponsored by MWH
Maori
Stream 2D
Partnerships
Stream 2E
Practice
Stream 2F
Glen Hughes (Opus)) San Francisco to Christchurch and Beyond ndash Observations in Disaster Recovery
Chris Smith (Auckland Transport) and Ian Munro (Urbanism Plus) Corridor Management Plan Guidelines An Attempt to Promote Consistent Thinking but Diverse Outputs
Jill Gregory and Jessica Meech (Chapman Tripp) Musseling Up Strengthening the Governance of the Seas
April Bennett (Massey University Palmerston North) Ka manawatū te awa ka manawa ora te iwi Power and Māori Engagement in Decisions about the Manawatū River
Graham Spargo (MacKays to Peka Peka Expressway Project Approvals) Alliancing Innovation through Council Participation
The Future of Planning 60 mins Is the planning profession in NZ at a cross roads Are we still relevant and are we achieving our desired outcomes in practice Where are we heading and what ought to be our future direction In 2011 the NZPI Council set up a working party to consider these questions We are seeking views on these critical issues requiredsuggestions about what we need to do Please come to this workshop if you interested in the future of the profession
Sarah Fitzgerald (Beca) Earthquake Recovery Consenting for the Infrastructure Rebuild
Steve Abley (Abley Transportation Consultants) Measuring Transport Choice and Energy Resilience
Sharon Dines (GHD Ltd) National Policy Statement on Freshwater Management
Daniel Clay (Minter Ellison Rudd Watts) Legal Developments Affecting Iwi Partnerships in Resource Management
James Bevan and Angus McKenzie (Latitude Planning Services) Shared Planning and Outcomes Recent Examples of Shared Planning Frameworks
Dale Harris and Josie Schroder (Christchurch City Council) Minding the Gaps ndash a Case for Neighbourhood Centres Recovery in Christchurch
Paul Durdin (Abley Transportation Consultants Ltd) Creating a Better Public Transport System Even When the lsquoCrsquo is taking out of CBD
Fiona Young (Env Southland) and Frances Lojkine (MWH) Managing Effects of Land Use on Water Quality in Southland
Antoine Coffin (Boffa Miskell Ltd) Ngāti Rangitihi Environmental Management Plan
Patrick Buckley (NZTA) The NZ Transport Agency amp Auck Council Geospatial Shared Services Partnership
Clare Piper and Genevieve Doube (NZPI Young Planners Group) Do You Have a lsquoDuty to Carersquo Supporting Resilience of Young Planners in Our Profession 60 Mins
Clare Revell and Fiona Wykes (Christchurch City Council) Planning for Heritage Assets Following Natural Disasters
Nick Regos (Impact Project Management) Resources and Capabilities ndash the Construction Industryrsquos Input to the Christchurch Recovery
Raewyn Peart (Environmental Defense Society) Planning Marine Spaces The Role of Marine Spatial Planning
David Patterson (Auckland University) Urban Design Mental Health and Maori
Rebecca Heenan (Department of Conservation) Southland Values Survey Engaging Communities to Influence Planning Outcomes
15
Parallel Sessions Programme conthellip
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 3 Thursday 3 May 330pm ndash 500pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Space and
Place Stream 3A
Governance
Stream 3B Sponsored by MfE
Resilience
Stream 3C
Energy
Community Stream 3D
Resilience
Stream 3E
Infrastructure
Stream 3F
Governance
Stream 3G
Andree Iffrig (IDI Calgary Canada) Urban Village Narratives The Inglewood Design Initiative (IDI) a Framework for re-building an inner city area 60 mins
Glen Wigley amp Michael Lovett (MfE) MfE Programme of Work and Key Areas of Development in 2012 90 mins Presentation Ministry Work Programme The presentation will provide an overview of the Ministryrsquos programme of work including detailed presentations from MfErsquos Policy and Operations Divisions The presentation will also give the wider context to a short workshop on our RMA Monitoring and Review Short Workshop Monitoring the RMA The aim of the RMA monitoring and review project is to develop a clear and transparent national monitoring framework that will achieve efficiencies and a better understanding of the implementation and effectiveness of the RMA
Ljubica Mamula-Seadon (Ministry of Civil Defense) Resilience Policy Planning and Practice ndash a Surmountable Challenge
Janet Stephenson and Maria Ioannou (University of Otago) ldquoEat Your Spinachrdquo - Social Acceptance of Renewable Electricity Developments
Andrew Tait (NIWA) and Sylvia Allan (Allan Planning and Research) Climate Change Adaptation in Urban Environments ndash A Toolbox for New Zealand Local Government
Robert Schofield (Boffa Miskell Ltd) and Gavin Murray (Transpower NZ) Alternatives Assessments for Major Infrastructure Projects 45 mins
Lee Beattie (University of Auckland) and Ian Munro (Urbanism Plus) The RMA 10 Misconception
Timothy Solomon (University of Canterbury) Planning for the Future the Opportunity and Importance of Engaging Young People After Natural Disasters
Ros Day and Janet Stephenson (Otago University) The Blueskin Energy Project ndash Testing a New Direction for Community Engagement and Participation in Renewable Energy Generation Developments in New Zealand
Craig Batchelar and Kate Barry-Piceno (Boffa Miskell) In Search of the Relocatable Castle
Peter Crawford (Independent Hearing Commissioner and Arbitrator) On the ldquoIndependencerdquo of the Independent Hearing Commissioner
Suzanne Vallance (Lincoln University) Urban resilience Bouncing back coping or thriving
Bruce Chapman (MNZPI) Improving the Resilience of Our Built Heritage
Eric Pyle and Ben Farrell (NZ Wind Energy Association) A Taste of Things to Comehellip Expect More Wind Farms
Laurie McCallum (Environment Canterbury) Urban Land Supply and Development in Greater Christchurch
Andrea Rickard (Beca Carter Hollings amp Ferner) Greg Lee (NZ Transport Agency) and Sally Baguley (Environmental Protection Authority) Three Perspectives on the National Consenting Process Our Practical Experiences on Transmission Gully 45 mins
Phil Gurnsey (Beca) and Sarah Myhill (NZ Transport Agency) Spatial planning or is it Scenario Planning or by Another Name
16
Parallel Sessions Venues Session 1 Wednesday 2 May 130pm ndash 330pm
Stream Location Directions 1A Space and Place Snooker Room
Marlborough Club Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
1B Practice Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
1C Practice
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
1D Governance
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
1E Local Government
Blenheim Club Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
1F Space and Place
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
1G Product Demonstration Exhibition Hall TradeCatering Area
Session 2 Thursday 3 May 100pm ndash 300pm
Stream Location Directions 2A Resilience
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
2B TransportInfrastructure
Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
2C Governace
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
2D Water
Scenic Circle Hotel Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
2E Maori
Snooker Room Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
2F Practice
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
Session 3 Thursday 3 May 330pm ndash 500pm
Stream Location Directions 3A Space and Place
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
3B Governance
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
3C Resilience
Blenheim Club Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
3D EnergyCommunity
Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
3E Resilience
Scenic Circle Hotel Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
3F Infrastructure
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
3G Governance Snooker Room Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
17
Direction and Information
A ndash Marlborough Convention Centre ndash 42A Alfred St Blenheim Ph 03 579 5047
B ndash Scenic Hotel Marlborough ndash Cnr Alfred amp Henry St Ph 03 578 5079
C ndash Blenheim Club ndash 92 High St 03 578 7452 D ndash Supermarket ndash Countdown Supermarket - Cnr Arthur amp Seymour St Ph 03 520 6130
E ndash Nearest Doctor ndash Frances St Medical - Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5252 F ndash Nearest Dentist ndash Durrheim and Associates - Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5843
G ndash Nearest Pharmacy ndash United Friendly Society Dispensary ndash Cnr Queen amp High St Ph 03 578 6099
B
B
B
C
B
D
E F
G
500ft
200m
18
Field Trips Friday 4 May
lance
Conference Social Options
lance
If you have not already booked any options and would like to participate please see Registration Desk
to check availability
Wednesday 2 May and Thursday 3 May
Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant $42+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar
Ye Olde Malthouse $41+gst
Buffet Dinner cash bar
Wither Hills Winery $64+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
The Winery Riverlands (formerly Montana) $64+gst
3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
Thursday 3 May 515pm Tickets are still available $30+GST See Registration Desk Attendees may still participate in the Social Options above which will begin following the CeremonyReception
All Trips will depart from and return to the Marlborough Convention Centre Note that return times are approximate
Please note your reporting time Buses will depart strictly on time and will not wait
Trip Report by Trip Departs Trip returns (approx)
A Blenheim Highlights Sponsored by Marlborough District Council
845am 900am 330pm
B Sounds Spectacular Sponsored by Ayson amp Partners
830am 845am 430pm
C Mussels amp More Sponsored by Smart Alliances
830am 845am 430pm
D Water and Wine Sponsored by Tasman District Council
845am 900am 415pm
E Southern Explorer Sponsored by Styles Group
845am 900am 415pm
F Whale of a Time Sponsored by Beca
730am 745am 615pm
G Aviation Day Sponsored by Nelson City Council
845am 900am 430pm
H Heritage Trail Sponsored by Department of Conservation
845am 900am 415pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
-
lance
Field Trips Info
lance
Friday 4 May All Trips have limits on numbers ndash please enrol early to avoid disappointment Note that additional fees apply to several trips Trip A Blenheim Highlights Therersquos more to Blenheim than meets the eye and this trip offers three perspectives on the town and its environs Local experts will take you on a guided walking tour to look at recent developments and some of the sites and ideas identified the Blenheim Town Centre Project ndash the outcome of a place-based Inquiry-By-Design (IBD) workshop and consultation process led by Urbanismplus and Marlborough District Council Yoursquoll also discover the pioneering spirit and history behind the creation of Marlboroughrsquos iconic Sauvignon Blanc wine style ndash and sample the product with a tutored wine tasting ndash at the Brancott Estate Heritage Centre Finally yoursquoll embark on the River Queen for a cruise on the scenic and historic Opawa River with commentary on passing sites from culturalhistoricaliwi perspectives
Trip B Sounds Spectacular Picton and Queen Charlotte Sounds Picton is the gateway to the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound and is the southern port for the inter-island ferry services from Wellington After a short bus trip from Blenheim yoursquoll visit Waikawa marae with presentations from local iwi Te Atiawa Marlborough District Council and Port Marlborough on recent and current projects including redevelopment of the Picton waterfront developments at the ferry terminal port and marinas and iwi perspectives on the management of the Sounds Therersquoll be a chance to look at
some of these developments as you head down to the waterfront to board a boat for a cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound The trip includes a visit to a salmon farm with commentary from New Zealand King Salmon and further commentary on the challenges involved in managing this spectacular environment If time permits yoursquoll round off the day with a winery visit on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
Trip C Mussels amp More Havelock amp Pelorus Sound Havelock is home to Marlboroughrsquos mussel-farming industry ndash itrsquos known as the Greenshell Mussel Capital of the World ndash and is the starting point for exploring the Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds Yoursquoll hear about the Northern Marlborough Urban Growth amp Development Strategy and how this will
shape the development of Havelock and some of the smaller settlements in the Sounds Yoursquoll also learn about the current state of aquaculture in the Sounds and the promise of the latest aquaculture legislation with presenters from the industry and the Ministry of Fisheriesrsquo Aquaculture Unit After a look around Havelock itself yoursquoll have a cruise on Pelorus Sound including a visit to a mussel farm and commentary on issues such as coastal subdivision residential development and forestry If time permits a winery visit will be included on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
19
Field Trips conthellip
lance
Trip D Water and Wine Wairau Valley The Wairau Plains are the heartland for Marlboroughrsquos world-famous wine industry Farther up the Wairau Valley the vines give way to wide pastoral land and the forest clad foothills of the Richmond and St Arnaud ranges The Wairau Valley is also a powerhouse of a different sort with two hydro-electric power schemes (HEPS) already and a third recently consented Yoursquoll get a tour of one of these ndash the Branch HEPS ndash and commentary about the issues raised by the consenting of the larger Wairau HEPS with presenters from TrustPower and Fish and Game There will also be presentations from Wine Marlborough and the Marlborough District Council on the challenges faced by the wine industry and its neighbours and the pressures that changing land uses place on the water that flows on the surface of ndash and beneath ndash the Wairau Valley And letrsquos be honest you want to taste some of the many different wines that this region has to offer so yoursquoll be stopping off at some of the wineries that yoursquoll pass en route for a closer look at the production ndash and consumption ndash of Marlboroughrsquos most famous product
Trip E Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward Heading south from Blenheim along State Highway 1 takes you through the expansive Awatere Valley where Marlboroughrsquos winemaking traditions continue to spread across the landscape But vineyards arenrsquot the only ndash or even the dominant ndash land use here and on this trip yoursquoll see and hear about the diversity of development in South Marlborough Highlights include a tour of the unique solar salt works at Lake Grassmere a visit to the site of the proposed Clifford Bay ferry terminal (currently under investigation) a look at wind farm developments around Ward and a tour of Yealands Estate New Zealandrsquos largest
privately owned vineyard and a world leader in innovation and sustainable wine production Commentary will be provided by those involved in these industries including Dominion Salt and wind farm developers Energy3 Ltd Yoursquoll also have presentations on how the settlements of Seddon and Ward are likely to be shaped by the Southern Marlborough Urban Growth and Development Strategy and how farming and communities in South Marlborough are adapting to life in an environment where water is often a scarce commodity
Trip F Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura This is the longest of our trips which involves a couple of hours on a bus as you travel down to Kaikoura for the world-renowned Whale Watch cruise Whale Watch is New Zealands only marine-based whale watching company offering an exciting up-close encounter with the worlds
largest toothed predator the giant Sperm Whale in their natural environment and the tour includes fantastic on-board interpretation about Kaikoura its wildlife and the story of the Whale Watch business Whilst the cruise is the highlight of the trip there are plenty of other things to see en route The rugged and scenic stretch of coastline between the Waima (Ure) River and Kaikoura has long been valued by local Maori for its plentiful catches of fish abundant shellfish beds and succulent crayfish Itrsquos also vital
20
Field Trips conthellip
lance
for the South Islandrsquos transportation system with both State Highway 1 and the Coastal Pacific Railway occupying the narrow strip of land between the sea and the mountains Commentary en route will highlight sites and issues of interest including Lake Grassmere wind farms infrastructure and coastal hazards Yoursquoll stop at Ohau Point for a look at the seal colony before arriving in Kaikoura for pre-cruise presentations from Te Korowai o Te Tai ō Marokura (Kaikoura Coastal Guardians) and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust Note Additional fee of $101+gst applies for Whale Watch cruise If you donrsquot have the sea-legs for the Whale Watch cruise you can opt for a guided walk around the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway Your guides together with information panels located along the Walkway will enable you to journey into
the fascinating history of the people and to learn of the geology the animals and the plants that make the area so special Yoursquoll also see first-hand where DOC and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust ndash with support from landowners and the wider community ndash are establishing a new colony of the endangered Huttons Shearwater (Kaikoura is the only place on earth where these unique sea birds breed) Trip G Aviation Day Planning and Pilots NZ Agricultural Aviation Association (NZAAA) will host an Aviation-focused field day based at Omaka Aerodrome Blenheim The day would include demonstrations of agricultural aviation technology and its relevance and application to policy and regulation of the industry in RMA Plans consideration of reverse sensitivity with subdivision adjacent to the aerodrome and a visit to the Aviation
Heritage Centre including lunch NZAAA has funding from the Sustainable Farming Fund for a project called Environmental Best Practice in Agricultural and associated Rural Aviation Demonstration days are part of the project plan This project seeks to develop consistent clear and achievable provisions so that agricultural and rural aviation can continue to be undertaken thus contributing to economic social and environmental sustainability The opportunity to run a field trip in conjunction with the NZPI Conference aligns with the project outcomes and provides an opportunity for planners and policy makers to experience first-hand the capability of agricultural aviation in NZ the challenges faced by the industry the industry response and the technology that is available The lunch venue the Aviation Heritage Centre houses a
display like no other and you donrsquot have to be an aviation buff to enjoy it Human stories from the Great War come to life in a theatrical treatment which is both innovative and visually stunning Captivating scenes depict the aircraft in context some recreating actual incidents The rare memorabilia is worthy of any national collection and ranges from beautifully crafted lsquotrench artrsquo through to personal items belonging to the famous Red Baron himself
Trip H Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi Experience some of Marlboroughrsquos rich natural cultural and historic heritage both Maori and European on this excursion to some of the regionrsquos most famous ndash and some less well-known ndash heritage sites all within 20 minutesrsquo drive from
Blenheim First stop is the Wairau Bar a long windswept boulder bank on the shores of Marlboroughrsquos Cloudy Bay The site is the Everest of New Zealand archaeology on hand to explain its significance and provide commentary on its management Further along the coast yoursquoll stop at Rarangi to look at the arearsquos unique landform and geomorphology and hear how the community is involved in connecting us to our deep Pacific past and of particular significance to Maori Local iwi and staff from DOC will be managing and restoring this special environment through the Rarangi Landcare Group There will also be a tour of the award-winning wetland restoration project at Wither Hillsrsquo vineyard at Rarangi The trip will also include a visit to Whites Bay ndash which in 1866 became the South Island terminus of an inter-island telegraph cable (the original cable station still exists) and Tuamarina site of the lsquoWairau Affrayrsquo where in 1843 European settlers from Nelson clashed with Ngati Toa chiefs
Te Rauparaha and Te Rangihaeata a battle in which 22 Europeans and between four and nine Maori died A visit to a winery for a tutored tasting will round off the day on the return trip to Blenheim
21
Monday 30 April 2012 Tuesday 1 May 2012 Wednesday 2 May 2012 Thursday 3 May 2012 Friday 4 May 2012
7am
Registration Desk Opens
8am
Registration Desk Opens
745-9am
Field Trips Depart
8-9am NZPI Young Planners AGM845-950am Keynote
George Monbiot (via Teleconference)
9am-5pm YP Pre-Congress12950-1030am Keynote
Rod Oram
915-10am
Keynote Gerry Te Kapa Coates
1030-11am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Boffa Miskell Ltd
1030am-5pm
Maori Planning Hui
12pm
Registration Desk Opens
1050-1120am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Opus
1145am-12pm
TBA
1-430pm
Urban Design Forum Meeting
12-1pm Lunch
Sponsored by Beca
2-5pm
Elected Representatives Workshop
1210-1pm
Keynote Andrew Lothian
Afternoon Tea1-2pm Lunch
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
3-330pm
Afternoon Tea
6pm YP Pre-Congress Function for early
arrivals
330-4pm Afternoon Tea
Sponsored by MWH
5-515pm
Field Trips Briefing (if needed)
330-615pm
Field Trips Return
4-445pm
Keynote Diane Turner
515pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
7pm
Pre-Conference Dinner Drinks
Free EveningOptional Social Events
See page 18 for details
Optional Social Events
See page 18 for details
730pm-late Conference Dinner
Conference Closing Ceremony
2013 Conference Promos
2-330pm
Parallel Sessions 1
See page 13 for details
11-1145am
Keynote Craig Pauling
Sponsored by Beca
1-3pm
Parallel Sessions 2
See page 13 for details
330pm-5pm
Parallel Sessions 3
See page 13 for details
10-1050am
Keynote Laurie Johnson
Sponsored by Opus and Christchurch
City Council
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
530-730pm Welcome Reception
9am-915am
Conference Opening
See Page 18
for times and details
ALL DAY
FIELD TRIPS
1120-1210pm
Keynote Daniel Homsey
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
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We Strongly Recommend you enrol online for instant confirmation and payment ndash CLICK HERE
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Special Requirements Dietary
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Full Registration (NZPI Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
70000
Full Registration (Non-Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
78000
Daily Registration (NZPI Members) Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
45500
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Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
52000
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24800
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NZPI Member 9000
NZPI Non-Member 13200
Total (B) $
B Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday 1 May Details Price
Urban Design Forum 100-430pm
2500
Maori Planning Hui 1030am-500pm
-
Elected Representatives Workshop 200-500pm
6000
Total (C) $
C Conference Social Options
Note A Full Registration includes Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner Event Price
___Qty
Welcome Reception 1 May 530pm Day or Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
3500
___Qty
Conference Gala Dinner 4 May 7pm Day and Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
9000
___Qty
NZPI Awards Reception Thursday 3 May 5pm
3000
___Qty Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant
Wed Thu 4200
___Qty Wither Hills Winery
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty The Winery Riverlands
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty Ye Olde Malthouse Wed Thu 4100
Total (D) $
D Field Trips ndash Friday 4 May Select 1 Only
Price If any
Blenheim Highlights
Sounds Spectacular ndash Picton and Queen
Charlotte Sounds 4000
Mussels and More Havelock and Pelorus Sound
4000
Water and Wine Wairau Valley
Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward
Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura
With Cruise 10100
Without Cruise
Aviation Day Planning and Pilots
Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi
Total Payment Due A1 Conference Registration Fee $
A2 Young Planners Congress $
B Pre-Conference Workshops $
C Conference Social Options $
D Field Trip $
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Parallel Sessions
Parallel Sessions 1 Wednesday 2nd May 200-330pm
I am most likely to attend
1A 1B 1C 1D
1E 1F 1G
Parallel Sessions 2 Thursday 3rd May 100-300pm
I am most likely to attend
2A 2B 2C
2D 2E 2F
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I am most likely to attend
3A 3B 3C 3D
3E 3F 3G
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Conference 2012
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Alternatively
Email as an attachment to adminplanningorgnz
with ldquo2012 Registrationrdquo in the Subject line
OR Fax to 09 520 3686
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7
Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday 1 May
lance
Urban Design Forum Special Interest Group 100-430pm $25+gst
Urban Design and the Top of the South
The session will look at progress on advancing urban design outcomes and processes across the top of the South
Island and consider the practical issues involved in implementing urban designedndashbased projects when the spirit is
willing but resources are scarce and peer support often limited We will invite council staff to talk about projects that they have been involved in as a prelude to discussing how urban
design can be advanced outside the big cities
Agenda
100pm ndash 130 Welcome and update on Urban Design Forum actions 120pm ndash 230 Top of the South roundup including Nelson City Council and Marlborough District Council
230pm ndash 300 Afternoon tea 330pm ndash 430 Urban design outside the main centres challenges and possible responses ndash general discussion
The session is open to any person ndash you do not need to be a member of NZPI or attend the whole of the NZPI
conference just register for the preconference workshop on the NZPI website
Further details will be available on the Urban Design Forum website - urbandesignfoumconz
Elected Representatives Workshop 200-5pm
$60+gst
This session for elected members will comprise a panel which will address two questions
ldquoWhat should the role of the Environment Court be in the Resource Management plan and policy making processrdquo
Auckland barrister Alan Dormer will address this question Alan is currently the chair of the MfE Technical Advisory Group reviewing sections 6 and 7 of the Resource Management Act He has been an independent resource
consent hearing commissioner and he is a past President of the Resource Management Law Association of New Zealand He chaired the Technical Advisory Group appointed in 2008 to provide advice on the Phase One Resource
Management reforms was Chair of the Phase Two Urban Reforms Technical Advisory Group and was a member of the Infrastructure Technical Advisory Group
Planning accountability - who is in control
Rachel Reese is a Nelson City Councillor She will ask what do we as elected members need in terms of
capacity and expertise to direct sound plan making The session will address building capacity from determining plan priority pre-notification steps through to hearing procedure and decisions Rachel will also reflect on how councils
may choose to respond to the legislative changes requiring all members of hearings panels to be accredited for consent and plan decisions Rachels work in resource management commenced 12 years ago as a private
consultant She is an accredited commissioner and has conducted both policy (plan development) and consent hearings The session will be chaired by a local councillor and there will also be the opportunity for
informal discussion of current issues for elected members
8
International Key-note Speakers
lance
Laurie Johnson of Laurie Johnson Consulting I Research San Francisco has over
20 years of experience in urban planning and disaster-related consulting management and research She has written extensively about the economics of catastrophes land use and
risk and disaster recovery and |reconstruction She has studied most of the worldrsquos recent major urban disasters including the 2010 Chile and 2008 China earthquakes 2005 and
2004 US hurricanes World Trade Center collapse 1997 North Dakota floods and 1995
Kobe Japan and 1994 Northridge CA earthquakes In 2006 she was a lead author of the recovery plan for the City of New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina and coauthored the
book Clear as Mud Planning for the Rebuilding of New Orleans published by the American Planning Association in April 2010
In March 2006 she founded her consultancy and its clients have included cities counties state emergency
management agencies university and research institutions philanthropic and non-profit organizations and private
insurers She was formerly a Vice-President with Risk Management Solutions (RMS) working with global property and casualty insurers to manage their exposure to natural catastrophe risk and a consulting planner with EQE
International (now ABS Consulting) and Spangle Associates
Ms Johnson is on the Board of Directors of the Public Entity Risk Institute (PERI) and the San Francisco Planning and
Urban Research Association (SPUR) She is also on the Steering Committee for GEER ndash Geotechnical Extreme Event Reconnaissance a past Board member of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) and a member of the
editorial board of Earthquake Spectra EERIrsquos professional journal devoted to improving the practice of earthquake hazards mitigation preparedness and recovery Since 1991 she has been a member of the American Institute of
Certified Planners and the American Planning Association
Daniel Homsey is the Director of the Neighborhood Empowerment Network (NEN) in
San Francisco - a coalition of residents and community organizations non-profit organizations academic institutions and private and government agencies Previously Director of the Mayorrsquos
Office of Neighborhood Services (MONS) and now a member of the City Administratorrsquos team Daniel is a third-generation San Franciscan who believes that neighborhoods are and should be
the stewards of their sustainability Formed in 2009 the NEN offers a new paradigm of
collaboration which redefines the role of government from ldquomanagerrdquo to ldquopartnerrdquo By re-aligning expectations and investing in capacity building resources the goal is to return residents
to their rightful role of stewards of the community
The NEN employs a variety of tools to achieve this goal of empowering residents including an online home whose primary goals are to leverage social media platforms (blogs audio video) to share best
practices valuable programs and events as well as offer a growing collection of technical resources to stakeholders
NEN Awards and Summits - to increase connectivity amongst stakeholders the NEN produces events that bring community members together to participate in capacity building activities The NEN ldquosummitsrdquo include resource fairs
and breakout educational sessions and are held in neighborhoods The NEN‟s largest event is the annual NEN Awards which honors the work being done by individuals and organizations in the community NENtv the storytelling
arm of the NEN celebrates the achievements of the people projects and organisations that are building community
and shares grassroots knowledge that can help transform a neighborhood
The NEN Capacity Academy ndash NEN has aligned its academic resources to begin the development of a resource that will offer both online and in-person learning experiences on a broad set of focus areas including leadership
development and issue based expertise The NENu Portal will allow communities to post projects in a single online
database from which the NENu partner institutions will be able to pull them down into their service learning platforms NENu Engaged Learning Zones (ELZ) ndash by making a multi-year commitment to a community beginning with
bottom up grassroots capacity building through problem solving NENu hopes to redefine service learning as an essential methodology to bring about measurable change in residentsrsquo lives
9
International Keynote Speakers conthellip
lance
Other International Speakers
George Monbiot is an English writer known for his environmental and political
activism He writes a weekly column for The Guardian and is the author of the bestselling books The Age of Consent A Manifesto for a New World Order and Captive State The Corporate Takeover of Britain Heat How to Stop the Planet Burning (2006) and Bring on the Apocalypse Six Arguments for Global Justice (2008) He is the founder of lsquoThe Land is Oursrsquo campaign which
campaigns peacefully for the right of access to the countryside and its resources in the UK He has held visiting fellowships or professorships at the universities of Oxford (environmental
policy) Bristol (philosophy) Keele (politics) Oxford Brookes (planning) and East London
(environmental science) Monbiot believes that drastic action at a personal and collective level coupled with strong political will is needed to combat global warming and has written that
climate change is the moral question of the 21st century
(via video conference)
Dr Andrew Lothian has had a lifelong involvement in environmental policy and
environmental management He has worked at a senior level in the South Australian Department
of Environment for several decades and has made significant contributions in advancing ecological sustainability addressing greenhouse gas emissions and climate change developing
state of environment reporting advancing environmental valuation studies and the development of environmental industry He has contributed to the development of policy covering a diverse
range of areas including site contamination zero waste housing energy rating and greenhouse Originally trained in Town Planning he graduated MSc (Environmental Resources) in the UK and
in 2001 completed a PhD on landscape quality assessment of South Australia In late 2002 he
established Environmental Policy Solutions a consultancy providing services in environmental policy Later he established Scenic Solutions a consultancy providing services in landscape
quality assessment Dr Lothian has published on a wide variety of environmental subjects He is a past President and Secretary of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (South Australian Division) In May 2006 the
Planning Institute of Australia awarded Dr Lothian its annual National Award for Planning Excellence in the category of
Environmental Planning
Keith Hall is Client Services ManagerSenior Transportation Planner with CH2M HILLrsquos
Toronto office He has a masters degree in planning with 20 years experience in transport and
land use planning He is currently working on implementation of public transport projects in the Greater Toronto Area Prior to joining CH2M HILL Keith served as the CEO for the New Zealand
Planning Institute most recently contributing as a committee member on the update of
NZS44042010 ndash Land Development and Subdivision Infrastructure
10
Other International Speakers conthellip
lance
National Keynote Session Speakers
lance
Andreacutee Iffrig LEED AP is a writer and graduate architect residing in Calgary Alberta
Canada Her interest in sustainable design goes back 30 years and is readily evident in her writing speaking and volunteer work A Royal Architectural Institute of Canada medalist she
uses her design background to collaborate with others in building more sustainable communities Andreacuteersquos publications include dozens of articles on sustainable design of products buildings and
urban environments Her most recent work is the Inglewood Design Initiative Framework for Sustainable Development of an Urban Village Published as a community newspaper this plan
for urban renewal in the community of Inglewood Calgary Alberta has been described by the
Cityrsquos most senior planner as the ldquoposter child responserdquo to the municipal Smart Growth planning process The framework won an honourable mention in the Mayorrsquos Urban Design Awards in
November 2011
Rod Oram has more than 30 yearsrsquo experience as an international business journalist He
has worked for various publications in Europe and North America including the Financial Times of London He is currently a columnist for the Sunday Star-Times a regular broadcaster on radio
and television and a frequent public speaker on business economics innovation creativity and entrepreneurship in both NZ and global contexts For more than a decade Rod has been
helping fast-growing New Zealand companies through his involvement with The ICEHOUSE the
entrepreneurship centre at the University of Aucklandrsquos Business SchoolIn 2007 Penguin published his book on the New Zealand economy Reinventing Paradise
Rod was the winner in the individual category in the 2010 Vero Excellence in Business Support
Awards and was 2010 Columnist of the Year in the consumer category in the national magazine
awards for his columns in Good a consumer sustainability magazine
Diane Turner is General Manager Strategy Planning and Policy for the Christchurch
Earthquake Recovery Authority Previously Chief Executive of the Whakatane District Council Diane has considerable experience working directly with communities as well as local and central
government Diane has also worked in disaster recovery with leadership roles in both the Bay of Plenty floods of 2004 and the Matata debris flow of 2005
Her early career was as a town planner and in recent leadership positions Diane has led a range of community development and infrastructural projects She has held a number of leadership
positions within the Bay of Plenty in Civil Defence Rural Fire and the central and local government collaboration network COBOP
11
National Keynote Session Speakers conthellip
lance
In 2011 NZPI partnered with Green Event to make the annual conference a more environmentally
sustainable event A number of waste reduction energy efficiency and smart travel initiatives were
implemented A comprehensive monitoring programme
was undertaken and an environmental baseline was established using GRI (Global Reporting Initiative)
indicators In 2012 NZPI will continue to work to improve its performance
Gerry Te Kapa Coates MNZM has been advocating for social responsibility for
most of his career as a professional engineer Starting the group Engineers for Social Responsibility in 1983 he now pushes the case for addressing climate change and ldquopeak oilrdquo
before its too late As an engineer he also believes that technology wonrsquot necessarily save us as everyone hopes All the techniques we have to make the transition to sustainability in the
next 20 years are actually largely with us now New technologies like nanotechnology may help but they are still decades away But Gerryrsquos message is one of hope He believes if we
start making the transition to renewables and sustainable technology now not only is it
possible ndash by using our fossil fuel reserves sensibly ndash but we will also solve the problem of climate change Gerry has been on a number of boards including the Wind Energy Association
and Land Transport New Zealand Hersquos also Māori and on the board of Ngāi Tahu Holdings Corporation ndash a half billion dollar company ndash and active in the affairs of his tribe
new Code of Ethics He became an MNZM in 2006 for services to engineering after serving as
President of IPENZ 2003-2004 in 1990 as an active member of the peace movement he went to the UN with the NZ Government delegation as the NGO representative at the Partial
Test Ban Treaty negotiations in New York just before the first Gulf war
Craig Pauling Craig has recently joined CERA and will be involved in incorporating Maori perspectives on the
urban re-development of Christchurch Prior to this he has held posts in Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu including Project Manager Freshwater leading the strategic engagement of Ngai Tahu
at local regional and national levels on freshwater issues Prior to this he was a Senior Environmental Advisor to Ngai Tahu where he had responsibilities around the Greenstone
Management Plan environmental monitoring frameworks and management of the Mahinga Kai
Enhancement Fund In addition to involvement in numerous Maori community and enterprise organisations he has a particular interest in facilitating the inclusion of Matauraga Maori in
urban planning practice
12
Conference Programme
lance
Monday 30 April
600pm YPCongress Social for early 400-445pm Keynote Diane Turner
arrivals Fairweathers 36 Scott St 5pm NZPI AGM
Tuesday 1 May Optional Evening Social Events
800am See later info on page 17 See later info on page 18
Scenic Circle Hotel Cnr Alfred amp
Henry St Thursday 3 May
730am Registration Desk Opens 900am-500pm YPCongress12
845am-950am Keynote Pre-Conference Workshops George Monbiot
1030am-5pm Maori Planning Hui (by teleconference)
100-430pm Urban Design Forum 200-500pm Elected Representatives 950-1030am Keynote
Rod Oram 12 Noon Registration Desk Opens
1030-1100am Morning Tea Afternoon Tea
1100-1145am Keynote Craig Pauling
530-730pm Opening Reception 1145 ndash 12 noon TBA
Free Evening 12 noonndash100pm Lunch Sponsored by Beca
Wednesday 2 May
700am Registration Desk Opens 100-300pm Parallel Session 2
900-915am Conference Opening 300-330pm Afternoon Tea
915-1000am Keynote Gerry Te Kapa 330-500pm Parallel Session 3 Coates
500pm Field Trips Briefing
1000-1050am Keynote Laurie Johnson (if required)
Sponsored by Opus and
Christchurch City Council 515pm NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
1050-1120am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Opus Optional Evening Social Events See later info on page 18
1120-1210pm Keynote Daniel Homsey Sponsored by Opus and Friday 4 May
Christchurch City Council 600-900am Field Trips Depart
1210-100pm Keynote Andrew Lothian 330-615pm Field Trips Return
100-200pm Lunch Sponsored by NZTA 700pm Pre Dinner Drinks
200-330pm Parallel Session 1 730pm till late Conference Gala Dinner
Closing Ceremony
330-400pm Afternoon Tea 2013 Conference Sponsored by MWH Promotion
13
Parallel Sessions Programme
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 1 Wednesday 2 May 200pm ndash 330pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Space amp
Place Stream 1A
Sponsored by NZTA
Practice
Stream 1B
Practice
Stream 1C
Governance
Stream 1D
Local
Government Stream 1E
Space amp Place
Stream 1F Sponsored by MWH
Product
Demo Stream 1G
Dougal List (NZTA) Planning for transport ndash a taste of things to come
David Mead (Hill Young Cooper) and Stuart Ryan (Barrister Auckland) Restrictive Covenants ndash Is There A Case for Public Plans to Control Private Planning Instruments in New Zealand
Hayes Perkins (Auckland Council) Identifying the Competencies and Professional Development Needs of Resource Consent Planners
Lee Beattie amp Errol Haarhoff (University of Auckland) A critical appraisal of the implementation of eight new world cityrsquos urban growth management strategies
Local Government Planning Managersrsquo Workshop 90 Mins
Facilitated by Phillip Martelli (Western Bay of Plenty District Council) Steve Markham (Tasman District Council) and Clare Wooding (Local Government NZ)
Bruce Hill and Gerri Ward (Department of Conservation) Guidance on Biodiversity Offsets and No Net Loss of Biodiversity
QuickMap Demonstration 45 mins Install onto your PC or server for quick and easy access to comprehensive NZ wide property information including high quality photography Load your own data for or export the information out into a CAD or GIS system wwwquickmapconz
Supt Paula Rose (National Road Policing Manager) Lisa Rossiter and Jacqueline Blake (NZTA) Safer Spaces The Plannerrsquos Role in Creating a Safe Road System 60 mins
Jan Crawford (Planning Consultants Ltd) Susie Wood (Environment amp Business Group) and Megan Carbines (Auckland Council) Long Bay Integrated Monitoring for Plan Effectiveness
Mary OrsquoCallahan
(GHD Ltd) Is the Planning Profession Still Facing Recruitment and Retention Issues
Keith Hall (CH2M HILL) What we plan and what we get planning and housing affordability
The session will have facilitated discussions rather than formal presentations The value of the session is for managers to identify the important issues and to be able to discuss them with each other Those interested are invited to contact the facilitators in advance to suggest specific topics andor offer to present contribute
Shelagh Noble (Tasman District Council) Golden Bay ndash the Lay of the Landscape a Community Journey in Recognising Outstanding Natural Landscapes and Features
Gary Rae (Incite Nelson Ltd) and Thomas Marchant (Port Nelson Ltd) Insulate or Postulate ndash A New Approach for Noise Issues at Port Nelson
Leigh Auton (Auton amp Associates) Planning Leadership NZPIrsquos Leadership Training Centre
Christine Cheyne (Massey University) Changing Shape of Local Government
Possible topics for discussion are - Management issues - Interface with councillors - Territorial Authorities - how to have conversations to develop positions for advocacy on RMA and the environment
James Bentley (Boffa Miskell Ltd) Natural Character of Marlboroughrsquos Coastal Environment under the NZCPS 2010
14
Parallel Sessions Programme conthellip
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 2 Thursday 100pm ndash 300pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Resilience
Stream 2A Sponsored by Opus
Transport
Infrastructure Stream 2B
Governance -
Water Stream 2C
Sponsored by MWH
Maori
Stream 2D
Partnerships
Stream 2E
Practice
Stream 2F
Glen Hughes (Opus)) San Francisco to Christchurch and Beyond ndash Observations in Disaster Recovery
Chris Smith (Auckland Transport) and Ian Munro (Urbanism Plus) Corridor Management Plan Guidelines An Attempt to Promote Consistent Thinking but Diverse Outputs
Jill Gregory and Jessica Meech (Chapman Tripp) Musseling Up Strengthening the Governance of the Seas
April Bennett (Massey University Palmerston North) Ka manawatū te awa ka manawa ora te iwi Power and Māori Engagement in Decisions about the Manawatū River
Graham Spargo (MacKays to Peka Peka Expressway Project Approvals) Alliancing Innovation through Council Participation
The Future of Planning 60 mins Is the planning profession in NZ at a cross roads Are we still relevant and are we achieving our desired outcomes in practice Where are we heading and what ought to be our future direction In 2011 the NZPI Council set up a working party to consider these questions We are seeking views on these critical issues requiredsuggestions about what we need to do Please come to this workshop if you interested in the future of the profession
Sarah Fitzgerald (Beca) Earthquake Recovery Consenting for the Infrastructure Rebuild
Steve Abley (Abley Transportation Consultants) Measuring Transport Choice and Energy Resilience
Sharon Dines (GHD Ltd) National Policy Statement on Freshwater Management
Daniel Clay (Minter Ellison Rudd Watts) Legal Developments Affecting Iwi Partnerships in Resource Management
James Bevan and Angus McKenzie (Latitude Planning Services) Shared Planning and Outcomes Recent Examples of Shared Planning Frameworks
Dale Harris and Josie Schroder (Christchurch City Council) Minding the Gaps ndash a Case for Neighbourhood Centres Recovery in Christchurch
Paul Durdin (Abley Transportation Consultants Ltd) Creating a Better Public Transport System Even When the lsquoCrsquo is taking out of CBD
Fiona Young (Env Southland) and Frances Lojkine (MWH) Managing Effects of Land Use on Water Quality in Southland
Antoine Coffin (Boffa Miskell Ltd) Ngāti Rangitihi Environmental Management Plan
Patrick Buckley (NZTA) The NZ Transport Agency amp Auck Council Geospatial Shared Services Partnership
Clare Piper and Genevieve Doube (NZPI Young Planners Group) Do You Have a lsquoDuty to Carersquo Supporting Resilience of Young Planners in Our Profession 60 Mins
Clare Revell and Fiona Wykes (Christchurch City Council) Planning for Heritage Assets Following Natural Disasters
Nick Regos (Impact Project Management) Resources and Capabilities ndash the Construction Industryrsquos Input to the Christchurch Recovery
Raewyn Peart (Environmental Defense Society) Planning Marine Spaces The Role of Marine Spatial Planning
David Patterson (Auckland University) Urban Design Mental Health and Maori
Rebecca Heenan (Department of Conservation) Southland Values Survey Engaging Communities to Influence Planning Outcomes
15
Parallel Sessions Programme conthellip
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 3 Thursday 3 May 330pm ndash 500pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Space and
Place Stream 3A
Governance
Stream 3B Sponsored by MfE
Resilience
Stream 3C
Energy
Community Stream 3D
Resilience
Stream 3E
Infrastructure
Stream 3F
Governance
Stream 3G
Andree Iffrig (IDI Calgary Canada) Urban Village Narratives The Inglewood Design Initiative (IDI) a Framework for re-building an inner city area 60 mins
Glen Wigley amp Michael Lovett (MfE) MfE Programme of Work and Key Areas of Development in 2012 90 mins Presentation Ministry Work Programme The presentation will provide an overview of the Ministryrsquos programme of work including detailed presentations from MfErsquos Policy and Operations Divisions The presentation will also give the wider context to a short workshop on our RMA Monitoring and Review Short Workshop Monitoring the RMA The aim of the RMA monitoring and review project is to develop a clear and transparent national monitoring framework that will achieve efficiencies and a better understanding of the implementation and effectiveness of the RMA
Ljubica Mamula-Seadon (Ministry of Civil Defense) Resilience Policy Planning and Practice ndash a Surmountable Challenge
Janet Stephenson and Maria Ioannou (University of Otago) ldquoEat Your Spinachrdquo - Social Acceptance of Renewable Electricity Developments
Andrew Tait (NIWA) and Sylvia Allan (Allan Planning and Research) Climate Change Adaptation in Urban Environments ndash A Toolbox for New Zealand Local Government
Robert Schofield (Boffa Miskell Ltd) and Gavin Murray (Transpower NZ) Alternatives Assessments for Major Infrastructure Projects 45 mins
Lee Beattie (University of Auckland) and Ian Munro (Urbanism Plus) The RMA 10 Misconception
Timothy Solomon (University of Canterbury) Planning for the Future the Opportunity and Importance of Engaging Young People After Natural Disasters
Ros Day and Janet Stephenson (Otago University) The Blueskin Energy Project ndash Testing a New Direction for Community Engagement and Participation in Renewable Energy Generation Developments in New Zealand
Craig Batchelar and Kate Barry-Piceno (Boffa Miskell) In Search of the Relocatable Castle
Peter Crawford (Independent Hearing Commissioner and Arbitrator) On the ldquoIndependencerdquo of the Independent Hearing Commissioner
Suzanne Vallance (Lincoln University) Urban resilience Bouncing back coping or thriving
Bruce Chapman (MNZPI) Improving the Resilience of Our Built Heritage
Eric Pyle and Ben Farrell (NZ Wind Energy Association) A Taste of Things to Comehellip Expect More Wind Farms
Laurie McCallum (Environment Canterbury) Urban Land Supply and Development in Greater Christchurch
Andrea Rickard (Beca Carter Hollings amp Ferner) Greg Lee (NZ Transport Agency) and Sally Baguley (Environmental Protection Authority) Three Perspectives on the National Consenting Process Our Practical Experiences on Transmission Gully 45 mins
Phil Gurnsey (Beca) and Sarah Myhill (NZ Transport Agency) Spatial planning or is it Scenario Planning or by Another Name
16
Parallel Sessions Venues Session 1 Wednesday 2 May 130pm ndash 330pm
Stream Location Directions 1A Space and Place Snooker Room
Marlborough Club Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
1B Practice Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
1C Practice
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
1D Governance
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
1E Local Government
Blenheim Club Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
1F Space and Place
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
1G Product Demonstration Exhibition Hall TradeCatering Area
Session 2 Thursday 3 May 100pm ndash 300pm
Stream Location Directions 2A Resilience
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
2B TransportInfrastructure
Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
2C Governace
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
2D Water
Scenic Circle Hotel Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
2E Maori
Snooker Room Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
2F Practice
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
Session 3 Thursday 3 May 330pm ndash 500pm
Stream Location Directions 3A Space and Place
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
3B Governance
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
3C Resilience
Blenheim Club Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
3D EnergyCommunity
Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
3E Resilience
Scenic Circle Hotel Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
3F Infrastructure
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
3G Governance Snooker Room Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
17
Direction and Information
A ndash Marlborough Convention Centre ndash 42A Alfred St Blenheim Ph 03 579 5047
B ndash Scenic Hotel Marlborough ndash Cnr Alfred amp Henry St Ph 03 578 5079
C ndash Blenheim Club ndash 92 High St 03 578 7452 D ndash Supermarket ndash Countdown Supermarket - Cnr Arthur amp Seymour St Ph 03 520 6130
E ndash Nearest Doctor ndash Frances St Medical - Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5252 F ndash Nearest Dentist ndash Durrheim and Associates - Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5843
G ndash Nearest Pharmacy ndash United Friendly Society Dispensary ndash Cnr Queen amp High St Ph 03 578 6099
B
B
B
C
B
D
E F
G
500ft
200m
18
Field Trips Friday 4 May
lance
Conference Social Options
lance
If you have not already booked any options and would like to participate please see Registration Desk
to check availability
Wednesday 2 May and Thursday 3 May
Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant $42+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar
Ye Olde Malthouse $41+gst
Buffet Dinner cash bar
Wither Hills Winery $64+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
The Winery Riverlands (formerly Montana) $64+gst
3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
Thursday 3 May 515pm Tickets are still available $30+GST See Registration Desk Attendees may still participate in the Social Options above which will begin following the CeremonyReception
All Trips will depart from and return to the Marlborough Convention Centre Note that return times are approximate
Please note your reporting time Buses will depart strictly on time and will not wait
Trip Report by Trip Departs Trip returns (approx)
A Blenheim Highlights Sponsored by Marlborough District Council
845am 900am 330pm
B Sounds Spectacular Sponsored by Ayson amp Partners
830am 845am 430pm
C Mussels amp More Sponsored by Smart Alliances
830am 845am 430pm
D Water and Wine Sponsored by Tasman District Council
845am 900am 415pm
E Southern Explorer Sponsored by Styles Group
845am 900am 415pm
F Whale of a Time Sponsored by Beca
730am 745am 615pm
G Aviation Day Sponsored by Nelson City Council
845am 900am 430pm
H Heritage Trail Sponsored by Department of Conservation
845am 900am 415pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
-
lance
Field Trips Info
lance
Friday 4 May All Trips have limits on numbers ndash please enrol early to avoid disappointment Note that additional fees apply to several trips Trip A Blenheim Highlights Therersquos more to Blenheim than meets the eye and this trip offers three perspectives on the town and its environs Local experts will take you on a guided walking tour to look at recent developments and some of the sites and ideas identified the Blenheim Town Centre Project ndash the outcome of a place-based Inquiry-By-Design (IBD) workshop and consultation process led by Urbanismplus and Marlborough District Council Yoursquoll also discover the pioneering spirit and history behind the creation of Marlboroughrsquos iconic Sauvignon Blanc wine style ndash and sample the product with a tutored wine tasting ndash at the Brancott Estate Heritage Centre Finally yoursquoll embark on the River Queen for a cruise on the scenic and historic Opawa River with commentary on passing sites from culturalhistoricaliwi perspectives
Trip B Sounds Spectacular Picton and Queen Charlotte Sounds Picton is the gateway to the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound and is the southern port for the inter-island ferry services from Wellington After a short bus trip from Blenheim yoursquoll visit Waikawa marae with presentations from local iwi Te Atiawa Marlborough District Council and Port Marlborough on recent and current projects including redevelopment of the Picton waterfront developments at the ferry terminal port and marinas and iwi perspectives on the management of the Sounds Therersquoll be a chance to look at
some of these developments as you head down to the waterfront to board a boat for a cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound The trip includes a visit to a salmon farm with commentary from New Zealand King Salmon and further commentary on the challenges involved in managing this spectacular environment If time permits yoursquoll round off the day with a winery visit on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
Trip C Mussels amp More Havelock amp Pelorus Sound Havelock is home to Marlboroughrsquos mussel-farming industry ndash itrsquos known as the Greenshell Mussel Capital of the World ndash and is the starting point for exploring the Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds Yoursquoll hear about the Northern Marlborough Urban Growth amp Development Strategy and how this will
shape the development of Havelock and some of the smaller settlements in the Sounds Yoursquoll also learn about the current state of aquaculture in the Sounds and the promise of the latest aquaculture legislation with presenters from the industry and the Ministry of Fisheriesrsquo Aquaculture Unit After a look around Havelock itself yoursquoll have a cruise on Pelorus Sound including a visit to a mussel farm and commentary on issues such as coastal subdivision residential development and forestry If time permits a winery visit will be included on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
19
Field Trips conthellip
lance
Trip D Water and Wine Wairau Valley The Wairau Plains are the heartland for Marlboroughrsquos world-famous wine industry Farther up the Wairau Valley the vines give way to wide pastoral land and the forest clad foothills of the Richmond and St Arnaud ranges The Wairau Valley is also a powerhouse of a different sort with two hydro-electric power schemes (HEPS) already and a third recently consented Yoursquoll get a tour of one of these ndash the Branch HEPS ndash and commentary about the issues raised by the consenting of the larger Wairau HEPS with presenters from TrustPower and Fish and Game There will also be presentations from Wine Marlborough and the Marlborough District Council on the challenges faced by the wine industry and its neighbours and the pressures that changing land uses place on the water that flows on the surface of ndash and beneath ndash the Wairau Valley And letrsquos be honest you want to taste some of the many different wines that this region has to offer so yoursquoll be stopping off at some of the wineries that yoursquoll pass en route for a closer look at the production ndash and consumption ndash of Marlboroughrsquos most famous product
Trip E Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward Heading south from Blenheim along State Highway 1 takes you through the expansive Awatere Valley where Marlboroughrsquos winemaking traditions continue to spread across the landscape But vineyards arenrsquot the only ndash or even the dominant ndash land use here and on this trip yoursquoll see and hear about the diversity of development in South Marlborough Highlights include a tour of the unique solar salt works at Lake Grassmere a visit to the site of the proposed Clifford Bay ferry terminal (currently under investigation) a look at wind farm developments around Ward and a tour of Yealands Estate New Zealandrsquos largest
privately owned vineyard and a world leader in innovation and sustainable wine production Commentary will be provided by those involved in these industries including Dominion Salt and wind farm developers Energy3 Ltd Yoursquoll also have presentations on how the settlements of Seddon and Ward are likely to be shaped by the Southern Marlborough Urban Growth and Development Strategy and how farming and communities in South Marlborough are adapting to life in an environment where water is often a scarce commodity
Trip F Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura This is the longest of our trips which involves a couple of hours on a bus as you travel down to Kaikoura for the world-renowned Whale Watch cruise Whale Watch is New Zealands only marine-based whale watching company offering an exciting up-close encounter with the worlds
largest toothed predator the giant Sperm Whale in their natural environment and the tour includes fantastic on-board interpretation about Kaikoura its wildlife and the story of the Whale Watch business Whilst the cruise is the highlight of the trip there are plenty of other things to see en route The rugged and scenic stretch of coastline between the Waima (Ure) River and Kaikoura has long been valued by local Maori for its plentiful catches of fish abundant shellfish beds and succulent crayfish Itrsquos also vital
20
Field Trips conthellip
lance
for the South Islandrsquos transportation system with both State Highway 1 and the Coastal Pacific Railway occupying the narrow strip of land between the sea and the mountains Commentary en route will highlight sites and issues of interest including Lake Grassmere wind farms infrastructure and coastal hazards Yoursquoll stop at Ohau Point for a look at the seal colony before arriving in Kaikoura for pre-cruise presentations from Te Korowai o Te Tai ō Marokura (Kaikoura Coastal Guardians) and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust Note Additional fee of $101+gst applies for Whale Watch cruise If you donrsquot have the sea-legs for the Whale Watch cruise you can opt for a guided walk around the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway Your guides together with information panels located along the Walkway will enable you to journey into
the fascinating history of the people and to learn of the geology the animals and the plants that make the area so special Yoursquoll also see first-hand where DOC and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust ndash with support from landowners and the wider community ndash are establishing a new colony of the endangered Huttons Shearwater (Kaikoura is the only place on earth where these unique sea birds breed) Trip G Aviation Day Planning and Pilots NZ Agricultural Aviation Association (NZAAA) will host an Aviation-focused field day based at Omaka Aerodrome Blenheim The day would include demonstrations of agricultural aviation technology and its relevance and application to policy and regulation of the industry in RMA Plans consideration of reverse sensitivity with subdivision adjacent to the aerodrome and a visit to the Aviation
Heritage Centre including lunch NZAAA has funding from the Sustainable Farming Fund for a project called Environmental Best Practice in Agricultural and associated Rural Aviation Demonstration days are part of the project plan This project seeks to develop consistent clear and achievable provisions so that agricultural and rural aviation can continue to be undertaken thus contributing to economic social and environmental sustainability The opportunity to run a field trip in conjunction with the NZPI Conference aligns with the project outcomes and provides an opportunity for planners and policy makers to experience first-hand the capability of agricultural aviation in NZ the challenges faced by the industry the industry response and the technology that is available The lunch venue the Aviation Heritage Centre houses a
display like no other and you donrsquot have to be an aviation buff to enjoy it Human stories from the Great War come to life in a theatrical treatment which is both innovative and visually stunning Captivating scenes depict the aircraft in context some recreating actual incidents The rare memorabilia is worthy of any national collection and ranges from beautifully crafted lsquotrench artrsquo through to personal items belonging to the famous Red Baron himself
Trip H Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi Experience some of Marlboroughrsquos rich natural cultural and historic heritage both Maori and European on this excursion to some of the regionrsquos most famous ndash and some less well-known ndash heritage sites all within 20 minutesrsquo drive from
Blenheim First stop is the Wairau Bar a long windswept boulder bank on the shores of Marlboroughrsquos Cloudy Bay The site is the Everest of New Zealand archaeology on hand to explain its significance and provide commentary on its management Further along the coast yoursquoll stop at Rarangi to look at the arearsquos unique landform and geomorphology and hear how the community is involved in connecting us to our deep Pacific past and of particular significance to Maori Local iwi and staff from DOC will be managing and restoring this special environment through the Rarangi Landcare Group There will also be a tour of the award-winning wetland restoration project at Wither Hillsrsquo vineyard at Rarangi The trip will also include a visit to Whites Bay ndash which in 1866 became the South Island terminus of an inter-island telegraph cable (the original cable station still exists) and Tuamarina site of the lsquoWairau Affrayrsquo where in 1843 European settlers from Nelson clashed with Ngati Toa chiefs
Te Rauparaha and Te Rangihaeata a battle in which 22 Europeans and between four and nine Maori died A visit to a winery for a tutored tasting will round off the day on the return trip to Blenheim
21
Monday 30 April 2012 Tuesday 1 May 2012 Wednesday 2 May 2012 Thursday 3 May 2012 Friday 4 May 2012
7am
Registration Desk Opens
8am
Registration Desk Opens
745-9am
Field Trips Depart
8-9am NZPI Young Planners AGM845-950am Keynote
George Monbiot (via Teleconference)
9am-5pm YP Pre-Congress12950-1030am Keynote
Rod Oram
915-10am
Keynote Gerry Te Kapa Coates
1030-11am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Boffa Miskell Ltd
1030am-5pm
Maori Planning Hui
12pm
Registration Desk Opens
1050-1120am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Opus
1145am-12pm
TBA
1-430pm
Urban Design Forum Meeting
12-1pm Lunch
Sponsored by Beca
2-5pm
Elected Representatives Workshop
1210-1pm
Keynote Andrew Lothian
Afternoon Tea1-2pm Lunch
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
3-330pm
Afternoon Tea
6pm YP Pre-Congress Function for early
arrivals
330-4pm Afternoon Tea
Sponsored by MWH
5-515pm
Field Trips Briefing (if needed)
330-615pm
Field Trips Return
4-445pm
Keynote Diane Turner
515pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
7pm
Pre-Conference Dinner Drinks
Free EveningOptional Social Events
See page 18 for details
Optional Social Events
See page 18 for details
730pm-late Conference Dinner
Conference Closing Ceremony
2013 Conference Promos
2-330pm
Parallel Sessions 1
See page 13 for details
11-1145am
Keynote Craig Pauling
Sponsored by Beca
1-3pm
Parallel Sessions 2
See page 13 for details
330pm-5pm
Parallel Sessions 3
See page 13 for details
10-1050am
Keynote Laurie Johnson
Sponsored by Opus and Christchurch
City Council
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
530-730pm Welcome Reception
9am-915am
Conference Opening
See Page 18
for times and details
ALL DAY
FIELD TRIPS
1120-1210pm
Keynote Daniel Homsey
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
NEW ZEALAND PLANNING INSTITUTE 2012 CONFERENCE amp YPCONGRESS12 This Form is a Tax Invoice (GST No 11-578-675)
We Strongly Recommend you enrol online for instant confirmation and payment ndash CLICK HERE
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Special Requirements Dietary
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Full Registration (NZPI Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
70000
Full Registration (Non-Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
78000
Daily Registration (NZPI Members) Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
45500
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Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
52000
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24800
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NZPI Member 9000
NZPI Non-Member 13200
Total (B) $
B Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday 1 May Details Price
Urban Design Forum 100-430pm
2500
Maori Planning Hui 1030am-500pm
-
Elected Representatives Workshop 200-500pm
6000
Total (C) $
C Conference Social Options
Note A Full Registration includes Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner Event Price
___Qty
Welcome Reception 1 May 530pm Day or Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
3500
___Qty
Conference Gala Dinner 4 May 7pm Day and Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
9000
___Qty
NZPI Awards Reception Thursday 3 May 5pm
3000
___Qty Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant
Wed Thu 4200
___Qty Wither Hills Winery
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty The Winery Riverlands
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty Ye Olde Malthouse Wed Thu 4100
Total (D) $
D Field Trips ndash Friday 4 May Select 1 Only
Price If any
Blenheim Highlights
Sounds Spectacular ndash Picton and Queen
Charlotte Sounds 4000
Mussels and More Havelock and Pelorus Sound
4000
Water and Wine Wairau Valley
Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward
Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura
With Cruise 10100
Without Cruise
Aviation Day Planning and Pilots
Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi
Total Payment Due A1 Conference Registration Fee $
A2 Young Planners Congress $
B Pre-Conference Workshops $
C Conference Social Options $
D Field Trip $
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Parallel Sessions
Parallel Sessions 1 Wednesday 2nd May 200-330pm
I am most likely to attend
1A 1B 1C 1D
1E 1F 1G
Parallel Sessions 2 Thursday 3rd May 100-300pm
I am most likely to attend
2A 2B 2C
2D 2E 2F
Parallel Sessions 3 Thursday 3rd May 330-500pm
I am most likely to attend
3A 3B 3C 3D
3E 3F 3G
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8
International Key-note Speakers
lance
Laurie Johnson of Laurie Johnson Consulting I Research San Francisco has over
20 years of experience in urban planning and disaster-related consulting management and research She has written extensively about the economics of catastrophes land use and
risk and disaster recovery and |reconstruction She has studied most of the worldrsquos recent major urban disasters including the 2010 Chile and 2008 China earthquakes 2005 and
2004 US hurricanes World Trade Center collapse 1997 North Dakota floods and 1995
Kobe Japan and 1994 Northridge CA earthquakes In 2006 she was a lead author of the recovery plan for the City of New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina and coauthored the
book Clear as Mud Planning for the Rebuilding of New Orleans published by the American Planning Association in April 2010
In March 2006 she founded her consultancy and its clients have included cities counties state emergency
management agencies university and research institutions philanthropic and non-profit organizations and private
insurers She was formerly a Vice-President with Risk Management Solutions (RMS) working with global property and casualty insurers to manage their exposure to natural catastrophe risk and a consulting planner with EQE
International (now ABS Consulting) and Spangle Associates
Ms Johnson is on the Board of Directors of the Public Entity Risk Institute (PERI) and the San Francisco Planning and
Urban Research Association (SPUR) She is also on the Steering Committee for GEER ndash Geotechnical Extreme Event Reconnaissance a past Board member of the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) and a member of the
editorial board of Earthquake Spectra EERIrsquos professional journal devoted to improving the practice of earthquake hazards mitigation preparedness and recovery Since 1991 she has been a member of the American Institute of
Certified Planners and the American Planning Association
Daniel Homsey is the Director of the Neighborhood Empowerment Network (NEN) in
San Francisco - a coalition of residents and community organizations non-profit organizations academic institutions and private and government agencies Previously Director of the Mayorrsquos
Office of Neighborhood Services (MONS) and now a member of the City Administratorrsquos team Daniel is a third-generation San Franciscan who believes that neighborhoods are and should be
the stewards of their sustainability Formed in 2009 the NEN offers a new paradigm of
collaboration which redefines the role of government from ldquomanagerrdquo to ldquopartnerrdquo By re-aligning expectations and investing in capacity building resources the goal is to return residents
to their rightful role of stewards of the community
The NEN employs a variety of tools to achieve this goal of empowering residents including an online home whose primary goals are to leverage social media platforms (blogs audio video) to share best
practices valuable programs and events as well as offer a growing collection of technical resources to stakeholders
NEN Awards and Summits - to increase connectivity amongst stakeholders the NEN produces events that bring community members together to participate in capacity building activities The NEN ldquosummitsrdquo include resource fairs
and breakout educational sessions and are held in neighborhoods The NEN‟s largest event is the annual NEN Awards which honors the work being done by individuals and organizations in the community NENtv the storytelling
arm of the NEN celebrates the achievements of the people projects and organisations that are building community
and shares grassroots knowledge that can help transform a neighborhood
The NEN Capacity Academy ndash NEN has aligned its academic resources to begin the development of a resource that will offer both online and in-person learning experiences on a broad set of focus areas including leadership
development and issue based expertise The NENu Portal will allow communities to post projects in a single online
database from which the NENu partner institutions will be able to pull them down into their service learning platforms NENu Engaged Learning Zones (ELZ) ndash by making a multi-year commitment to a community beginning with
bottom up grassroots capacity building through problem solving NENu hopes to redefine service learning as an essential methodology to bring about measurable change in residentsrsquo lives
9
International Keynote Speakers conthellip
lance
Other International Speakers
George Monbiot is an English writer known for his environmental and political
activism He writes a weekly column for The Guardian and is the author of the bestselling books The Age of Consent A Manifesto for a New World Order and Captive State The Corporate Takeover of Britain Heat How to Stop the Planet Burning (2006) and Bring on the Apocalypse Six Arguments for Global Justice (2008) He is the founder of lsquoThe Land is Oursrsquo campaign which
campaigns peacefully for the right of access to the countryside and its resources in the UK He has held visiting fellowships or professorships at the universities of Oxford (environmental
policy) Bristol (philosophy) Keele (politics) Oxford Brookes (planning) and East London
(environmental science) Monbiot believes that drastic action at a personal and collective level coupled with strong political will is needed to combat global warming and has written that
climate change is the moral question of the 21st century
(via video conference)
Dr Andrew Lothian has had a lifelong involvement in environmental policy and
environmental management He has worked at a senior level in the South Australian Department
of Environment for several decades and has made significant contributions in advancing ecological sustainability addressing greenhouse gas emissions and climate change developing
state of environment reporting advancing environmental valuation studies and the development of environmental industry He has contributed to the development of policy covering a diverse
range of areas including site contamination zero waste housing energy rating and greenhouse Originally trained in Town Planning he graduated MSc (Environmental Resources) in the UK and
in 2001 completed a PhD on landscape quality assessment of South Australia In late 2002 he
established Environmental Policy Solutions a consultancy providing services in environmental policy Later he established Scenic Solutions a consultancy providing services in landscape
quality assessment Dr Lothian has published on a wide variety of environmental subjects He is a past President and Secretary of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (South Australian Division) In May 2006 the
Planning Institute of Australia awarded Dr Lothian its annual National Award for Planning Excellence in the category of
Environmental Planning
Keith Hall is Client Services ManagerSenior Transportation Planner with CH2M HILLrsquos
Toronto office He has a masters degree in planning with 20 years experience in transport and
land use planning He is currently working on implementation of public transport projects in the Greater Toronto Area Prior to joining CH2M HILL Keith served as the CEO for the New Zealand
Planning Institute most recently contributing as a committee member on the update of
NZS44042010 ndash Land Development and Subdivision Infrastructure
10
Other International Speakers conthellip
lance
National Keynote Session Speakers
lance
Andreacutee Iffrig LEED AP is a writer and graduate architect residing in Calgary Alberta
Canada Her interest in sustainable design goes back 30 years and is readily evident in her writing speaking and volunteer work A Royal Architectural Institute of Canada medalist she
uses her design background to collaborate with others in building more sustainable communities Andreacuteersquos publications include dozens of articles on sustainable design of products buildings and
urban environments Her most recent work is the Inglewood Design Initiative Framework for Sustainable Development of an Urban Village Published as a community newspaper this plan
for urban renewal in the community of Inglewood Calgary Alberta has been described by the
Cityrsquos most senior planner as the ldquoposter child responserdquo to the municipal Smart Growth planning process The framework won an honourable mention in the Mayorrsquos Urban Design Awards in
November 2011
Rod Oram has more than 30 yearsrsquo experience as an international business journalist He
has worked for various publications in Europe and North America including the Financial Times of London He is currently a columnist for the Sunday Star-Times a regular broadcaster on radio
and television and a frequent public speaker on business economics innovation creativity and entrepreneurship in both NZ and global contexts For more than a decade Rod has been
helping fast-growing New Zealand companies through his involvement with The ICEHOUSE the
entrepreneurship centre at the University of Aucklandrsquos Business SchoolIn 2007 Penguin published his book on the New Zealand economy Reinventing Paradise
Rod was the winner in the individual category in the 2010 Vero Excellence in Business Support
Awards and was 2010 Columnist of the Year in the consumer category in the national magazine
awards for his columns in Good a consumer sustainability magazine
Diane Turner is General Manager Strategy Planning and Policy for the Christchurch
Earthquake Recovery Authority Previously Chief Executive of the Whakatane District Council Diane has considerable experience working directly with communities as well as local and central
government Diane has also worked in disaster recovery with leadership roles in both the Bay of Plenty floods of 2004 and the Matata debris flow of 2005
Her early career was as a town planner and in recent leadership positions Diane has led a range of community development and infrastructural projects She has held a number of leadership
positions within the Bay of Plenty in Civil Defence Rural Fire and the central and local government collaboration network COBOP
11
National Keynote Session Speakers conthellip
lance
In 2011 NZPI partnered with Green Event to make the annual conference a more environmentally
sustainable event A number of waste reduction energy efficiency and smart travel initiatives were
implemented A comprehensive monitoring programme
was undertaken and an environmental baseline was established using GRI (Global Reporting Initiative)
indicators In 2012 NZPI will continue to work to improve its performance
Gerry Te Kapa Coates MNZM has been advocating for social responsibility for
most of his career as a professional engineer Starting the group Engineers for Social Responsibility in 1983 he now pushes the case for addressing climate change and ldquopeak oilrdquo
before its too late As an engineer he also believes that technology wonrsquot necessarily save us as everyone hopes All the techniques we have to make the transition to sustainability in the
next 20 years are actually largely with us now New technologies like nanotechnology may help but they are still decades away But Gerryrsquos message is one of hope He believes if we
start making the transition to renewables and sustainable technology now not only is it
possible ndash by using our fossil fuel reserves sensibly ndash but we will also solve the problem of climate change Gerry has been on a number of boards including the Wind Energy Association
and Land Transport New Zealand Hersquos also Māori and on the board of Ngāi Tahu Holdings Corporation ndash a half billion dollar company ndash and active in the affairs of his tribe
new Code of Ethics He became an MNZM in 2006 for services to engineering after serving as
President of IPENZ 2003-2004 in 1990 as an active member of the peace movement he went to the UN with the NZ Government delegation as the NGO representative at the Partial
Test Ban Treaty negotiations in New York just before the first Gulf war
Craig Pauling Craig has recently joined CERA and will be involved in incorporating Maori perspectives on the
urban re-development of Christchurch Prior to this he has held posts in Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu including Project Manager Freshwater leading the strategic engagement of Ngai Tahu
at local regional and national levels on freshwater issues Prior to this he was a Senior Environmental Advisor to Ngai Tahu where he had responsibilities around the Greenstone
Management Plan environmental monitoring frameworks and management of the Mahinga Kai
Enhancement Fund In addition to involvement in numerous Maori community and enterprise organisations he has a particular interest in facilitating the inclusion of Matauraga Maori in
urban planning practice
12
Conference Programme
lance
Monday 30 April
600pm YPCongress Social for early 400-445pm Keynote Diane Turner
arrivals Fairweathers 36 Scott St 5pm NZPI AGM
Tuesday 1 May Optional Evening Social Events
800am See later info on page 17 See later info on page 18
Scenic Circle Hotel Cnr Alfred amp
Henry St Thursday 3 May
730am Registration Desk Opens 900am-500pm YPCongress12
845am-950am Keynote Pre-Conference Workshops George Monbiot
1030am-5pm Maori Planning Hui (by teleconference)
100-430pm Urban Design Forum 200-500pm Elected Representatives 950-1030am Keynote
Rod Oram 12 Noon Registration Desk Opens
1030-1100am Morning Tea Afternoon Tea
1100-1145am Keynote Craig Pauling
530-730pm Opening Reception 1145 ndash 12 noon TBA
Free Evening 12 noonndash100pm Lunch Sponsored by Beca
Wednesday 2 May
700am Registration Desk Opens 100-300pm Parallel Session 2
900-915am Conference Opening 300-330pm Afternoon Tea
915-1000am Keynote Gerry Te Kapa 330-500pm Parallel Session 3 Coates
500pm Field Trips Briefing
1000-1050am Keynote Laurie Johnson (if required)
Sponsored by Opus and
Christchurch City Council 515pm NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
1050-1120am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Opus Optional Evening Social Events See later info on page 18
1120-1210pm Keynote Daniel Homsey Sponsored by Opus and Friday 4 May
Christchurch City Council 600-900am Field Trips Depart
1210-100pm Keynote Andrew Lothian 330-615pm Field Trips Return
100-200pm Lunch Sponsored by NZTA 700pm Pre Dinner Drinks
200-330pm Parallel Session 1 730pm till late Conference Gala Dinner
Closing Ceremony
330-400pm Afternoon Tea 2013 Conference Sponsored by MWH Promotion
13
Parallel Sessions Programme
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 1 Wednesday 2 May 200pm ndash 330pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Space amp
Place Stream 1A
Sponsored by NZTA
Practice
Stream 1B
Practice
Stream 1C
Governance
Stream 1D
Local
Government Stream 1E
Space amp Place
Stream 1F Sponsored by MWH
Product
Demo Stream 1G
Dougal List (NZTA) Planning for transport ndash a taste of things to come
David Mead (Hill Young Cooper) and Stuart Ryan (Barrister Auckland) Restrictive Covenants ndash Is There A Case for Public Plans to Control Private Planning Instruments in New Zealand
Hayes Perkins (Auckland Council) Identifying the Competencies and Professional Development Needs of Resource Consent Planners
Lee Beattie amp Errol Haarhoff (University of Auckland) A critical appraisal of the implementation of eight new world cityrsquos urban growth management strategies
Local Government Planning Managersrsquo Workshop 90 Mins
Facilitated by Phillip Martelli (Western Bay of Plenty District Council) Steve Markham (Tasman District Council) and Clare Wooding (Local Government NZ)
Bruce Hill and Gerri Ward (Department of Conservation) Guidance on Biodiversity Offsets and No Net Loss of Biodiversity
QuickMap Demonstration 45 mins Install onto your PC or server for quick and easy access to comprehensive NZ wide property information including high quality photography Load your own data for or export the information out into a CAD or GIS system wwwquickmapconz
Supt Paula Rose (National Road Policing Manager) Lisa Rossiter and Jacqueline Blake (NZTA) Safer Spaces The Plannerrsquos Role in Creating a Safe Road System 60 mins
Jan Crawford (Planning Consultants Ltd) Susie Wood (Environment amp Business Group) and Megan Carbines (Auckland Council) Long Bay Integrated Monitoring for Plan Effectiveness
Mary OrsquoCallahan
(GHD Ltd) Is the Planning Profession Still Facing Recruitment and Retention Issues
Keith Hall (CH2M HILL) What we plan and what we get planning and housing affordability
The session will have facilitated discussions rather than formal presentations The value of the session is for managers to identify the important issues and to be able to discuss them with each other Those interested are invited to contact the facilitators in advance to suggest specific topics andor offer to present contribute
Shelagh Noble (Tasman District Council) Golden Bay ndash the Lay of the Landscape a Community Journey in Recognising Outstanding Natural Landscapes and Features
Gary Rae (Incite Nelson Ltd) and Thomas Marchant (Port Nelson Ltd) Insulate or Postulate ndash A New Approach for Noise Issues at Port Nelson
Leigh Auton (Auton amp Associates) Planning Leadership NZPIrsquos Leadership Training Centre
Christine Cheyne (Massey University) Changing Shape of Local Government
Possible topics for discussion are - Management issues - Interface with councillors - Territorial Authorities - how to have conversations to develop positions for advocacy on RMA and the environment
James Bentley (Boffa Miskell Ltd) Natural Character of Marlboroughrsquos Coastal Environment under the NZCPS 2010
14
Parallel Sessions Programme conthellip
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 2 Thursday 100pm ndash 300pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Resilience
Stream 2A Sponsored by Opus
Transport
Infrastructure Stream 2B
Governance -
Water Stream 2C
Sponsored by MWH
Maori
Stream 2D
Partnerships
Stream 2E
Practice
Stream 2F
Glen Hughes (Opus)) San Francisco to Christchurch and Beyond ndash Observations in Disaster Recovery
Chris Smith (Auckland Transport) and Ian Munro (Urbanism Plus) Corridor Management Plan Guidelines An Attempt to Promote Consistent Thinking but Diverse Outputs
Jill Gregory and Jessica Meech (Chapman Tripp) Musseling Up Strengthening the Governance of the Seas
April Bennett (Massey University Palmerston North) Ka manawatū te awa ka manawa ora te iwi Power and Māori Engagement in Decisions about the Manawatū River
Graham Spargo (MacKays to Peka Peka Expressway Project Approvals) Alliancing Innovation through Council Participation
The Future of Planning 60 mins Is the planning profession in NZ at a cross roads Are we still relevant and are we achieving our desired outcomes in practice Where are we heading and what ought to be our future direction In 2011 the NZPI Council set up a working party to consider these questions We are seeking views on these critical issues requiredsuggestions about what we need to do Please come to this workshop if you interested in the future of the profession
Sarah Fitzgerald (Beca) Earthquake Recovery Consenting for the Infrastructure Rebuild
Steve Abley (Abley Transportation Consultants) Measuring Transport Choice and Energy Resilience
Sharon Dines (GHD Ltd) National Policy Statement on Freshwater Management
Daniel Clay (Minter Ellison Rudd Watts) Legal Developments Affecting Iwi Partnerships in Resource Management
James Bevan and Angus McKenzie (Latitude Planning Services) Shared Planning and Outcomes Recent Examples of Shared Planning Frameworks
Dale Harris and Josie Schroder (Christchurch City Council) Minding the Gaps ndash a Case for Neighbourhood Centres Recovery in Christchurch
Paul Durdin (Abley Transportation Consultants Ltd) Creating a Better Public Transport System Even When the lsquoCrsquo is taking out of CBD
Fiona Young (Env Southland) and Frances Lojkine (MWH) Managing Effects of Land Use on Water Quality in Southland
Antoine Coffin (Boffa Miskell Ltd) Ngāti Rangitihi Environmental Management Plan
Patrick Buckley (NZTA) The NZ Transport Agency amp Auck Council Geospatial Shared Services Partnership
Clare Piper and Genevieve Doube (NZPI Young Planners Group) Do You Have a lsquoDuty to Carersquo Supporting Resilience of Young Planners in Our Profession 60 Mins
Clare Revell and Fiona Wykes (Christchurch City Council) Planning for Heritage Assets Following Natural Disasters
Nick Regos (Impact Project Management) Resources and Capabilities ndash the Construction Industryrsquos Input to the Christchurch Recovery
Raewyn Peart (Environmental Defense Society) Planning Marine Spaces The Role of Marine Spatial Planning
David Patterson (Auckland University) Urban Design Mental Health and Maori
Rebecca Heenan (Department of Conservation) Southland Values Survey Engaging Communities to Influence Planning Outcomes
15
Parallel Sessions Programme conthellip
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 3 Thursday 3 May 330pm ndash 500pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Space and
Place Stream 3A
Governance
Stream 3B Sponsored by MfE
Resilience
Stream 3C
Energy
Community Stream 3D
Resilience
Stream 3E
Infrastructure
Stream 3F
Governance
Stream 3G
Andree Iffrig (IDI Calgary Canada) Urban Village Narratives The Inglewood Design Initiative (IDI) a Framework for re-building an inner city area 60 mins
Glen Wigley amp Michael Lovett (MfE) MfE Programme of Work and Key Areas of Development in 2012 90 mins Presentation Ministry Work Programme The presentation will provide an overview of the Ministryrsquos programme of work including detailed presentations from MfErsquos Policy and Operations Divisions The presentation will also give the wider context to a short workshop on our RMA Monitoring and Review Short Workshop Monitoring the RMA The aim of the RMA monitoring and review project is to develop a clear and transparent national monitoring framework that will achieve efficiencies and a better understanding of the implementation and effectiveness of the RMA
Ljubica Mamula-Seadon (Ministry of Civil Defense) Resilience Policy Planning and Practice ndash a Surmountable Challenge
Janet Stephenson and Maria Ioannou (University of Otago) ldquoEat Your Spinachrdquo - Social Acceptance of Renewable Electricity Developments
Andrew Tait (NIWA) and Sylvia Allan (Allan Planning and Research) Climate Change Adaptation in Urban Environments ndash A Toolbox for New Zealand Local Government
Robert Schofield (Boffa Miskell Ltd) and Gavin Murray (Transpower NZ) Alternatives Assessments for Major Infrastructure Projects 45 mins
Lee Beattie (University of Auckland) and Ian Munro (Urbanism Plus) The RMA 10 Misconception
Timothy Solomon (University of Canterbury) Planning for the Future the Opportunity and Importance of Engaging Young People After Natural Disasters
Ros Day and Janet Stephenson (Otago University) The Blueskin Energy Project ndash Testing a New Direction for Community Engagement and Participation in Renewable Energy Generation Developments in New Zealand
Craig Batchelar and Kate Barry-Piceno (Boffa Miskell) In Search of the Relocatable Castle
Peter Crawford (Independent Hearing Commissioner and Arbitrator) On the ldquoIndependencerdquo of the Independent Hearing Commissioner
Suzanne Vallance (Lincoln University) Urban resilience Bouncing back coping or thriving
Bruce Chapman (MNZPI) Improving the Resilience of Our Built Heritage
Eric Pyle and Ben Farrell (NZ Wind Energy Association) A Taste of Things to Comehellip Expect More Wind Farms
Laurie McCallum (Environment Canterbury) Urban Land Supply and Development in Greater Christchurch
Andrea Rickard (Beca Carter Hollings amp Ferner) Greg Lee (NZ Transport Agency) and Sally Baguley (Environmental Protection Authority) Three Perspectives on the National Consenting Process Our Practical Experiences on Transmission Gully 45 mins
Phil Gurnsey (Beca) and Sarah Myhill (NZ Transport Agency) Spatial planning or is it Scenario Planning or by Another Name
16
Parallel Sessions Venues Session 1 Wednesday 2 May 130pm ndash 330pm
Stream Location Directions 1A Space and Place Snooker Room
Marlborough Club Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
1B Practice Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
1C Practice
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
1D Governance
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
1E Local Government
Blenheim Club Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
1F Space and Place
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
1G Product Demonstration Exhibition Hall TradeCatering Area
Session 2 Thursday 3 May 100pm ndash 300pm
Stream Location Directions 2A Resilience
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
2B TransportInfrastructure
Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
2C Governace
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
2D Water
Scenic Circle Hotel Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
2E Maori
Snooker Room Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
2F Practice
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
Session 3 Thursday 3 May 330pm ndash 500pm
Stream Location Directions 3A Space and Place
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
3B Governance
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
3C Resilience
Blenheim Club Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
3D EnergyCommunity
Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
3E Resilience
Scenic Circle Hotel Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
3F Infrastructure
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
3G Governance Snooker Room Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
17
Direction and Information
A ndash Marlborough Convention Centre ndash 42A Alfred St Blenheim Ph 03 579 5047
B ndash Scenic Hotel Marlborough ndash Cnr Alfred amp Henry St Ph 03 578 5079
C ndash Blenheim Club ndash 92 High St 03 578 7452 D ndash Supermarket ndash Countdown Supermarket - Cnr Arthur amp Seymour St Ph 03 520 6130
E ndash Nearest Doctor ndash Frances St Medical - Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5252 F ndash Nearest Dentist ndash Durrheim and Associates - Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5843
G ndash Nearest Pharmacy ndash United Friendly Society Dispensary ndash Cnr Queen amp High St Ph 03 578 6099
B
B
B
C
B
D
E F
G
500ft
200m
18
Field Trips Friday 4 May
lance
Conference Social Options
lance
If you have not already booked any options and would like to participate please see Registration Desk
to check availability
Wednesday 2 May and Thursday 3 May
Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant $42+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar
Ye Olde Malthouse $41+gst
Buffet Dinner cash bar
Wither Hills Winery $64+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
The Winery Riverlands (formerly Montana) $64+gst
3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
Thursday 3 May 515pm Tickets are still available $30+GST See Registration Desk Attendees may still participate in the Social Options above which will begin following the CeremonyReception
All Trips will depart from and return to the Marlborough Convention Centre Note that return times are approximate
Please note your reporting time Buses will depart strictly on time and will not wait
Trip Report by Trip Departs Trip returns (approx)
A Blenheim Highlights Sponsored by Marlborough District Council
845am 900am 330pm
B Sounds Spectacular Sponsored by Ayson amp Partners
830am 845am 430pm
C Mussels amp More Sponsored by Smart Alliances
830am 845am 430pm
D Water and Wine Sponsored by Tasman District Council
845am 900am 415pm
E Southern Explorer Sponsored by Styles Group
845am 900am 415pm
F Whale of a Time Sponsored by Beca
730am 745am 615pm
G Aviation Day Sponsored by Nelson City Council
845am 900am 430pm
H Heritage Trail Sponsored by Department of Conservation
845am 900am 415pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
-
lance
Field Trips Info
lance
Friday 4 May All Trips have limits on numbers ndash please enrol early to avoid disappointment Note that additional fees apply to several trips Trip A Blenheim Highlights Therersquos more to Blenheim than meets the eye and this trip offers three perspectives on the town and its environs Local experts will take you on a guided walking tour to look at recent developments and some of the sites and ideas identified the Blenheim Town Centre Project ndash the outcome of a place-based Inquiry-By-Design (IBD) workshop and consultation process led by Urbanismplus and Marlborough District Council Yoursquoll also discover the pioneering spirit and history behind the creation of Marlboroughrsquos iconic Sauvignon Blanc wine style ndash and sample the product with a tutored wine tasting ndash at the Brancott Estate Heritage Centre Finally yoursquoll embark on the River Queen for a cruise on the scenic and historic Opawa River with commentary on passing sites from culturalhistoricaliwi perspectives
Trip B Sounds Spectacular Picton and Queen Charlotte Sounds Picton is the gateway to the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound and is the southern port for the inter-island ferry services from Wellington After a short bus trip from Blenheim yoursquoll visit Waikawa marae with presentations from local iwi Te Atiawa Marlborough District Council and Port Marlborough on recent and current projects including redevelopment of the Picton waterfront developments at the ferry terminal port and marinas and iwi perspectives on the management of the Sounds Therersquoll be a chance to look at
some of these developments as you head down to the waterfront to board a boat for a cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound The trip includes a visit to a salmon farm with commentary from New Zealand King Salmon and further commentary on the challenges involved in managing this spectacular environment If time permits yoursquoll round off the day with a winery visit on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
Trip C Mussels amp More Havelock amp Pelorus Sound Havelock is home to Marlboroughrsquos mussel-farming industry ndash itrsquos known as the Greenshell Mussel Capital of the World ndash and is the starting point for exploring the Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds Yoursquoll hear about the Northern Marlborough Urban Growth amp Development Strategy and how this will
shape the development of Havelock and some of the smaller settlements in the Sounds Yoursquoll also learn about the current state of aquaculture in the Sounds and the promise of the latest aquaculture legislation with presenters from the industry and the Ministry of Fisheriesrsquo Aquaculture Unit After a look around Havelock itself yoursquoll have a cruise on Pelorus Sound including a visit to a mussel farm and commentary on issues such as coastal subdivision residential development and forestry If time permits a winery visit will be included on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
19
Field Trips conthellip
lance
Trip D Water and Wine Wairau Valley The Wairau Plains are the heartland for Marlboroughrsquos world-famous wine industry Farther up the Wairau Valley the vines give way to wide pastoral land and the forest clad foothills of the Richmond and St Arnaud ranges The Wairau Valley is also a powerhouse of a different sort with two hydro-electric power schemes (HEPS) already and a third recently consented Yoursquoll get a tour of one of these ndash the Branch HEPS ndash and commentary about the issues raised by the consenting of the larger Wairau HEPS with presenters from TrustPower and Fish and Game There will also be presentations from Wine Marlborough and the Marlborough District Council on the challenges faced by the wine industry and its neighbours and the pressures that changing land uses place on the water that flows on the surface of ndash and beneath ndash the Wairau Valley And letrsquos be honest you want to taste some of the many different wines that this region has to offer so yoursquoll be stopping off at some of the wineries that yoursquoll pass en route for a closer look at the production ndash and consumption ndash of Marlboroughrsquos most famous product
Trip E Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward Heading south from Blenheim along State Highway 1 takes you through the expansive Awatere Valley where Marlboroughrsquos winemaking traditions continue to spread across the landscape But vineyards arenrsquot the only ndash or even the dominant ndash land use here and on this trip yoursquoll see and hear about the diversity of development in South Marlborough Highlights include a tour of the unique solar salt works at Lake Grassmere a visit to the site of the proposed Clifford Bay ferry terminal (currently under investigation) a look at wind farm developments around Ward and a tour of Yealands Estate New Zealandrsquos largest
privately owned vineyard and a world leader in innovation and sustainable wine production Commentary will be provided by those involved in these industries including Dominion Salt and wind farm developers Energy3 Ltd Yoursquoll also have presentations on how the settlements of Seddon and Ward are likely to be shaped by the Southern Marlborough Urban Growth and Development Strategy and how farming and communities in South Marlborough are adapting to life in an environment where water is often a scarce commodity
Trip F Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura This is the longest of our trips which involves a couple of hours on a bus as you travel down to Kaikoura for the world-renowned Whale Watch cruise Whale Watch is New Zealands only marine-based whale watching company offering an exciting up-close encounter with the worlds
largest toothed predator the giant Sperm Whale in their natural environment and the tour includes fantastic on-board interpretation about Kaikoura its wildlife and the story of the Whale Watch business Whilst the cruise is the highlight of the trip there are plenty of other things to see en route The rugged and scenic stretch of coastline between the Waima (Ure) River and Kaikoura has long been valued by local Maori for its plentiful catches of fish abundant shellfish beds and succulent crayfish Itrsquos also vital
20
Field Trips conthellip
lance
for the South Islandrsquos transportation system with both State Highway 1 and the Coastal Pacific Railway occupying the narrow strip of land between the sea and the mountains Commentary en route will highlight sites and issues of interest including Lake Grassmere wind farms infrastructure and coastal hazards Yoursquoll stop at Ohau Point for a look at the seal colony before arriving in Kaikoura for pre-cruise presentations from Te Korowai o Te Tai ō Marokura (Kaikoura Coastal Guardians) and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust Note Additional fee of $101+gst applies for Whale Watch cruise If you donrsquot have the sea-legs for the Whale Watch cruise you can opt for a guided walk around the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway Your guides together with information panels located along the Walkway will enable you to journey into
the fascinating history of the people and to learn of the geology the animals and the plants that make the area so special Yoursquoll also see first-hand where DOC and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust ndash with support from landowners and the wider community ndash are establishing a new colony of the endangered Huttons Shearwater (Kaikoura is the only place on earth where these unique sea birds breed) Trip G Aviation Day Planning and Pilots NZ Agricultural Aviation Association (NZAAA) will host an Aviation-focused field day based at Omaka Aerodrome Blenheim The day would include demonstrations of agricultural aviation technology and its relevance and application to policy and regulation of the industry in RMA Plans consideration of reverse sensitivity with subdivision adjacent to the aerodrome and a visit to the Aviation
Heritage Centre including lunch NZAAA has funding from the Sustainable Farming Fund for a project called Environmental Best Practice in Agricultural and associated Rural Aviation Demonstration days are part of the project plan This project seeks to develop consistent clear and achievable provisions so that agricultural and rural aviation can continue to be undertaken thus contributing to economic social and environmental sustainability The opportunity to run a field trip in conjunction with the NZPI Conference aligns with the project outcomes and provides an opportunity for planners and policy makers to experience first-hand the capability of agricultural aviation in NZ the challenges faced by the industry the industry response and the technology that is available The lunch venue the Aviation Heritage Centre houses a
display like no other and you donrsquot have to be an aviation buff to enjoy it Human stories from the Great War come to life in a theatrical treatment which is both innovative and visually stunning Captivating scenes depict the aircraft in context some recreating actual incidents The rare memorabilia is worthy of any national collection and ranges from beautifully crafted lsquotrench artrsquo through to personal items belonging to the famous Red Baron himself
Trip H Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi Experience some of Marlboroughrsquos rich natural cultural and historic heritage both Maori and European on this excursion to some of the regionrsquos most famous ndash and some less well-known ndash heritage sites all within 20 minutesrsquo drive from
Blenheim First stop is the Wairau Bar a long windswept boulder bank on the shores of Marlboroughrsquos Cloudy Bay The site is the Everest of New Zealand archaeology on hand to explain its significance and provide commentary on its management Further along the coast yoursquoll stop at Rarangi to look at the arearsquos unique landform and geomorphology and hear how the community is involved in connecting us to our deep Pacific past and of particular significance to Maori Local iwi and staff from DOC will be managing and restoring this special environment through the Rarangi Landcare Group There will also be a tour of the award-winning wetland restoration project at Wither Hillsrsquo vineyard at Rarangi The trip will also include a visit to Whites Bay ndash which in 1866 became the South Island terminus of an inter-island telegraph cable (the original cable station still exists) and Tuamarina site of the lsquoWairau Affrayrsquo where in 1843 European settlers from Nelson clashed with Ngati Toa chiefs
Te Rauparaha and Te Rangihaeata a battle in which 22 Europeans and between four and nine Maori died A visit to a winery for a tutored tasting will round off the day on the return trip to Blenheim
21
Monday 30 April 2012 Tuesday 1 May 2012 Wednesday 2 May 2012 Thursday 3 May 2012 Friday 4 May 2012
7am
Registration Desk Opens
8am
Registration Desk Opens
745-9am
Field Trips Depart
8-9am NZPI Young Planners AGM845-950am Keynote
George Monbiot (via Teleconference)
9am-5pm YP Pre-Congress12950-1030am Keynote
Rod Oram
915-10am
Keynote Gerry Te Kapa Coates
1030-11am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Boffa Miskell Ltd
1030am-5pm
Maori Planning Hui
12pm
Registration Desk Opens
1050-1120am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Opus
1145am-12pm
TBA
1-430pm
Urban Design Forum Meeting
12-1pm Lunch
Sponsored by Beca
2-5pm
Elected Representatives Workshop
1210-1pm
Keynote Andrew Lothian
Afternoon Tea1-2pm Lunch
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
3-330pm
Afternoon Tea
6pm YP Pre-Congress Function for early
arrivals
330-4pm Afternoon Tea
Sponsored by MWH
5-515pm
Field Trips Briefing (if needed)
330-615pm
Field Trips Return
4-445pm
Keynote Diane Turner
515pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
7pm
Pre-Conference Dinner Drinks
Free EveningOptional Social Events
See page 18 for details
Optional Social Events
See page 18 for details
730pm-late Conference Dinner
Conference Closing Ceremony
2013 Conference Promos
2-330pm
Parallel Sessions 1
See page 13 for details
11-1145am
Keynote Craig Pauling
Sponsored by Beca
1-3pm
Parallel Sessions 2
See page 13 for details
330pm-5pm
Parallel Sessions 3
See page 13 for details
10-1050am
Keynote Laurie Johnson
Sponsored by Opus and Christchurch
City Council
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
530-730pm Welcome Reception
9am-915am
Conference Opening
See Page 18
for times and details
ALL DAY
FIELD TRIPS
1120-1210pm
Keynote Daniel Homsey
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
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We Strongly Recommend you enrol online for instant confirmation and payment ndash CLICK HERE
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Full Registration (NZPI Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
70000
Full Registration (Non-Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
78000
Daily Registration (NZPI Members) Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
45500
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Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
52000
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24800
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NZPI Member 9000
NZPI Non-Member 13200
Total (B) $
B Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday 1 May Details Price
Urban Design Forum 100-430pm
2500
Maori Planning Hui 1030am-500pm
-
Elected Representatives Workshop 200-500pm
6000
Total (C) $
C Conference Social Options
Note A Full Registration includes Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner Event Price
___Qty
Welcome Reception 1 May 530pm Day or Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
3500
___Qty
Conference Gala Dinner 4 May 7pm Day and Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
9000
___Qty
NZPI Awards Reception Thursday 3 May 5pm
3000
___Qty Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant
Wed Thu 4200
___Qty Wither Hills Winery
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty The Winery Riverlands
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty Ye Olde Malthouse Wed Thu 4100
Total (D) $
D Field Trips ndash Friday 4 May Select 1 Only
Price If any
Blenheim Highlights
Sounds Spectacular ndash Picton and Queen
Charlotte Sounds 4000
Mussels and More Havelock and Pelorus Sound
4000
Water and Wine Wairau Valley
Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward
Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura
With Cruise 10100
Without Cruise
Aviation Day Planning and Pilots
Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi
Total Payment Due A1 Conference Registration Fee $
A2 Young Planners Congress $
B Pre-Conference Workshops $
C Conference Social Options $
D Field Trip $
Net Total $
Net total x115 (Payment incl
GST) $
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Remuera Branch
ac 06 0237 0053717 00
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Please tick if you do not want your name to be included
on the registrant list
Parallel Sessions
Parallel Sessions 1 Wednesday 2nd May 200-330pm
I am most likely to attend
1A 1B 1C 1D
1E 1F 1G
Parallel Sessions 2 Thursday 3rd May 100-300pm
I am most likely to attend
2A 2B 2C
2D 2E 2F
Parallel Sessions 3 Thursday 3rd May 330-500pm
I am most likely to attend
3A 3B 3C 3D
3E 3F 3G
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Retain a copy of this form and send to
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Conference 2012
PO Box 8658 Symonds St 1150
AUCKLAND
Alternatively
Email as an attachment to adminplanningorgnz
with ldquo2012 Registrationrdquo in the Subject line
OR Fax to 09 520 3686
Conference Cancellation Policy All cancellations must be made in writing
to the Conference Organiser at adminplanningorgnz Cancellations made
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The Organising Committee and the Conference Office reserve the right to alter
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Conference Organisers cannot be held liable for any personal injuries caused
Through delegates participating in any part of the NZPI Conference 2012
9
International Keynote Speakers conthellip
lance
Other International Speakers
George Monbiot is an English writer known for his environmental and political
activism He writes a weekly column for The Guardian and is the author of the bestselling books The Age of Consent A Manifesto for a New World Order and Captive State The Corporate Takeover of Britain Heat How to Stop the Planet Burning (2006) and Bring on the Apocalypse Six Arguments for Global Justice (2008) He is the founder of lsquoThe Land is Oursrsquo campaign which
campaigns peacefully for the right of access to the countryside and its resources in the UK He has held visiting fellowships or professorships at the universities of Oxford (environmental
policy) Bristol (philosophy) Keele (politics) Oxford Brookes (planning) and East London
(environmental science) Monbiot believes that drastic action at a personal and collective level coupled with strong political will is needed to combat global warming and has written that
climate change is the moral question of the 21st century
(via video conference)
Dr Andrew Lothian has had a lifelong involvement in environmental policy and
environmental management He has worked at a senior level in the South Australian Department
of Environment for several decades and has made significant contributions in advancing ecological sustainability addressing greenhouse gas emissions and climate change developing
state of environment reporting advancing environmental valuation studies and the development of environmental industry He has contributed to the development of policy covering a diverse
range of areas including site contamination zero waste housing energy rating and greenhouse Originally trained in Town Planning he graduated MSc (Environmental Resources) in the UK and
in 2001 completed a PhD on landscape quality assessment of South Australia In late 2002 he
established Environmental Policy Solutions a consultancy providing services in environmental policy Later he established Scenic Solutions a consultancy providing services in landscape
quality assessment Dr Lothian has published on a wide variety of environmental subjects He is a past President and Secretary of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (South Australian Division) In May 2006 the
Planning Institute of Australia awarded Dr Lothian its annual National Award for Planning Excellence in the category of
Environmental Planning
Keith Hall is Client Services ManagerSenior Transportation Planner with CH2M HILLrsquos
Toronto office He has a masters degree in planning with 20 years experience in transport and
land use planning He is currently working on implementation of public transport projects in the Greater Toronto Area Prior to joining CH2M HILL Keith served as the CEO for the New Zealand
Planning Institute most recently contributing as a committee member on the update of
NZS44042010 ndash Land Development and Subdivision Infrastructure
10
Other International Speakers conthellip
lance
National Keynote Session Speakers
lance
Andreacutee Iffrig LEED AP is a writer and graduate architect residing in Calgary Alberta
Canada Her interest in sustainable design goes back 30 years and is readily evident in her writing speaking and volunteer work A Royal Architectural Institute of Canada medalist she
uses her design background to collaborate with others in building more sustainable communities Andreacuteersquos publications include dozens of articles on sustainable design of products buildings and
urban environments Her most recent work is the Inglewood Design Initiative Framework for Sustainable Development of an Urban Village Published as a community newspaper this plan
for urban renewal in the community of Inglewood Calgary Alberta has been described by the
Cityrsquos most senior planner as the ldquoposter child responserdquo to the municipal Smart Growth planning process The framework won an honourable mention in the Mayorrsquos Urban Design Awards in
November 2011
Rod Oram has more than 30 yearsrsquo experience as an international business journalist He
has worked for various publications in Europe and North America including the Financial Times of London He is currently a columnist for the Sunday Star-Times a regular broadcaster on radio
and television and a frequent public speaker on business economics innovation creativity and entrepreneurship in both NZ and global contexts For more than a decade Rod has been
helping fast-growing New Zealand companies through his involvement with The ICEHOUSE the
entrepreneurship centre at the University of Aucklandrsquos Business SchoolIn 2007 Penguin published his book on the New Zealand economy Reinventing Paradise
Rod was the winner in the individual category in the 2010 Vero Excellence in Business Support
Awards and was 2010 Columnist of the Year in the consumer category in the national magazine
awards for his columns in Good a consumer sustainability magazine
Diane Turner is General Manager Strategy Planning and Policy for the Christchurch
Earthquake Recovery Authority Previously Chief Executive of the Whakatane District Council Diane has considerable experience working directly with communities as well as local and central
government Diane has also worked in disaster recovery with leadership roles in both the Bay of Plenty floods of 2004 and the Matata debris flow of 2005
Her early career was as a town planner and in recent leadership positions Diane has led a range of community development and infrastructural projects She has held a number of leadership
positions within the Bay of Plenty in Civil Defence Rural Fire and the central and local government collaboration network COBOP
11
National Keynote Session Speakers conthellip
lance
In 2011 NZPI partnered with Green Event to make the annual conference a more environmentally
sustainable event A number of waste reduction energy efficiency and smart travel initiatives were
implemented A comprehensive monitoring programme
was undertaken and an environmental baseline was established using GRI (Global Reporting Initiative)
indicators In 2012 NZPI will continue to work to improve its performance
Gerry Te Kapa Coates MNZM has been advocating for social responsibility for
most of his career as a professional engineer Starting the group Engineers for Social Responsibility in 1983 he now pushes the case for addressing climate change and ldquopeak oilrdquo
before its too late As an engineer he also believes that technology wonrsquot necessarily save us as everyone hopes All the techniques we have to make the transition to sustainability in the
next 20 years are actually largely with us now New technologies like nanotechnology may help but they are still decades away But Gerryrsquos message is one of hope He believes if we
start making the transition to renewables and sustainable technology now not only is it
possible ndash by using our fossil fuel reserves sensibly ndash but we will also solve the problem of climate change Gerry has been on a number of boards including the Wind Energy Association
and Land Transport New Zealand Hersquos also Māori and on the board of Ngāi Tahu Holdings Corporation ndash a half billion dollar company ndash and active in the affairs of his tribe
new Code of Ethics He became an MNZM in 2006 for services to engineering after serving as
President of IPENZ 2003-2004 in 1990 as an active member of the peace movement he went to the UN with the NZ Government delegation as the NGO representative at the Partial
Test Ban Treaty negotiations in New York just before the first Gulf war
Craig Pauling Craig has recently joined CERA and will be involved in incorporating Maori perspectives on the
urban re-development of Christchurch Prior to this he has held posts in Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu including Project Manager Freshwater leading the strategic engagement of Ngai Tahu
at local regional and national levels on freshwater issues Prior to this he was a Senior Environmental Advisor to Ngai Tahu where he had responsibilities around the Greenstone
Management Plan environmental monitoring frameworks and management of the Mahinga Kai
Enhancement Fund In addition to involvement in numerous Maori community and enterprise organisations he has a particular interest in facilitating the inclusion of Matauraga Maori in
urban planning practice
12
Conference Programme
lance
Monday 30 April
600pm YPCongress Social for early 400-445pm Keynote Diane Turner
arrivals Fairweathers 36 Scott St 5pm NZPI AGM
Tuesday 1 May Optional Evening Social Events
800am See later info on page 17 See later info on page 18
Scenic Circle Hotel Cnr Alfred amp
Henry St Thursday 3 May
730am Registration Desk Opens 900am-500pm YPCongress12
845am-950am Keynote Pre-Conference Workshops George Monbiot
1030am-5pm Maori Planning Hui (by teleconference)
100-430pm Urban Design Forum 200-500pm Elected Representatives 950-1030am Keynote
Rod Oram 12 Noon Registration Desk Opens
1030-1100am Morning Tea Afternoon Tea
1100-1145am Keynote Craig Pauling
530-730pm Opening Reception 1145 ndash 12 noon TBA
Free Evening 12 noonndash100pm Lunch Sponsored by Beca
Wednesday 2 May
700am Registration Desk Opens 100-300pm Parallel Session 2
900-915am Conference Opening 300-330pm Afternoon Tea
915-1000am Keynote Gerry Te Kapa 330-500pm Parallel Session 3 Coates
500pm Field Trips Briefing
1000-1050am Keynote Laurie Johnson (if required)
Sponsored by Opus and
Christchurch City Council 515pm NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
1050-1120am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Opus Optional Evening Social Events See later info on page 18
1120-1210pm Keynote Daniel Homsey Sponsored by Opus and Friday 4 May
Christchurch City Council 600-900am Field Trips Depart
1210-100pm Keynote Andrew Lothian 330-615pm Field Trips Return
100-200pm Lunch Sponsored by NZTA 700pm Pre Dinner Drinks
200-330pm Parallel Session 1 730pm till late Conference Gala Dinner
Closing Ceremony
330-400pm Afternoon Tea 2013 Conference Sponsored by MWH Promotion
13
Parallel Sessions Programme
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 1 Wednesday 2 May 200pm ndash 330pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Space amp
Place Stream 1A
Sponsored by NZTA
Practice
Stream 1B
Practice
Stream 1C
Governance
Stream 1D
Local
Government Stream 1E
Space amp Place
Stream 1F Sponsored by MWH
Product
Demo Stream 1G
Dougal List (NZTA) Planning for transport ndash a taste of things to come
David Mead (Hill Young Cooper) and Stuart Ryan (Barrister Auckland) Restrictive Covenants ndash Is There A Case for Public Plans to Control Private Planning Instruments in New Zealand
Hayes Perkins (Auckland Council) Identifying the Competencies and Professional Development Needs of Resource Consent Planners
Lee Beattie amp Errol Haarhoff (University of Auckland) A critical appraisal of the implementation of eight new world cityrsquos urban growth management strategies
Local Government Planning Managersrsquo Workshop 90 Mins
Facilitated by Phillip Martelli (Western Bay of Plenty District Council) Steve Markham (Tasman District Council) and Clare Wooding (Local Government NZ)
Bruce Hill and Gerri Ward (Department of Conservation) Guidance on Biodiversity Offsets and No Net Loss of Biodiversity
QuickMap Demonstration 45 mins Install onto your PC or server for quick and easy access to comprehensive NZ wide property information including high quality photography Load your own data for or export the information out into a CAD or GIS system wwwquickmapconz
Supt Paula Rose (National Road Policing Manager) Lisa Rossiter and Jacqueline Blake (NZTA) Safer Spaces The Plannerrsquos Role in Creating a Safe Road System 60 mins
Jan Crawford (Planning Consultants Ltd) Susie Wood (Environment amp Business Group) and Megan Carbines (Auckland Council) Long Bay Integrated Monitoring for Plan Effectiveness
Mary OrsquoCallahan
(GHD Ltd) Is the Planning Profession Still Facing Recruitment and Retention Issues
Keith Hall (CH2M HILL) What we plan and what we get planning and housing affordability
The session will have facilitated discussions rather than formal presentations The value of the session is for managers to identify the important issues and to be able to discuss them with each other Those interested are invited to contact the facilitators in advance to suggest specific topics andor offer to present contribute
Shelagh Noble (Tasman District Council) Golden Bay ndash the Lay of the Landscape a Community Journey in Recognising Outstanding Natural Landscapes and Features
Gary Rae (Incite Nelson Ltd) and Thomas Marchant (Port Nelson Ltd) Insulate or Postulate ndash A New Approach for Noise Issues at Port Nelson
Leigh Auton (Auton amp Associates) Planning Leadership NZPIrsquos Leadership Training Centre
Christine Cheyne (Massey University) Changing Shape of Local Government
Possible topics for discussion are - Management issues - Interface with councillors - Territorial Authorities - how to have conversations to develop positions for advocacy on RMA and the environment
James Bentley (Boffa Miskell Ltd) Natural Character of Marlboroughrsquos Coastal Environment under the NZCPS 2010
14
Parallel Sessions Programme conthellip
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 2 Thursday 100pm ndash 300pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Resilience
Stream 2A Sponsored by Opus
Transport
Infrastructure Stream 2B
Governance -
Water Stream 2C
Sponsored by MWH
Maori
Stream 2D
Partnerships
Stream 2E
Practice
Stream 2F
Glen Hughes (Opus)) San Francisco to Christchurch and Beyond ndash Observations in Disaster Recovery
Chris Smith (Auckland Transport) and Ian Munro (Urbanism Plus) Corridor Management Plan Guidelines An Attempt to Promote Consistent Thinking but Diverse Outputs
Jill Gregory and Jessica Meech (Chapman Tripp) Musseling Up Strengthening the Governance of the Seas
April Bennett (Massey University Palmerston North) Ka manawatū te awa ka manawa ora te iwi Power and Māori Engagement in Decisions about the Manawatū River
Graham Spargo (MacKays to Peka Peka Expressway Project Approvals) Alliancing Innovation through Council Participation
The Future of Planning 60 mins Is the planning profession in NZ at a cross roads Are we still relevant and are we achieving our desired outcomes in practice Where are we heading and what ought to be our future direction In 2011 the NZPI Council set up a working party to consider these questions We are seeking views on these critical issues requiredsuggestions about what we need to do Please come to this workshop if you interested in the future of the profession
Sarah Fitzgerald (Beca) Earthquake Recovery Consenting for the Infrastructure Rebuild
Steve Abley (Abley Transportation Consultants) Measuring Transport Choice and Energy Resilience
Sharon Dines (GHD Ltd) National Policy Statement on Freshwater Management
Daniel Clay (Minter Ellison Rudd Watts) Legal Developments Affecting Iwi Partnerships in Resource Management
James Bevan and Angus McKenzie (Latitude Planning Services) Shared Planning and Outcomes Recent Examples of Shared Planning Frameworks
Dale Harris and Josie Schroder (Christchurch City Council) Minding the Gaps ndash a Case for Neighbourhood Centres Recovery in Christchurch
Paul Durdin (Abley Transportation Consultants Ltd) Creating a Better Public Transport System Even When the lsquoCrsquo is taking out of CBD
Fiona Young (Env Southland) and Frances Lojkine (MWH) Managing Effects of Land Use on Water Quality in Southland
Antoine Coffin (Boffa Miskell Ltd) Ngāti Rangitihi Environmental Management Plan
Patrick Buckley (NZTA) The NZ Transport Agency amp Auck Council Geospatial Shared Services Partnership
Clare Piper and Genevieve Doube (NZPI Young Planners Group) Do You Have a lsquoDuty to Carersquo Supporting Resilience of Young Planners in Our Profession 60 Mins
Clare Revell and Fiona Wykes (Christchurch City Council) Planning for Heritage Assets Following Natural Disasters
Nick Regos (Impact Project Management) Resources and Capabilities ndash the Construction Industryrsquos Input to the Christchurch Recovery
Raewyn Peart (Environmental Defense Society) Planning Marine Spaces The Role of Marine Spatial Planning
David Patterson (Auckland University) Urban Design Mental Health and Maori
Rebecca Heenan (Department of Conservation) Southland Values Survey Engaging Communities to Influence Planning Outcomes
15
Parallel Sessions Programme conthellip
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 3 Thursday 3 May 330pm ndash 500pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Space and
Place Stream 3A
Governance
Stream 3B Sponsored by MfE
Resilience
Stream 3C
Energy
Community Stream 3D
Resilience
Stream 3E
Infrastructure
Stream 3F
Governance
Stream 3G
Andree Iffrig (IDI Calgary Canada) Urban Village Narratives The Inglewood Design Initiative (IDI) a Framework for re-building an inner city area 60 mins
Glen Wigley amp Michael Lovett (MfE) MfE Programme of Work and Key Areas of Development in 2012 90 mins Presentation Ministry Work Programme The presentation will provide an overview of the Ministryrsquos programme of work including detailed presentations from MfErsquos Policy and Operations Divisions The presentation will also give the wider context to a short workshop on our RMA Monitoring and Review Short Workshop Monitoring the RMA The aim of the RMA monitoring and review project is to develop a clear and transparent national monitoring framework that will achieve efficiencies and a better understanding of the implementation and effectiveness of the RMA
Ljubica Mamula-Seadon (Ministry of Civil Defense) Resilience Policy Planning and Practice ndash a Surmountable Challenge
Janet Stephenson and Maria Ioannou (University of Otago) ldquoEat Your Spinachrdquo - Social Acceptance of Renewable Electricity Developments
Andrew Tait (NIWA) and Sylvia Allan (Allan Planning and Research) Climate Change Adaptation in Urban Environments ndash A Toolbox for New Zealand Local Government
Robert Schofield (Boffa Miskell Ltd) and Gavin Murray (Transpower NZ) Alternatives Assessments for Major Infrastructure Projects 45 mins
Lee Beattie (University of Auckland) and Ian Munro (Urbanism Plus) The RMA 10 Misconception
Timothy Solomon (University of Canterbury) Planning for the Future the Opportunity and Importance of Engaging Young People After Natural Disasters
Ros Day and Janet Stephenson (Otago University) The Blueskin Energy Project ndash Testing a New Direction for Community Engagement and Participation in Renewable Energy Generation Developments in New Zealand
Craig Batchelar and Kate Barry-Piceno (Boffa Miskell) In Search of the Relocatable Castle
Peter Crawford (Independent Hearing Commissioner and Arbitrator) On the ldquoIndependencerdquo of the Independent Hearing Commissioner
Suzanne Vallance (Lincoln University) Urban resilience Bouncing back coping or thriving
Bruce Chapman (MNZPI) Improving the Resilience of Our Built Heritage
Eric Pyle and Ben Farrell (NZ Wind Energy Association) A Taste of Things to Comehellip Expect More Wind Farms
Laurie McCallum (Environment Canterbury) Urban Land Supply and Development in Greater Christchurch
Andrea Rickard (Beca Carter Hollings amp Ferner) Greg Lee (NZ Transport Agency) and Sally Baguley (Environmental Protection Authority) Three Perspectives on the National Consenting Process Our Practical Experiences on Transmission Gully 45 mins
Phil Gurnsey (Beca) and Sarah Myhill (NZ Transport Agency) Spatial planning or is it Scenario Planning or by Another Name
16
Parallel Sessions Venues Session 1 Wednesday 2 May 130pm ndash 330pm
Stream Location Directions 1A Space and Place Snooker Room
Marlborough Club Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
1B Practice Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
1C Practice
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
1D Governance
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
1E Local Government
Blenheim Club Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
1F Space and Place
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
1G Product Demonstration Exhibition Hall TradeCatering Area
Session 2 Thursday 3 May 100pm ndash 300pm
Stream Location Directions 2A Resilience
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
2B TransportInfrastructure
Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
2C Governace
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
2D Water
Scenic Circle Hotel Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
2E Maori
Snooker Room Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
2F Practice
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
Session 3 Thursday 3 May 330pm ndash 500pm
Stream Location Directions 3A Space and Place
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
3B Governance
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
3C Resilience
Blenheim Club Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
3D EnergyCommunity
Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
3E Resilience
Scenic Circle Hotel Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
3F Infrastructure
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
3G Governance Snooker Room Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
17
Direction and Information
A ndash Marlborough Convention Centre ndash 42A Alfred St Blenheim Ph 03 579 5047
B ndash Scenic Hotel Marlborough ndash Cnr Alfred amp Henry St Ph 03 578 5079
C ndash Blenheim Club ndash 92 High St 03 578 7452 D ndash Supermarket ndash Countdown Supermarket - Cnr Arthur amp Seymour St Ph 03 520 6130
E ndash Nearest Doctor ndash Frances St Medical - Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5252 F ndash Nearest Dentist ndash Durrheim and Associates - Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5843
G ndash Nearest Pharmacy ndash United Friendly Society Dispensary ndash Cnr Queen amp High St Ph 03 578 6099
B
B
B
C
B
D
E F
G
500ft
200m
18
Field Trips Friday 4 May
lance
Conference Social Options
lance
If you have not already booked any options and would like to participate please see Registration Desk
to check availability
Wednesday 2 May and Thursday 3 May
Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant $42+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar
Ye Olde Malthouse $41+gst
Buffet Dinner cash bar
Wither Hills Winery $64+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
The Winery Riverlands (formerly Montana) $64+gst
3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
Thursday 3 May 515pm Tickets are still available $30+GST See Registration Desk Attendees may still participate in the Social Options above which will begin following the CeremonyReception
All Trips will depart from and return to the Marlborough Convention Centre Note that return times are approximate
Please note your reporting time Buses will depart strictly on time and will not wait
Trip Report by Trip Departs Trip returns (approx)
A Blenheim Highlights Sponsored by Marlborough District Council
845am 900am 330pm
B Sounds Spectacular Sponsored by Ayson amp Partners
830am 845am 430pm
C Mussels amp More Sponsored by Smart Alliances
830am 845am 430pm
D Water and Wine Sponsored by Tasman District Council
845am 900am 415pm
E Southern Explorer Sponsored by Styles Group
845am 900am 415pm
F Whale of a Time Sponsored by Beca
730am 745am 615pm
G Aviation Day Sponsored by Nelson City Council
845am 900am 430pm
H Heritage Trail Sponsored by Department of Conservation
845am 900am 415pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
-
lance
Field Trips Info
lance
Friday 4 May All Trips have limits on numbers ndash please enrol early to avoid disappointment Note that additional fees apply to several trips Trip A Blenheim Highlights Therersquos more to Blenheim than meets the eye and this trip offers three perspectives on the town and its environs Local experts will take you on a guided walking tour to look at recent developments and some of the sites and ideas identified the Blenheim Town Centre Project ndash the outcome of a place-based Inquiry-By-Design (IBD) workshop and consultation process led by Urbanismplus and Marlborough District Council Yoursquoll also discover the pioneering spirit and history behind the creation of Marlboroughrsquos iconic Sauvignon Blanc wine style ndash and sample the product with a tutored wine tasting ndash at the Brancott Estate Heritage Centre Finally yoursquoll embark on the River Queen for a cruise on the scenic and historic Opawa River with commentary on passing sites from culturalhistoricaliwi perspectives
Trip B Sounds Spectacular Picton and Queen Charlotte Sounds Picton is the gateway to the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound and is the southern port for the inter-island ferry services from Wellington After a short bus trip from Blenheim yoursquoll visit Waikawa marae with presentations from local iwi Te Atiawa Marlborough District Council and Port Marlborough on recent and current projects including redevelopment of the Picton waterfront developments at the ferry terminal port and marinas and iwi perspectives on the management of the Sounds Therersquoll be a chance to look at
some of these developments as you head down to the waterfront to board a boat for a cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound The trip includes a visit to a salmon farm with commentary from New Zealand King Salmon and further commentary on the challenges involved in managing this spectacular environment If time permits yoursquoll round off the day with a winery visit on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
Trip C Mussels amp More Havelock amp Pelorus Sound Havelock is home to Marlboroughrsquos mussel-farming industry ndash itrsquos known as the Greenshell Mussel Capital of the World ndash and is the starting point for exploring the Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds Yoursquoll hear about the Northern Marlborough Urban Growth amp Development Strategy and how this will
shape the development of Havelock and some of the smaller settlements in the Sounds Yoursquoll also learn about the current state of aquaculture in the Sounds and the promise of the latest aquaculture legislation with presenters from the industry and the Ministry of Fisheriesrsquo Aquaculture Unit After a look around Havelock itself yoursquoll have a cruise on Pelorus Sound including a visit to a mussel farm and commentary on issues such as coastal subdivision residential development and forestry If time permits a winery visit will be included on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
19
Field Trips conthellip
lance
Trip D Water and Wine Wairau Valley The Wairau Plains are the heartland for Marlboroughrsquos world-famous wine industry Farther up the Wairau Valley the vines give way to wide pastoral land and the forest clad foothills of the Richmond and St Arnaud ranges The Wairau Valley is also a powerhouse of a different sort with two hydro-electric power schemes (HEPS) already and a third recently consented Yoursquoll get a tour of one of these ndash the Branch HEPS ndash and commentary about the issues raised by the consenting of the larger Wairau HEPS with presenters from TrustPower and Fish and Game There will also be presentations from Wine Marlborough and the Marlborough District Council on the challenges faced by the wine industry and its neighbours and the pressures that changing land uses place on the water that flows on the surface of ndash and beneath ndash the Wairau Valley And letrsquos be honest you want to taste some of the many different wines that this region has to offer so yoursquoll be stopping off at some of the wineries that yoursquoll pass en route for a closer look at the production ndash and consumption ndash of Marlboroughrsquos most famous product
Trip E Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward Heading south from Blenheim along State Highway 1 takes you through the expansive Awatere Valley where Marlboroughrsquos winemaking traditions continue to spread across the landscape But vineyards arenrsquot the only ndash or even the dominant ndash land use here and on this trip yoursquoll see and hear about the diversity of development in South Marlborough Highlights include a tour of the unique solar salt works at Lake Grassmere a visit to the site of the proposed Clifford Bay ferry terminal (currently under investigation) a look at wind farm developments around Ward and a tour of Yealands Estate New Zealandrsquos largest
privately owned vineyard and a world leader in innovation and sustainable wine production Commentary will be provided by those involved in these industries including Dominion Salt and wind farm developers Energy3 Ltd Yoursquoll also have presentations on how the settlements of Seddon and Ward are likely to be shaped by the Southern Marlborough Urban Growth and Development Strategy and how farming and communities in South Marlborough are adapting to life in an environment where water is often a scarce commodity
Trip F Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura This is the longest of our trips which involves a couple of hours on a bus as you travel down to Kaikoura for the world-renowned Whale Watch cruise Whale Watch is New Zealands only marine-based whale watching company offering an exciting up-close encounter with the worlds
largest toothed predator the giant Sperm Whale in their natural environment and the tour includes fantastic on-board interpretation about Kaikoura its wildlife and the story of the Whale Watch business Whilst the cruise is the highlight of the trip there are plenty of other things to see en route The rugged and scenic stretch of coastline between the Waima (Ure) River and Kaikoura has long been valued by local Maori for its plentiful catches of fish abundant shellfish beds and succulent crayfish Itrsquos also vital
20
Field Trips conthellip
lance
for the South Islandrsquos transportation system with both State Highway 1 and the Coastal Pacific Railway occupying the narrow strip of land between the sea and the mountains Commentary en route will highlight sites and issues of interest including Lake Grassmere wind farms infrastructure and coastal hazards Yoursquoll stop at Ohau Point for a look at the seal colony before arriving in Kaikoura for pre-cruise presentations from Te Korowai o Te Tai ō Marokura (Kaikoura Coastal Guardians) and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust Note Additional fee of $101+gst applies for Whale Watch cruise If you donrsquot have the sea-legs for the Whale Watch cruise you can opt for a guided walk around the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway Your guides together with information panels located along the Walkway will enable you to journey into
the fascinating history of the people and to learn of the geology the animals and the plants that make the area so special Yoursquoll also see first-hand where DOC and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust ndash with support from landowners and the wider community ndash are establishing a new colony of the endangered Huttons Shearwater (Kaikoura is the only place on earth where these unique sea birds breed) Trip G Aviation Day Planning and Pilots NZ Agricultural Aviation Association (NZAAA) will host an Aviation-focused field day based at Omaka Aerodrome Blenheim The day would include demonstrations of agricultural aviation technology and its relevance and application to policy and regulation of the industry in RMA Plans consideration of reverse sensitivity with subdivision adjacent to the aerodrome and a visit to the Aviation
Heritage Centre including lunch NZAAA has funding from the Sustainable Farming Fund for a project called Environmental Best Practice in Agricultural and associated Rural Aviation Demonstration days are part of the project plan This project seeks to develop consistent clear and achievable provisions so that agricultural and rural aviation can continue to be undertaken thus contributing to economic social and environmental sustainability The opportunity to run a field trip in conjunction with the NZPI Conference aligns with the project outcomes and provides an opportunity for planners and policy makers to experience first-hand the capability of agricultural aviation in NZ the challenges faced by the industry the industry response and the technology that is available The lunch venue the Aviation Heritage Centre houses a
display like no other and you donrsquot have to be an aviation buff to enjoy it Human stories from the Great War come to life in a theatrical treatment which is both innovative and visually stunning Captivating scenes depict the aircraft in context some recreating actual incidents The rare memorabilia is worthy of any national collection and ranges from beautifully crafted lsquotrench artrsquo through to personal items belonging to the famous Red Baron himself
Trip H Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi Experience some of Marlboroughrsquos rich natural cultural and historic heritage both Maori and European on this excursion to some of the regionrsquos most famous ndash and some less well-known ndash heritage sites all within 20 minutesrsquo drive from
Blenheim First stop is the Wairau Bar a long windswept boulder bank on the shores of Marlboroughrsquos Cloudy Bay The site is the Everest of New Zealand archaeology on hand to explain its significance and provide commentary on its management Further along the coast yoursquoll stop at Rarangi to look at the arearsquos unique landform and geomorphology and hear how the community is involved in connecting us to our deep Pacific past and of particular significance to Maori Local iwi and staff from DOC will be managing and restoring this special environment through the Rarangi Landcare Group There will also be a tour of the award-winning wetland restoration project at Wither Hillsrsquo vineyard at Rarangi The trip will also include a visit to Whites Bay ndash which in 1866 became the South Island terminus of an inter-island telegraph cable (the original cable station still exists) and Tuamarina site of the lsquoWairau Affrayrsquo where in 1843 European settlers from Nelson clashed with Ngati Toa chiefs
Te Rauparaha and Te Rangihaeata a battle in which 22 Europeans and between four and nine Maori died A visit to a winery for a tutored tasting will round off the day on the return trip to Blenheim
21
Monday 30 April 2012 Tuesday 1 May 2012 Wednesday 2 May 2012 Thursday 3 May 2012 Friday 4 May 2012
7am
Registration Desk Opens
8am
Registration Desk Opens
745-9am
Field Trips Depart
8-9am NZPI Young Planners AGM845-950am Keynote
George Monbiot (via Teleconference)
9am-5pm YP Pre-Congress12950-1030am Keynote
Rod Oram
915-10am
Keynote Gerry Te Kapa Coates
1030-11am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Boffa Miskell Ltd
1030am-5pm
Maori Planning Hui
12pm
Registration Desk Opens
1050-1120am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Opus
1145am-12pm
TBA
1-430pm
Urban Design Forum Meeting
12-1pm Lunch
Sponsored by Beca
2-5pm
Elected Representatives Workshop
1210-1pm
Keynote Andrew Lothian
Afternoon Tea1-2pm Lunch
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
3-330pm
Afternoon Tea
6pm YP Pre-Congress Function for early
arrivals
330-4pm Afternoon Tea
Sponsored by MWH
5-515pm
Field Trips Briefing (if needed)
330-615pm
Field Trips Return
4-445pm
Keynote Diane Turner
515pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
7pm
Pre-Conference Dinner Drinks
Free EveningOptional Social Events
See page 18 for details
Optional Social Events
See page 18 for details
730pm-late Conference Dinner
Conference Closing Ceremony
2013 Conference Promos
2-330pm
Parallel Sessions 1
See page 13 for details
11-1145am
Keynote Craig Pauling
Sponsored by Beca
1-3pm
Parallel Sessions 2
See page 13 for details
330pm-5pm
Parallel Sessions 3
See page 13 for details
10-1050am
Keynote Laurie Johnson
Sponsored by Opus and Christchurch
City Council
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
530-730pm Welcome Reception
9am-915am
Conference Opening
See Page 18
for times and details
ALL DAY
FIELD TRIPS
1120-1210pm
Keynote Daniel Homsey
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
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We Strongly Recommend you enrol online for instant confirmation and payment ndash CLICK HERE
Personal Details (One person per form please)
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Postal Address__________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone____________ Fax_______________ Mobile____________ Email__________________________________
Special Requirements Dietary
Other Please Specify___________________________
ITEM FEES ARE LISTED EXCLUSIVE OF GST GST IS ADDED AS A SINGLE AMOUNT IN THE PAYMENT DUE SECTION
A1 Conference Registration Fees
Full Registration (NZPI Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
70000
Full Registration (Non-Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
78000
Daily Registration (NZPI Members) Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
45500
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Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
52000
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24800
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NZPI Member 9000
NZPI Non-Member 13200
Total (B) $
B Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday 1 May Details Price
Urban Design Forum 100-430pm
2500
Maori Planning Hui 1030am-500pm
-
Elected Representatives Workshop 200-500pm
6000
Total (C) $
C Conference Social Options
Note A Full Registration includes Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner Event Price
___Qty
Welcome Reception 1 May 530pm Day or Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
3500
___Qty
Conference Gala Dinner 4 May 7pm Day and Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
9000
___Qty
NZPI Awards Reception Thursday 3 May 5pm
3000
___Qty Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant
Wed Thu 4200
___Qty Wither Hills Winery
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty The Winery Riverlands
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty Ye Olde Malthouse Wed Thu 4100
Total (D) $
D Field Trips ndash Friday 4 May Select 1 Only
Price If any
Blenheim Highlights
Sounds Spectacular ndash Picton and Queen
Charlotte Sounds 4000
Mussels and More Havelock and Pelorus Sound
4000
Water and Wine Wairau Valley
Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward
Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura
With Cruise 10100
Without Cruise
Aviation Day Planning and Pilots
Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi
Total Payment Due A1 Conference Registration Fee $
A2 Young Planners Congress $
B Pre-Conference Workshops $
C Conference Social Options $
D Field Trip $
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Net total x115 (Payment incl
GST) $
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Parallel Sessions
Parallel Sessions 1 Wednesday 2nd May 200-330pm
I am most likely to attend
1A 1B 1C 1D
1E 1F 1G
Parallel Sessions 2 Thursday 3rd May 100-300pm
I am most likely to attend
2A 2B 2C
2D 2E 2F
Parallel Sessions 3 Thursday 3rd May 330-500pm
I am most likely to attend
3A 3B 3C 3D
3E 3F 3G
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Conference 2012
PO Box 8658 Symonds St 1150
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Alternatively
Email as an attachment to adminplanningorgnz
with ldquo2012 Registrationrdquo in the Subject line
OR Fax to 09 520 3686
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to the Conference Organiser at adminplanningorgnz Cancellations made
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Disclaimer Information contained herein is correct at the time of publishing
The Organising Committee and the Conference Office reserve the right to alter
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Conference Organisers cannot be held liable for any personal injuries caused
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10
Other International Speakers conthellip
lance
National Keynote Session Speakers
lance
Andreacutee Iffrig LEED AP is a writer and graduate architect residing in Calgary Alberta
Canada Her interest in sustainable design goes back 30 years and is readily evident in her writing speaking and volunteer work A Royal Architectural Institute of Canada medalist she
uses her design background to collaborate with others in building more sustainable communities Andreacuteersquos publications include dozens of articles on sustainable design of products buildings and
urban environments Her most recent work is the Inglewood Design Initiative Framework for Sustainable Development of an Urban Village Published as a community newspaper this plan
for urban renewal in the community of Inglewood Calgary Alberta has been described by the
Cityrsquos most senior planner as the ldquoposter child responserdquo to the municipal Smart Growth planning process The framework won an honourable mention in the Mayorrsquos Urban Design Awards in
November 2011
Rod Oram has more than 30 yearsrsquo experience as an international business journalist He
has worked for various publications in Europe and North America including the Financial Times of London He is currently a columnist for the Sunday Star-Times a regular broadcaster on radio
and television and a frequent public speaker on business economics innovation creativity and entrepreneurship in both NZ and global contexts For more than a decade Rod has been
helping fast-growing New Zealand companies through his involvement with The ICEHOUSE the
entrepreneurship centre at the University of Aucklandrsquos Business SchoolIn 2007 Penguin published his book on the New Zealand economy Reinventing Paradise
Rod was the winner in the individual category in the 2010 Vero Excellence in Business Support
Awards and was 2010 Columnist of the Year in the consumer category in the national magazine
awards for his columns in Good a consumer sustainability magazine
Diane Turner is General Manager Strategy Planning and Policy for the Christchurch
Earthquake Recovery Authority Previously Chief Executive of the Whakatane District Council Diane has considerable experience working directly with communities as well as local and central
government Diane has also worked in disaster recovery with leadership roles in both the Bay of Plenty floods of 2004 and the Matata debris flow of 2005
Her early career was as a town planner and in recent leadership positions Diane has led a range of community development and infrastructural projects She has held a number of leadership
positions within the Bay of Plenty in Civil Defence Rural Fire and the central and local government collaboration network COBOP
11
National Keynote Session Speakers conthellip
lance
In 2011 NZPI partnered with Green Event to make the annual conference a more environmentally
sustainable event A number of waste reduction energy efficiency and smart travel initiatives were
implemented A comprehensive monitoring programme
was undertaken and an environmental baseline was established using GRI (Global Reporting Initiative)
indicators In 2012 NZPI will continue to work to improve its performance
Gerry Te Kapa Coates MNZM has been advocating for social responsibility for
most of his career as a professional engineer Starting the group Engineers for Social Responsibility in 1983 he now pushes the case for addressing climate change and ldquopeak oilrdquo
before its too late As an engineer he also believes that technology wonrsquot necessarily save us as everyone hopes All the techniques we have to make the transition to sustainability in the
next 20 years are actually largely with us now New technologies like nanotechnology may help but they are still decades away But Gerryrsquos message is one of hope He believes if we
start making the transition to renewables and sustainable technology now not only is it
possible ndash by using our fossil fuel reserves sensibly ndash but we will also solve the problem of climate change Gerry has been on a number of boards including the Wind Energy Association
and Land Transport New Zealand Hersquos also Māori and on the board of Ngāi Tahu Holdings Corporation ndash a half billion dollar company ndash and active in the affairs of his tribe
new Code of Ethics He became an MNZM in 2006 for services to engineering after serving as
President of IPENZ 2003-2004 in 1990 as an active member of the peace movement he went to the UN with the NZ Government delegation as the NGO representative at the Partial
Test Ban Treaty negotiations in New York just before the first Gulf war
Craig Pauling Craig has recently joined CERA and will be involved in incorporating Maori perspectives on the
urban re-development of Christchurch Prior to this he has held posts in Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu including Project Manager Freshwater leading the strategic engagement of Ngai Tahu
at local regional and national levels on freshwater issues Prior to this he was a Senior Environmental Advisor to Ngai Tahu where he had responsibilities around the Greenstone
Management Plan environmental monitoring frameworks and management of the Mahinga Kai
Enhancement Fund In addition to involvement in numerous Maori community and enterprise organisations he has a particular interest in facilitating the inclusion of Matauraga Maori in
urban planning practice
12
Conference Programme
lance
Monday 30 April
600pm YPCongress Social for early 400-445pm Keynote Diane Turner
arrivals Fairweathers 36 Scott St 5pm NZPI AGM
Tuesday 1 May Optional Evening Social Events
800am See later info on page 17 See later info on page 18
Scenic Circle Hotel Cnr Alfred amp
Henry St Thursday 3 May
730am Registration Desk Opens 900am-500pm YPCongress12
845am-950am Keynote Pre-Conference Workshops George Monbiot
1030am-5pm Maori Planning Hui (by teleconference)
100-430pm Urban Design Forum 200-500pm Elected Representatives 950-1030am Keynote
Rod Oram 12 Noon Registration Desk Opens
1030-1100am Morning Tea Afternoon Tea
1100-1145am Keynote Craig Pauling
530-730pm Opening Reception 1145 ndash 12 noon TBA
Free Evening 12 noonndash100pm Lunch Sponsored by Beca
Wednesday 2 May
700am Registration Desk Opens 100-300pm Parallel Session 2
900-915am Conference Opening 300-330pm Afternoon Tea
915-1000am Keynote Gerry Te Kapa 330-500pm Parallel Session 3 Coates
500pm Field Trips Briefing
1000-1050am Keynote Laurie Johnson (if required)
Sponsored by Opus and
Christchurch City Council 515pm NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
1050-1120am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Opus Optional Evening Social Events See later info on page 18
1120-1210pm Keynote Daniel Homsey Sponsored by Opus and Friday 4 May
Christchurch City Council 600-900am Field Trips Depart
1210-100pm Keynote Andrew Lothian 330-615pm Field Trips Return
100-200pm Lunch Sponsored by NZTA 700pm Pre Dinner Drinks
200-330pm Parallel Session 1 730pm till late Conference Gala Dinner
Closing Ceremony
330-400pm Afternoon Tea 2013 Conference Sponsored by MWH Promotion
13
Parallel Sessions Programme
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 1 Wednesday 2 May 200pm ndash 330pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Space amp
Place Stream 1A
Sponsored by NZTA
Practice
Stream 1B
Practice
Stream 1C
Governance
Stream 1D
Local
Government Stream 1E
Space amp Place
Stream 1F Sponsored by MWH
Product
Demo Stream 1G
Dougal List (NZTA) Planning for transport ndash a taste of things to come
David Mead (Hill Young Cooper) and Stuart Ryan (Barrister Auckland) Restrictive Covenants ndash Is There A Case for Public Plans to Control Private Planning Instruments in New Zealand
Hayes Perkins (Auckland Council) Identifying the Competencies and Professional Development Needs of Resource Consent Planners
Lee Beattie amp Errol Haarhoff (University of Auckland) A critical appraisal of the implementation of eight new world cityrsquos urban growth management strategies
Local Government Planning Managersrsquo Workshop 90 Mins
Facilitated by Phillip Martelli (Western Bay of Plenty District Council) Steve Markham (Tasman District Council) and Clare Wooding (Local Government NZ)
Bruce Hill and Gerri Ward (Department of Conservation) Guidance on Biodiversity Offsets and No Net Loss of Biodiversity
QuickMap Demonstration 45 mins Install onto your PC or server for quick and easy access to comprehensive NZ wide property information including high quality photography Load your own data for or export the information out into a CAD or GIS system wwwquickmapconz
Supt Paula Rose (National Road Policing Manager) Lisa Rossiter and Jacqueline Blake (NZTA) Safer Spaces The Plannerrsquos Role in Creating a Safe Road System 60 mins
Jan Crawford (Planning Consultants Ltd) Susie Wood (Environment amp Business Group) and Megan Carbines (Auckland Council) Long Bay Integrated Monitoring for Plan Effectiveness
Mary OrsquoCallahan
(GHD Ltd) Is the Planning Profession Still Facing Recruitment and Retention Issues
Keith Hall (CH2M HILL) What we plan and what we get planning and housing affordability
The session will have facilitated discussions rather than formal presentations The value of the session is for managers to identify the important issues and to be able to discuss them with each other Those interested are invited to contact the facilitators in advance to suggest specific topics andor offer to present contribute
Shelagh Noble (Tasman District Council) Golden Bay ndash the Lay of the Landscape a Community Journey in Recognising Outstanding Natural Landscapes and Features
Gary Rae (Incite Nelson Ltd) and Thomas Marchant (Port Nelson Ltd) Insulate or Postulate ndash A New Approach for Noise Issues at Port Nelson
Leigh Auton (Auton amp Associates) Planning Leadership NZPIrsquos Leadership Training Centre
Christine Cheyne (Massey University) Changing Shape of Local Government
Possible topics for discussion are - Management issues - Interface with councillors - Territorial Authorities - how to have conversations to develop positions for advocacy on RMA and the environment
James Bentley (Boffa Miskell Ltd) Natural Character of Marlboroughrsquos Coastal Environment under the NZCPS 2010
14
Parallel Sessions Programme conthellip
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 2 Thursday 100pm ndash 300pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Resilience
Stream 2A Sponsored by Opus
Transport
Infrastructure Stream 2B
Governance -
Water Stream 2C
Sponsored by MWH
Maori
Stream 2D
Partnerships
Stream 2E
Practice
Stream 2F
Glen Hughes (Opus)) San Francisco to Christchurch and Beyond ndash Observations in Disaster Recovery
Chris Smith (Auckland Transport) and Ian Munro (Urbanism Plus) Corridor Management Plan Guidelines An Attempt to Promote Consistent Thinking but Diverse Outputs
Jill Gregory and Jessica Meech (Chapman Tripp) Musseling Up Strengthening the Governance of the Seas
April Bennett (Massey University Palmerston North) Ka manawatū te awa ka manawa ora te iwi Power and Māori Engagement in Decisions about the Manawatū River
Graham Spargo (MacKays to Peka Peka Expressway Project Approvals) Alliancing Innovation through Council Participation
The Future of Planning 60 mins Is the planning profession in NZ at a cross roads Are we still relevant and are we achieving our desired outcomes in practice Where are we heading and what ought to be our future direction In 2011 the NZPI Council set up a working party to consider these questions We are seeking views on these critical issues requiredsuggestions about what we need to do Please come to this workshop if you interested in the future of the profession
Sarah Fitzgerald (Beca) Earthquake Recovery Consenting for the Infrastructure Rebuild
Steve Abley (Abley Transportation Consultants) Measuring Transport Choice and Energy Resilience
Sharon Dines (GHD Ltd) National Policy Statement on Freshwater Management
Daniel Clay (Minter Ellison Rudd Watts) Legal Developments Affecting Iwi Partnerships in Resource Management
James Bevan and Angus McKenzie (Latitude Planning Services) Shared Planning and Outcomes Recent Examples of Shared Planning Frameworks
Dale Harris and Josie Schroder (Christchurch City Council) Minding the Gaps ndash a Case for Neighbourhood Centres Recovery in Christchurch
Paul Durdin (Abley Transportation Consultants Ltd) Creating a Better Public Transport System Even When the lsquoCrsquo is taking out of CBD
Fiona Young (Env Southland) and Frances Lojkine (MWH) Managing Effects of Land Use on Water Quality in Southland
Antoine Coffin (Boffa Miskell Ltd) Ngāti Rangitihi Environmental Management Plan
Patrick Buckley (NZTA) The NZ Transport Agency amp Auck Council Geospatial Shared Services Partnership
Clare Piper and Genevieve Doube (NZPI Young Planners Group) Do You Have a lsquoDuty to Carersquo Supporting Resilience of Young Planners in Our Profession 60 Mins
Clare Revell and Fiona Wykes (Christchurch City Council) Planning for Heritage Assets Following Natural Disasters
Nick Regos (Impact Project Management) Resources and Capabilities ndash the Construction Industryrsquos Input to the Christchurch Recovery
Raewyn Peart (Environmental Defense Society) Planning Marine Spaces The Role of Marine Spatial Planning
David Patterson (Auckland University) Urban Design Mental Health and Maori
Rebecca Heenan (Department of Conservation) Southland Values Survey Engaging Communities to Influence Planning Outcomes
15
Parallel Sessions Programme conthellip
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 3 Thursday 3 May 330pm ndash 500pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Space and
Place Stream 3A
Governance
Stream 3B Sponsored by MfE
Resilience
Stream 3C
Energy
Community Stream 3D
Resilience
Stream 3E
Infrastructure
Stream 3F
Governance
Stream 3G
Andree Iffrig (IDI Calgary Canada) Urban Village Narratives The Inglewood Design Initiative (IDI) a Framework for re-building an inner city area 60 mins
Glen Wigley amp Michael Lovett (MfE) MfE Programme of Work and Key Areas of Development in 2012 90 mins Presentation Ministry Work Programme The presentation will provide an overview of the Ministryrsquos programme of work including detailed presentations from MfErsquos Policy and Operations Divisions The presentation will also give the wider context to a short workshop on our RMA Monitoring and Review Short Workshop Monitoring the RMA The aim of the RMA monitoring and review project is to develop a clear and transparent national monitoring framework that will achieve efficiencies and a better understanding of the implementation and effectiveness of the RMA
Ljubica Mamula-Seadon (Ministry of Civil Defense) Resilience Policy Planning and Practice ndash a Surmountable Challenge
Janet Stephenson and Maria Ioannou (University of Otago) ldquoEat Your Spinachrdquo - Social Acceptance of Renewable Electricity Developments
Andrew Tait (NIWA) and Sylvia Allan (Allan Planning and Research) Climate Change Adaptation in Urban Environments ndash A Toolbox for New Zealand Local Government
Robert Schofield (Boffa Miskell Ltd) and Gavin Murray (Transpower NZ) Alternatives Assessments for Major Infrastructure Projects 45 mins
Lee Beattie (University of Auckland) and Ian Munro (Urbanism Plus) The RMA 10 Misconception
Timothy Solomon (University of Canterbury) Planning for the Future the Opportunity and Importance of Engaging Young People After Natural Disasters
Ros Day and Janet Stephenson (Otago University) The Blueskin Energy Project ndash Testing a New Direction for Community Engagement and Participation in Renewable Energy Generation Developments in New Zealand
Craig Batchelar and Kate Barry-Piceno (Boffa Miskell) In Search of the Relocatable Castle
Peter Crawford (Independent Hearing Commissioner and Arbitrator) On the ldquoIndependencerdquo of the Independent Hearing Commissioner
Suzanne Vallance (Lincoln University) Urban resilience Bouncing back coping or thriving
Bruce Chapman (MNZPI) Improving the Resilience of Our Built Heritage
Eric Pyle and Ben Farrell (NZ Wind Energy Association) A Taste of Things to Comehellip Expect More Wind Farms
Laurie McCallum (Environment Canterbury) Urban Land Supply and Development in Greater Christchurch
Andrea Rickard (Beca Carter Hollings amp Ferner) Greg Lee (NZ Transport Agency) and Sally Baguley (Environmental Protection Authority) Three Perspectives on the National Consenting Process Our Practical Experiences on Transmission Gully 45 mins
Phil Gurnsey (Beca) and Sarah Myhill (NZ Transport Agency) Spatial planning or is it Scenario Planning or by Another Name
16
Parallel Sessions Venues Session 1 Wednesday 2 May 130pm ndash 330pm
Stream Location Directions 1A Space and Place Snooker Room
Marlborough Club Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
1B Practice Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
1C Practice
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
1D Governance
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
1E Local Government
Blenheim Club Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
1F Space and Place
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
1G Product Demonstration Exhibition Hall TradeCatering Area
Session 2 Thursday 3 May 100pm ndash 300pm
Stream Location Directions 2A Resilience
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
2B TransportInfrastructure
Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
2C Governace
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
2D Water
Scenic Circle Hotel Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
2E Maori
Snooker Room Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
2F Practice
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
Session 3 Thursday 3 May 330pm ndash 500pm
Stream Location Directions 3A Space and Place
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
3B Governance
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
3C Resilience
Blenheim Club Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
3D EnergyCommunity
Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
3E Resilience
Scenic Circle Hotel Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
3F Infrastructure
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
3G Governance Snooker Room Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
17
Direction and Information
A ndash Marlborough Convention Centre ndash 42A Alfred St Blenheim Ph 03 579 5047
B ndash Scenic Hotel Marlborough ndash Cnr Alfred amp Henry St Ph 03 578 5079
C ndash Blenheim Club ndash 92 High St 03 578 7452 D ndash Supermarket ndash Countdown Supermarket - Cnr Arthur amp Seymour St Ph 03 520 6130
E ndash Nearest Doctor ndash Frances St Medical - Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5252 F ndash Nearest Dentist ndash Durrheim and Associates - Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5843
G ndash Nearest Pharmacy ndash United Friendly Society Dispensary ndash Cnr Queen amp High St Ph 03 578 6099
B
B
B
C
B
D
E F
G
500ft
200m
18
Field Trips Friday 4 May
lance
Conference Social Options
lance
If you have not already booked any options and would like to participate please see Registration Desk
to check availability
Wednesday 2 May and Thursday 3 May
Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant $42+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar
Ye Olde Malthouse $41+gst
Buffet Dinner cash bar
Wither Hills Winery $64+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
The Winery Riverlands (formerly Montana) $64+gst
3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
Thursday 3 May 515pm Tickets are still available $30+GST See Registration Desk Attendees may still participate in the Social Options above which will begin following the CeremonyReception
All Trips will depart from and return to the Marlborough Convention Centre Note that return times are approximate
Please note your reporting time Buses will depart strictly on time and will not wait
Trip Report by Trip Departs Trip returns (approx)
A Blenheim Highlights Sponsored by Marlborough District Council
845am 900am 330pm
B Sounds Spectacular Sponsored by Ayson amp Partners
830am 845am 430pm
C Mussels amp More Sponsored by Smart Alliances
830am 845am 430pm
D Water and Wine Sponsored by Tasman District Council
845am 900am 415pm
E Southern Explorer Sponsored by Styles Group
845am 900am 415pm
F Whale of a Time Sponsored by Beca
730am 745am 615pm
G Aviation Day Sponsored by Nelson City Council
845am 900am 430pm
H Heritage Trail Sponsored by Department of Conservation
845am 900am 415pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
-
lance
Field Trips Info
lance
Friday 4 May All Trips have limits on numbers ndash please enrol early to avoid disappointment Note that additional fees apply to several trips Trip A Blenheim Highlights Therersquos more to Blenheim than meets the eye and this trip offers three perspectives on the town and its environs Local experts will take you on a guided walking tour to look at recent developments and some of the sites and ideas identified the Blenheim Town Centre Project ndash the outcome of a place-based Inquiry-By-Design (IBD) workshop and consultation process led by Urbanismplus and Marlborough District Council Yoursquoll also discover the pioneering spirit and history behind the creation of Marlboroughrsquos iconic Sauvignon Blanc wine style ndash and sample the product with a tutored wine tasting ndash at the Brancott Estate Heritage Centre Finally yoursquoll embark on the River Queen for a cruise on the scenic and historic Opawa River with commentary on passing sites from culturalhistoricaliwi perspectives
Trip B Sounds Spectacular Picton and Queen Charlotte Sounds Picton is the gateway to the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound and is the southern port for the inter-island ferry services from Wellington After a short bus trip from Blenheim yoursquoll visit Waikawa marae with presentations from local iwi Te Atiawa Marlborough District Council and Port Marlborough on recent and current projects including redevelopment of the Picton waterfront developments at the ferry terminal port and marinas and iwi perspectives on the management of the Sounds Therersquoll be a chance to look at
some of these developments as you head down to the waterfront to board a boat for a cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound The trip includes a visit to a salmon farm with commentary from New Zealand King Salmon and further commentary on the challenges involved in managing this spectacular environment If time permits yoursquoll round off the day with a winery visit on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
Trip C Mussels amp More Havelock amp Pelorus Sound Havelock is home to Marlboroughrsquos mussel-farming industry ndash itrsquos known as the Greenshell Mussel Capital of the World ndash and is the starting point for exploring the Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds Yoursquoll hear about the Northern Marlborough Urban Growth amp Development Strategy and how this will
shape the development of Havelock and some of the smaller settlements in the Sounds Yoursquoll also learn about the current state of aquaculture in the Sounds and the promise of the latest aquaculture legislation with presenters from the industry and the Ministry of Fisheriesrsquo Aquaculture Unit After a look around Havelock itself yoursquoll have a cruise on Pelorus Sound including a visit to a mussel farm and commentary on issues such as coastal subdivision residential development and forestry If time permits a winery visit will be included on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
19
Field Trips conthellip
lance
Trip D Water and Wine Wairau Valley The Wairau Plains are the heartland for Marlboroughrsquos world-famous wine industry Farther up the Wairau Valley the vines give way to wide pastoral land and the forest clad foothills of the Richmond and St Arnaud ranges The Wairau Valley is also a powerhouse of a different sort with two hydro-electric power schemes (HEPS) already and a third recently consented Yoursquoll get a tour of one of these ndash the Branch HEPS ndash and commentary about the issues raised by the consenting of the larger Wairau HEPS with presenters from TrustPower and Fish and Game There will also be presentations from Wine Marlborough and the Marlborough District Council on the challenges faced by the wine industry and its neighbours and the pressures that changing land uses place on the water that flows on the surface of ndash and beneath ndash the Wairau Valley And letrsquos be honest you want to taste some of the many different wines that this region has to offer so yoursquoll be stopping off at some of the wineries that yoursquoll pass en route for a closer look at the production ndash and consumption ndash of Marlboroughrsquos most famous product
Trip E Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward Heading south from Blenheim along State Highway 1 takes you through the expansive Awatere Valley where Marlboroughrsquos winemaking traditions continue to spread across the landscape But vineyards arenrsquot the only ndash or even the dominant ndash land use here and on this trip yoursquoll see and hear about the diversity of development in South Marlborough Highlights include a tour of the unique solar salt works at Lake Grassmere a visit to the site of the proposed Clifford Bay ferry terminal (currently under investigation) a look at wind farm developments around Ward and a tour of Yealands Estate New Zealandrsquos largest
privately owned vineyard and a world leader in innovation and sustainable wine production Commentary will be provided by those involved in these industries including Dominion Salt and wind farm developers Energy3 Ltd Yoursquoll also have presentations on how the settlements of Seddon and Ward are likely to be shaped by the Southern Marlborough Urban Growth and Development Strategy and how farming and communities in South Marlborough are adapting to life in an environment where water is often a scarce commodity
Trip F Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura This is the longest of our trips which involves a couple of hours on a bus as you travel down to Kaikoura for the world-renowned Whale Watch cruise Whale Watch is New Zealands only marine-based whale watching company offering an exciting up-close encounter with the worlds
largest toothed predator the giant Sperm Whale in their natural environment and the tour includes fantastic on-board interpretation about Kaikoura its wildlife and the story of the Whale Watch business Whilst the cruise is the highlight of the trip there are plenty of other things to see en route The rugged and scenic stretch of coastline between the Waima (Ure) River and Kaikoura has long been valued by local Maori for its plentiful catches of fish abundant shellfish beds and succulent crayfish Itrsquos also vital
20
Field Trips conthellip
lance
for the South Islandrsquos transportation system with both State Highway 1 and the Coastal Pacific Railway occupying the narrow strip of land between the sea and the mountains Commentary en route will highlight sites and issues of interest including Lake Grassmere wind farms infrastructure and coastal hazards Yoursquoll stop at Ohau Point for a look at the seal colony before arriving in Kaikoura for pre-cruise presentations from Te Korowai o Te Tai ō Marokura (Kaikoura Coastal Guardians) and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust Note Additional fee of $101+gst applies for Whale Watch cruise If you donrsquot have the sea-legs for the Whale Watch cruise you can opt for a guided walk around the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway Your guides together with information panels located along the Walkway will enable you to journey into
the fascinating history of the people and to learn of the geology the animals and the plants that make the area so special Yoursquoll also see first-hand where DOC and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust ndash with support from landowners and the wider community ndash are establishing a new colony of the endangered Huttons Shearwater (Kaikoura is the only place on earth where these unique sea birds breed) Trip G Aviation Day Planning and Pilots NZ Agricultural Aviation Association (NZAAA) will host an Aviation-focused field day based at Omaka Aerodrome Blenheim The day would include demonstrations of agricultural aviation technology and its relevance and application to policy and regulation of the industry in RMA Plans consideration of reverse sensitivity with subdivision adjacent to the aerodrome and a visit to the Aviation
Heritage Centre including lunch NZAAA has funding from the Sustainable Farming Fund for a project called Environmental Best Practice in Agricultural and associated Rural Aviation Demonstration days are part of the project plan This project seeks to develop consistent clear and achievable provisions so that agricultural and rural aviation can continue to be undertaken thus contributing to economic social and environmental sustainability The opportunity to run a field trip in conjunction with the NZPI Conference aligns with the project outcomes and provides an opportunity for planners and policy makers to experience first-hand the capability of agricultural aviation in NZ the challenges faced by the industry the industry response and the technology that is available The lunch venue the Aviation Heritage Centre houses a
display like no other and you donrsquot have to be an aviation buff to enjoy it Human stories from the Great War come to life in a theatrical treatment which is both innovative and visually stunning Captivating scenes depict the aircraft in context some recreating actual incidents The rare memorabilia is worthy of any national collection and ranges from beautifully crafted lsquotrench artrsquo through to personal items belonging to the famous Red Baron himself
Trip H Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi Experience some of Marlboroughrsquos rich natural cultural and historic heritage both Maori and European on this excursion to some of the regionrsquos most famous ndash and some less well-known ndash heritage sites all within 20 minutesrsquo drive from
Blenheim First stop is the Wairau Bar a long windswept boulder bank on the shores of Marlboroughrsquos Cloudy Bay The site is the Everest of New Zealand archaeology on hand to explain its significance and provide commentary on its management Further along the coast yoursquoll stop at Rarangi to look at the arearsquos unique landform and geomorphology and hear how the community is involved in connecting us to our deep Pacific past and of particular significance to Maori Local iwi and staff from DOC will be managing and restoring this special environment through the Rarangi Landcare Group There will also be a tour of the award-winning wetland restoration project at Wither Hillsrsquo vineyard at Rarangi The trip will also include a visit to Whites Bay ndash which in 1866 became the South Island terminus of an inter-island telegraph cable (the original cable station still exists) and Tuamarina site of the lsquoWairau Affrayrsquo where in 1843 European settlers from Nelson clashed with Ngati Toa chiefs
Te Rauparaha and Te Rangihaeata a battle in which 22 Europeans and between four and nine Maori died A visit to a winery for a tutored tasting will round off the day on the return trip to Blenheim
21
Monday 30 April 2012 Tuesday 1 May 2012 Wednesday 2 May 2012 Thursday 3 May 2012 Friday 4 May 2012
7am
Registration Desk Opens
8am
Registration Desk Opens
745-9am
Field Trips Depart
8-9am NZPI Young Planners AGM845-950am Keynote
George Monbiot (via Teleconference)
9am-5pm YP Pre-Congress12950-1030am Keynote
Rod Oram
915-10am
Keynote Gerry Te Kapa Coates
1030-11am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Boffa Miskell Ltd
1030am-5pm
Maori Planning Hui
12pm
Registration Desk Opens
1050-1120am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Opus
1145am-12pm
TBA
1-430pm
Urban Design Forum Meeting
12-1pm Lunch
Sponsored by Beca
2-5pm
Elected Representatives Workshop
1210-1pm
Keynote Andrew Lothian
Afternoon Tea1-2pm Lunch
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
3-330pm
Afternoon Tea
6pm YP Pre-Congress Function for early
arrivals
330-4pm Afternoon Tea
Sponsored by MWH
5-515pm
Field Trips Briefing (if needed)
330-615pm
Field Trips Return
4-445pm
Keynote Diane Turner
515pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
7pm
Pre-Conference Dinner Drinks
Free EveningOptional Social Events
See page 18 for details
Optional Social Events
See page 18 for details
730pm-late Conference Dinner
Conference Closing Ceremony
2013 Conference Promos
2-330pm
Parallel Sessions 1
See page 13 for details
11-1145am
Keynote Craig Pauling
Sponsored by Beca
1-3pm
Parallel Sessions 2
See page 13 for details
330pm-5pm
Parallel Sessions 3
See page 13 for details
10-1050am
Keynote Laurie Johnson
Sponsored by Opus and Christchurch
City Council
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
530-730pm Welcome Reception
9am-915am
Conference Opening
See Page 18
for times and details
ALL DAY
FIELD TRIPS
1120-1210pm
Keynote Daniel Homsey
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
NEW ZEALAND PLANNING INSTITUTE 2012 CONFERENCE amp YPCONGRESS12 This Form is a Tax Invoice (GST No 11-578-675)
We Strongly Recommend you enrol online for instant confirmation and payment ndash CLICK HERE
Personal Details (One person per form please)
Title_______ First Name______________________ Surname________________________________________________
Organisation____________________________________________________________________________________________
Postal Address__________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone____________ Fax_______________ Mobile____________ Email__________________________________
Special Requirements Dietary
Other Please Specify___________________________
ITEM FEES ARE LISTED EXCLUSIVE OF GST GST IS ADDED AS A SINGLE AMOUNT IN THE PAYMENT DUE SECTION
A1 Conference Registration Fees
Full Registration (NZPI Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
70000
Full Registration (Non-Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
78000
Daily Registration (NZPI Members) Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
45500
Daily Registration (Non-Members)
Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
52000
Student Registration For all current student members of NZPI currently registered for full time study Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunch welcome reception Excludes Gala Dinner
24800
Total (A) $
A2 Young Planners Congress Tuesday 1 May (Evening 30 April for early arrivals) Registration Price
NZPI Member 9000
NZPI Non-Member 13200
Total (B) $
B Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday 1 May Details Price
Urban Design Forum 100-430pm
2500
Maori Planning Hui 1030am-500pm
-
Elected Representatives Workshop 200-500pm
6000
Total (C) $
C Conference Social Options
Note A Full Registration includes Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner Event Price
___Qty
Welcome Reception 1 May 530pm Day or Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
3500
___Qty
Conference Gala Dinner 4 May 7pm Day and Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
9000
___Qty
NZPI Awards Reception Thursday 3 May 5pm
3000
___Qty Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant
Wed Thu 4200
___Qty Wither Hills Winery
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty The Winery Riverlands
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty Ye Olde Malthouse Wed Thu 4100
Total (D) $
D Field Trips ndash Friday 4 May Select 1 Only
Price If any
Blenheim Highlights
Sounds Spectacular ndash Picton and Queen
Charlotte Sounds 4000
Mussels and More Havelock and Pelorus Sound
4000
Water and Wine Wairau Valley
Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward
Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura
With Cruise 10100
Without Cruise
Aviation Day Planning and Pilots
Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi
Total Payment Due A1 Conference Registration Fee $
A2 Young Planners Congress $
B Pre-Conference Workshops $
C Conference Social Options $
D Field Trip $
Net Total $
Net total x115 (Payment incl
GST) $
Payment Options This form becomes a tax invoice on completion
Mail Cheque Made Payable to NZ Planning Institute
Credit Card Visa or Mastercard only (please circle)
Exp Date__________________
Name on Card______________________________
3 Digit Card Security ID________
Signature__________________________________
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Direct Credit to
NZ Planning Institute
National Bank
Remuera Branch
ac 06 0237 0053717 00
Please faxemail a copy of the registration form(s) to
adminplanningorgnz or 09 520 3686 the same day noting
that you have the payment
Please tick if you do not want your name to be included
on the registrant list
Parallel Sessions
Parallel Sessions 1 Wednesday 2nd May 200-330pm
I am most likely to attend
1A 1B 1C 1D
1E 1F 1G
Parallel Sessions 2 Thursday 3rd May 100-300pm
I am most likely to attend
2A 2B 2C
2D 2E 2F
Parallel Sessions 3 Thursday 3rd May 330-500pm
I am most likely to attend
3A 3B 3C 3D
3E 3F 3G
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Booking Confirmation
Retain a copy of this form and send to
NZ Planning Institute
Conference 2012
PO Box 8658 Symonds St 1150
AUCKLAND
Alternatively
Email as an attachment to adminplanningorgnz
with ldquo2012 Registrationrdquo in the Subject line
OR Fax to 09 520 3686
Conference Cancellation Policy All cancellations must be made in writing
to the Conference Organiser at adminplanningorgnz Cancellations made
before Wednesday 18 April will be refunded less $75 (excl GST) to cover
administration costs After this date no refunds will be allowed All refunds will
be processed after the conference Substitute delegates are welcome without
penalty but please advise NZPI of any name change to admin
Disclaimer Information contained herein is correct at the time of publishing
The Organising Committee and the Conference Office reserve the right to alter
or delete items from the meeting andor social programme and to alter or
delete information supplied on the Conference website or accommodation
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Conference Organisers cannot be held liable for any personal injuries caused
Through delegates participating in any part of the NZPI Conference 2012
11
National Keynote Session Speakers conthellip
lance
In 2011 NZPI partnered with Green Event to make the annual conference a more environmentally
sustainable event A number of waste reduction energy efficiency and smart travel initiatives were
implemented A comprehensive monitoring programme
was undertaken and an environmental baseline was established using GRI (Global Reporting Initiative)
indicators In 2012 NZPI will continue to work to improve its performance
Gerry Te Kapa Coates MNZM has been advocating for social responsibility for
most of his career as a professional engineer Starting the group Engineers for Social Responsibility in 1983 he now pushes the case for addressing climate change and ldquopeak oilrdquo
before its too late As an engineer he also believes that technology wonrsquot necessarily save us as everyone hopes All the techniques we have to make the transition to sustainability in the
next 20 years are actually largely with us now New technologies like nanotechnology may help but they are still decades away But Gerryrsquos message is one of hope He believes if we
start making the transition to renewables and sustainable technology now not only is it
possible ndash by using our fossil fuel reserves sensibly ndash but we will also solve the problem of climate change Gerry has been on a number of boards including the Wind Energy Association
and Land Transport New Zealand Hersquos also Māori and on the board of Ngāi Tahu Holdings Corporation ndash a half billion dollar company ndash and active in the affairs of his tribe
new Code of Ethics He became an MNZM in 2006 for services to engineering after serving as
President of IPENZ 2003-2004 in 1990 as an active member of the peace movement he went to the UN with the NZ Government delegation as the NGO representative at the Partial
Test Ban Treaty negotiations in New York just before the first Gulf war
Craig Pauling Craig has recently joined CERA and will be involved in incorporating Maori perspectives on the
urban re-development of Christchurch Prior to this he has held posts in Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu including Project Manager Freshwater leading the strategic engagement of Ngai Tahu
at local regional and national levels on freshwater issues Prior to this he was a Senior Environmental Advisor to Ngai Tahu where he had responsibilities around the Greenstone
Management Plan environmental monitoring frameworks and management of the Mahinga Kai
Enhancement Fund In addition to involvement in numerous Maori community and enterprise organisations he has a particular interest in facilitating the inclusion of Matauraga Maori in
urban planning practice
12
Conference Programme
lance
Monday 30 April
600pm YPCongress Social for early 400-445pm Keynote Diane Turner
arrivals Fairweathers 36 Scott St 5pm NZPI AGM
Tuesday 1 May Optional Evening Social Events
800am See later info on page 17 See later info on page 18
Scenic Circle Hotel Cnr Alfred amp
Henry St Thursday 3 May
730am Registration Desk Opens 900am-500pm YPCongress12
845am-950am Keynote Pre-Conference Workshops George Monbiot
1030am-5pm Maori Planning Hui (by teleconference)
100-430pm Urban Design Forum 200-500pm Elected Representatives 950-1030am Keynote
Rod Oram 12 Noon Registration Desk Opens
1030-1100am Morning Tea Afternoon Tea
1100-1145am Keynote Craig Pauling
530-730pm Opening Reception 1145 ndash 12 noon TBA
Free Evening 12 noonndash100pm Lunch Sponsored by Beca
Wednesday 2 May
700am Registration Desk Opens 100-300pm Parallel Session 2
900-915am Conference Opening 300-330pm Afternoon Tea
915-1000am Keynote Gerry Te Kapa 330-500pm Parallel Session 3 Coates
500pm Field Trips Briefing
1000-1050am Keynote Laurie Johnson (if required)
Sponsored by Opus and
Christchurch City Council 515pm NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
1050-1120am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Opus Optional Evening Social Events See later info on page 18
1120-1210pm Keynote Daniel Homsey Sponsored by Opus and Friday 4 May
Christchurch City Council 600-900am Field Trips Depart
1210-100pm Keynote Andrew Lothian 330-615pm Field Trips Return
100-200pm Lunch Sponsored by NZTA 700pm Pre Dinner Drinks
200-330pm Parallel Session 1 730pm till late Conference Gala Dinner
Closing Ceremony
330-400pm Afternoon Tea 2013 Conference Sponsored by MWH Promotion
13
Parallel Sessions Programme
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 1 Wednesday 2 May 200pm ndash 330pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Space amp
Place Stream 1A
Sponsored by NZTA
Practice
Stream 1B
Practice
Stream 1C
Governance
Stream 1D
Local
Government Stream 1E
Space amp Place
Stream 1F Sponsored by MWH
Product
Demo Stream 1G
Dougal List (NZTA) Planning for transport ndash a taste of things to come
David Mead (Hill Young Cooper) and Stuart Ryan (Barrister Auckland) Restrictive Covenants ndash Is There A Case for Public Plans to Control Private Planning Instruments in New Zealand
Hayes Perkins (Auckland Council) Identifying the Competencies and Professional Development Needs of Resource Consent Planners
Lee Beattie amp Errol Haarhoff (University of Auckland) A critical appraisal of the implementation of eight new world cityrsquos urban growth management strategies
Local Government Planning Managersrsquo Workshop 90 Mins
Facilitated by Phillip Martelli (Western Bay of Plenty District Council) Steve Markham (Tasman District Council) and Clare Wooding (Local Government NZ)
Bruce Hill and Gerri Ward (Department of Conservation) Guidance on Biodiversity Offsets and No Net Loss of Biodiversity
QuickMap Demonstration 45 mins Install onto your PC or server for quick and easy access to comprehensive NZ wide property information including high quality photography Load your own data for or export the information out into a CAD or GIS system wwwquickmapconz
Supt Paula Rose (National Road Policing Manager) Lisa Rossiter and Jacqueline Blake (NZTA) Safer Spaces The Plannerrsquos Role in Creating a Safe Road System 60 mins
Jan Crawford (Planning Consultants Ltd) Susie Wood (Environment amp Business Group) and Megan Carbines (Auckland Council) Long Bay Integrated Monitoring for Plan Effectiveness
Mary OrsquoCallahan
(GHD Ltd) Is the Planning Profession Still Facing Recruitment and Retention Issues
Keith Hall (CH2M HILL) What we plan and what we get planning and housing affordability
The session will have facilitated discussions rather than formal presentations The value of the session is for managers to identify the important issues and to be able to discuss them with each other Those interested are invited to contact the facilitators in advance to suggest specific topics andor offer to present contribute
Shelagh Noble (Tasman District Council) Golden Bay ndash the Lay of the Landscape a Community Journey in Recognising Outstanding Natural Landscapes and Features
Gary Rae (Incite Nelson Ltd) and Thomas Marchant (Port Nelson Ltd) Insulate or Postulate ndash A New Approach for Noise Issues at Port Nelson
Leigh Auton (Auton amp Associates) Planning Leadership NZPIrsquos Leadership Training Centre
Christine Cheyne (Massey University) Changing Shape of Local Government
Possible topics for discussion are - Management issues - Interface with councillors - Territorial Authorities - how to have conversations to develop positions for advocacy on RMA and the environment
James Bentley (Boffa Miskell Ltd) Natural Character of Marlboroughrsquos Coastal Environment under the NZCPS 2010
14
Parallel Sessions Programme conthellip
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 2 Thursday 100pm ndash 300pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Resilience
Stream 2A Sponsored by Opus
Transport
Infrastructure Stream 2B
Governance -
Water Stream 2C
Sponsored by MWH
Maori
Stream 2D
Partnerships
Stream 2E
Practice
Stream 2F
Glen Hughes (Opus)) San Francisco to Christchurch and Beyond ndash Observations in Disaster Recovery
Chris Smith (Auckland Transport) and Ian Munro (Urbanism Plus) Corridor Management Plan Guidelines An Attempt to Promote Consistent Thinking but Diverse Outputs
Jill Gregory and Jessica Meech (Chapman Tripp) Musseling Up Strengthening the Governance of the Seas
April Bennett (Massey University Palmerston North) Ka manawatū te awa ka manawa ora te iwi Power and Māori Engagement in Decisions about the Manawatū River
Graham Spargo (MacKays to Peka Peka Expressway Project Approvals) Alliancing Innovation through Council Participation
The Future of Planning 60 mins Is the planning profession in NZ at a cross roads Are we still relevant and are we achieving our desired outcomes in practice Where are we heading and what ought to be our future direction In 2011 the NZPI Council set up a working party to consider these questions We are seeking views on these critical issues requiredsuggestions about what we need to do Please come to this workshop if you interested in the future of the profession
Sarah Fitzgerald (Beca) Earthquake Recovery Consenting for the Infrastructure Rebuild
Steve Abley (Abley Transportation Consultants) Measuring Transport Choice and Energy Resilience
Sharon Dines (GHD Ltd) National Policy Statement on Freshwater Management
Daniel Clay (Minter Ellison Rudd Watts) Legal Developments Affecting Iwi Partnerships in Resource Management
James Bevan and Angus McKenzie (Latitude Planning Services) Shared Planning and Outcomes Recent Examples of Shared Planning Frameworks
Dale Harris and Josie Schroder (Christchurch City Council) Minding the Gaps ndash a Case for Neighbourhood Centres Recovery in Christchurch
Paul Durdin (Abley Transportation Consultants Ltd) Creating a Better Public Transport System Even When the lsquoCrsquo is taking out of CBD
Fiona Young (Env Southland) and Frances Lojkine (MWH) Managing Effects of Land Use on Water Quality in Southland
Antoine Coffin (Boffa Miskell Ltd) Ngāti Rangitihi Environmental Management Plan
Patrick Buckley (NZTA) The NZ Transport Agency amp Auck Council Geospatial Shared Services Partnership
Clare Piper and Genevieve Doube (NZPI Young Planners Group) Do You Have a lsquoDuty to Carersquo Supporting Resilience of Young Planners in Our Profession 60 Mins
Clare Revell and Fiona Wykes (Christchurch City Council) Planning for Heritage Assets Following Natural Disasters
Nick Regos (Impact Project Management) Resources and Capabilities ndash the Construction Industryrsquos Input to the Christchurch Recovery
Raewyn Peart (Environmental Defense Society) Planning Marine Spaces The Role of Marine Spatial Planning
David Patterson (Auckland University) Urban Design Mental Health and Maori
Rebecca Heenan (Department of Conservation) Southland Values Survey Engaging Communities to Influence Planning Outcomes
15
Parallel Sessions Programme conthellip
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 3 Thursday 3 May 330pm ndash 500pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Space and
Place Stream 3A
Governance
Stream 3B Sponsored by MfE
Resilience
Stream 3C
Energy
Community Stream 3D
Resilience
Stream 3E
Infrastructure
Stream 3F
Governance
Stream 3G
Andree Iffrig (IDI Calgary Canada) Urban Village Narratives The Inglewood Design Initiative (IDI) a Framework for re-building an inner city area 60 mins
Glen Wigley amp Michael Lovett (MfE) MfE Programme of Work and Key Areas of Development in 2012 90 mins Presentation Ministry Work Programme The presentation will provide an overview of the Ministryrsquos programme of work including detailed presentations from MfErsquos Policy and Operations Divisions The presentation will also give the wider context to a short workshop on our RMA Monitoring and Review Short Workshop Monitoring the RMA The aim of the RMA monitoring and review project is to develop a clear and transparent national monitoring framework that will achieve efficiencies and a better understanding of the implementation and effectiveness of the RMA
Ljubica Mamula-Seadon (Ministry of Civil Defense) Resilience Policy Planning and Practice ndash a Surmountable Challenge
Janet Stephenson and Maria Ioannou (University of Otago) ldquoEat Your Spinachrdquo - Social Acceptance of Renewable Electricity Developments
Andrew Tait (NIWA) and Sylvia Allan (Allan Planning and Research) Climate Change Adaptation in Urban Environments ndash A Toolbox for New Zealand Local Government
Robert Schofield (Boffa Miskell Ltd) and Gavin Murray (Transpower NZ) Alternatives Assessments for Major Infrastructure Projects 45 mins
Lee Beattie (University of Auckland) and Ian Munro (Urbanism Plus) The RMA 10 Misconception
Timothy Solomon (University of Canterbury) Planning for the Future the Opportunity and Importance of Engaging Young People After Natural Disasters
Ros Day and Janet Stephenson (Otago University) The Blueskin Energy Project ndash Testing a New Direction for Community Engagement and Participation in Renewable Energy Generation Developments in New Zealand
Craig Batchelar and Kate Barry-Piceno (Boffa Miskell) In Search of the Relocatable Castle
Peter Crawford (Independent Hearing Commissioner and Arbitrator) On the ldquoIndependencerdquo of the Independent Hearing Commissioner
Suzanne Vallance (Lincoln University) Urban resilience Bouncing back coping or thriving
Bruce Chapman (MNZPI) Improving the Resilience of Our Built Heritage
Eric Pyle and Ben Farrell (NZ Wind Energy Association) A Taste of Things to Comehellip Expect More Wind Farms
Laurie McCallum (Environment Canterbury) Urban Land Supply and Development in Greater Christchurch
Andrea Rickard (Beca Carter Hollings amp Ferner) Greg Lee (NZ Transport Agency) and Sally Baguley (Environmental Protection Authority) Three Perspectives on the National Consenting Process Our Practical Experiences on Transmission Gully 45 mins
Phil Gurnsey (Beca) and Sarah Myhill (NZ Transport Agency) Spatial planning or is it Scenario Planning or by Another Name
16
Parallel Sessions Venues Session 1 Wednesday 2 May 130pm ndash 330pm
Stream Location Directions 1A Space and Place Snooker Room
Marlborough Club Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
1B Practice Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
1C Practice
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
1D Governance
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
1E Local Government
Blenheim Club Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
1F Space and Place
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
1G Product Demonstration Exhibition Hall TradeCatering Area
Session 2 Thursday 3 May 100pm ndash 300pm
Stream Location Directions 2A Resilience
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
2B TransportInfrastructure
Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
2C Governace
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
2D Water
Scenic Circle Hotel Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
2E Maori
Snooker Room Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
2F Practice
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
Session 3 Thursday 3 May 330pm ndash 500pm
Stream Location Directions 3A Space and Place
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
3B Governance
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
3C Resilience
Blenheim Club Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
3D EnergyCommunity
Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
3E Resilience
Scenic Circle Hotel Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
3F Infrastructure
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
3G Governance Snooker Room Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
17
Direction and Information
A ndash Marlborough Convention Centre ndash 42A Alfred St Blenheim Ph 03 579 5047
B ndash Scenic Hotel Marlborough ndash Cnr Alfred amp Henry St Ph 03 578 5079
C ndash Blenheim Club ndash 92 High St 03 578 7452 D ndash Supermarket ndash Countdown Supermarket - Cnr Arthur amp Seymour St Ph 03 520 6130
E ndash Nearest Doctor ndash Frances St Medical - Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5252 F ndash Nearest Dentist ndash Durrheim and Associates - Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5843
G ndash Nearest Pharmacy ndash United Friendly Society Dispensary ndash Cnr Queen amp High St Ph 03 578 6099
B
B
B
C
B
D
E F
G
500ft
200m
18
Field Trips Friday 4 May
lance
Conference Social Options
lance
If you have not already booked any options and would like to participate please see Registration Desk
to check availability
Wednesday 2 May and Thursday 3 May
Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant $42+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar
Ye Olde Malthouse $41+gst
Buffet Dinner cash bar
Wither Hills Winery $64+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
The Winery Riverlands (formerly Montana) $64+gst
3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
Thursday 3 May 515pm Tickets are still available $30+GST See Registration Desk Attendees may still participate in the Social Options above which will begin following the CeremonyReception
All Trips will depart from and return to the Marlborough Convention Centre Note that return times are approximate
Please note your reporting time Buses will depart strictly on time and will not wait
Trip Report by Trip Departs Trip returns (approx)
A Blenheim Highlights Sponsored by Marlborough District Council
845am 900am 330pm
B Sounds Spectacular Sponsored by Ayson amp Partners
830am 845am 430pm
C Mussels amp More Sponsored by Smart Alliances
830am 845am 430pm
D Water and Wine Sponsored by Tasman District Council
845am 900am 415pm
E Southern Explorer Sponsored by Styles Group
845am 900am 415pm
F Whale of a Time Sponsored by Beca
730am 745am 615pm
G Aviation Day Sponsored by Nelson City Council
845am 900am 430pm
H Heritage Trail Sponsored by Department of Conservation
845am 900am 415pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
-
lance
Field Trips Info
lance
Friday 4 May All Trips have limits on numbers ndash please enrol early to avoid disappointment Note that additional fees apply to several trips Trip A Blenheim Highlights Therersquos more to Blenheim than meets the eye and this trip offers three perspectives on the town and its environs Local experts will take you on a guided walking tour to look at recent developments and some of the sites and ideas identified the Blenheim Town Centre Project ndash the outcome of a place-based Inquiry-By-Design (IBD) workshop and consultation process led by Urbanismplus and Marlborough District Council Yoursquoll also discover the pioneering spirit and history behind the creation of Marlboroughrsquos iconic Sauvignon Blanc wine style ndash and sample the product with a tutored wine tasting ndash at the Brancott Estate Heritage Centre Finally yoursquoll embark on the River Queen for a cruise on the scenic and historic Opawa River with commentary on passing sites from culturalhistoricaliwi perspectives
Trip B Sounds Spectacular Picton and Queen Charlotte Sounds Picton is the gateway to the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound and is the southern port for the inter-island ferry services from Wellington After a short bus trip from Blenheim yoursquoll visit Waikawa marae with presentations from local iwi Te Atiawa Marlborough District Council and Port Marlborough on recent and current projects including redevelopment of the Picton waterfront developments at the ferry terminal port and marinas and iwi perspectives on the management of the Sounds Therersquoll be a chance to look at
some of these developments as you head down to the waterfront to board a boat for a cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound The trip includes a visit to a salmon farm with commentary from New Zealand King Salmon and further commentary on the challenges involved in managing this spectacular environment If time permits yoursquoll round off the day with a winery visit on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
Trip C Mussels amp More Havelock amp Pelorus Sound Havelock is home to Marlboroughrsquos mussel-farming industry ndash itrsquos known as the Greenshell Mussel Capital of the World ndash and is the starting point for exploring the Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds Yoursquoll hear about the Northern Marlborough Urban Growth amp Development Strategy and how this will
shape the development of Havelock and some of the smaller settlements in the Sounds Yoursquoll also learn about the current state of aquaculture in the Sounds and the promise of the latest aquaculture legislation with presenters from the industry and the Ministry of Fisheriesrsquo Aquaculture Unit After a look around Havelock itself yoursquoll have a cruise on Pelorus Sound including a visit to a mussel farm and commentary on issues such as coastal subdivision residential development and forestry If time permits a winery visit will be included on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
19
Field Trips conthellip
lance
Trip D Water and Wine Wairau Valley The Wairau Plains are the heartland for Marlboroughrsquos world-famous wine industry Farther up the Wairau Valley the vines give way to wide pastoral land and the forest clad foothills of the Richmond and St Arnaud ranges The Wairau Valley is also a powerhouse of a different sort with two hydro-electric power schemes (HEPS) already and a third recently consented Yoursquoll get a tour of one of these ndash the Branch HEPS ndash and commentary about the issues raised by the consenting of the larger Wairau HEPS with presenters from TrustPower and Fish and Game There will also be presentations from Wine Marlborough and the Marlborough District Council on the challenges faced by the wine industry and its neighbours and the pressures that changing land uses place on the water that flows on the surface of ndash and beneath ndash the Wairau Valley And letrsquos be honest you want to taste some of the many different wines that this region has to offer so yoursquoll be stopping off at some of the wineries that yoursquoll pass en route for a closer look at the production ndash and consumption ndash of Marlboroughrsquos most famous product
Trip E Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward Heading south from Blenheim along State Highway 1 takes you through the expansive Awatere Valley where Marlboroughrsquos winemaking traditions continue to spread across the landscape But vineyards arenrsquot the only ndash or even the dominant ndash land use here and on this trip yoursquoll see and hear about the diversity of development in South Marlborough Highlights include a tour of the unique solar salt works at Lake Grassmere a visit to the site of the proposed Clifford Bay ferry terminal (currently under investigation) a look at wind farm developments around Ward and a tour of Yealands Estate New Zealandrsquos largest
privately owned vineyard and a world leader in innovation and sustainable wine production Commentary will be provided by those involved in these industries including Dominion Salt and wind farm developers Energy3 Ltd Yoursquoll also have presentations on how the settlements of Seddon and Ward are likely to be shaped by the Southern Marlborough Urban Growth and Development Strategy and how farming and communities in South Marlborough are adapting to life in an environment where water is often a scarce commodity
Trip F Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura This is the longest of our trips which involves a couple of hours on a bus as you travel down to Kaikoura for the world-renowned Whale Watch cruise Whale Watch is New Zealands only marine-based whale watching company offering an exciting up-close encounter with the worlds
largest toothed predator the giant Sperm Whale in their natural environment and the tour includes fantastic on-board interpretation about Kaikoura its wildlife and the story of the Whale Watch business Whilst the cruise is the highlight of the trip there are plenty of other things to see en route The rugged and scenic stretch of coastline between the Waima (Ure) River and Kaikoura has long been valued by local Maori for its plentiful catches of fish abundant shellfish beds and succulent crayfish Itrsquos also vital
20
Field Trips conthellip
lance
for the South Islandrsquos transportation system with both State Highway 1 and the Coastal Pacific Railway occupying the narrow strip of land between the sea and the mountains Commentary en route will highlight sites and issues of interest including Lake Grassmere wind farms infrastructure and coastal hazards Yoursquoll stop at Ohau Point for a look at the seal colony before arriving in Kaikoura for pre-cruise presentations from Te Korowai o Te Tai ō Marokura (Kaikoura Coastal Guardians) and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust Note Additional fee of $101+gst applies for Whale Watch cruise If you donrsquot have the sea-legs for the Whale Watch cruise you can opt for a guided walk around the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway Your guides together with information panels located along the Walkway will enable you to journey into
the fascinating history of the people and to learn of the geology the animals and the plants that make the area so special Yoursquoll also see first-hand where DOC and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust ndash with support from landowners and the wider community ndash are establishing a new colony of the endangered Huttons Shearwater (Kaikoura is the only place on earth where these unique sea birds breed) Trip G Aviation Day Planning and Pilots NZ Agricultural Aviation Association (NZAAA) will host an Aviation-focused field day based at Omaka Aerodrome Blenheim The day would include demonstrations of agricultural aviation technology and its relevance and application to policy and regulation of the industry in RMA Plans consideration of reverse sensitivity with subdivision adjacent to the aerodrome and a visit to the Aviation
Heritage Centre including lunch NZAAA has funding from the Sustainable Farming Fund for a project called Environmental Best Practice in Agricultural and associated Rural Aviation Demonstration days are part of the project plan This project seeks to develop consistent clear and achievable provisions so that agricultural and rural aviation can continue to be undertaken thus contributing to economic social and environmental sustainability The opportunity to run a field trip in conjunction with the NZPI Conference aligns with the project outcomes and provides an opportunity for planners and policy makers to experience first-hand the capability of agricultural aviation in NZ the challenges faced by the industry the industry response and the technology that is available The lunch venue the Aviation Heritage Centre houses a
display like no other and you donrsquot have to be an aviation buff to enjoy it Human stories from the Great War come to life in a theatrical treatment which is both innovative and visually stunning Captivating scenes depict the aircraft in context some recreating actual incidents The rare memorabilia is worthy of any national collection and ranges from beautifully crafted lsquotrench artrsquo through to personal items belonging to the famous Red Baron himself
Trip H Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi Experience some of Marlboroughrsquos rich natural cultural and historic heritage both Maori and European on this excursion to some of the regionrsquos most famous ndash and some less well-known ndash heritage sites all within 20 minutesrsquo drive from
Blenheim First stop is the Wairau Bar a long windswept boulder bank on the shores of Marlboroughrsquos Cloudy Bay The site is the Everest of New Zealand archaeology on hand to explain its significance and provide commentary on its management Further along the coast yoursquoll stop at Rarangi to look at the arearsquos unique landform and geomorphology and hear how the community is involved in connecting us to our deep Pacific past and of particular significance to Maori Local iwi and staff from DOC will be managing and restoring this special environment through the Rarangi Landcare Group There will also be a tour of the award-winning wetland restoration project at Wither Hillsrsquo vineyard at Rarangi The trip will also include a visit to Whites Bay ndash which in 1866 became the South Island terminus of an inter-island telegraph cable (the original cable station still exists) and Tuamarina site of the lsquoWairau Affrayrsquo where in 1843 European settlers from Nelson clashed with Ngati Toa chiefs
Te Rauparaha and Te Rangihaeata a battle in which 22 Europeans and between four and nine Maori died A visit to a winery for a tutored tasting will round off the day on the return trip to Blenheim
21
Monday 30 April 2012 Tuesday 1 May 2012 Wednesday 2 May 2012 Thursday 3 May 2012 Friday 4 May 2012
7am
Registration Desk Opens
8am
Registration Desk Opens
745-9am
Field Trips Depart
8-9am NZPI Young Planners AGM845-950am Keynote
George Monbiot (via Teleconference)
9am-5pm YP Pre-Congress12950-1030am Keynote
Rod Oram
915-10am
Keynote Gerry Te Kapa Coates
1030-11am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Boffa Miskell Ltd
1030am-5pm
Maori Planning Hui
12pm
Registration Desk Opens
1050-1120am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Opus
1145am-12pm
TBA
1-430pm
Urban Design Forum Meeting
12-1pm Lunch
Sponsored by Beca
2-5pm
Elected Representatives Workshop
1210-1pm
Keynote Andrew Lothian
Afternoon Tea1-2pm Lunch
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
3-330pm
Afternoon Tea
6pm YP Pre-Congress Function for early
arrivals
330-4pm Afternoon Tea
Sponsored by MWH
5-515pm
Field Trips Briefing (if needed)
330-615pm
Field Trips Return
4-445pm
Keynote Diane Turner
515pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
7pm
Pre-Conference Dinner Drinks
Free EveningOptional Social Events
See page 18 for details
Optional Social Events
See page 18 for details
730pm-late Conference Dinner
Conference Closing Ceremony
2013 Conference Promos
2-330pm
Parallel Sessions 1
See page 13 for details
11-1145am
Keynote Craig Pauling
Sponsored by Beca
1-3pm
Parallel Sessions 2
See page 13 for details
330pm-5pm
Parallel Sessions 3
See page 13 for details
10-1050am
Keynote Laurie Johnson
Sponsored by Opus and Christchurch
City Council
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
530-730pm Welcome Reception
9am-915am
Conference Opening
See Page 18
for times and details
ALL DAY
FIELD TRIPS
1120-1210pm
Keynote Daniel Homsey
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
NEW ZEALAND PLANNING INSTITUTE 2012 CONFERENCE amp YPCONGRESS12 This Form is a Tax Invoice (GST No 11-578-675)
We Strongly Recommend you enrol online for instant confirmation and payment ndash CLICK HERE
Personal Details (One person per form please)
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Phone____________ Fax_______________ Mobile____________ Email__________________________________
Special Requirements Dietary
Other Please Specify___________________________
ITEM FEES ARE LISTED EXCLUSIVE OF GST GST IS ADDED AS A SINGLE AMOUNT IN THE PAYMENT DUE SECTION
A1 Conference Registration Fees
Full Registration (NZPI Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
70000
Full Registration (Non-Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
78000
Daily Registration (NZPI Members) Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
45500
Daily Registration (Non-Members)
Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
52000
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24800
Total (A) $
A2 Young Planners Congress Tuesday 1 May (Evening 30 April for early arrivals) Registration Price
NZPI Member 9000
NZPI Non-Member 13200
Total (B) $
B Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday 1 May Details Price
Urban Design Forum 100-430pm
2500
Maori Planning Hui 1030am-500pm
-
Elected Representatives Workshop 200-500pm
6000
Total (C) $
C Conference Social Options
Note A Full Registration includes Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner Event Price
___Qty
Welcome Reception 1 May 530pm Day or Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
3500
___Qty
Conference Gala Dinner 4 May 7pm Day and Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
9000
___Qty
NZPI Awards Reception Thursday 3 May 5pm
3000
___Qty Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant
Wed Thu 4200
___Qty Wither Hills Winery
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty The Winery Riverlands
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty Ye Olde Malthouse Wed Thu 4100
Total (D) $
D Field Trips ndash Friday 4 May Select 1 Only
Price If any
Blenheim Highlights
Sounds Spectacular ndash Picton and Queen
Charlotte Sounds 4000
Mussels and More Havelock and Pelorus Sound
4000
Water and Wine Wairau Valley
Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward
Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura
With Cruise 10100
Without Cruise
Aviation Day Planning and Pilots
Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi
Total Payment Due A1 Conference Registration Fee $
A2 Young Planners Congress $
B Pre-Conference Workshops $
C Conference Social Options $
D Field Trip $
Net Total $
Net total x115 (Payment incl
GST) $
Payment Options This form becomes a tax invoice on completion
Mail Cheque Made Payable to NZ Planning Institute
Credit Card Visa or Mastercard only (please circle)
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National Bank
Remuera Branch
ac 06 0237 0053717 00
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adminplanningorgnz or 09 520 3686 the same day noting
that you have the payment
Please tick if you do not want your name to be included
on the registrant list
Parallel Sessions
Parallel Sessions 1 Wednesday 2nd May 200-330pm
I am most likely to attend
1A 1B 1C 1D
1E 1F 1G
Parallel Sessions 2 Thursday 3rd May 100-300pm
I am most likely to attend
2A 2B 2C
2D 2E 2F
Parallel Sessions 3 Thursday 3rd May 330-500pm
I am most likely to attend
3A 3B 3C 3D
3E 3F 3G
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Retain a copy of this form and send to
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Conference 2012
PO Box 8658 Symonds St 1150
AUCKLAND
Alternatively
Email as an attachment to adminplanningorgnz
with ldquo2012 Registrationrdquo in the Subject line
OR Fax to 09 520 3686
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to the Conference Organiser at adminplanningorgnz Cancellations made
before Wednesday 18 April will be refunded less $75 (excl GST) to cover
administration costs After this date no refunds will be allowed All refunds will
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Disclaimer Information contained herein is correct at the time of publishing
The Organising Committee and the Conference Office reserve the right to alter
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delete information supplied on the Conference website or accommodation
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Conference Organisers cannot be held liable for any personal injuries caused
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12
Conference Programme
lance
Monday 30 April
600pm YPCongress Social for early 400-445pm Keynote Diane Turner
arrivals Fairweathers 36 Scott St 5pm NZPI AGM
Tuesday 1 May Optional Evening Social Events
800am See later info on page 17 See later info on page 18
Scenic Circle Hotel Cnr Alfred amp
Henry St Thursday 3 May
730am Registration Desk Opens 900am-500pm YPCongress12
845am-950am Keynote Pre-Conference Workshops George Monbiot
1030am-5pm Maori Planning Hui (by teleconference)
100-430pm Urban Design Forum 200-500pm Elected Representatives 950-1030am Keynote
Rod Oram 12 Noon Registration Desk Opens
1030-1100am Morning Tea Afternoon Tea
1100-1145am Keynote Craig Pauling
530-730pm Opening Reception 1145 ndash 12 noon TBA
Free Evening 12 noonndash100pm Lunch Sponsored by Beca
Wednesday 2 May
700am Registration Desk Opens 100-300pm Parallel Session 2
900-915am Conference Opening 300-330pm Afternoon Tea
915-1000am Keynote Gerry Te Kapa 330-500pm Parallel Session 3 Coates
500pm Field Trips Briefing
1000-1050am Keynote Laurie Johnson (if required)
Sponsored by Opus and
Christchurch City Council 515pm NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
1050-1120am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Opus Optional Evening Social Events See later info on page 18
1120-1210pm Keynote Daniel Homsey Sponsored by Opus and Friday 4 May
Christchurch City Council 600-900am Field Trips Depart
1210-100pm Keynote Andrew Lothian 330-615pm Field Trips Return
100-200pm Lunch Sponsored by NZTA 700pm Pre Dinner Drinks
200-330pm Parallel Session 1 730pm till late Conference Gala Dinner
Closing Ceremony
330-400pm Afternoon Tea 2013 Conference Sponsored by MWH Promotion
13
Parallel Sessions Programme
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 1 Wednesday 2 May 200pm ndash 330pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Space amp
Place Stream 1A
Sponsored by NZTA
Practice
Stream 1B
Practice
Stream 1C
Governance
Stream 1D
Local
Government Stream 1E
Space amp Place
Stream 1F Sponsored by MWH
Product
Demo Stream 1G
Dougal List (NZTA) Planning for transport ndash a taste of things to come
David Mead (Hill Young Cooper) and Stuart Ryan (Barrister Auckland) Restrictive Covenants ndash Is There A Case for Public Plans to Control Private Planning Instruments in New Zealand
Hayes Perkins (Auckland Council) Identifying the Competencies and Professional Development Needs of Resource Consent Planners
Lee Beattie amp Errol Haarhoff (University of Auckland) A critical appraisal of the implementation of eight new world cityrsquos urban growth management strategies
Local Government Planning Managersrsquo Workshop 90 Mins
Facilitated by Phillip Martelli (Western Bay of Plenty District Council) Steve Markham (Tasman District Council) and Clare Wooding (Local Government NZ)
Bruce Hill and Gerri Ward (Department of Conservation) Guidance on Biodiversity Offsets and No Net Loss of Biodiversity
QuickMap Demonstration 45 mins Install onto your PC or server for quick and easy access to comprehensive NZ wide property information including high quality photography Load your own data for or export the information out into a CAD or GIS system wwwquickmapconz
Supt Paula Rose (National Road Policing Manager) Lisa Rossiter and Jacqueline Blake (NZTA) Safer Spaces The Plannerrsquos Role in Creating a Safe Road System 60 mins
Jan Crawford (Planning Consultants Ltd) Susie Wood (Environment amp Business Group) and Megan Carbines (Auckland Council) Long Bay Integrated Monitoring for Plan Effectiveness
Mary OrsquoCallahan
(GHD Ltd) Is the Planning Profession Still Facing Recruitment and Retention Issues
Keith Hall (CH2M HILL) What we plan and what we get planning and housing affordability
The session will have facilitated discussions rather than formal presentations The value of the session is for managers to identify the important issues and to be able to discuss them with each other Those interested are invited to contact the facilitators in advance to suggest specific topics andor offer to present contribute
Shelagh Noble (Tasman District Council) Golden Bay ndash the Lay of the Landscape a Community Journey in Recognising Outstanding Natural Landscapes and Features
Gary Rae (Incite Nelson Ltd) and Thomas Marchant (Port Nelson Ltd) Insulate or Postulate ndash A New Approach for Noise Issues at Port Nelson
Leigh Auton (Auton amp Associates) Planning Leadership NZPIrsquos Leadership Training Centre
Christine Cheyne (Massey University) Changing Shape of Local Government
Possible topics for discussion are - Management issues - Interface with councillors - Territorial Authorities - how to have conversations to develop positions for advocacy on RMA and the environment
James Bentley (Boffa Miskell Ltd) Natural Character of Marlboroughrsquos Coastal Environment under the NZCPS 2010
14
Parallel Sessions Programme conthellip
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 2 Thursday 100pm ndash 300pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Resilience
Stream 2A Sponsored by Opus
Transport
Infrastructure Stream 2B
Governance -
Water Stream 2C
Sponsored by MWH
Maori
Stream 2D
Partnerships
Stream 2E
Practice
Stream 2F
Glen Hughes (Opus)) San Francisco to Christchurch and Beyond ndash Observations in Disaster Recovery
Chris Smith (Auckland Transport) and Ian Munro (Urbanism Plus) Corridor Management Plan Guidelines An Attempt to Promote Consistent Thinking but Diverse Outputs
Jill Gregory and Jessica Meech (Chapman Tripp) Musseling Up Strengthening the Governance of the Seas
April Bennett (Massey University Palmerston North) Ka manawatū te awa ka manawa ora te iwi Power and Māori Engagement in Decisions about the Manawatū River
Graham Spargo (MacKays to Peka Peka Expressway Project Approvals) Alliancing Innovation through Council Participation
The Future of Planning 60 mins Is the planning profession in NZ at a cross roads Are we still relevant and are we achieving our desired outcomes in practice Where are we heading and what ought to be our future direction In 2011 the NZPI Council set up a working party to consider these questions We are seeking views on these critical issues requiredsuggestions about what we need to do Please come to this workshop if you interested in the future of the profession
Sarah Fitzgerald (Beca) Earthquake Recovery Consenting for the Infrastructure Rebuild
Steve Abley (Abley Transportation Consultants) Measuring Transport Choice and Energy Resilience
Sharon Dines (GHD Ltd) National Policy Statement on Freshwater Management
Daniel Clay (Minter Ellison Rudd Watts) Legal Developments Affecting Iwi Partnerships in Resource Management
James Bevan and Angus McKenzie (Latitude Planning Services) Shared Planning and Outcomes Recent Examples of Shared Planning Frameworks
Dale Harris and Josie Schroder (Christchurch City Council) Minding the Gaps ndash a Case for Neighbourhood Centres Recovery in Christchurch
Paul Durdin (Abley Transportation Consultants Ltd) Creating a Better Public Transport System Even When the lsquoCrsquo is taking out of CBD
Fiona Young (Env Southland) and Frances Lojkine (MWH) Managing Effects of Land Use on Water Quality in Southland
Antoine Coffin (Boffa Miskell Ltd) Ngāti Rangitihi Environmental Management Plan
Patrick Buckley (NZTA) The NZ Transport Agency amp Auck Council Geospatial Shared Services Partnership
Clare Piper and Genevieve Doube (NZPI Young Planners Group) Do You Have a lsquoDuty to Carersquo Supporting Resilience of Young Planners in Our Profession 60 Mins
Clare Revell and Fiona Wykes (Christchurch City Council) Planning for Heritage Assets Following Natural Disasters
Nick Regos (Impact Project Management) Resources and Capabilities ndash the Construction Industryrsquos Input to the Christchurch Recovery
Raewyn Peart (Environmental Defense Society) Planning Marine Spaces The Role of Marine Spatial Planning
David Patterson (Auckland University) Urban Design Mental Health and Maori
Rebecca Heenan (Department of Conservation) Southland Values Survey Engaging Communities to Influence Planning Outcomes
15
Parallel Sessions Programme conthellip
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 3 Thursday 3 May 330pm ndash 500pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Space and
Place Stream 3A
Governance
Stream 3B Sponsored by MfE
Resilience
Stream 3C
Energy
Community Stream 3D
Resilience
Stream 3E
Infrastructure
Stream 3F
Governance
Stream 3G
Andree Iffrig (IDI Calgary Canada) Urban Village Narratives The Inglewood Design Initiative (IDI) a Framework for re-building an inner city area 60 mins
Glen Wigley amp Michael Lovett (MfE) MfE Programme of Work and Key Areas of Development in 2012 90 mins Presentation Ministry Work Programme The presentation will provide an overview of the Ministryrsquos programme of work including detailed presentations from MfErsquos Policy and Operations Divisions The presentation will also give the wider context to a short workshop on our RMA Monitoring and Review Short Workshop Monitoring the RMA The aim of the RMA monitoring and review project is to develop a clear and transparent national monitoring framework that will achieve efficiencies and a better understanding of the implementation and effectiveness of the RMA
Ljubica Mamula-Seadon (Ministry of Civil Defense) Resilience Policy Planning and Practice ndash a Surmountable Challenge
Janet Stephenson and Maria Ioannou (University of Otago) ldquoEat Your Spinachrdquo - Social Acceptance of Renewable Electricity Developments
Andrew Tait (NIWA) and Sylvia Allan (Allan Planning and Research) Climate Change Adaptation in Urban Environments ndash A Toolbox for New Zealand Local Government
Robert Schofield (Boffa Miskell Ltd) and Gavin Murray (Transpower NZ) Alternatives Assessments for Major Infrastructure Projects 45 mins
Lee Beattie (University of Auckland) and Ian Munro (Urbanism Plus) The RMA 10 Misconception
Timothy Solomon (University of Canterbury) Planning for the Future the Opportunity and Importance of Engaging Young People After Natural Disasters
Ros Day and Janet Stephenson (Otago University) The Blueskin Energy Project ndash Testing a New Direction for Community Engagement and Participation in Renewable Energy Generation Developments in New Zealand
Craig Batchelar and Kate Barry-Piceno (Boffa Miskell) In Search of the Relocatable Castle
Peter Crawford (Independent Hearing Commissioner and Arbitrator) On the ldquoIndependencerdquo of the Independent Hearing Commissioner
Suzanne Vallance (Lincoln University) Urban resilience Bouncing back coping or thriving
Bruce Chapman (MNZPI) Improving the Resilience of Our Built Heritage
Eric Pyle and Ben Farrell (NZ Wind Energy Association) A Taste of Things to Comehellip Expect More Wind Farms
Laurie McCallum (Environment Canterbury) Urban Land Supply and Development in Greater Christchurch
Andrea Rickard (Beca Carter Hollings amp Ferner) Greg Lee (NZ Transport Agency) and Sally Baguley (Environmental Protection Authority) Three Perspectives on the National Consenting Process Our Practical Experiences on Transmission Gully 45 mins
Phil Gurnsey (Beca) and Sarah Myhill (NZ Transport Agency) Spatial planning or is it Scenario Planning or by Another Name
16
Parallel Sessions Venues Session 1 Wednesday 2 May 130pm ndash 330pm
Stream Location Directions 1A Space and Place Snooker Room
Marlborough Club Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
1B Practice Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
1C Practice
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
1D Governance
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
1E Local Government
Blenheim Club Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
1F Space and Place
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
1G Product Demonstration Exhibition Hall TradeCatering Area
Session 2 Thursday 3 May 100pm ndash 300pm
Stream Location Directions 2A Resilience
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
2B TransportInfrastructure
Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
2C Governace
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
2D Water
Scenic Circle Hotel Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
2E Maori
Snooker Room Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
2F Practice
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
Session 3 Thursday 3 May 330pm ndash 500pm
Stream Location Directions 3A Space and Place
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
3B Governance
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
3C Resilience
Blenheim Club Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
3D EnergyCommunity
Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
3E Resilience
Scenic Circle Hotel Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
3F Infrastructure
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
3G Governance Snooker Room Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
17
Direction and Information
A ndash Marlborough Convention Centre ndash 42A Alfred St Blenheim Ph 03 579 5047
B ndash Scenic Hotel Marlborough ndash Cnr Alfred amp Henry St Ph 03 578 5079
C ndash Blenheim Club ndash 92 High St 03 578 7452 D ndash Supermarket ndash Countdown Supermarket - Cnr Arthur amp Seymour St Ph 03 520 6130
E ndash Nearest Doctor ndash Frances St Medical - Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5252 F ndash Nearest Dentist ndash Durrheim and Associates - Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5843
G ndash Nearest Pharmacy ndash United Friendly Society Dispensary ndash Cnr Queen amp High St Ph 03 578 6099
B
B
B
C
B
D
E F
G
500ft
200m
18
Field Trips Friday 4 May
lance
Conference Social Options
lance
If you have not already booked any options and would like to participate please see Registration Desk
to check availability
Wednesday 2 May and Thursday 3 May
Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant $42+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar
Ye Olde Malthouse $41+gst
Buffet Dinner cash bar
Wither Hills Winery $64+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
The Winery Riverlands (formerly Montana) $64+gst
3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
Thursday 3 May 515pm Tickets are still available $30+GST See Registration Desk Attendees may still participate in the Social Options above which will begin following the CeremonyReception
All Trips will depart from and return to the Marlborough Convention Centre Note that return times are approximate
Please note your reporting time Buses will depart strictly on time and will not wait
Trip Report by Trip Departs Trip returns (approx)
A Blenheim Highlights Sponsored by Marlborough District Council
845am 900am 330pm
B Sounds Spectacular Sponsored by Ayson amp Partners
830am 845am 430pm
C Mussels amp More Sponsored by Smart Alliances
830am 845am 430pm
D Water and Wine Sponsored by Tasman District Council
845am 900am 415pm
E Southern Explorer Sponsored by Styles Group
845am 900am 415pm
F Whale of a Time Sponsored by Beca
730am 745am 615pm
G Aviation Day Sponsored by Nelson City Council
845am 900am 430pm
H Heritage Trail Sponsored by Department of Conservation
845am 900am 415pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
-
lance
Field Trips Info
lance
Friday 4 May All Trips have limits on numbers ndash please enrol early to avoid disappointment Note that additional fees apply to several trips Trip A Blenheim Highlights Therersquos more to Blenheim than meets the eye and this trip offers three perspectives on the town and its environs Local experts will take you on a guided walking tour to look at recent developments and some of the sites and ideas identified the Blenheim Town Centre Project ndash the outcome of a place-based Inquiry-By-Design (IBD) workshop and consultation process led by Urbanismplus and Marlborough District Council Yoursquoll also discover the pioneering spirit and history behind the creation of Marlboroughrsquos iconic Sauvignon Blanc wine style ndash and sample the product with a tutored wine tasting ndash at the Brancott Estate Heritage Centre Finally yoursquoll embark on the River Queen for a cruise on the scenic and historic Opawa River with commentary on passing sites from culturalhistoricaliwi perspectives
Trip B Sounds Spectacular Picton and Queen Charlotte Sounds Picton is the gateway to the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound and is the southern port for the inter-island ferry services from Wellington After a short bus trip from Blenheim yoursquoll visit Waikawa marae with presentations from local iwi Te Atiawa Marlborough District Council and Port Marlborough on recent and current projects including redevelopment of the Picton waterfront developments at the ferry terminal port and marinas and iwi perspectives on the management of the Sounds Therersquoll be a chance to look at
some of these developments as you head down to the waterfront to board a boat for a cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound The trip includes a visit to a salmon farm with commentary from New Zealand King Salmon and further commentary on the challenges involved in managing this spectacular environment If time permits yoursquoll round off the day with a winery visit on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
Trip C Mussels amp More Havelock amp Pelorus Sound Havelock is home to Marlboroughrsquos mussel-farming industry ndash itrsquos known as the Greenshell Mussel Capital of the World ndash and is the starting point for exploring the Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds Yoursquoll hear about the Northern Marlborough Urban Growth amp Development Strategy and how this will
shape the development of Havelock and some of the smaller settlements in the Sounds Yoursquoll also learn about the current state of aquaculture in the Sounds and the promise of the latest aquaculture legislation with presenters from the industry and the Ministry of Fisheriesrsquo Aquaculture Unit After a look around Havelock itself yoursquoll have a cruise on Pelorus Sound including a visit to a mussel farm and commentary on issues such as coastal subdivision residential development and forestry If time permits a winery visit will be included on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
19
Field Trips conthellip
lance
Trip D Water and Wine Wairau Valley The Wairau Plains are the heartland for Marlboroughrsquos world-famous wine industry Farther up the Wairau Valley the vines give way to wide pastoral land and the forest clad foothills of the Richmond and St Arnaud ranges The Wairau Valley is also a powerhouse of a different sort with two hydro-electric power schemes (HEPS) already and a third recently consented Yoursquoll get a tour of one of these ndash the Branch HEPS ndash and commentary about the issues raised by the consenting of the larger Wairau HEPS with presenters from TrustPower and Fish and Game There will also be presentations from Wine Marlborough and the Marlborough District Council on the challenges faced by the wine industry and its neighbours and the pressures that changing land uses place on the water that flows on the surface of ndash and beneath ndash the Wairau Valley And letrsquos be honest you want to taste some of the many different wines that this region has to offer so yoursquoll be stopping off at some of the wineries that yoursquoll pass en route for a closer look at the production ndash and consumption ndash of Marlboroughrsquos most famous product
Trip E Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward Heading south from Blenheim along State Highway 1 takes you through the expansive Awatere Valley where Marlboroughrsquos winemaking traditions continue to spread across the landscape But vineyards arenrsquot the only ndash or even the dominant ndash land use here and on this trip yoursquoll see and hear about the diversity of development in South Marlborough Highlights include a tour of the unique solar salt works at Lake Grassmere a visit to the site of the proposed Clifford Bay ferry terminal (currently under investigation) a look at wind farm developments around Ward and a tour of Yealands Estate New Zealandrsquos largest
privately owned vineyard and a world leader in innovation and sustainable wine production Commentary will be provided by those involved in these industries including Dominion Salt and wind farm developers Energy3 Ltd Yoursquoll also have presentations on how the settlements of Seddon and Ward are likely to be shaped by the Southern Marlborough Urban Growth and Development Strategy and how farming and communities in South Marlborough are adapting to life in an environment where water is often a scarce commodity
Trip F Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura This is the longest of our trips which involves a couple of hours on a bus as you travel down to Kaikoura for the world-renowned Whale Watch cruise Whale Watch is New Zealands only marine-based whale watching company offering an exciting up-close encounter with the worlds
largest toothed predator the giant Sperm Whale in their natural environment and the tour includes fantastic on-board interpretation about Kaikoura its wildlife and the story of the Whale Watch business Whilst the cruise is the highlight of the trip there are plenty of other things to see en route The rugged and scenic stretch of coastline between the Waima (Ure) River and Kaikoura has long been valued by local Maori for its plentiful catches of fish abundant shellfish beds and succulent crayfish Itrsquos also vital
20
Field Trips conthellip
lance
for the South Islandrsquos transportation system with both State Highway 1 and the Coastal Pacific Railway occupying the narrow strip of land between the sea and the mountains Commentary en route will highlight sites and issues of interest including Lake Grassmere wind farms infrastructure and coastal hazards Yoursquoll stop at Ohau Point for a look at the seal colony before arriving in Kaikoura for pre-cruise presentations from Te Korowai o Te Tai ō Marokura (Kaikoura Coastal Guardians) and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust Note Additional fee of $101+gst applies for Whale Watch cruise If you donrsquot have the sea-legs for the Whale Watch cruise you can opt for a guided walk around the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway Your guides together with information panels located along the Walkway will enable you to journey into
the fascinating history of the people and to learn of the geology the animals and the plants that make the area so special Yoursquoll also see first-hand where DOC and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust ndash with support from landowners and the wider community ndash are establishing a new colony of the endangered Huttons Shearwater (Kaikoura is the only place on earth where these unique sea birds breed) Trip G Aviation Day Planning and Pilots NZ Agricultural Aviation Association (NZAAA) will host an Aviation-focused field day based at Omaka Aerodrome Blenheim The day would include demonstrations of agricultural aviation technology and its relevance and application to policy and regulation of the industry in RMA Plans consideration of reverse sensitivity with subdivision adjacent to the aerodrome and a visit to the Aviation
Heritage Centre including lunch NZAAA has funding from the Sustainable Farming Fund for a project called Environmental Best Practice in Agricultural and associated Rural Aviation Demonstration days are part of the project plan This project seeks to develop consistent clear and achievable provisions so that agricultural and rural aviation can continue to be undertaken thus contributing to economic social and environmental sustainability The opportunity to run a field trip in conjunction with the NZPI Conference aligns with the project outcomes and provides an opportunity for planners and policy makers to experience first-hand the capability of agricultural aviation in NZ the challenges faced by the industry the industry response and the technology that is available The lunch venue the Aviation Heritage Centre houses a
display like no other and you donrsquot have to be an aviation buff to enjoy it Human stories from the Great War come to life in a theatrical treatment which is both innovative and visually stunning Captivating scenes depict the aircraft in context some recreating actual incidents The rare memorabilia is worthy of any national collection and ranges from beautifully crafted lsquotrench artrsquo through to personal items belonging to the famous Red Baron himself
Trip H Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi Experience some of Marlboroughrsquos rich natural cultural and historic heritage both Maori and European on this excursion to some of the regionrsquos most famous ndash and some less well-known ndash heritage sites all within 20 minutesrsquo drive from
Blenheim First stop is the Wairau Bar a long windswept boulder bank on the shores of Marlboroughrsquos Cloudy Bay The site is the Everest of New Zealand archaeology on hand to explain its significance and provide commentary on its management Further along the coast yoursquoll stop at Rarangi to look at the arearsquos unique landform and geomorphology and hear how the community is involved in connecting us to our deep Pacific past and of particular significance to Maori Local iwi and staff from DOC will be managing and restoring this special environment through the Rarangi Landcare Group There will also be a tour of the award-winning wetland restoration project at Wither Hillsrsquo vineyard at Rarangi The trip will also include a visit to Whites Bay ndash which in 1866 became the South Island terminus of an inter-island telegraph cable (the original cable station still exists) and Tuamarina site of the lsquoWairau Affrayrsquo where in 1843 European settlers from Nelson clashed with Ngati Toa chiefs
Te Rauparaha and Te Rangihaeata a battle in which 22 Europeans and between four and nine Maori died A visit to a winery for a tutored tasting will round off the day on the return trip to Blenheim
21
Monday 30 April 2012 Tuesday 1 May 2012 Wednesday 2 May 2012 Thursday 3 May 2012 Friday 4 May 2012
7am
Registration Desk Opens
8am
Registration Desk Opens
745-9am
Field Trips Depart
8-9am NZPI Young Planners AGM845-950am Keynote
George Monbiot (via Teleconference)
9am-5pm YP Pre-Congress12950-1030am Keynote
Rod Oram
915-10am
Keynote Gerry Te Kapa Coates
1030-11am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Boffa Miskell Ltd
1030am-5pm
Maori Planning Hui
12pm
Registration Desk Opens
1050-1120am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Opus
1145am-12pm
TBA
1-430pm
Urban Design Forum Meeting
12-1pm Lunch
Sponsored by Beca
2-5pm
Elected Representatives Workshop
1210-1pm
Keynote Andrew Lothian
Afternoon Tea1-2pm Lunch
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
3-330pm
Afternoon Tea
6pm YP Pre-Congress Function for early
arrivals
330-4pm Afternoon Tea
Sponsored by MWH
5-515pm
Field Trips Briefing (if needed)
330-615pm
Field Trips Return
4-445pm
Keynote Diane Turner
515pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
7pm
Pre-Conference Dinner Drinks
Free EveningOptional Social Events
See page 18 for details
Optional Social Events
See page 18 for details
730pm-late Conference Dinner
Conference Closing Ceremony
2013 Conference Promos
2-330pm
Parallel Sessions 1
See page 13 for details
11-1145am
Keynote Craig Pauling
Sponsored by Beca
1-3pm
Parallel Sessions 2
See page 13 for details
330pm-5pm
Parallel Sessions 3
See page 13 for details
10-1050am
Keynote Laurie Johnson
Sponsored by Opus and Christchurch
City Council
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
530-730pm Welcome Reception
9am-915am
Conference Opening
See Page 18
for times and details
ALL DAY
FIELD TRIPS
1120-1210pm
Keynote Daniel Homsey
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
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We Strongly Recommend you enrol online for instant confirmation and payment ndash CLICK HERE
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Special Requirements Dietary
Other Please Specify___________________________
ITEM FEES ARE LISTED EXCLUSIVE OF GST GST IS ADDED AS A SINGLE AMOUNT IN THE PAYMENT DUE SECTION
A1 Conference Registration Fees
Full Registration (NZPI Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
70000
Full Registration (Non-Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
78000
Daily Registration (NZPI Members) Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
45500
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Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
52000
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24800
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NZPI Member 9000
NZPI Non-Member 13200
Total (B) $
B Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday 1 May Details Price
Urban Design Forum 100-430pm
2500
Maori Planning Hui 1030am-500pm
-
Elected Representatives Workshop 200-500pm
6000
Total (C) $
C Conference Social Options
Note A Full Registration includes Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner Event Price
___Qty
Welcome Reception 1 May 530pm Day or Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
3500
___Qty
Conference Gala Dinner 4 May 7pm Day and Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
9000
___Qty
NZPI Awards Reception Thursday 3 May 5pm
3000
___Qty Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant
Wed Thu 4200
___Qty Wither Hills Winery
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty The Winery Riverlands
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty Ye Olde Malthouse Wed Thu 4100
Total (D) $
D Field Trips ndash Friday 4 May Select 1 Only
Price If any
Blenheim Highlights
Sounds Spectacular ndash Picton and Queen
Charlotte Sounds 4000
Mussels and More Havelock and Pelorus Sound
4000
Water and Wine Wairau Valley
Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward
Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura
With Cruise 10100
Without Cruise
Aviation Day Planning and Pilots
Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi
Total Payment Due A1 Conference Registration Fee $
A2 Young Planners Congress $
B Pre-Conference Workshops $
C Conference Social Options $
D Field Trip $
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Net total x115 (Payment incl
GST) $
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Parallel Sessions
Parallel Sessions 1 Wednesday 2nd May 200-330pm
I am most likely to attend
1A 1B 1C 1D
1E 1F 1G
Parallel Sessions 2 Thursday 3rd May 100-300pm
I am most likely to attend
2A 2B 2C
2D 2E 2F
Parallel Sessions 3 Thursday 3rd May 330-500pm
I am most likely to attend
3A 3B 3C 3D
3E 3F 3G
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Conference 2012
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AUCKLAND
Alternatively
Email as an attachment to adminplanningorgnz
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OR Fax to 09 520 3686
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to the Conference Organiser at adminplanningorgnz Cancellations made
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13
Parallel Sessions Programme
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 1 Wednesday 2 May 200pm ndash 330pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Space amp
Place Stream 1A
Sponsored by NZTA
Practice
Stream 1B
Practice
Stream 1C
Governance
Stream 1D
Local
Government Stream 1E
Space amp Place
Stream 1F Sponsored by MWH
Product
Demo Stream 1G
Dougal List (NZTA) Planning for transport ndash a taste of things to come
David Mead (Hill Young Cooper) and Stuart Ryan (Barrister Auckland) Restrictive Covenants ndash Is There A Case for Public Plans to Control Private Planning Instruments in New Zealand
Hayes Perkins (Auckland Council) Identifying the Competencies and Professional Development Needs of Resource Consent Planners
Lee Beattie amp Errol Haarhoff (University of Auckland) A critical appraisal of the implementation of eight new world cityrsquos urban growth management strategies
Local Government Planning Managersrsquo Workshop 90 Mins
Facilitated by Phillip Martelli (Western Bay of Plenty District Council) Steve Markham (Tasman District Council) and Clare Wooding (Local Government NZ)
Bruce Hill and Gerri Ward (Department of Conservation) Guidance on Biodiversity Offsets and No Net Loss of Biodiversity
QuickMap Demonstration 45 mins Install onto your PC or server for quick and easy access to comprehensive NZ wide property information including high quality photography Load your own data for or export the information out into a CAD or GIS system wwwquickmapconz
Supt Paula Rose (National Road Policing Manager) Lisa Rossiter and Jacqueline Blake (NZTA) Safer Spaces The Plannerrsquos Role in Creating a Safe Road System 60 mins
Jan Crawford (Planning Consultants Ltd) Susie Wood (Environment amp Business Group) and Megan Carbines (Auckland Council) Long Bay Integrated Monitoring for Plan Effectiveness
Mary OrsquoCallahan
(GHD Ltd) Is the Planning Profession Still Facing Recruitment and Retention Issues
Keith Hall (CH2M HILL) What we plan and what we get planning and housing affordability
The session will have facilitated discussions rather than formal presentations The value of the session is for managers to identify the important issues and to be able to discuss them with each other Those interested are invited to contact the facilitators in advance to suggest specific topics andor offer to present contribute
Shelagh Noble (Tasman District Council) Golden Bay ndash the Lay of the Landscape a Community Journey in Recognising Outstanding Natural Landscapes and Features
Gary Rae (Incite Nelson Ltd) and Thomas Marchant (Port Nelson Ltd) Insulate or Postulate ndash A New Approach for Noise Issues at Port Nelson
Leigh Auton (Auton amp Associates) Planning Leadership NZPIrsquos Leadership Training Centre
Christine Cheyne (Massey University) Changing Shape of Local Government
Possible topics for discussion are - Management issues - Interface with councillors - Territorial Authorities - how to have conversations to develop positions for advocacy on RMA and the environment
James Bentley (Boffa Miskell Ltd) Natural Character of Marlboroughrsquos Coastal Environment under the NZCPS 2010
14
Parallel Sessions Programme conthellip
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 2 Thursday 100pm ndash 300pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Resilience
Stream 2A Sponsored by Opus
Transport
Infrastructure Stream 2B
Governance -
Water Stream 2C
Sponsored by MWH
Maori
Stream 2D
Partnerships
Stream 2E
Practice
Stream 2F
Glen Hughes (Opus)) San Francisco to Christchurch and Beyond ndash Observations in Disaster Recovery
Chris Smith (Auckland Transport) and Ian Munro (Urbanism Plus) Corridor Management Plan Guidelines An Attempt to Promote Consistent Thinking but Diverse Outputs
Jill Gregory and Jessica Meech (Chapman Tripp) Musseling Up Strengthening the Governance of the Seas
April Bennett (Massey University Palmerston North) Ka manawatū te awa ka manawa ora te iwi Power and Māori Engagement in Decisions about the Manawatū River
Graham Spargo (MacKays to Peka Peka Expressway Project Approvals) Alliancing Innovation through Council Participation
The Future of Planning 60 mins Is the planning profession in NZ at a cross roads Are we still relevant and are we achieving our desired outcomes in practice Where are we heading and what ought to be our future direction In 2011 the NZPI Council set up a working party to consider these questions We are seeking views on these critical issues requiredsuggestions about what we need to do Please come to this workshop if you interested in the future of the profession
Sarah Fitzgerald (Beca) Earthquake Recovery Consenting for the Infrastructure Rebuild
Steve Abley (Abley Transportation Consultants) Measuring Transport Choice and Energy Resilience
Sharon Dines (GHD Ltd) National Policy Statement on Freshwater Management
Daniel Clay (Minter Ellison Rudd Watts) Legal Developments Affecting Iwi Partnerships in Resource Management
James Bevan and Angus McKenzie (Latitude Planning Services) Shared Planning and Outcomes Recent Examples of Shared Planning Frameworks
Dale Harris and Josie Schroder (Christchurch City Council) Minding the Gaps ndash a Case for Neighbourhood Centres Recovery in Christchurch
Paul Durdin (Abley Transportation Consultants Ltd) Creating a Better Public Transport System Even When the lsquoCrsquo is taking out of CBD
Fiona Young (Env Southland) and Frances Lojkine (MWH) Managing Effects of Land Use on Water Quality in Southland
Antoine Coffin (Boffa Miskell Ltd) Ngāti Rangitihi Environmental Management Plan
Patrick Buckley (NZTA) The NZ Transport Agency amp Auck Council Geospatial Shared Services Partnership
Clare Piper and Genevieve Doube (NZPI Young Planners Group) Do You Have a lsquoDuty to Carersquo Supporting Resilience of Young Planners in Our Profession 60 Mins
Clare Revell and Fiona Wykes (Christchurch City Council) Planning for Heritage Assets Following Natural Disasters
Nick Regos (Impact Project Management) Resources and Capabilities ndash the Construction Industryrsquos Input to the Christchurch Recovery
Raewyn Peart (Environmental Defense Society) Planning Marine Spaces The Role of Marine Spatial Planning
David Patterson (Auckland University) Urban Design Mental Health and Maori
Rebecca Heenan (Department of Conservation) Southland Values Survey Engaging Communities to Influence Planning Outcomes
15
Parallel Sessions Programme conthellip
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 3 Thursday 3 May 330pm ndash 500pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Space and
Place Stream 3A
Governance
Stream 3B Sponsored by MfE
Resilience
Stream 3C
Energy
Community Stream 3D
Resilience
Stream 3E
Infrastructure
Stream 3F
Governance
Stream 3G
Andree Iffrig (IDI Calgary Canada) Urban Village Narratives The Inglewood Design Initiative (IDI) a Framework for re-building an inner city area 60 mins
Glen Wigley amp Michael Lovett (MfE) MfE Programme of Work and Key Areas of Development in 2012 90 mins Presentation Ministry Work Programme The presentation will provide an overview of the Ministryrsquos programme of work including detailed presentations from MfErsquos Policy and Operations Divisions The presentation will also give the wider context to a short workshop on our RMA Monitoring and Review Short Workshop Monitoring the RMA The aim of the RMA monitoring and review project is to develop a clear and transparent national monitoring framework that will achieve efficiencies and a better understanding of the implementation and effectiveness of the RMA
Ljubica Mamula-Seadon (Ministry of Civil Defense) Resilience Policy Planning and Practice ndash a Surmountable Challenge
Janet Stephenson and Maria Ioannou (University of Otago) ldquoEat Your Spinachrdquo - Social Acceptance of Renewable Electricity Developments
Andrew Tait (NIWA) and Sylvia Allan (Allan Planning and Research) Climate Change Adaptation in Urban Environments ndash A Toolbox for New Zealand Local Government
Robert Schofield (Boffa Miskell Ltd) and Gavin Murray (Transpower NZ) Alternatives Assessments for Major Infrastructure Projects 45 mins
Lee Beattie (University of Auckland) and Ian Munro (Urbanism Plus) The RMA 10 Misconception
Timothy Solomon (University of Canterbury) Planning for the Future the Opportunity and Importance of Engaging Young People After Natural Disasters
Ros Day and Janet Stephenson (Otago University) The Blueskin Energy Project ndash Testing a New Direction for Community Engagement and Participation in Renewable Energy Generation Developments in New Zealand
Craig Batchelar and Kate Barry-Piceno (Boffa Miskell) In Search of the Relocatable Castle
Peter Crawford (Independent Hearing Commissioner and Arbitrator) On the ldquoIndependencerdquo of the Independent Hearing Commissioner
Suzanne Vallance (Lincoln University) Urban resilience Bouncing back coping or thriving
Bruce Chapman (MNZPI) Improving the Resilience of Our Built Heritage
Eric Pyle and Ben Farrell (NZ Wind Energy Association) A Taste of Things to Comehellip Expect More Wind Farms
Laurie McCallum (Environment Canterbury) Urban Land Supply and Development in Greater Christchurch
Andrea Rickard (Beca Carter Hollings amp Ferner) Greg Lee (NZ Transport Agency) and Sally Baguley (Environmental Protection Authority) Three Perspectives on the National Consenting Process Our Practical Experiences on Transmission Gully 45 mins
Phil Gurnsey (Beca) and Sarah Myhill (NZ Transport Agency) Spatial planning or is it Scenario Planning or by Another Name
16
Parallel Sessions Venues Session 1 Wednesday 2 May 130pm ndash 330pm
Stream Location Directions 1A Space and Place Snooker Room
Marlborough Club Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
1B Practice Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
1C Practice
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
1D Governance
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
1E Local Government
Blenheim Club Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
1F Space and Place
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
1G Product Demonstration Exhibition Hall TradeCatering Area
Session 2 Thursday 3 May 100pm ndash 300pm
Stream Location Directions 2A Resilience
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
2B TransportInfrastructure
Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
2C Governace
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
2D Water
Scenic Circle Hotel Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
2E Maori
Snooker Room Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
2F Practice
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
Session 3 Thursday 3 May 330pm ndash 500pm
Stream Location Directions 3A Space and Place
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
3B Governance
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
3C Resilience
Blenheim Club Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
3D EnergyCommunity
Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
3E Resilience
Scenic Circle Hotel Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
3F Infrastructure
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
3G Governance Snooker Room Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
17
Direction and Information
A ndash Marlborough Convention Centre ndash 42A Alfred St Blenheim Ph 03 579 5047
B ndash Scenic Hotel Marlborough ndash Cnr Alfred amp Henry St Ph 03 578 5079
C ndash Blenheim Club ndash 92 High St 03 578 7452 D ndash Supermarket ndash Countdown Supermarket - Cnr Arthur amp Seymour St Ph 03 520 6130
E ndash Nearest Doctor ndash Frances St Medical - Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5252 F ndash Nearest Dentist ndash Durrheim and Associates - Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5843
G ndash Nearest Pharmacy ndash United Friendly Society Dispensary ndash Cnr Queen amp High St Ph 03 578 6099
B
B
B
C
B
D
E F
G
500ft
200m
18
Field Trips Friday 4 May
lance
Conference Social Options
lance
If you have not already booked any options and would like to participate please see Registration Desk
to check availability
Wednesday 2 May and Thursday 3 May
Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant $42+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar
Ye Olde Malthouse $41+gst
Buffet Dinner cash bar
Wither Hills Winery $64+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
The Winery Riverlands (formerly Montana) $64+gst
3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
Thursday 3 May 515pm Tickets are still available $30+GST See Registration Desk Attendees may still participate in the Social Options above which will begin following the CeremonyReception
All Trips will depart from and return to the Marlborough Convention Centre Note that return times are approximate
Please note your reporting time Buses will depart strictly on time and will not wait
Trip Report by Trip Departs Trip returns (approx)
A Blenheim Highlights Sponsored by Marlborough District Council
845am 900am 330pm
B Sounds Spectacular Sponsored by Ayson amp Partners
830am 845am 430pm
C Mussels amp More Sponsored by Smart Alliances
830am 845am 430pm
D Water and Wine Sponsored by Tasman District Council
845am 900am 415pm
E Southern Explorer Sponsored by Styles Group
845am 900am 415pm
F Whale of a Time Sponsored by Beca
730am 745am 615pm
G Aviation Day Sponsored by Nelson City Council
845am 900am 430pm
H Heritage Trail Sponsored by Department of Conservation
845am 900am 415pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
-
lance
Field Trips Info
lance
Friday 4 May All Trips have limits on numbers ndash please enrol early to avoid disappointment Note that additional fees apply to several trips Trip A Blenheim Highlights Therersquos more to Blenheim than meets the eye and this trip offers three perspectives on the town and its environs Local experts will take you on a guided walking tour to look at recent developments and some of the sites and ideas identified the Blenheim Town Centre Project ndash the outcome of a place-based Inquiry-By-Design (IBD) workshop and consultation process led by Urbanismplus and Marlborough District Council Yoursquoll also discover the pioneering spirit and history behind the creation of Marlboroughrsquos iconic Sauvignon Blanc wine style ndash and sample the product with a tutored wine tasting ndash at the Brancott Estate Heritage Centre Finally yoursquoll embark on the River Queen for a cruise on the scenic and historic Opawa River with commentary on passing sites from culturalhistoricaliwi perspectives
Trip B Sounds Spectacular Picton and Queen Charlotte Sounds Picton is the gateway to the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound and is the southern port for the inter-island ferry services from Wellington After a short bus trip from Blenheim yoursquoll visit Waikawa marae with presentations from local iwi Te Atiawa Marlborough District Council and Port Marlborough on recent and current projects including redevelopment of the Picton waterfront developments at the ferry terminal port and marinas and iwi perspectives on the management of the Sounds Therersquoll be a chance to look at
some of these developments as you head down to the waterfront to board a boat for a cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound The trip includes a visit to a salmon farm with commentary from New Zealand King Salmon and further commentary on the challenges involved in managing this spectacular environment If time permits yoursquoll round off the day with a winery visit on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
Trip C Mussels amp More Havelock amp Pelorus Sound Havelock is home to Marlboroughrsquos mussel-farming industry ndash itrsquos known as the Greenshell Mussel Capital of the World ndash and is the starting point for exploring the Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds Yoursquoll hear about the Northern Marlborough Urban Growth amp Development Strategy and how this will
shape the development of Havelock and some of the smaller settlements in the Sounds Yoursquoll also learn about the current state of aquaculture in the Sounds and the promise of the latest aquaculture legislation with presenters from the industry and the Ministry of Fisheriesrsquo Aquaculture Unit After a look around Havelock itself yoursquoll have a cruise on Pelorus Sound including a visit to a mussel farm and commentary on issues such as coastal subdivision residential development and forestry If time permits a winery visit will be included on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
19
Field Trips conthellip
lance
Trip D Water and Wine Wairau Valley The Wairau Plains are the heartland for Marlboroughrsquos world-famous wine industry Farther up the Wairau Valley the vines give way to wide pastoral land and the forest clad foothills of the Richmond and St Arnaud ranges The Wairau Valley is also a powerhouse of a different sort with two hydro-electric power schemes (HEPS) already and a third recently consented Yoursquoll get a tour of one of these ndash the Branch HEPS ndash and commentary about the issues raised by the consenting of the larger Wairau HEPS with presenters from TrustPower and Fish and Game There will also be presentations from Wine Marlborough and the Marlborough District Council on the challenges faced by the wine industry and its neighbours and the pressures that changing land uses place on the water that flows on the surface of ndash and beneath ndash the Wairau Valley And letrsquos be honest you want to taste some of the many different wines that this region has to offer so yoursquoll be stopping off at some of the wineries that yoursquoll pass en route for a closer look at the production ndash and consumption ndash of Marlboroughrsquos most famous product
Trip E Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward Heading south from Blenheim along State Highway 1 takes you through the expansive Awatere Valley where Marlboroughrsquos winemaking traditions continue to spread across the landscape But vineyards arenrsquot the only ndash or even the dominant ndash land use here and on this trip yoursquoll see and hear about the diversity of development in South Marlborough Highlights include a tour of the unique solar salt works at Lake Grassmere a visit to the site of the proposed Clifford Bay ferry terminal (currently under investigation) a look at wind farm developments around Ward and a tour of Yealands Estate New Zealandrsquos largest
privately owned vineyard and a world leader in innovation and sustainable wine production Commentary will be provided by those involved in these industries including Dominion Salt and wind farm developers Energy3 Ltd Yoursquoll also have presentations on how the settlements of Seddon and Ward are likely to be shaped by the Southern Marlborough Urban Growth and Development Strategy and how farming and communities in South Marlborough are adapting to life in an environment where water is often a scarce commodity
Trip F Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura This is the longest of our trips which involves a couple of hours on a bus as you travel down to Kaikoura for the world-renowned Whale Watch cruise Whale Watch is New Zealands only marine-based whale watching company offering an exciting up-close encounter with the worlds
largest toothed predator the giant Sperm Whale in their natural environment and the tour includes fantastic on-board interpretation about Kaikoura its wildlife and the story of the Whale Watch business Whilst the cruise is the highlight of the trip there are plenty of other things to see en route The rugged and scenic stretch of coastline between the Waima (Ure) River and Kaikoura has long been valued by local Maori for its plentiful catches of fish abundant shellfish beds and succulent crayfish Itrsquos also vital
20
Field Trips conthellip
lance
for the South Islandrsquos transportation system with both State Highway 1 and the Coastal Pacific Railway occupying the narrow strip of land between the sea and the mountains Commentary en route will highlight sites and issues of interest including Lake Grassmere wind farms infrastructure and coastal hazards Yoursquoll stop at Ohau Point for a look at the seal colony before arriving in Kaikoura for pre-cruise presentations from Te Korowai o Te Tai ō Marokura (Kaikoura Coastal Guardians) and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust Note Additional fee of $101+gst applies for Whale Watch cruise If you donrsquot have the sea-legs for the Whale Watch cruise you can opt for a guided walk around the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway Your guides together with information panels located along the Walkway will enable you to journey into
the fascinating history of the people and to learn of the geology the animals and the plants that make the area so special Yoursquoll also see first-hand where DOC and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust ndash with support from landowners and the wider community ndash are establishing a new colony of the endangered Huttons Shearwater (Kaikoura is the only place on earth where these unique sea birds breed) Trip G Aviation Day Planning and Pilots NZ Agricultural Aviation Association (NZAAA) will host an Aviation-focused field day based at Omaka Aerodrome Blenheim The day would include demonstrations of agricultural aviation technology and its relevance and application to policy and regulation of the industry in RMA Plans consideration of reverse sensitivity with subdivision adjacent to the aerodrome and a visit to the Aviation
Heritage Centre including lunch NZAAA has funding from the Sustainable Farming Fund for a project called Environmental Best Practice in Agricultural and associated Rural Aviation Demonstration days are part of the project plan This project seeks to develop consistent clear and achievable provisions so that agricultural and rural aviation can continue to be undertaken thus contributing to economic social and environmental sustainability The opportunity to run a field trip in conjunction with the NZPI Conference aligns with the project outcomes and provides an opportunity for planners and policy makers to experience first-hand the capability of agricultural aviation in NZ the challenges faced by the industry the industry response and the technology that is available The lunch venue the Aviation Heritage Centre houses a
display like no other and you donrsquot have to be an aviation buff to enjoy it Human stories from the Great War come to life in a theatrical treatment which is both innovative and visually stunning Captivating scenes depict the aircraft in context some recreating actual incidents The rare memorabilia is worthy of any national collection and ranges from beautifully crafted lsquotrench artrsquo through to personal items belonging to the famous Red Baron himself
Trip H Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi Experience some of Marlboroughrsquos rich natural cultural and historic heritage both Maori and European on this excursion to some of the regionrsquos most famous ndash and some less well-known ndash heritage sites all within 20 minutesrsquo drive from
Blenheim First stop is the Wairau Bar a long windswept boulder bank on the shores of Marlboroughrsquos Cloudy Bay The site is the Everest of New Zealand archaeology on hand to explain its significance and provide commentary on its management Further along the coast yoursquoll stop at Rarangi to look at the arearsquos unique landform and geomorphology and hear how the community is involved in connecting us to our deep Pacific past and of particular significance to Maori Local iwi and staff from DOC will be managing and restoring this special environment through the Rarangi Landcare Group There will also be a tour of the award-winning wetland restoration project at Wither Hillsrsquo vineyard at Rarangi The trip will also include a visit to Whites Bay ndash which in 1866 became the South Island terminus of an inter-island telegraph cable (the original cable station still exists) and Tuamarina site of the lsquoWairau Affrayrsquo where in 1843 European settlers from Nelson clashed with Ngati Toa chiefs
Te Rauparaha and Te Rangihaeata a battle in which 22 Europeans and between four and nine Maori died A visit to a winery for a tutored tasting will round off the day on the return trip to Blenheim
21
Monday 30 April 2012 Tuesday 1 May 2012 Wednesday 2 May 2012 Thursday 3 May 2012 Friday 4 May 2012
7am
Registration Desk Opens
8am
Registration Desk Opens
745-9am
Field Trips Depart
8-9am NZPI Young Planners AGM845-950am Keynote
George Monbiot (via Teleconference)
9am-5pm YP Pre-Congress12950-1030am Keynote
Rod Oram
915-10am
Keynote Gerry Te Kapa Coates
1030-11am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Boffa Miskell Ltd
1030am-5pm
Maori Planning Hui
12pm
Registration Desk Opens
1050-1120am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Opus
1145am-12pm
TBA
1-430pm
Urban Design Forum Meeting
12-1pm Lunch
Sponsored by Beca
2-5pm
Elected Representatives Workshop
1210-1pm
Keynote Andrew Lothian
Afternoon Tea1-2pm Lunch
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
3-330pm
Afternoon Tea
6pm YP Pre-Congress Function for early
arrivals
330-4pm Afternoon Tea
Sponsored by MWH
5-515pm
Field Trips Briefing (if needed)
330-615pm
Field Trips Return
4-445pm
Keynote Diane Turner
515pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
7pm
Pre-Conference Dinner Drinks
Free EveningOptional Social Events
See page 18 for details
Optional Social Events
See page 18 for details
730pm-late Conference Dinner
Conference Closing Ceremony
2013 Conference Promos
2-330pm
Parallel Sessions 1
See page 13 for details
11-1145am
Keynote Craig Pauling
Sponsored by Beca
1-3pm
Parallel Sessions 2
See page 13 for details
330pm-5pm
Parallel Sessions 3
See page 13 for details
10-1050am
Keynote Laurie Johnson
Sponsored by Opus and Christchurch
City Council
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
530-730pm Welcome Reception
9am-915am
Conference Opening
See Page 18
for times and details
ALL DAY
FIELD TRIPS
1120-1210pm
Keynote Daniel Homsey
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
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We Strongly Recommend you enrol online for instant confirmation and payment ndash CLICK HERE
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Postal Address__________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone____________ Fax_______________ Mobile____________ Email__________________________________
Special Requirements Dietary
Other Please Specify___________________________
ITEM FEES ARE LISTED EXCLUSIVE OF GST GST IS ADDED AS A SINGLE AMOUNT IN THE PAYMENT DUE SECTION
A1 Conference Registration Fees
Full Registration (NZPI Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
70000
Full Registration (Non-Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
78000
Daily Registration (NZPI Members) Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
45500
Daily Registration (Non-Members)
Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
52000
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24800
Total (A) $
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NZPI Member 9000
NZPI Non-Member 13200
Total (B) $
B Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday 1 May Details Price
Urban Design Forum 100-430pm
2500
Maori Planning Hui 1030am-500pm
-
Elected Representatives Workshop 200-500pm
6000
Total (C) $
C Conference Social Options
Note A Full Registration includes Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner Event Price
___Qty
Welcome Reception 1 May 530pm Day or Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
3500
___Qty
Conference Gala Dinner 4 May 7pm Day and Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
9000
___Qty
NZPI Awards Reception Thursday 3 May 5pm
3000
___Qty Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant
Wed Thu 4200
___Qty Wither Hills Winery
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty The Winery Riverlands
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty Ye Olde Malthouse Wed Thu 4100
Total (D) $
D Field Trips ndash Friday 4 May Select 1 Only
Price If any
Blenheim Highlights
Sounds Spectacular ndash Picton and Queen
Charlotte Sounds 4000
Mussels and More Havelock and Pelorus Sound
4000
Water and Wine Wairau Valley
Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward
Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura
With Cruise 10100
Without Cruise
Aviation Day Planning and Pilots
Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi
Total Payment Due A1 Conference Registration Fee $
A2 Young Planners Congress $
B Pre-Conference Workshops $
C Conference Social Options $
D Field Trip $
Net Total $
Net total x115 (Payment incl
GST) $
Payment Options This form becomes a tax invoice on completion
Mail Cheque Made Payable to NZ Planning Institute
Credit Card Visa or Mastercard only (please circle)
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Remuera Branch
ac 06 0237 0053717 00
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adminplanningorgnz or 09 520 3686 the same day noting
that you have the payment
Please tick if you do not want your name to be included
on the registrant list
Parallel Sessions
Parallel Sessions 1 Wednesday 2nd May 200-330pm
I am most likely to attend
1A 1B 1C 1D
1E 1F 1G
Parallel Sessions 2 Thursday 3rd May 100-300pm
I am most likely to attend
2A 2B 2C
2D 2E 2F
Parallel Sessions 3 Thursday 3rd May 330-500pm
I am most likely to attend
3A 3B 3C 3D
3E 3F 3G
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Retain a copy of this form and send to
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Conference 2012
PO Box 8658 Symonds St 1150
AUCKLAND
Alternatively
Email as an attachment to adminplanningorgnz
with ldquo2012 Registrationrdquo in the Subject line
OR Fax to 09 520 3686
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to the Conference Organiser at adminplanningorgnz Cancellations made
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14
Parallel Sessions Programme conthellip
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 2 Thursday 100pm ndash 300pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Resilience
Stream 2A Sponsored by Opus
Transport
Infrastructure Stream 2B
Governance -
Water Stream 2C
Sponsored by MWH
Maori
Stream 2D
Partnerships
Stream 2E
Practice
Stream 2F
Glen Hughes (Opus)) San Francisco to Christchurch and Beyond ndash Observations in Disaster Recovery
Chris Smith (Auckland Transport) and Ian Munro (Urbanism Plus) Corridor Management Plan Guidelines An Attempt to Promote Consistent Thinking but Diverse Outputs
Jill Gregory and Jessica Meech (Chapman Tripp) Musseling Up Strengthening the Governance of the Seas
April Bennett (Massey University Palmerston North) Ka manawatū te awa ka manawa ora te iwi Power and Māori Engagement in Decisions about the Manawatū River
Graham Spargo (MacKays to Peka Peka Expressway Project Approvals) Alliancing Innovation through Council Participation
The Future of Planning 60 mins Is the planning profession in NZ at a cross roads Are we still relevant and are we achieving our desired outcomes in practice Where are we heading and what ought to be our future direction In 2011 the NZPI Council set up a working party to consider these questions We are seeking views on these critical issues requiredsuggestions about what we need to do Please come to this workshop if you interested in the future of the profession
Sarah Fitzgerald (Beca) Earthquake Recovery Consenting for the Infrastructure Rebuild
Steve Abley (Abley Transportation Consultants) Measuring Transport Choice and Energy Resilience
Sharon Dines (GHD Ltd) National Policy Statement on Freshwater Management
Daniel Clay (Minter Ellison Rudd Watts) Legal Developments Affecting Iwi Partnerships in Resource Management
James Bevan and Angus McKenzie (Latitude Planning Services) Shared Planning and Outcomes Recent Examples of Shared Planning Frameworks
Dale Harris and Josie Schroder (Christchurch City Council) Minding the Gaps ndash a Case for Neighbourhood Centres Recovery in Christchurch
Paul Durdin (Abley Transportation Consultants Ltd) Creating a Better Public Transport System Even When the lsquoCrsquo is taking out of CBD
Fiona Young (Env Southland) and Frances Lojkine (MWH) Managing Effects of Land Use on Water Quality in Southland
Antoine Coffin (Boffa Miskell Ltd) Ngāti Rangitihi Environmental Management Plan
Patrick Buckley (NZTA) The NZ Transport Agency amp Auck Council Geospatial Shared Services Partnership
Clare Piper and Genevieve Doube (NZPI Young Planners Group) Do You Have a lsquoDuty to Carersquo Supporting Resilience of Young Planners in Our Profession 60 Mins
Clare Revell and Fiona Wykes (Christchurch City Council) Planning for Heritage Assets Following Natural Disasters
Nick Regos (Impact Project Management) Resources and Capabilities ndash the Construction Industryrsquos Input to the Christchurch Recovery
Raewyn Peart (Environmental Defense Society) Planning Marine Spaces The Role of Marine Spatial Planning
David Patterson (Auckland University) Urban Design Mental Health and Maori
Rebecca Heenan (Department of Conservation) Southland Values Survey Engaging Communities to Influence Planning Outcomes
15
Parallel Sessions Programme conthellip
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 3 Thursday 3 May 330pm ndash 500pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Space and
Place Stream 3A
Governance
Stream 3B Sponsored by MfE
Resilience
Stream 3C
Energy
Community Stream 3D
Resilience
Stream 3E
Infrastructure
Stream 3F
Governance
Stream 3G
Andree Iffrig (IDI Calgary Canada) Urban Village Narratives The Inglewood Design Initiative (IDI) a Framework for re-building an inner city area 60 mins
Glen Wigley amp Michael Lovett (MfE) MfE Programme of Work and Key Areas of Development in 2012 90 mins Presentation Ministry Work Programme The presentation will provide an overview of the Ministryrsquos programme of work including detailed presentations from MfErsquos Policy and Operations Divisions The presentation will also give the wider context to a short workshop on our RMA Monitoring and Review Short Workshop Monitoring the RMA The aim of the RMA monitoring and review project is to develop a clear and transparent national monitoring framework that will achieve efficiencies and a better understanding of the implementation and effectiveness of the RMA
Ljubica Mamula-Seadon (Ministry of Civil Defense) Resilience Policy Planning and Practice ndash a Surmountable Challenge
Janet Stephenson and Maria Ioannou (University of Otago) ldquoEat Your Spinachrdquo - Social Acceptance of Renewable Electricity Developments
Andrew Tait (NIWA) and Sylvia Allan (Allan Planning and Research) Climate Change Adaptation in Urban Environments ndash A Toolbox for New Zealand Local Government
Robert Schofield (Boffa Miskell Ltd) and Gavin Murray (Transpower NZ) Alternatives Assessments for Major Infrastructure Projects 45 mins
Lee Beattie (University of Auckland) and Ian Munro (Urbanism Plus) The RMA 10 Misconception
Timothy Solomon (University of Canterbury) Planning for the Future the Opportunity and Importance of Engaging Young People After Natural Disasters
Ros Day and Janet Stephenson (Otago University) The Blueskin Energy Project ndash Testing a New Direction for Community Engagement and Participation in Renewable Energy Generation Developments in New Zealand
Craig Batchelar and Kate Barry-Piceno (Boffa Miskell) In Search of the Relocatable Castle
Peter Crawford (Independent Hearing Commissioner and Arbitrator) On the ldquoIndependencerdquo of the Independent Hearing Commissioner
Suzanne Vallance (Lincoln University) Urban resilience Bouncing back coping or thriving
Bruce Chapman (MNZPI) Improving the Resilience of Our Built Heritage
Eric Pyle and Ben Farrell (NZ Wind Energy Association) A Taste of Things to Comehellip Expect More Wind Farms
Laurie McCallum (Environment Canterbury) Urban Land Supply and Development in Greater Christchurch
Andrea Rickard (Beca Carter Hollings amp Ferner) Greg Lee (NZ Transport Agency) and Sally Baguley (Environmental Protection Authority) Three Perspectives on the National Consenting Process Our Practical Experiences on Transmission Gully 45 mins
Phil Gurnsey (Beca) and Sarah Myhill (NZ Transport Agency) Spatial planning or is it Scenario Planning or by Another Name
16
Parallel Sessions Venues Session 1 Wednesday 2 May 130pm ndash 330pm
Stream Location Directions 1A Space and Place Snooker Room
Marlborough Club Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
1B Practice Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
1C Practice
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
1D Governance
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
1E Local Government
Blenheim Club Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
1F Space and Place
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
1G Product Demonstration Exhibition Hall TradeCatering Area
Session 2 Thursday 3 May 100pm ndash 300pm
Stream Location Directions 2A Resilience
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
2B TransportInfrastructure
Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
2C Governace
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
2D Water
Scenic Circle Hotel Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
2E Maori
Snooker Room Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
2F Practice
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
Session 3 Thursday 3 May 330pm ndash 500pm
Stream Location Directions 3A Space and Place
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
3B Governance
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
3C Resilience
Blenheim Club Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
3D EnergyCommunity
Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
3E Resilience
Scenic Circle Hotel Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
3F Infrastructure
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
3G Governance Snooker Room Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
17
Direction and Information
A ndash Marlborough Convention Centre ndash 42A Alfred St Blenheim Ph 03 579 5047
B ndash Scenic Hotel Marlborough ndash Cnr Alfred amp Henry St Ph 03 578 5079
C ndash Blenheim Club ndash 92 High St 03 578 7452 D ndash Supermarket ndash Countdown Supermarket - Cnr Arthur amp Seymour St Ph 03 520 6130
E ndash Nearest Doctor ndash Frances St Medical - Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5252 F ndash Nearest Dentist ndash Durrheim and Associates - Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5843
G ndash Nearest Pharmacy ndash United Friendly Society Dispensary ndash Cnr Queen amp High St Ph 03 578 6099
B
B
B
C
B
D
E F
G
500ft
200m
18
Field Trips Friday 4 May
lance
Conference Social Options
lance
If you have not already booked any options and would like to participate please see Registration Desk
to check availability
Wednesday 2 May and Thursday 3 May
Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant $42+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar
Ye Olde Malthouse $41+gst
Buffet Dinner cash bar
Wither Hills Winery $64+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
The Winery Riverlands (formerly Montana) $64+gst
3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
Thursday 3 May 515pm Tickets are still available $30+GST See Registration Desk Attendees may still participate in the Social Options above which will begin following the CeremonyReception
All Trips will depart from and return to the Marlborough Convention Centre Note that return times are approximate
Please note your reporting time Buses will depart strictly on time and will not wait
Trip Report by Trip Departs Trip returns (approx)
A Blenheim Highlights Sponsored by Marlborough District Council
845am 900am 330pm
B Sounds Spectacular Sponsored by Ayson amp Partners
830am 845am 430pm
C Mussels amp More Sponsored by Smart Alliances
830am 845am 430pm
D Water and Wine Sponsored by Tasman District Council
845am 900am 415pm
E Southern Explorer Sponsored by Styles Group
845am 900am 415pm
F Whale of a Time Sponsored by Beca
730am 745am 615pm
G Aviation Day Sponsored by Nelson City Council
845am 900am 430pm
H Heritage Trail Sponsored by Department of Conservation
845am 900am 415pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
-
lance
Field Trips Info
lance
Friday 4 May All Trips have limits on numbers ndash please enrol early to avoid disappointment Note that additional fees apply to several trips Trip A Blenheim Highlights Therersquos more to Blenheim than meets the eye and this trip offers three perspectives on the town and its environs Local experts will take you on a guided walking tour to look at recent developments and some of the sites and ideas identified the Blenheim Town Centre Project ndash the outcome of a place-based Inquiry-By-Design (IBD) workshop and consultation process led by Urbanismplus and Marlborough District Council Yoursquoll also discover the pioneering spirit and history behind the creation of Marlboroughrsquos iconic Sauvignon Blanc wine style ndash and sample the product with a tutored wine tasting ndash at the Brancott Estate Heritage Centre Finally yoursquoll embark on the River Queen for a cruise on the scenic and historic Opawa River with commentary on passing sites from culturalhistoricaliwi perspectives
Trip B Sounds Spectacular Picton and Queen Charlotte Sounds Picton is the gateway to the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound and is the southern port for the inter-island ferry services from Wellington After a short bus trip from Blenheim yoursquoll visit Waikawa marae with presentations from local iwi Te Atiawa Marlborough District Council and Port Marlborough on recent and current projects including redevelopment of the Picton waterfront developments at the ferry terminal port and marinas and iwi perspectives on the management of the Sounds Therersquoll be a chance to look at
some of these developments as you head down to the waterfront to board a boat for a cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound The trip includes a visit to a salmon farm with commentary from New Zealand King Salmon and further commentary on the challenges involved in managing this spectacular environment If time permits yoursquoll round off the day with a winery visit on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
Trip C Mussels amp More Havelock amp Pelorus Sound Havelock is home to Marlboroughrsquos mussel-farming industry ndash itrsquos known as the Greenshell Mussel Capital of the World ndash and is the starting point for exploring the Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds Yoursquoll hear about the Northern Marlborough Urban Growth amp Development Strategy and how this will
shape the development of Havelock and some of the smaller settlements in the Sounds Yoursquoll also learn about the current state of aquaculture in the Sounds and the promise of the latest aquaculture legislation with presenters from the industry and the Ministry of Fisheriesrsquo Aquaculture Unit After a look around Havelock itself yoursquoll have a cruise on Pelorus Sound including a visit to a mussel farm and commentary on issues such as coastal subdivision residential development and forestry If time permits a winery visit will be included on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
19
Field Trips conthellip
lance
Trip D Water and Wine Wairau Valley The Wairau Plains are the heartland for Marlboroughrsquos world-famous wine industry Farther up the Wairau Valley the vines give way to wide pastoral land and the forest clad foothills of the Richmond and St Arnaud ranges The Wairau Valley is also a powerhouse of a different sort with two hydro-electric power schemes (HEPS) already and a third recently consented Yoursquoll get a tour of one of these ndash the Branch HEPS ndash and commentary about the issues raised by the consenting of the larger Wairau HEPS with presenters from TrustPower and Fish and Game There will also be presentations from Wine Marlborough and the Marlborough District Council on the challenges faced by the wine industry and its neighbours and the pressures that changing land uses place on the water that flows on the surface of ndash and beneath ndash the Wairau Valley And letrsquos be honest you want to taste some of the many different wines that this region has to offer so yoursquoll be stopping off at some of the wineries that yoursquoll pass en route for a closer look at the production ndash and consumption ndash of Marlboroughrsquos most famous product
Trip E Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward Heading south from Blenheim along State Highway 1 takes you through the expansive Awatere Valley where Marlboroughrsquos winemaking traditions continue to spread across the landscape But vineyards arenrsquot the only ndash or even the dominant ndash land use here and on this trip yoursquoll see and hear about the diversity of development in South Marlborough Highlights include a tour of the unique solar salt works at Lake Grassmere a visit to the site of the proposed Clifford Bay ferry terminal (currently under investigation) a look at wind farm developments around Ward and a tour of Yealands Estate New Zealandrsquos largest
privately owned vineyard and a world leader in innovation and sustainable wine production Commentary will be provided by those involved in these industries including Dominion Salt and wind farm developers Energy3 Ltd Yoursquoll also have presentations on how the settlements of Seddon and Ward are likely to be shaped by the Southern Marlborough Urban Growth and Development Strategy and how farming and communities in South Marlborough are adapting to life in an environment where water is often a scarce commodity
Trip F Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura This is the longest of our trips which involves a couple of hours on a bus as you travel down to Kaikoura for the world-renowned Whale Watch cruise Whale Watch is New Zealands only marine-based whale watching company offering an exciting up-close encounter with the worlds
largest toothed predator the giant Sperm Whale in their natural environment and the tour includes fantastic on-board interpretation about Kaikoura its wildlife and the story of the Whale Watch business Whilst the cruise is the highlight of the trip there are plenty of other things to see en route The rugged and scenic stretch of coastline between the Waima (Ure) River and Kaikoura has long been valued by local Maori for its plentiful catches of fish abundant shellfish beds and succulent crayfish Itrsquos also vital
20
Field Trips conthellip
lance
for the South Islandrsquos transportation system with both State Highway 1 and the Coastal Pacific Railway occupying the narrow strip of land between the sea and the mountains Commentary en route will highlight sites and issues of interest including Lake Grassmere wind farms infrastructure and coastal hazards Yoursquoll stop at Ohau Point for a look at the seal colony before arriving in Kaikoura for pre-cruise presentations from Te Korowai o Te Tai ō Marokura (Kaikoura Coastal Guardians) and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust Note Additional fee of $101+gst applies for Whale Watch cruise If you donrsquot have the sea-legs for the Whale Watch cruise you can opt for a guided walk around the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway Your guides together with information panels located along the Walkway will enable you to journey into
the fascinating history of the people and to learn of the geology the animals and the plants that make the area so special Yoursquoll also see first-hand where DOC and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust ndash with support from landowners and the wider community ndash are establishing a new colony of the endangered Huttons Shearwater (Kaikoura is the only place on earth where these unique sea birds breed) Trip G Aviation Day Planning and Pilots NZ Agricultural Aviation Association (NZAAA) will host an Aviation-focused field day based at Omaka Aerodrome Blenheim The day would include demonstrations of agricultural aviation technology and its relevance and application to policy and regulation of the industry in RMA Plans consideration of reverse sensitivity with subdivision adjacent to the aerodrome and a visit to the Aviation
Heritage Centre including lunch NZAAA has funding from the Sustainable Farming Fund for a project called Environmental Best Practice in Agricultural and associated Rural Aviation Demonstration days are part of the project plan This project seeks to develop consistent clear and achievable provisions so that agricultural and rural aviation can continue to be undertaken thus contributing to economic social and environmental sustainability The opportunity to run a field trip in conjunction with the NZPI Conference aligns with the project outcomes and provides an opportunity for planners and policy makers to experience first-hand the capability of agricultural aviation in NZ the challenges faced by the industry the industry response and the technology that is available The lunch venue the Aviation Heritage Centre houses a
display like no other and you donrsquot have to be an aviation buff to enjoy it Human stories from the Great War come to life in a theatrical treatment which is both innovative and visually stunning Captivating scenes depict the aircraft in context some recreating actual incidents The rare memorabilia is worthy of any national collection and ranges from beautifully crafted lsquotrench artrsquo through to personal items belonging to the famous Red Baron himself
Trip H Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi Experience some of Marlboroughrsquos rich natural cultural and historic heritage both Maori and European on this excursion to some of the regionrsquos most famous ndash and some less well-known ndash heritage sites all within 20 minutesrsquo drive from
Blenheim First stop is the Wairau Bar a long windswept boulder bank on the shores of Marlboroughrsquos Cloudy Bay The site is the Everest of New Zealand archaeology on hand to explain its significance and provide commentary on its management Further along the coast yoursquoll stop at Rarangi to look at the arearsquos unique landform and geomorphology and hear how the community is involved in connecting us to our deep Pacific past and of particular significance to Maori Local iwi and staff from DOC will be managing and restoring this special environment through the Rarangi Landcare Group There will also be a tour of the award-winning wetland restoration project at Wither Hillsrsquo vineyard at Rarangi The trip will also include a visit to Whites Bay ndash which in 1866 became the South Island terminus of an inter-island telegraph cable (the original cable station still exists) and Tuamarina site of the lsquoWairau Affrayrsquo where in 1843 European settlers from Nelson clashed with Ngati Toa chiefs
Te Rauparaha and Te Rangihaeata a battle in which 22 Europeans and between four and nine Maori died A visit to a winery for a tutored tasting will round off the day on the return trip to Blenheim
21
Monday 30 April 2012 Tuesday 1 May 2012 Wednesday 2 May 2012 Thursday 3 May 2012 Friday 4 May 2012
7am
Registration Desk Opens
8am
Registration Desk Opens
745-9am
Field Trips Depart
8-9am NZPI Young Planners AGM845-950am Keynote
George Monbiot (via Teleconference)
9am-5pm YP Pre-Congress12950-1030am Keynote
Rod Oram
915-10am
Keynote Gerry Te Kapa Coates
1030-11am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Boffa Miskell Ltd
1030am-5pm
Maori Planning Hui
12pm
Registration Desk Opens
1050-1120am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Opus
1145am-12pm
TBA
1-430pm
Urban Design Forum Meeting
12-1pm Lunch
Sponsored by Beca
2-5pm
Elected Representatives Workshop
1210-1pm
Keynote Andrew Lothian
Afternoon Tea1-2pm Lunch
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
3-330pm
Afternoon Tea
6pm YP Pre-Congress Function for early
arrivals
330-4pm Afternoon Tea
Sponsored by MWH
5-515pm
Field Trips Briefing (if needed)
330-615pm
Field Trips Return
4-445pm
Keynote Diane Turner
515pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
7pm
Pre-Conference Dinner Drinks
Free EveningOptional Social Events
See page 18 for details
Optional Social Events
See page 18 for details
730pm-late Conference Dinner
Conference Closing Ceremony
2013 Conference Promos
2-330pm
Parallel Sessions 1
See page 13 for details
11-1145am
Keynote Craig Pauling
Sponsored by Beca
1-3pm
Parallel Sessions 2
See page 13 for details
330pm-5pm
Parallel Sessions 3
See page 13 for details
10-1050am
Keynote Laurie Johnson
Sponsored by Opus and Christchurch
City Council
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
530-730pm Welcome Reception
9am-915am
Conference Opening
See Page 18
for times and details
ALL DAY
FIELD TRIPS
1120-1210pm
Keynote Daniel Homsey
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
NEW ZEALAND PLANNING INSTITUTE 2012 CONFERENCE amp YPCONGRESS12 This Form is a Tax Invoice (GST No 11-578-675)
We Strongly Recommend you enrol online for instant confirmation and payment ndash CLICK HERE
Personal Details (One person per form please)
Title_______ First Name______________________ Surname________________________________________________
Organisation____________________________________________________________________________________________
Postal Address__________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone____________ Fax_______________ Mobile____________ Email__________________________________
Special Requirements Dietary
Other Please Specify___________________________
ITEM FEES ARE LISTED EXCLUSIVE OF GST GST IS ADDED AS A SINGLE AMOUNT IN THE PAYMENT DUE SECTION
A1 Conference Registration Fees
Full Registration (NZPI Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
70000
Full Registration (Non-Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
78000
Daily Registration (NZPI Members) Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
45500
Daily Registration (Non-Members)
Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
52000
Student Registration For all current student members of NZPI currently registered for full time study Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunch welcome reception Excludes Gala Dinner
24800
Total (A) $
A2 Young Planners Congress Tuesday 1 May (Evening 30 April for early arrivals) Registration Price
NZPI Member 9000
NZPI Non-Member 13200
Total (B) $
B Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday 1 May Details Price
Urban Design Forum 100-430pm
2500
Maori Planning Hui 1030am-500pm
-
Elected Representatives Workshop 200-500pm
6000
Total (C) $
C Conference Social Options
Note A Full Registration includes Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner Event Price
___Qty
Welcome Reception 1 May 530pm Day or Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
3500
___Qty
Conference Gala Dinner 4 May 7pm Day and Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
9000
___Qty
NZPI Awards Reception Thursday 3 May 5pm
3000
___Qty Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant
Wed Thu 4200
___Qty Wither Hills Winery
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty The Winery Riverlands
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty Ye Olde Malthouse Wed Thu 4100
Total (D) $
D Field Trips ndash Friday 4 May Select 1 Only
Price If any
Blenheim Highlights
Sounds Spectacular ndash Picton and Queen
Charlotte Sounds 4000
Mussels and More Havelock and Pelorus Sound
4000
Water and Wine Wairau Valley
Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward
Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura
With Cruise 10100
Without Cruise
Aviation Day Planning and Pilots
Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi
Total Payment Due A1 Conference Registration Fee $
A2 Young Planners Congress $
B Pre-Conference Workshops $
C Conference Social Options $
D Field Trip $
Net Total $
Net total x115 (Payment incl
GST) $
Payment Options This form becomes a tax invoice on completion
Mail Cheque Made Payable to NZ Planning Institute
Credit Card Visa or Mastercard only (please circle)
Exp Date__________________
Name on Card______________________________
3 Digit Card Security ID________
Signature__________________________________
Amount $________________
Direct Credit to
NZ Planning Institute
National Bank
Remuera Branch
ac 06 0237 0053717 00
Please faxemail a copy of the registration form(s) to
adminplanningorgnz or 09 520 3686 the same day noting
that you have the payment
Please tick if you do not want your name to be included
on the registrant list
Parallel Sessions
Parallel Sessions 1 Wednesday 2nd May 200-330pm
I am most likely to attend
1A 1B 1C 1D
1E 1F 1G
Parallel Sessions 2 Thursday 3rd May 100-300pm
I am most likely to attend
2A 2B 2C
2D 2E 2F
Parallel Sessions 3 Thursday 3rd May 330-500pm
I am most likely to attend
3A 3B 3C 3D
3E 3F 3G
CLICK HERE TO ENROL ONLINE
We strongly recommend On-line Enrolment for instant
Booking Confirmation
Retain a copy of this form and send to
NZ Planning Institute
Conference 2012
PO Box 8658 Symonds St 1150
AUCKLAND
Alternatively
Email as an attachment to adminplanningorgnz
with ldquo2012 Registrationrdquo in the Subject line
OR Fax to 09 520 3686
Conference Cancellation Policy All cancellations must be made in writing
to the Conference Organiser at adminplanningorgnz Cancellations made
before Wednesday 18 April will be refunded less $75 (excl GST) to cover
administration costs After this date no refunds will be allowed All refunds will
be processed after the conference Substitute delegates are welcome without
penalty but please advise NZPI of any name change to admin
Disclaimer Information contained herein is correct at the time of publishing
The Organising Committee and the Conference Office reserve the right to alter
or delete items from the meeting andor social programme and to alter or
delete information supplied on the Conference website or accommodation
venues prices and all other information contained therein NZPI and the
Conference Organisers cannot be held liable for any personal injuries caused
Through delegates participating in any part of the NZPI Conference 2012
15
Parallel Sessions Programme conthellip
lance
Subject to amendment
Session 3 Thursday 3 May 330pm ndash 500pm Attendance at 1 stream only Presentations are 30 mins unless stated otherwise See page 16 for locations and directions
Space and
Place Stream 3A
Governance
Stream 3B Sponsored by MfE
Resilience
Stream 3C
Energy
Community Stream 3D
Resilience
Stream 3E
Infrastructure
Stream 3F
Governance
Stream 3G
Andree Iffrig (IDI Calgary Canada) Urban Village Narratives The Inglewood Design Initiative (IDI) a Framework for re-building an inner city area 60 mins
Glen Wigley amp Michael Lovett (MfE) MfE Programme of Work and Key Areas of Development in 2012 90 mins Presentation Ministry Work Programme The presentation will provide an overview of the Ministryrsquos programme of work including detailed presentations from MfErsquos Policy and Operations Divisions The presentation will also give the wider context to a short workshop on our RMA Monitoring and Review Short Workshop Monitoring the RMA The aim of the RMA monitoring and review project is to develop a clear and transparent national monitoring framework that will achieve efficiencies and a better understanding of the implementation and effectiveness of the RMA
Ljubica Mamula-Seadon (Ministry of Civil Defense) Resilience Policy Planning and Practice ndash a Surmountable Challenge
Janet Stephenson and Maria Ioannou (University of Otago) ldquoEat Your Spinachrdquo - Social Acceptance of Renewable Electricity Developments
Andrew Tait (NIWA) and Sylvia Allan (Allan Planning and Research) Climate Change Adaptation in Urban Environments ndash A Toolbox for New Zealand Local Government
Robert Schofield (Boffa Miskell Ltd) and Gavin Murray (Transpower NZ) Alternatives Assessments for Major Infrastructure Projects 45 mins
Lee Beattie (University of Auckland) and Ian Munro (Urbanism Plus) The RMA 10 Misconception
Timothy Solomon (University of Canterbury) Planning for the Future the Opportunity and Importance of Engaging Young People After Natural Disasters
Ros Day and Janet Stephenson (Otago University) The Blueskin Energy Project ndash Testing a New Direction for Community Engagement and Participation in Renewable Energy Generation Developments in New Zealand
Craig Batchelar and Kate Barry-Piceno (Boffa Miskell) In Search of the Relocatable Castle
Peter Crawford (Independent Hearing Commissioner and Arbitrator) On the ldquoIndependencerdquo of the Independent Hearing Commissioner
Suzanne Vallance (Lincoln University) Urban resilience Bouncing back coping or thriving
Bruce Chapman (MNZPI) Improving the Resilience of Our Built Heritage
Eric Pyle and Ben Farrell (NZ Wind Energy Association) A Taste of Things to Comehellip Expect More Wind Farms
Laurie McCallum (Environment Canterbury) Urban Land Supply and Development in Greater Christchurch
Andrea Rickard (Beca Carter Hollings amp Ferner) Greg Lee (NZ Transport Agency) and Sally Baguley (Environmental Protection Authority) Three Perspectives on the National Consenting Process Our Practical Experiences on Transmission Gully 45 mins
Phil Gurnsey (Beca) and Sarah Myhill (NZ Transport Agency) Spatial planning or is it Scenario Planning or by Another Name
16
Parallel Sessions Venues Session 1 Wednesday 2 May 130pm ndash 330pm
Stream Location Directions 1A Space and Place Snooker Room
Marlborough Club Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
1B Practice Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
1C Practice
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
1D Governance
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
1E Local Government
Blenheim Club Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
1F Space and Place
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
1G Product Demonstration Exhibition Hall TradeCatering Area
Session 2 Thursday 3 May 100pm ndash 300pm
Stream Location Directions 2A Resilience
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
2B TransportInfrastructure
Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
2C Governace
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
2D Water
Scenic Circle Hotel Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
2E Maori
Snooker Room Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
2F Practice
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
Session 3 Thursday 3 May 330pm ndash 500pm
Stream Location Directions 3A Space and Place
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
3B Governance
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
3C Resilience
Blenheim Club Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
3D EnergyCommunity
Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
3E Resilience
Scenic Circle Hotel Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
3F Infrastructure
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
3G Governance Snooker Room Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
17
Direction and Information
A ndash Marlborough Convention Centre ndash 42A Alfred St Blenheim Ph 03 579 5047
B ndash Scenic Hotel Marlborough ndash Cnr Alfred amp Henry St Ph 03 578 5079
C ndash Blenheim Club ndash 92 High St 03 578 7452 D ndash Supermarket ndash Countdown Supermarket - Cnr Arthur amp Seymour St Ph 03 520 6130
E ndash Nearest Doctor ndash Frances St Medical - Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5252 F ndash Nearest Dentist ndash Durrheim and Associates - Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5843
G ndash Nearest Pharmacy ndash United Friendly Society Dispensary ndash Cnr Queen amp High St Ph 03 578 6099
B
B
B
C
B
D
E F
G
500ft
200m
18
Field Trips Friday 4 May
lance
Conference Social Options
lance
If you have not already booked any options and would like to participate please see Registration Desk
to check availability
Wednesday 2 May and Thursday 3 May
Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant $42+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar
Ye Olde Malthouse $41+gst
Buffet Dinner cash bar
Wither Hills Winery $64+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
The Winery Riverlands (formerly Montana) $64+gst
3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
Thursday 3 May 515pm Tickets are still available $30+GST See Registration Desk Attendees may still participate in the Social Options above which will begin following the CeremonyReception
All Trips will depart from and return to the Marlborough Convention Centre Note that return times are approximate
Please note your reporting time Buses will depart strictly on time and will not wait
Trip Report by Trip Departs Trip returns (approx)
A Blenheim Highlights Sponsored by Marlborough District Council
845am 900am 330pm
B Sounds Spectacular Sponsored by Ayson amp Partners
830am 845am 430pm
C Mussels amp More Sponsored by Smart Alliances
830am 845am 430pm
D Water and Wine Sponsored by Tasman District Council
845am 900am 415pm
E Southern Explorer Sponsored by Styles Group
845am 900am 415pm
F Whale of a Time Sponsored by Beca
730am 745am 615pm
G Aviation Day Sponsored by Nelson City Council
845am 900am 430pm
H Heritage Trail Sponsored by Department of Conservation
845am 900am 415pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
-
lance
Field Trips Info
lance
Friday 4 May All Trips have limits on numbers ndash please enrol early to avoid disappointment Note that additional fees apply to several trips Trip A Blenheim Highlights Therersquos more to Blenheim than meets the eye and this trip offers three perspectives on the town and its environs Local experts will take you on a guided walking tour to look at recent developments and some of the sites and ideas identified the Blenheim Town Centre Project ndash the outcome of a place-based Inquiry-By-Design (IBD) workshop and consultation process led by Urbanismplus and Marlborough District Council Yoursquoll also discover the pioneering spirit and history behind the creation of Marlboroughrsquos iconic Sauvignon Blanc wine style ndash and sample the product with a tutored wine tasting ndash at the Brancott Estate Heritage Centre Finally yoursquoll embark on the River Queen for a cruise on the scenic and historic Opawa River with commentary on passing sites from culturalhistoricaliwi perspectives
Trip B Sounds Spectacular Picton and Queen Charlotte Sounds Picton is the gateway to the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound and is the southern port for the inter-island ferry services from Wellington After a short bus trip from Blenheim yoursquoll visit Waikawa marae with presentations from local iwi Te Atiawa Marlborough District Council and Port Marlborough on recent and current projects including redevelopment of the Picton waterfront developments at the ferry terminal port and marinas and iwi perspectives on the management of the Sounds Therersquoll be a chance to look at
some of these developments as you head down to the waterfront to board a boat for a cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound The trip includes a visit to a salmon farm with commentary from New Zealand King Salmon and further commentary on the challenges involved in managing this spectacular environment If time permits yoursquoll round off the day with a winery visit on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
Trip C Mussels amp More Havelock amp Pelorus Sound Havelock is home to Marlboroughrsquos mussel-farming industry ndash itrsquos known as the Greenshell Mussel Capital of the World ndash and is the starting point for exploring the Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds Yoursquoll hear about the Northern Marlborough Urban Growth amp Development Strategy and how this will
shape the development of Havelock and some of the smaller settlements in the Sounds Yoursquoll also learn about the current state of aquaculture in the Sounds and the promise of the latest aquaculture legislation with presenters from the industry and the Ministry of Fisheriesrsquo Aquaculture Unit After a look around Havelock itself yoursquoll have a cruise on Pelorus Sound including a visit to a mussel farm and commentary on issues such as coastal subdivision residential development and forestry If time permits a winery visit will be included on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
19
Field Trips conthellip
lance
Trip D Water and Wine Wairau Valley The Wairau Plains are the heartland for Marlboroughrsquos world-famous wine industry Farther up the Wairau Valley the vines give way to wide pastoral land and the forest clad foothills of the Richmond and St Arnaud ranges The Wairau Valley is also a powerhouse of a different sort with two hydro-electric power schemes (HEPS) already and a third recently consented Yoursquoll get a tour of one of these ndash the Branch HEPS ndash and commentary about the issues raised by the consenting of the larger Wairau HEPS with presenters from TrustPower and Fish and Game There will also be presentations from Wine Marlborough and the Marlborough District Council on the challenges faced by the wine industry and its neighbours and the pressures that changing land uses place on the water that flows on the surface of ndash and beneath ndash the Wairau Valley And letrsquos be honest you want to taste some of the many different wines that this region has to offer so yoursquoll be stopping off at some of the wineries that yoursquoll pass en route for a closer look at the production ndash and consumption ndash of Marlboroughrsquos most famous product
Trip E Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward Heading south from Blenheim along State Highway 1 takes you through the expansive Awatere Valley where Marlboroughrsquos winemaking traditions continue to spread across the landscape But vineyards arenrsquot the only ndash or even the dominant ndash land use here and on this trip yoursquoll see and hear about the diversity of development in South Marlborough Highlights include a tour of the unique solar salt works at Lake Grassmere a visit to the site of the proposed Clifford Bay ferry terminal (currently under investigation) a look at wind farm developments around Ward and a tour of Yealands Estate New Zealandrsquos largest
privately owned vineyard and a world leader in innovation and sustainable wine production Commentary will be provided by those involved in these industries including Dominion Salt and wind farm developers Energy3 Ltd Yoursquoll also have presentations on how the settlements of Seddon and Ward are likely to be shaped by the Southern Marlborough Urban Growth and Development Strategy and how farming and communities in South Marlborough are adapting to life in an environment where water is often a scarce commodity
Trip F Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura This is the longest of our trips which involves a couple of hours on a bus as you travel down to Kaikoura for the world-renowned Whale Watch cruise Whale Watch is New Zealands only marine-based whale watching company offering an exciting up-close encounter with the worlds
largest toothed predator the giant Sperm Whale in their natural environment and the tour includes fantastic on-board interpretation about Kaikoura its wildlife and the story of the Whale Watch business Whilst the cruise is the highlight of the trip there are plenty of other things to see en route The rugged and scenic stretch of coastline between the Waima (Ure) River and Kaikoura has long been valued by local Maori for its plentiful catches of fish abundant shellfish beds and succulent crayfish Itrsquos also vital
20
Field Trips conthellip
lance
for the South Islandrsquos transportation system with both State Highway 1 and the Coastal Pacific Railway occupying the narrow strip of land between the sea and the mountains Commentary en route will highlight sites and issues of interest including Lake Grassmere wind farms infrastructure and coastal hazards Yoursquoll stop at Ohau Point for a look at the seal colony before arriving in Kaikoura for pre-cruise presentations from Te Korowai o Te Tai ō Marokura (Kaikoura Coastal Guardians) and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust Note Additional fee of $101+gst applies for Whale Watch cruise If you donrsquot have the sea-legs for the Whale Watch cruise you can opt for a guided walk around the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway Your guides together with information panels located along the Walkway will enable you to journey into
the fascinating history of the people and to learn of the geology the animals and the plants that make the area so special Yoursquoll also see first-hand where DOC and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust ndash with support from landowners and the wider community ndash are establishing a new colony of the endangered Huttons Shearwater (Kaikoura is the only place on earth where these unique sea birds breed) Trip G Aviation Day Planning and Pilots NZ Agricultural Aviation Association (NZAAA) will host an Aviation-focused field day based at Omaka Aerodrome Blenheim The day would include demonstrations of agricultural aviation technology and its relevance and application to policy and regulation of the industry in RMA Plans consideration of reverse sensitivity with subdivision adjacent to the aerodrome and a visit to the Aviation
Heritage Centre including lunch NZAAA has funding from the Sustainable Farming Fund for a project called Environmental Best Practice in Agricultural and associated Rural Aviation Demonstration days are part of the project plan This project seeks to develop consistent clear and achievable provisions so that agricultural and rural aviation can continue to be undertaken thus contributing to economic social and environmental sustainability The opportunity to run a field trip in conjunction with the NZPI Conference aligns with the project outcomes and provides an opportunity for planners and policy makers to experience first-hand the capability of agricultural aviation in NZ the challenges faced by the industry the industry response and the technology that is available The lunch venue the Aviation Heritage Centre houses a
display like no other and you donrsquot have to be an aviation buff to enjoy it Human stories from the Great War come to life in a theatrical treatment which is both innovative and visually stunning Captivating scenes depict the aircraft in context some recreating actual incidents The rare memorabilia is worthy of any national collection and ranges from beautifully crafted lsquotrench artrsquo through to personal items belonging to the famous Red Baron himself
Trip H Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi Experience some of Marlboroughrsquos rich natural cultural and historic heritage both Maori and European on this excursion to some of the regionrsquos most famous ndash and some less well-known ndash heritage sites all within 20 minutesrsquo drive from
Blenheim First stop is the Wairau Bar a long windswept boulder bank on the shores of Marlboroughrsquos Cloudy Bay The site is the Everest of New Zealand archaeology on hand to explain its significance and provide commentary on its management Further along the coast yoursquoll stop at Rarangi to look at the arearsquos unique landform and geomorphology and hear how the community is involved in connecting us to our deep Pacific past and of particular significance to Maori Local iwi and staff from DOC will be managing and restoring this special environment through the Rarangi Landcare Group There will also be a tour of the award-winning wetland restoration project at Wither Hillsrsquo vineyard at Rarangi The trip will also include a visit to Whites Bay ndash which in 1866 became the South Island terminus of an inter-island telegraph cable (the original cable station still exists) and Tuamarina site of the lsquoWairau Affrayrsquo where in 1843 European settlers from Nelson clashed with Ngati Toa chiefs
Te Rauparaha and Te Rangihaeata a battle in which 22 Europeans and between four and nine Maori died A visit to a winery for a tutored tasting will round off the day on the return trip to Blenheim
21
Monday 30 April 2012 Tuesday 1 May 2012 Wednesday 2 May 2012 Thursday 3 May 2012 Friday 4 May 2012
7am
Registration Desk Opens
8am
Registration Desk Opens
745-9am
Field Trips Depart
8-9am NZPI Young Planners AGM845-950am Keynote
George Monbiot (via Teleconference)
9am-5pm YP Pre-Congress12950-1030am Keynote
Rod Oram
915-10am
Keynote Gerry Te Kapa Coates
1030-11am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Boffa Miskell Ltd
1030am-5pm
Maori Planning Hui
12pm
Registration Desk Opens
1050-1120am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Opus
1145am-12pm
TBA
1-430pm
Urban Design Forum Meeting
12-1pm Lunch
Sponsored by Beca
2-5pm
Elected Representatives Workshop
1210-1pm
Keynote Andrew Lothian
Afternoon Tea1-2pm Lunch
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
3-330pm
Afternoon Tea
6pm YP Pre-Congress Function for early
arrivals
330-4pm Afternoon Tea
Sponsored by MWH
5-515pm
Field Trips Briefing (if needed)
330-615pm
Field Trips Return
4-445pm
Keynote Diane Turner
515pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
7pm
Pre-Conference Dinner Drinks
Free EveningOptional Social Events
See page 18 for details
Optional Social Events
See page 18 for details
730pm-late Conference Dinner
Conference Closing Ceremony
2013 Conference Promos
2-330pm
Parallel Sessions 1
See page 13 for details
11-1145am
Keynote Craig Pauling
Sponsored by Beca
1-3pm
Parallel Sessions 2
See page 13 for details
330pm-5pm
Parallel Sessions 3
See page 13 for details
10-1050am
Keynote Laurie Johnson
Sponsored by Opus and Christchurch
City Council
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
530-730pm Welcome Reception
9am-915am
Conference Opening
See Page 18
for times and details
ALL DAY
FIELD TRIPS
1120-1210pm
Keynote Daniel Homsey
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
NEW ZEALAND PLANNING INSTITUTE 2012 CONFERENCE amp YPCONGRESS12 This Form is a Tax Invoice (GST No 11-578-675)
We Strongly Recommend you enrol online for instant confirmation and payment ndash CLICK HERE
Personal Details (One person per form please)
Title_______ First Name______________________ Surname________________________________________________
Organisation____________________________________________________________________________________________
Postal Address__________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone____________ Fax_______________ Mobile____________ Email__________________________________
Special Requirements Dietary
Other Please Specify___________________________
ITEM FEES ARE LISTED EXCLUSIVE OF GST GST IS ADDED AS A SINGLE AMOUNT IN THE PAYMENT DUE SECTION
A1 Conference Registration Fees
Full Registration (NZPI Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
70000
Full Registration (Non-Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
78000
Daily Registration (NZPI Members) Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
45500
Daily Registration (Non-Members)
Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
52000
Student Registration For all current student members of NZPI currently registered for full time study Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunch welcome reception Excludes Gala Dinner
24800
Total (A) $
A2 Young Planners Congress Tuesday 1 May (Evening 30 April for early arrivals) Registration Price
NZPI Member 9000
NZPI Non-Member 13200
Total (B) $
B Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday 1 May Details Price
Urban Design Forum 100-430pm
2500
Maori Planning Hui 1030am-500pm
-
Elected Representatives Workshop 200-500pm
6000
Total (C) $
C Conference Social Options
Note A Full Registration includes Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner Event Price
___Qty
Welcome Reception 1 May 530pm Day or Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
3500
___Qty
Conference Gala Dinner 4 May 7pm Day and Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
9000
___Qty
NZPI Awards Reception Thursday 3 May 5pm
3000
___Qty Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant
Wed Thu 4200
___Qty Wither Hills Winery
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty The Winery Riverlands
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty Ye Olde Malthouse Wed Thu 4100
Total (D) $
D Field Trips ndash Friday 4 May Select 1 Only
Price If any
Blenheim Highlights
Sounds Spectacular ndash Picton and Queen
Charlotte Sounds 4000
Mussels and More Havelock and Pelorus Sound
4000
Water and Wine Wairau Valley
Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward
Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura
With Cruise 10100
Without Cruise
Aviation Day Planning and Pilots
Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi
Total Payment Due A1 Conference Registration Fee $
A2 Young Planners Congress $
B Pre-Conference Workshops $
C Conference Social Options $
D Field Trip $
Net Total $
Net total x115 (Payment incl
GST) $
Payment Options This form becomes a tax invoice on completion
Mail Cheque Made Payable to NZ Planning Institute
Credit Card Visa or Mastercard only (please circle)
Exp Date__________________
Name on Card______________________________
3 Digit Card Security ID________
Signature__________________________________
Amount $________________
Direct Credit to
NZ Planning Institute
National Bank
Remuera Branch
ac 06 0237 0053717 00
Please faxemail a copy of the registration form(s) to
adminplanningorgnz or 09 520 3686 the same day noting
that you have the payment
Please tick if you do not want your name to be included
on the registrant list
Parallel Sessions
Parallel Sessions 1 Wednesday 2nd May 200-330pm
I am most likely to attend
1A 1B 1C 1D
1E 1F 1G
Parallel Sessions 2 Thursday 3rd May 100-300pm
I am most likely to attend
2A 2B 2C
2D 2E 2F
Parallel Sessions 3 Thursday 3rd May 330-500pm
I am most likely to attend
3A 3B 3C 3D
3E 3F 3G
CLICK HERE TO ENROL ONLINE
We strongly recommend On-line Enrolment for instant
Booking Confirmation
Retain a copy of this form and send to
NZ Planning Institute
Conference 2012
PO Box 8658 Symonds St 1150
AUCKLAND
Alternatively
Email as an attachment to adminplanningorgnz
with ldquo2012 Registrationrdquo in the Subject line
OR Fax to 09 520 3686
Conference Cancellation Policy All cancellations must be made in writing
to the Conference Organiser at adminplanningorgnz Cancellations made
before Wednesday 18 April will be refunded less $75 (excl GST) to cover
administration costs After this date no refunds will be allowed All refunds will
be processed after the conference Substitute delegates are welcome without
penalty but please advise NZPI of any name change to admin
Disclaimer Information contained herein is correct at the time of publishing
The Organising Committee and the Conference Office reserve the right to alter
or delete items from the meeting andor social programme and to alter or
delete information supplied on the Conference website or accommodation
venues prices and all other information contained therein NZPI and the
Conference Organisers cannot be held liable for any personal injuries caused
Through delegates participating in any part of the NZPI Conference 2012
16
Parallel Sessions Venues Session 1 Wednesday 2 May 130pm ndash 330pm
Stream Location Directions 1A Space and Place Snooker Room
Marlborough Club Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
1B Practice Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
1C Practice
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
1D Governance
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
1E Local Government
Blenheim Club Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
1F Space and Place
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
1G Product Demonstration Exhibition Hall TradeCatering Area
Session 2 Thursday 3 May 100pm ndash 300pm
Stream Location Directions 2A Resilience
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
2B TransportInfrastructure
Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
2C Governace
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
2D Water
Scenic Circle Hotel Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
2E Maori
Snooker Room Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
2F Practice
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
Session 3 Thursday 3 May 330pm ndash 500pm
Stream Location Directions 3A Space and Place
Hall 2 Off Convention Centre Foyer- middle Hall
3B Governance
Restaurant Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
3C Resilience
Blenheim Club Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
3D EnergyCommunity
Hall 1 Off Convention Centre Foyer- left side Hall
3E Resilience
Scenic Circle Hotel Refer to map following ndash 350m walk
3F Infrastructure
Hall 3 Off Convention Centre Foyer- right side Hall
3G Governance Snooker Room Marlborough Club
Exit Convention Centre turn left to next Building
17
Direction and Information
A ndash Marlborough Convention Centre ndash 42A Alfred St Blenheim Ph 03 579 5047
B ndash Scenic Hotel Marlborough ndash Cnr Alfred amp Henry St Ph 03 578 5079
C ndash Blenheim Club ndash 92 High St 03 578 7452 D ndash Supermarket ndash Countdown Supermarket - Cnr Arthur amp Seymour St Ph 03 520 6130
E ndash Nearest Doctor ndash Frances St Medical - Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5252 F ndash Nearest Dentist ndash Durrheim and Associates - Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5843
G ndash Nearest Pharmacy ndash United Friendly Society Dispensary ndash Cnr Queen amp High St Ph 03 578 6099
B
B
B
C
B
D
E F
G
500ft
200m
18
Field Trips Friday 4 May
lance
Conference Social Options
lance
If you have not already booked any options and would like to participate please see Registration Desk
to check availability
Wednesday 2 May and Thursday 3 May
Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant $42+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar
Ye Olde Malthouse $41+gst
Buffet Dinner cash bar
Wither Hills Winery $64+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
The Winery Riverlands (formerly Montana) $64+gst
3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
Thursday 3 May 515pm Tickets are still available $30+GST See Registration Desk Attendees may still participate in the Social Options above which will begin following the CeremonyReception
All Trips will depart from and return to the Marlborough Convention Centre Note that return times are approximate
Please note your reporting time Buses will depart strictly on time and will not wait
Trip Report by Trip Departs Trip returns (approx)
A Blenheim Highlights Sponsored by Marlborough District Council
845am 900am 330pm
B Sounds Spectacular Sponsored by Ayson amp Partners
830am 845am 430pm
C Mussels amp More Sponsored by Smart Alliances
830am 845am 430pm
D Water and Wine Sponsored by Tasman District Council
845am 900am 415pm
E Southern Explorer Sponsored by Styles Group
845am 900am 415pm
F Whale of a Time Sponsored by Beca
730am 745am 615pm
G Aviation Day Sponsored by Nelson City Council
845am 900am 430pm
H Heritage Trail Sponsored by Department of Conservation
845am 900am 415pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
-
lance
Field Trips Info
lance
Friday 4 May All Trips have limits on numbers ndash please enrol early to avoid disappointment Note that additional fees apply to several trips Trip A Blenheim Highlights Therersquos more to Blenheim than meets the eye and this trip offers three perspectives on the town and its environs Local experts will take you on a guided walking tour to look at recent developments and some of the sites and ideas identified the Blenheim Town Centre Project ndash the outcome of a place-based Inquiry-By-Design (IBD) workshop and consultation process led by Urbanismplus and Marlborough District Council Yoursquoll also discover the pioneering spirit and history behind the creation of Marlboroughrsquos iconic Sauvignon Blanc wine style ndash and sample the product with a tutored wine tasting ndash at the Brancott Estate Heritage Centre Finally yoursquoll embark on the River Queen for a cruise on the scenic and historic Opawa River with commentary on passing sites from culturalhistoricaliwi perspectives
Trip B Sounds Spectacular Picton and Queen Charlotte Sounds Picton is the gateway to the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound and is the southern port for the inter-island ferry services from Wellington After a short bus trip from Blenheim yoursquoll visit Waikawa marae with presentations from local iwi Te Atiawa Marlborough District Council and Port Marlborough on recent and current projects including redevelopment of the Picton waterfront developments at the ferry terminal port and marinas and iwi perspectives on the management of the Sounds Therersquoll be a chance to look at
some of these developments as you head down to the waterfront to board a boat for a cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound The trip includes a visit to a salmon farm with commentary from New Zealand King Salmon and further commentary on the challenges involved in managing this spectacular environment If time permits yoursquoll round off the day with a winery visit on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
Trip C Mussels amp More Havelock amp Pelorus Sound Havelock is home to Marlboroughrsquos mussel-farming industry ndash itrsquos known as the Greenshell Mussel Capital of the World ndash and is the starting point for exploring the Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds Yoursquoll hear about the Northern Marlborough Urban Growth amp Development Strategy and how this will
shape the development of Havelock and some of the smaller settlements in the Sounds Yoursquoll also learn about the current state of aquaculture in the Sounds and the promise of the latest aquaculture legislation with presenters from the industry and the Ministry of Fisheriesrsquo Aquaculture Unit After a look around Havelock itself yoursquoll have a cruise on Pelorus Sound including a visit to a mussel farm and commentary on issues such as coastal subdivision residential development and forestry If time permits a winery visit will be included on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
19
Field Trips conthellip
lance
Trip D Water and Wine Wairau Valley The Wairau Plains are the heartland for Marlboroughrsquos world-famous wine industry Farther up the Wairau Valley the vines give way to wide pastoral land and the forest clad foothills of the Richmond and St Arnaud ranges The Wairau Valley is also a powerhouse of a different sort with two hydro-electric power schemes (HEPS) already and a third recently consented Yoursquoll get a tour of one of these ndash the Branch HEPS ndash and commentary about the issues raised by the consenting of the larger Wairau HEPS with presenters from TrustPower and Fish and Game There will also be presentations from Wine Marlborough and the Marlborough District Council on the challenges faced by the wine industry and its neighbours and the pressures that changing land uses place on the water that flows on the surface of ndash and beneath ndash the Wairau Valley And letrsquos be honest you want to taste some of the many different wines that this region has to offer so yoursquoll be stopping off at some of the wineries that yoursquoll pass en route for a closer look at the production ndash and consumption ndash of Marlboroughrsquos most famous product
Trip E Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward Heading south from Blenheim along State Highway 1 takes you through the expansive Awatere Valley where Marlboroughrsquos winemaking traditions continue to spread across the landscape But vineyards arenrsquot the only ndash or even the dominant ndash land use here and on this trip yoursquoll see and hear about the diversity of development in South Marlborough Highlights include a tour of the unique solar salt works at Lake Grassmere a visit to the site of the proposed Clifford Bay ferry terminal (currently under investigation) a look at wind farm developments around Ward and a tour of Yealands Estate New Zealandrsquos largest
privately owned vineyard and a world leader in innovation and sustainable wine production Commentary will be provided by those involved in these industries including Dominion Salt and wind farm developers Energy3 Ltd Yoursquoll also have presentations on how the settlements of Seddon and Ward are likely to be shaped by the Southern Marlborough Urban Growth and Development Strategy and how farming and communities in South Marlborough are adapting to life in an environment where water is often a scarce commodity
Trip F Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura This is the longest of our trips which involves a couple of hours on a bus as you travel down to Kaikoura for the world-renowned Whale Watch cruise Whale Watch is New Zealands only marine-based whale watching company offering an exciting up-close encounter with the worlds
largest toothed predator the giant Sperm Whale in their natural environment and the tour includes fantastic on-board interpretation about Kaikoura its wildlife and the story of the Whale Watch business Whilst the cruise is the highlight of the trip there are plenty of other things to see en route The rugged and scenic stretch of coastline between the Waima (Ure) River and Kaikoura has long been valued by local Maori for its plentiful catches of fish abundant shellfish beds and succulent crayfish Itrsquos also vital
20
Field Trips conthellip
lance
for the South Islandrsquos transportation system with both State Highway 1 and the Coastal Pacific Railway occupying the narrow strip of land between the sea and the mountains Commentary en route will highlight sites and issues of interest including Lake Grassmere wind farms infrastructure and coastal hazards Yoursquoll stop at Ohau Point for a look at the seal colony before arriving in Kaikoura for pre-cruise presentations from Te Korowai o Te Tai ō Marokura (Kaikoura Coastal Guardians) and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust Note Additional fee of $101+gst applies for Whale Watch cruise If you donrsquot have the sea-legs for the Whale Watch cruise you can opt for a guided walk around the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway Your guides together with information panels located along the Walkway will enable you to journey into
the fascinating history of the people and to learn of the geology the animals and the plants that make the area so special Yoursquoll also see first-hand where DOC and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust ndash with support from landowners and the wider community ndash are establishing a new colony of the endangered Huttons Shearwater (Kaikoura is the only place on earth where these unique sea birds breed) Trip G Aviation Day Planning and Pilots NZ Agricultural Aviation Association (NZAAA) will host an Aviation-focused field day based at Omaka Aerodrome Blenheim The day would include demonstrations of agricultural aviation technology and its relevance and application to policy and regulation of the industry in RMA Plans consideration of reverse sensitivity with subdivision adjacent to the aerodrome and a visit to the Aviation
Heritage Centre including lunch NZAAA has funding from the Sustainable Farming Fund for a project called Environmental Best Practice in Agricultural and associated Rural Aviation Demonstration days are part of the project plan This project seeks to develop consistent clear and achievable provisions so that agricultural and rural aviation can continue to be undertaken thus contributing to economic social and environmental sustainability The opportunity to run a field trip in conjunction with the NZPI Conference aligns with the project outcomes and provides an opportunity for planners and policy makers to experience first-hand the capability of agricultural aviation in NZ the challenges faced by the industry the industry response and the technology that is available The lunch venue the Aviation Heritage Centre houses a
display like no other and you donrsquot have to be an aviation buff to enjoy it Human stories from the Great War come to life in a theatrical treatment which is both innovative and visually stunning Captivating scenes depict the aircraft in context some recreating actual incidents The rare memorabilia is worthy of any national collection and ranges from beautifully crafted lsquotrench artrsquo through to personal items belonging to the famous Red Baron himself
Trip H Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi Experience some of Marlboroughrsquos rich natural cultural and historic heritage both Maori and European on this excursion to some of the regionrsquos most famous ndash and some less well-known ndash heritage sites all within 20 minutesrsquo drive from
Blenheim First stop is the Wairau Bar a long windswept boulder bank on the shores of Marlboroughrsquos Cloudy Bay The site is the Everest of New Zealand archaeology on hand to explain its significance and provide commentary on its management Further along the coast yoursquoll stop at Rarangi to look at the arearsquos unique landform and geomorphology and hear how the community is involved in connecting us to our deep Pacific past and of particular significance to Maori Local iwi and staff from DOC will be managing and restoring this special environment through the Rarangi Landcare Group There will also be a tour of the award-winning wetland restoration project at Wither Hillsrsquo vineyard at Rarangi The trip will also include a visit to Whites Bay ndash which in 1866 became the South Island terminus of an inter-island telegraph cable (the original cable station still exists) and Tuamarina site of the lsquoWairau Affrayrsquo where in 1843 European settlers from Nelson clashed with Ngati Toa chiefs
Te Rauparaha and Te Rangihaeata a battle in which 22 Europeans and between four and nine Maori died A visit to a winery for a tutored tasting will round off the day on the return trip to Blenheim
21
Monday 30 April 2012 Tuesday 1 May 2012 Wednesday 2 May 2012 Thursday 3 May 2012 Friday 4 May 2012
7am
Registration Desk Opens
8am
Registration Desk Opens
745-9am
Field Trips Depart
8-9am NZPI Young Planners AGM845-950am Keynote
George Monbiot (via Teleconference)
9am-5pm YP Pre-Congress12950-1030am Keynote
Rod Oram
915-10am
Keynote Gerry Te Kapa Coates
1030-11am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Boffa Miskell Ltd
1030am-5pm
Maori Planning Hui
12pm
Registration Desk Opens
1050-1120am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Opus
1145am-12pm
TBA
1-430pm
Urban Design Forum Meeting
12-1pm Lunch
Sponsored by Beca
2-5pm
Elected Representatives Workshop
1210-1pm
Keynote Andrew Lothian
Afternoon Tea1-2pm Lunch
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
3-330pm
Afternoon Tea
6pm YP Pre-Congress Function for early
arrivals
330-4pm Afternoon Tea
Sponsored by MWH
5-515pm
Field Trips Briefing (if needed)
330-615pm
Field Trips Return
4-445pm
Keynote Diane Turner
515pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
7pm
Pre-Conference Dinner Drinks
Free EveningOptional Social Events
See page 18 for details
Optional Social Events
See page 18 for details
730pm-late Conference Dinner
Conference Closing Ceremony
2013 Conference Promos
2-330pm
Parallel Sessions 1
See page 13 for details
11-1145am
Keynote Craig Pauling
Sponsored by Beca
1-3pm
Parallel Sessions 2
See page 13 for details
330pm-5pm
Parallel Sessions 3
See page 13 for details
10-1050am
Keynote Laurie Johnson
Sponsored by Opus and Christchurch
City Council
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
530-730pm Welcome Reception
9am-915am
Conference Opening
See Page 18
for times and details
ALL DAY
FIELD TRIPS
1120-1210pm
Keynote Daniel Homsey
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
NEW ZEALAND PLANNING INSTITUTE 2012 CONFERENCE amp YPCONGRESS12 This Form is a Tax Invoice (GST No 11-578-675)
We Strongly Recommend you enrol online for instant confirmation and payment ndash CLICK HERE
Personal Details (One person per form please)
Title_______ First Name______________________ Surname________________________________________________
Organisation____________________________________________________________________________________________
Postal Address__________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone____________ Fax_______________ Mobile____________ Email__________________________________
Special Requirements Dietary
Other Please Specify___________________________
ITEM FEES ARE LISTED EXCLUSIVE OF GST GST IS ADDED AS A SINGLE AMOUNT IN THE PAYMENT DUE SECTION
A1 Conference Registration Fees
Full Registration (NZPI Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
70000
Full Registration (Non-Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
78000
Daily Registration (NZPI Members) Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
45500
Daily Registration (Non-Members)
Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
52000
Student Registration For all current student members of NZPI currently registered for full time study Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunch welcome reception Excludes Gala Dinner
24800
Total (A) $
A2 Young Planners Congress Tuesday 1 May (Evening 30 April for early arrivals) Registration Price
NZPI Member 9000
NZPI Non-Member 13200
Total (B) $
B Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday 1 May Details Price
Urban Design Forum 100-430pm
2500
Maori Planning Hui 1030am-500pm
-
Elected Representatives Workshop 200-500pm
6000
Total (C) $
C Conference Social Options
Note A Full Registration includes Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner Event Price
___Qty
Welcome Reception 1 May 530pm Day or Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
3500
___Qty
Conference Gala Dinner 4 May 7pm Day and Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
9000
___Qty
NZPI Awards Reception Thursday 3 May 5pm
3000
___Qty Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant
Wed Thu 4200
___Qty Wither Hills Winery
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty The Winery Riverlands
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty Ye Olde Malthouse Wed Thu 4100
Total (D) $
D Field Trips ndash Friday 4 May Select 1 Only
Price If any
Blenheim Highlights
Sounds Spectacular ndash Picton and Queen
Charlotte Sounds 4000
Mussels and More Havelock and Pelorus Sound
4000
Water and Wine Wairau Valley
Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward
Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura
With Cruise 10100
Without Cruise
Aviation Day Planning and Pilots
Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi
Total Payment Due A1 Conference Registration Fee $
A2 Young Planners Congress $
B Pre-Conference Workshops $
C Conference Social Options $
D Field Trip $
Net Total $
Net total x115 (Payment incl
GST) $
Payment Options This form becomes a tax invoice on completion
Mail Cheque Made Payable to NZ Planning Institute
Credit Card Visa or Mastercard only (please circle)
Exp Date__________________
Name on Card______________________________
3 Digit Card Security ID________
Signature__________________________________
Amount $________________
Direct Credit to
NZ Planning Institute
National Bank
Remuera Branch
ac 06 0237 0053717 00
Please faxemail a copy of the registration form(s) to
adminplanningorgnz or 09 520 3686 the same day noting
that you have the payment
Please tick if you do not want your name to be included
on the registrant list
Parallel Sessions
Parallel Sessions 1 Wednesday 2nd May 200-330pm
I am most likely to attend
1A 1B 1C 1D
1E 1F 1G
Parallel Sessions 2 Thursday 3rd May 100-300pm
I am most likely to attend
2A 2B 2C
2D 2E 2F
Parallel Sessions 3 Thursday 3rd May 330-500pm
I am most likely to attend
3A 3B 3C 3D
3E 3F 3G
CLICK HERE TO ENROL ONLINE
We strongly recommend On-line Enrolment for instant
Booking Confirmation
Retain a copy of this form and send to
NZ Planning Institute
Conference 2012
PO Box 8658 Symonds St 1150
AUCKLAND
Alternatively
Email as an attachment to adminplanningorgnz
with ldquo2012 Registrationrdquo in the Subject line
OR Fax to 09 520 3686
Conference Cancellation Policy All cancellations must be made in writing
to the Conference Organiser at adminplanningorgnz Cancellations made
before Wednesday 18 April will be refunded less $75 (excl GST) to cover
administration costs After this date no refunds will be allowed All refunds will
be processed after the conference Substitute delegates are welcome without
penalty but please advise NZPI of any name change to admin
Disclaimer Information contained herein is correct at the time of publishing
The Organising Committee and the Conference Office reserve the right to alter
or delete items from the meeting andor social programme and to alter or
delete information supplied on the Conference website or accommodation
venues prices and all other information contained therein NZPI and the
Conference Organisers cannot be held liable for any personal injuries caused
Through delegates participating in any part of the NZPI Conference 2012
17
Direction and Information
A ndash Marlborough Convention Centre ndash 42A Alfred St Blenheim Ph 03 579 5047
B ndash Scenic Hotel Marlborough ndash Cnr Alfred amp Henry St Ph 03 578 5079
C ndash Blenheim Club ndash 92 High St 03 578 7452 D ndash Supermarket ndash Countdown Supermarket - Cnr Arthur amp Seymour St Ph 03 520 6130
E ndash Nearest Doctor ndash Frances St Medical - Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5252 F ndash Nearest Dentist ndash Durrheim and Associates - Lister Court 16 Francis St Ph 03 578 5843
G ndash Nearest Pharmacy ndash United Friendly Society Dispensary ndash Cnr Queen amp High St Ph 03 578 6099
B
B
B
C
B
D
E F
G
500ft
200m
18
Field Trips Friday 4 May
lance
Conference Social Options
lance
If you have not already booked any options and would like to participate please see Registration Desk
to check availability
Wednesday 2 May and Thursday 3 May
Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant $42+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar
Ye Olde Malthouse $41+gst
Buffet Dinner cash bar
Wither Hills Winery $64+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
The Winery Riverlands (formerly Montana) $64+gst
3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
Thursday 3 May 515pm Tickets are still available $30+GST See Registration Desk Attendees may still participate in the Social Options above which will begin following the CeremonyReception
All Trips will depart from and return to the Marlborough Convention Centre Note that return times are approximate
Please note your reporting time Buses will depart strictly on time and will not wait
Trip Report by Trip Departs Trip returns (approx)
A Blenheim Highlights Sponsored by Marlborough District Council
845am 900am 330pm
B Sounds Spectacular Sponsored by Ayson amp Partners
830am 845am 430pm
C Mussels amp More Sponsored by Smart Alliances
830am 845am 430pm
D Water and Wine Sponsored by Tasman District Council
845am 900am 415pm
E Southern Explorer Sponsored by Styles Group
845am 900am 415pm
F Whale of a Time Sponsored by Beca
730am 745am 615pm
G Aviation Day Sponsored by Nelson City Council
845am 900am 430pm
H Heritage Trail Sponsored by Department of Conservation
845am 900am 415pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
-
lance
Field Trips Info
lance
Friday 4 May All Trips have limits on numbers ndash please enrol early to avoid disappointment Note that additional fees apply to several trips Trip A Blenheim Highlights Therersquos more to Blenheim than meets the eye and this trip offers three perspectives on the town and its environs Local experts will take you on a guided walking tour to look at recent developments and some of the sites and ideas identified the Blenheim Town Centre Project ndash the outcome of a place-based Inquiry-By-Design (IBD) workshop and consultation process led by Urbanismplus and Marlborough District Council Yoursquoll also discover the pioneering spirit and history behind the creation of Marlboroughrsquos iconic Sauvignon Blanc wine style ndash and sample the product with a tutored wine tasting ndash at the Brancott Estate Heritage Centre Finally yoursquoll embark on the River Queen for a cruise on the scenic and historic Opawa River with commentary on passing sites from culturalhistoricaliwi perspectives
Trip B Sounds Spectacular Picton and Queen Charlotte Sounds Picton is the gateway to the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound and is the southern port for the inter-island ferry services from Wellington After a short bus trip from Blenheim yoursquoll visit Waikawa marae with presentations from local iwi Te Atiawa Marlborough District Council and Port Marlborough on recent and current projects including redevelopment of the Picton waterfront developments at the ferry terminal port and marinas and iwi perspectives on the management of the Sounds Therersquoll be a chance to look at
some of these developments as you head down to the waterfront to board a boat for a cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound The trip includes a visit to a salmon farm with commentary from New Zealand King Salmon and further commentary on the challenges involved in managing this spectacular environment If time permits yoursquoll round off the day with a winery visit on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
Trip C Mussels amp More Havelock amp Pelorus Sound Havelock is home to Marlboroughrsquos mussel-farming industry ndash itrsquos known as the Greenshell Mussel Capital of the World ndash and is the starting point for exploring the Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds Yoursquoll hear about the Northern Marlborough Urban Growth amp Development Strategy and how this will
shape the development of Havelock and some of the smaller settlements in the Sounds Yoursquoll also learn about the current state of aquaculture in the Sounds and the promise of the latest aquaculture legislation with presenters from the industry and the Ministry of Fisheriesrsquo Aquaculture Unit After a look around Havelock itself yoursquoll have a cruise on Pelorus Sound including a visit to a mussel farm and commentary on issues such as coastal subdivision residential development and forestry If time permits a winery visit will be included on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
19
Field Trips conthellip
lance
Trip D Water and Wine Wairau Valley The Wairau Plains are the heartland for Marlboroughrsquos world-famous wine industry Farther up the Wairau Valley the vines give way to wide pastoral land and the forest clad foothills of the Richmond and St Arnaud ranges The Wairau Valley is also a powerhouse of a different sort with two hydro-electric power schemes (HEPS) already and a third recently consented Yoursquoll get a tour of one of these ndash the Branch HEPS ndash and commentary about the issues raised by the consenting of the larger Wairau HEPS with presenters from TrustPower and Fish and Game There will also be presentations from Wine Marlborough and the Marlborough District Council on the challenges faced by the wine industry and its neighbours and the pressures that changing land uses place on the water that flows on the surface of ndash and beneath ndash the Wairau Valley And letrsquos be honest you want to taste some of the many different wines that this region has to offer so yoursquoll be stopping off at some of the wineries that yoursquoll pass en route for a closer look at the production ndash and consumption ndash of Marlboroughrsquos most famous product
Trip E Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward Heading south from Blenheim along State Highway 1 takes you through the expansive Awatere Valley where Marlboroughrsquos winemaking traditions continue to spread across the landscape But vineyards arenrsquot the only ndash or even the dominant ndash land use here and on this trip yoursquoll see and hear about the diversity of development in South Marlborough Highlights include a tour of the unique solar salt works at Lake Grassmere a visit to the site of the proposed Clifford Bay ferry terminal (currently under investigation) a look at wind farm developments around Ward and a tour of Yealands Estate New Zealandrsquos largest
privately owned vineyard and a world leader in innovation and sustainable wine production Commentary will be provided by those involved in these industries including Dominion Salt and wind farm developers Energy3 Ltd Yoursquoll also have presentations on how the settlements of Seddon and Ward are likely to be shaped by the Southern Marlborough Urban Growth and Development Strategy and how farming and communities in South Marlborough are adapting to life in an environment where water is often a scarce commodity
Trip F Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura This is the longest of our trips which involves a couple of hours on a bus as you travel down to Kaikoura for the world-renowned Whale Watch cruise Whale Watch is New Zealands only marine-based whale watching company offering an exciting up-close encounter with the worlds
largest toothed predator the giant Sperm Whale in their natural environment and the tour includes fantastic on-board interpretation about Kaikoura its wildlife and the story of the Whale Watch business Whilst the cruise is the highlight of the trip there are plenty of other things to see en route The rugged and scenic stretch of coastline between the Waima (Ure) River and Kaikoura has long been valued by local Maori for its plentiful catches of fish abundant shellfish beds and succulent crayfish Itrsquos also vital
20
Field Trips conthellip
lance
for the South Islandrsquos transportation system with both State Highway 1 and the Coastal Pacific Railway occupying the narrow strip of land between the sea and the mountains Commentary en route will highlight sites and issues of interest including Lake Grassmere wind farms infrastructure and coastal hazards Yoursquoll stop at Ohau Point for a look at the seal colony before arriving in Kaikoura for pre-cruise presentations from Te Korowai o Te Tai ō Marokura (Kaikoura Coastal Guardians) and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust Note Additional fee of $101+gst applies for Whale Watch cruise If you donrsquot have the sea-legs for the Whale Watch cruise you can opt for a guided walk around the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway Your guides together with information panels located along the Walkway will enable you to journey into
the fascinating history of the people and to learn of the geology the animals and the plants that make the area so special Yoursquoll also see first-hand where DOC and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust ndash with support from landowners and the wider community ndash are establishing a new colony of the endangered Huttons Shearwater (Kaikoura is the only place on earth where these unique sea birds breed) Trip G Aviation Day Planning and Pilots NZ Agricultural Aviation Association (NZAAA) will host an Aviation-focused field day based at Omaka Aerodrome Blenheim The day would include demonstrations of agricultural aviation technology and its relevance and application to policy and regulation of the industry in RMA Plans consideration of reverse sensitivity with subdivision adjacent to the aerodrome and a visit to the Aviation
Heritage Centre including lunch NZAAA has funding from the Sustainable Farming Fund for a project called Environmental Best Practice in Agricultural and associated Rural Aviation Demonstration days are part of the project plan This project seeks to develop consistent clear and achievable provisions so that agricultural and rural aviation can continue to be undertaken thus contributing to economic social and environmental sustainability The opportunity to run a field trip in conjunction with the NZPI Conference aligns with the project outcomes and provides an opportunity for planners and policy makers to experience first-hand the capability of agricultural aviation in NZ the challenges faced by the industry the industry response and the technology that is available The lunch venue the Aviation Heritage Centre houses a
display like no other and you donrsquot have to be an aviation buff to enjoy it Human stories from the Great War come to life in a theatrical treatment which is both innovative and visually stunning Captivating scenes depict the aircraft in context some recreating actual incidents The rare memorabilia is worthy of any national collection and ranges from beautifully crafted lsquotrench artrsquo through to personal items belonging to the famous Red Baron himself
Trip H Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi Experience some of Marlboroughrsquos rich natural cultural and historic heritage both Maori and European on this excursion to some of the regionrsquos most famous ndash and some less well-known ndash heritage sites all within 20 minutesrsquo drive from
Blenheim First stop is the Wairau Bar a long windswept boulder bank on the shores of Marlboroughrsquos Cloudy Bay The site is the Everest of New Zealand archaeology on hand to explain its significance and provide commentary on its management Further along the coast yoursquoll stop at Rarangi to look at the arearsquos unique landform and geomorphology and hear how the community is involved in connecting us to our deep Pacific past and of particular significance to Maori Local iwi and staff from DOC will be managing and restoring this special environment through the Rarangi Landcare Group There will also be a tour of the award-winning wetland restoration project at Wither Hillsrsquo vineyard at Rarangi The trip will also include a visit to Whites Bay ndash which in 1866 became the South Island terminus of an inter-island telegraph cable (the original cable station still exists) and Tuamarina site of the lsquoWairau Affrayrsquo where in 1843 European settlers from Nelson clashed with Ngati Toa chiefs
Te Rauparaha and Te Rangihaeata a battle in which 22 Europeans and between four and nine Maori died A visit to a winery for a tutored tasting will round off the day on the return trip to Blenheim
21
Monday 30 April 2012 Tuesday 1 May 2012 Wednesday 2 May 2012 Thursday 3 May 2012 Friday 4 May 2012
7am
Registration Desk Opens
8am
Registration Desk Opens
745-9am
Field Trips Depart
8-9am NZPI Young Planners AGM845-950am Keynote
George Monbiot (via Teleconference)
9am-5pm YP Pre-Congress12950-1030am Keynote
Rod Oram
915-10am
Keynote Gerry Te Kapa Coates
1030-11am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Boffa Miskell Ltd
1030am-5pm
Maori Planning Hui
12pm
Registration Desk Opens
1050-1120am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Opus
1145am-12pm
TBA
1-430pm
Urban Design Forum Meeting
12-1pm Lunch
Sponsored by Beca
2-5pm
Elected Representatives Workshop
1210-1pm
Keynote Andrew Lothian
Afternoon Tea1-2pm Lunch
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
3-330pm
Afternoon Tea
6pm YP Pre-Congress Function for early
arrivals
330-4pm Afternoon Tea
Sponsored by MWH
5-515pm
Field Trips Briefing (if needed)
330-615pm
Field Trips Return
4-445pm
Keynote Diane Turner
515pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
7pm
Pre-Conference Dinner Drinks
Free EveningOptional Social Events
See page 18 for details
Optional Social Events
See page 18 for details
730pm-late Conference Dinner
Conference Closing Ceremony
2013 Conference Promos
2-330pm
Parallel Sessions 1
See page 13 for details
11-1145am
Keynote Craig Pauling
Sponsored by Beca
1-3pm
Parallel Sessions 2
See page 13 for details
330pm-5pm
Parallel Sessions 3
See page 13 for details
10-1050am
Keynote Laurie Johnson
Sponsored by Opus and Christchurch
City Council
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
530-730pm Welcome Reception
9am-915am
Conference Opening
See Page 18
for times and details
ALL DAY
FIELD TRIPS
1120-1210pm
Keynote Daniel Homsey
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
NEW ZEALAND PLANNING INSTITUTE 2012 CONFERENCE amp YPCONGRESS12 This Form is a Tax Invoice (GST No 11-578-675)
We Strongly Recommend you enrol online for instant confirmation and payment ndash CLICK HERE
Personal Details (One person per form please)
Title_______ First Name______________________ Surname________________________________________________
Organisation____________________________________________________________________________________________
Postal Address__________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone____________ Fax_______________ Mobile____________ Email__________________________________
Special Requirements Dietary
Other Please Specify___________________________
ITEM FEES ARE LISTED EXCLUSIVE OF GST GST IS ADDED AS A SINGLE AMOUNT IN THE PAYMENT DUE SECTION
A1 Conference Registration Fees
Full Registration (NZPI Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
70000
Full Registration (Non-Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
78000
Daily Registration (NZPI Members) Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
45500
Daily Registration (Non-Members)
Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
52000
Student Registration For all current student members of NZPI currently registered for full time study Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunch welcome reception Excludes Gala Dinner
24800
Total (A) $
A2 Young Planners Congress Tuesday 1 May (Evening 30 April for early arrivals) Registration Price
NZPI Member 9000
NZPI Non-Member 13200
Total (B) $
B Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday 1 May Details Price
Urban Design Forum 100-430pm
2500
Maori Planning Hui 1030am-500pm
-
Elected Representatives Workshop 200-500pm
6000
Total (C) $
C Conference Social Options
Note A Full Registration includes Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner Event Price
___Qty
Welcome Reception 1 May 530pm Day or Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
3500
___Qty
Conference Gala Dinner 4 May 7pm Day and Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
9000
___Qty
NZPI Awards Reception Thursday 3 May 5pm
3000
___Qty Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant
Wed Thu 4200
___Qty Wither Hills Winery
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty The Winery Riverlands
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty Ye Olde Malthouse Wed Thu 4100
Total (D) $
D Field Trips ndash Friday 4 May Select 1 Only
Price If any
Blenheim Highlights
Sounds Spectacular ndash Picton and Queen
Charlotte Sounds 4000
Mussels and More Havelock and Pelorus Sound
4000
Water and Wine Wairau Valley
Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward
Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura
With Cruise 10100
Without Cruise
Aviation Day Planning and Pilots
Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi
Total Payment Due A1 Conference Registration Fee $
A2 Young Planners Congress $
B Pre-Conference Workshops $
C Conference Social Options $
D Field Trip $
Net Total $
Net total x115 (Payment incl
GST) $
Payment Options This form becomes a tax invoice on completion
Mail Cheque Made Payable to NZ Planning Institute
Credit Card Visa or Mastercard only (please circle)
Exp Date__________________
Name on Card______________________________
3 Digit Card Security ID________
Signature__________________________________
Amount $________________
Direct Credit to
NZ Planning Institute
National Bank
Remuera Branch
ac 06 0237 0053717 00
Please faxemail a copy of the registration form(s) to
adminplanningorgnz or 09 520 3686 the same day noting
that you have the payment
Please tick if you do not want your name to be included
on the registrant list
Parallel Sessions
Parallel Sessions 1 Wednesday 2nd May 200-330pm
I am most likely to attend
1A 1B 1C 1D
1E 1F 1G
Parallel Sessions 2 Thursday 3rd May 100-300pm
I am most likely to attend
2A 2B 2C
2D 2E 2F
Parallel Sessions 3 Thursday 3rd May 330-500pm
I am most likely to attend
3A 3B 3C 3D
3E 3F 3G
CLICK HERE TO ENROL ONLINE
We strongly recommend On-line Enrolment for instant
Booking Confirmation
Retain a copy of this form and send to
NZ Planning Institute
Conference 2012
PO Box 8658 Symonds St 1150
AUCKLAND
Alternatively
Email as an attachment to adminplanningorgnz
with ldquo2012 Registrationrdquo in the Subject line
OR Fax to 09 520 3686
Conference Cancellation Policy All cancellations must be made in writing
to the Conference Organiser at adminplanningorgnz Cancellations made
before Wednesday 18 April will be refunded less $75 (excl GST) to cover
administration costs After this date no refunds will be allowed All refunds will
be processed after the conference Substitute delegates are welcome without
penalty but please advise NZPI of any name change to admin
Disclaimer Information contained herein is correct at the time of publishing
The Organising Committee and the Conference Office reserve the right to alter
or delete items from the meeting andor social programme and to alter or
delete information supplied on the Conference website or accommodation
venues prices and all other information contained therein NZPI and the
Conference Organisers cannot be held liable for any personal injuries caused
Through delegates participating in any part of the NZPI Conference 2012
18
Field Trips Friday 4 May
lance
Conference Social Options
lance
If you have not already booked any options and would like to participate please see Registration Desk
to check availability
Wednesday 2 May and Thursday 3 May
Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant $42+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar
Ye Olde Malthouse $41+gst
Buffet Dinner cash bar
Wither Hills Winery $64+gst 3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
The Winery Riverlands (formerly Montana) $64+gst
3 course Dinner cash bar Transport provided
Thursday 3 May 515pm Tickets are still available $30+GST See Registration Desk Attendees may still participate in the Social Options above which will begin following the CeremonyReception
All Trips will depart from and return to the Marlborough Convention Centre Note that return times are approximate
Please note your reporting time Buses will depart strictly on time and will not wait
Trip Report by Trip Departs Trip returns (approx)
A Blenheim Highlights Sponsored by Marlborough District Council
845am 900am 330pm
B Sounds Spectacular Sponsored by Ayson amp Partners
830am 845am 430pm
C Mussels amp More Sponsored by Smart Alliances
830am 845am 430pm
D Water and Wine Sponsored by Tasman District Council
845am 900am 415pm
E Southern Explorer Sponsored by Styles Group
845am 900am 415pm
F Whale of a Time Sponsored by Beca
730am 745am 615pm
G Aviation Day Sponsored by Nelson City Council
845am 900am 430pm
H Heritage Trail Sponsored by Department of Conservation
845am 900am 415pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
-
lance
Field Trips Info
lance
Friday 4 May All Trips have limits on numbers ndash please enrol early to avoid disappointment Note that additional fees apply to several trips Trip A Blenheim Highlights Therersquos more to Blenheim than meets the eye and this trip offers three perspectives on the town and its environs Local experts will take you on a guided walking tour to look at recent developments and some of the sites and ideas identified the Blenheim Town Centre Project ndash the outcome of a place-based Inquiry-By-Design (IBD) workshop and consultation process led by Urbanismplus and Marlborough District Council Yoursquoll also discover the pioneering spirit and history behind the creation of Marlboroughrsquos iconic Sauvignon Blanc wine style ndash and sample the product with a tutored wine tasting ndash at the Brancott Estate Heritage Centre Finally yoursquoll embark on the River Queen for a cruise on the scenic and historic Opawa River with commentary on passing sites from culturalhistoricaliwi perspectives
Trip B Sounds Spectacular Picton and Queen Charlotte Sounds Picton is the gateway to the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound and is the southern port for the inter-island ferry services from Wellington After a short bus trip from Blenheim yoursquoll visit Waikawa marae with presentations from local iwi Te Atiawa Marlborough District Council and Port Marlborough on recent and current projects including redevelopment of the Picton waterfront developments at the ferry terminal port and marinas and iwi perspectives on the management of the Sounds Therersquoll be a chance to look at
some of these developments as you head down to the waterfront to board a boat for a cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound The trip includes a visit to a salmon farm with commentary from New Zealand King Salmon and further commentary on the challenges involved in managing this spectacular environment If time permits yoursquoll round off the day with a winery visit on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
Trip C Mussels amp More Havelock amp Pelorus Sound Havelock is home to Marlboroughrsquos mussel-farming industry ndash itrsquos known as the Greenshell Mussel Capital of the World ndash and is the starting point for exploring the Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds Yoursquoll hear about the Northern Marlborough Urban Growth amp Development Strategy and how this will
shape the development of Havelock and some of the smaller settlements in the Sounds Yoursquoll also learn about the current state of aquaculture in the Sounds and the promise of the latest aquaculture legislation with presenters from the industry and the Ministry of Fisheriesrsquo Aquaculture Unit After a look around Havelock itself yoursquoll have a cruise on Pelorus Sound including a visit to a mussel farm and commentary on issues such as coastal subdivision residential development and forestry If time permits a winery visit will be included on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
19
Field Trips conthellip
lance
Trip D Water and Wine Wairau Valley The Wairau Plains are the heartland for Marlboroughrsquos world-famous wine industry Farther up the Wairau Valley the vines give way to wide pastoral land and the forest clad foothills of the Richmond and St Arnaud ranges The Wairau Valley is also a powerhouse of a different sort with two hydro-electric power schemes (HEPS) already and a third recently consented Yoursquoll get a tour of one of these ndash the Branch HEPS ndash and commentary about the issues raised by the consenting of the larger Wairau HEPS with presenters from TrustPower and Fish and Game There will also be presentations from Wine Marlborough and the Marlborough District Council on the challenges faced by the wine industry and its neighbours and the pressures that changing land uses place on the water that flows on the surface of ndash and beneath ndash the Wairau Valley And letrsquos be honest you want to taste some of the many different wines that this region has to offer so yoursquoll be stopping off at some of the wineries that yoursquoll pass en route for a closer look at the production ndash and consumption ndash of Marlboroughrsquos most famous product
Trip E Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward Heading south from Blenheim along State Highway 1 takes you through the expansive Awatere Valley where Marlboroughrsquos winemaking traditions continue to spread across the landscape But vineyards arenrsquot the only ndash or even the dominant ndash land use here and on this trip yoursquoll see and hear about the diversity of development in South Marlborough Highlights include a tour of the unique solar salt works at Lake Grassmere a visit to the site of the proposed Clifford Bay ferry terminal (currently under investigation) a look at wind farm developments around Ward and a tour of Yealands Estate New Zealandrsquos largest
privately owned vineyard and a world leader in innovation and sustainable wine production Commentary will be provided by those involved in these industries including Dominion Salt and wind farm developers Energy3 Ltd Yoursquoll also have presentations on how the settlements of Seddon and Ward are likely to be shaped by the Southern Marlborough Urban Growth and Development Strategy and how farming and communities in South Marlborough are adapting to life in an environment where water is often a scarce commodity
Trip F Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura This is the longest of our trips which involves a couple of hours on a bus as you travel down to Kaikoura for the world-renowned Whale Watch cruise Whale Watch is New Zealands only marine-based whale watching company offering an exciting up-close encounter with the worlds
largest toothed predator the giant Sperm Whale in their natural environment and the tour includes fantastic on-board interpretation about Kaikoura its wildlife and the story of the Whale Watch business Whilst the cruise is the highlight of the trip there are plenty of other things to see en route The rugged and scenic stretch of coastline between the Waima (Ure) River and Kaikoura has long been valued by local Maori for its plentiful catches of fish abundant shellfish beds and succulent crayfish Itrsquos also vital
20
Field Trips conthellip
lance
for the South Islandrsquos transportation system with both State Highway 1 and the Coastal Pacific Railway occupying the narrow strip of land between the sea and the mountains Commentary en route will highlight sites and issues of interest including Lake Grassmere wind farms infrastructure and coastal hazards Yoursquoll stop at Ohau Point for a look at the seal colony before arriving in Kaikoura for pre-cruise presentations from Te Korowai o Te Tai ō Marokura (Kaikoura Coastal Guardians) and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust Note Additional fee of $101+gst applies for Whale Watch cruise If you donrsquot have the sea-legs for the Whale Watch cruise you can opt for a guided walk around the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway Your guides together with information panels located along the Walkway will enable you to journey into
the fascinating history of the people and to learn of the geology the animals and the plants that make the area so special Yoursquoll also see first-hand where DOC and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust ndash with support from landowners and the wider community ndash are establishing a new colony of the endangered Huttons Shearwater (Kaikoura is the only place on earth where these unique sea birds breed) Trip G Aviation Day Planning and Pilots NZ Agricultural Aviation Association (NZAAA) will host an Aviation-focused field day based at Omaka Aerodrome Blenheim The day would include demonstrations of agricultural aviation technology and its relevance and application to policy and regulation of the industry in RMA Plans consideration of reverse sensitivity with subdivision adjacent to the aerodrome and a visit to the Aviation
Heritage Centre including lunch NZAAA has funding from the Sustainable Farming Fund for a project called Environmental Best Practice in Agricultural and associated Rural Aviation Demonstration days are part of the project plan This project seeks to develop consistent clear and achievable provisions so that agricultural and rural aviation can continue to be undertaken thus contributing to economic social and environmental sustainability The opportunity to run a field trip in conjunction with the NZPI Conference aligns with the project outcomes and provides an opportunity for planners and policy makers to experience first-hand the capability of agricultural aviation in NZ the challenges faced by the industry the industry response and the technology that is available The lunch venue the Aviation Heritage Centre houses a
display like no other and you donrsquot have to be an aviation buff to enjoy it Human stories from the Great War come to life in a theatrical treatment which is both innovative and visually stunning Captivating scenes depict the aircraft in context some recreating actual incidents The rare memorabilia is worthy of any national collection and ranges from beautifully crafted lsquotrench artrsquo through to personal items belonging to the famous Red Baron himself
Trip H Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi Experience some of Marlboroughrsquos rich natural cultural and historic heritage both Maori and European on this excursion to some of the regionrsquos most famous ndash and some less well-known ndash heritage sites all within 20 minutesrsquo drive from
Blenheim First stop is the Wairau Bar a long windswept boulder bank on the shores of Marlboroughrsquos Cloudy Bay The site is the Everest of New Zealand archaeology on hand to explain its significance and provide commentary on its management Further along the coast yoursquoll stop at Rarangi to look at the arearsquos unique landform and geomorphology and hear how the community is involved in connecting us to our deep Pacific past and of particular significance to Maori Local iwi and staff from DOC will be managing and restoring this special environment through the Rarangi Landcare Group There will also be a tour of the award-winning wetland restoration project at Wither Hillsrsquo vineyard at Rarangi The trip will also include a visit to Whites Bay ndash which in 1866 became the South Island terminus of an inter-island telegraph cable (the original cable station still exists) and Tuamarina site of the lsquoWairau Affrayrsquo where in 1843 European settlers from Nelson clashed with Ngati Toa chiefs
Te Rauparaha and Te Rangihaeata a battle in which 22 Europeans and between four and nine Maori died A visit to a winery for a tutored tasting will round off the day on the return trip to Blenheim
21
Monday 30 April 2012 Tuesday 1 May 2012 Wednesday 2 May 2012 Thursday 3 May 2012 Friday 4 May 2012
7am
Registration Desk Opens
8am
Registration Desk Opens
745-9am
Field Trips Depart
8-9am NZPI Young Planners AGM845-950am Keynote
George Monbiot (via Teleconference)
9am-5pm YP Pre-Congress12950-1030am Keynote
Rod Oram
915-10am
Keynote Gerry Te Kapa Coates
1030-11am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Boffa Miskell Ltd
1030am-5pm
Maori Planning Hui
12pm
Registration Desk Opens
1050-1120am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Opus
1145am-12pm
TBA
1-430pm
Urban Design Forum Meeting
12-1pm Lunch
Sponsored by Beca
2-5pm
Elected Representatives Workshop
1210-1pm
Keynote Andrew Lothian
Afternoon Tea1-2pm Lunch
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
3-330pm
Afternoon Tea
6pm YP Pre-Congress Function for early
arrivals
330-4pm Afternoon Tea
Sponsored by MWH
5-515pm
Field Trips Briefing (if needed)
330-615pm
Field Trips Return
4-445pm
Keynote Diane Turner
515pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
7pm
Pre-Conference Dinner Drinks
Free EveningOptional Social Events
See page 18 for details
Optional Social Events
See page 18 for details
730pm-late Conference Dinner
Conference Closing Ceremony
2013 Conference Promos
2-330pm
Parallel Sessions 1
See page 13 for details
11-1145am
Keynote Craig Pauling
Sponsored by Beca
1-3pm
Parallel Sessions 2
See page 13 for details
330pm-5pm
Parallel Sessions 3
See page 13 for details
10-1050am
Keynote Laurie Johnson
Sponsored by Opus and Christchurch
City Council
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
530-730pm Welcome Reception
9am-915am
Conference Opening
See Page 18
for times and details
ALL DAY
FIELD TRIPS
1120-1210pm
Keynote Daniel Homsey
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
NEW ZEALAND PLANNING INSTITUTE 2012 CONFERENCE amp YPCONGRESS12 This Form is a Tax Invoice (GST No 11-578-675)
We Strongly Recommend you enrol online for instant confirmation and payment ndash CLICK HERE
Personal Details (One person per form please)
Title_______ First Name______________________ Surname________________________________________________
Organisation____________________________________________________________________________________________
Postal Address__________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone____________ Fax_______________ Mobile____________ Email__________________________________
Special Requirements Dietary
Other Please Specify___________________________
ITEM FEES ARE LISTED EXCLUSIVE OF GST GST IS ADDED AS A SINGLE AMOUNT IN THE PAYMENT DUE SECTION
A1 Conference Registration Fees
Full Registration (NZPI Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
70000
Full Registration (Non-Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
78000
Daily Registration (NZPI Members) Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
45500
Daily Registration (Non-Members)
Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
52000
Student Registration For all current student members of NZPI currently registered for full time study Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunch welcome reception Excludes Gala Dinner
24800
Total (A) $
A2 Young Planners Congress Tuesday 1 May (Evening 30 April for early arrivals) Registration Price
NZPI Member 9000
NZPI Non-Member 13200
Total (B) $
B Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday 1 May Details Price
Urban Design Forum 100-430pm
2500
Maori Planning Hui 1030am-500pm
-
Elected Representatives Workshop 200-500pm
6000
Total (C) $
C Conference Social Options
Note A Full Registration includes Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner Event Price
___Qty
Welcome Reception 1 May 530pm Day or Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
3500
___Qty
Conference Gala Dinner 4 May 7pm Day and Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
9000
___Qty
NZPI Awards Reception Thursday 3 May 5pm
3000
___Qty Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant
Wed Thu 4200
___Qty Wither Hills Winery
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty The Winery Riverlands
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty Ye Olde Malthouse Wed Thu 4100
Total (D) $
D Field Trips ndash Friday 4 May Select 1 Only
Price If any
Blenheim Highlights
Sounds Spectacular ndash Picton and Queen
Charlotte Sounds 4000
Mussels and More Havelock and Pelorus Sound
4000
Water and Wine Wairau Valley
Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward
Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura
With Cruise 10100
Without Cruise
Aviation Day Planning and Pilots
Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi
Total Payment Due A1 Conference Registration Fee $
A2 Young Planners Congress $
B Pre-Conference Workshops $
C Conference Social Options $
D Field Trip $
Net Total $
Net total x115 (Payment incl
GST) $
Payment Options This form becomes a tax invoice on completion
Mail Cheque Made Payable to NZ Planning Institute
Credit Card Visa or Mastercard only (please circle)
Exp Date__________________
Name on Card______________________________
3 Digit Card Security ID________
Signature__________________________________
Amount $________________
Direct Credit to
NZ Planning Institute
National Bank
Remuera Branch
ac 06 0237 0053717 00
Please faxemail a copy of the registration form(s) to
adminplanningorgnz or 09 520 3686 the same day noting
that you have the payment
Please tick if you do not want your name to be included
on the registrant list
Parallel Sessions
Parallel Sessions 1 Wednesday 2nd May 200-330pm
I am most likely to attend
1A 1B 1C 1D
1E 1F 1G
Parallel Sessions 2 Thursday 3rd May 100-300pm
I am most likely to attend
2A 2B 2C
2D 2E 2F
Parallel Sessions 3 Thursday 3rd May 330-500pm
I am most likely to attend
3A 3B 3C 3D
3E 3F 3G
CLICK HERE TO ENROL ONLINE
We strongly recommend On-line Enrolment for instant
Booking Confirmation
Retain a copy of this form and send to
NZ Planning Institute
Conference 2012
PO Box 8658 Symonds St 1150
AUCKLAND
Alternatively
Email as an attachment to adminplanningorgnz
with ldquo2012 Registrationrdquo in the Subject line
OR Fax to 09 520 3686
Conference Cancellation Policy All cancellations must be made in writing
to the Conference Organiser at adminplanningorgnz Cancellations made
before Wednesday 18 April will be refunded less $75 (excl GST) to cover
administration costs After this date no refunds will be allowed All refunds will
be processed after the conference Substitute delegates are welcome without
penalty but please advise NZPI of any name change to admin
Disclaimer Information contained herein is correct at the time of publishing
The Organising Committee and the Conference Office reserve the right to alter
or delete items from the meeting andor social programme and to alter or
delete information supplied on the Conference website or accommodation
venues prices and all other information contained therein NZPI and the
Conference Organisers cannot be held liable for any personal injuries caused
Through delegates participating in any part of the NZPI Conference 2012
Field Trips Info
lance
Friday 4 May All Trips have limits on numbers ndash please enrol early to avoid disappointment Note that additional fees apply to several trips Trip A Blenheim Highlights Therersquos more to Blenheim than meets the eye and this trip offers three perspectives on the town and its environs Local experts will take you on a guided walking tour to look at recent developments and some of the sites and ideas identified the Blenheim Town Centre Project ndash the outcome of a place-based Inquiry-By-Design (IBD) workshop and consultation process led by Urbanismplus and Marlborough District Council Yoursquoll also discover the pioneering spirit and history behind the creation of Marlboroughrsquos iconic Sauvignon Blanc wine style ndash and sample the product with a tutored wine tasting ndash at the Brancott Estate Heritage Centre Finally yoursquoll embark on the River Queen for a cruise on the scenic and historic Opawa River with commentary on passing sites from culturalhistoricaliwi perspectives
Trip B Sounds Spectacular Picton and Queen Charlotte Sounds Picton is the gateway to the beautiful Queen Charlotte Sound and is the southern port for the inter-island ferry services from Wellington After a short bus trip from Blenheim yoursquoll visit Waikawa marae with presentations from local iwi Te Atiawa Marlborough District Council and Port Marlborough on recent and current projects including redevelopment of the Picton waterfront developments at the ferry terminal port and marinas and iwi perspectives on the management of the Sounds Therersquoll be a chance to look at
some of these developments as you head down to the waterfront to board a boat for a cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound The trip includes a visit to a salmon farm with commentary from New Zealand King Salmon and further commentary on the challenges involved in managing this spectacular environment If time permits yoursquoll round off the day with a winery visit on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
Trip C Mussels amp More Havelock amp Pelorus Sound Havelock is home to Marlboroughrsquos mussel-farming industry ndash itrsquos known as the Greenshell Mussel Capital of the World ndash and is the starting point for exploring the Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds Yoursquoll hear about the Northern Marlborough Urban Growth amp Development Strategy and how this will
shape the development of Havelock and some of the smaller settlements in the Sounds Yoursquoll also learn about the current state of aquaculture in the Sounds and the promise of the latest aquaculture legislation with presenters from the industry and the Ministry of Fisheriesrsquo Aquaculture Unit After a look around Havelock itself yoursquoll have a cruise on Pelorus Sound including a visit to a mussel farm and commentary on issues such as coastal subdivision residential development and forestry If time permits a winery visit will be included on the return trip to Blenheim Note an additional fee applies for this option to cover boat charter
19
Field Trips conthellip
lance
Trip D Water and Wine Wairau Valley The Wairau Plains are the heartland for Marlboroughrsquos world-famous wine industry Farther up the Wairau Valley the vines give way to wide pastoral land and the forest clad foothills of the Richmond and St Arnaud ranges The Wairau Valley is also a powerhouse of a different sort with two hydro-electric power schemes (HEPS) already and a third recently consented Yoursquoll get a tour of one of these ndash the Branch HEPS ndash and commentary about the issues raised by the consenting of the larger Wairau HEPS with presenters from TrustPower and Fish and Game There will also be presentations from Wine Marlborough and the Marlborough District Council on the challenges faced by the wine industry and its neighbours and the pressures that changing land uses place on the water that flows on the surface of ndash and beneath ndash the Wairau Valley And letrsquos be honest you want to taste some of the many different wines that this region has to offer so yoursquoll be stopping off at some of the wineries that yoursquoll pass en route for a closer look at the production ndash and consumption ndash of Marlboroughrsquos most famous product
Trip E Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward Heading south from Blenheim along State Highway 1 takes you through the expansive Awatere Valley where Marlboroughrsquos winemaking traditions continue to spread across the landscape But vineyards arenrsquot the only ndash or even the dominant ndash land use here and on this trip yoursquoll see and hear about the diversity of development in South Marlborough Highlights include a tour of the unique solar salt works at Lake Grassmere a visit to the site of the proposed Clifford Bay ferry terminal (currently under investigation) a look at wind farm developments around Ward and a tour of Yealands Estate New Zealandrsquos largest
privately owned vineyard and a world leader in innovation and sustainable wine production Commentary will be provided by those involved in these industries including Dominion Salt and wind farm developers Energy3 Ltd Yoursquoll also have presentations on how the settlements of Seddon and Ward are likely to be shaped by the Southern Marlborough Urban Growth and Development Strategy and how farming and communities in South Marlborough are adapting to life in an environment where water is often a scarce commodity
Trip F Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura This is the longest of our trips which involves a couple of hours on a bus as you travel down to Kaikoura for the world-renowned Whale Watch cruise Whale Watch is New Zealands only marine-based whale watching company offering an exciting up-close encounter with the worlds
largest toothed predator the giant Sperm Whale in their natural environment and the tour includes fantastic on-board interpretation about Kaikoura its wildlife and the story of the Whale Watch business Whilst the cruise is the highlight of the trip there are plenty of other things to see en route The rugged and scenic stretch of coastline between the Waima (Ure) River and Kaikoura has long been valued by local Maori for its plentiful catches of fish abundant shellfish beds and succulent crayfish Itrsquos also vital
20
Field Trips conthellip
lance
for the South Islandrsquos transportation system with both State Highway 1 and the Coastal Pacific Railway occupying the narrow strip of land between the sea and the mountains Commentary en route will highlight sites and issues of interest including Lake Grassmere wind farms infrastructure and coastal hazards Yoursquoll stop at Ohau Point for a look at the seal colony before arriving in Kaikoura for pre-cruise presentations from Te Korowai o Te Tai ō Marokura (Kaikoura Coastal Guardians) and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust Note Additional fee of $101+gst applies for Whale Watch cruise If you donrsquot have the sea-legs for the Whale Watch cruise you can opt for a guided walk around the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway Your guides together with information panels located along the Walkway will enable you to journey into
the fascinating history of the people and to learn of the geology the animals and the plants that make the area so special Yoursquoll also see first-hand where DOC and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust ndash with support from landowners and the wider community ndash are establishing a new colony of the endangered Huttons Shearwater (Kaikoura is the only place on earth where these unique sea birds breed) Trip G Aviation Day Planning and Pilots NZ Agricultural Aviation Association (NZAAA) will host an Aviation-focused field day based at Omaka Aerodrome Blenheim The day would include demonstrations of agricultural aviation technology and its relevance and application to policy and regulation of the industry in RMA Plans consideration of reverse sensitivity with subdivision adjacent to the aerodrome and a visit to the Aviation
Heritage Centre including lunch NZAAA has funding from the Sustainable Farming Fund for a project called Environmental Best Practice in Agricultural and associated Rural Aviation Demonstration days are part of the project plan This project seeks to develop consistent clear and achievable provisions so that agricultural and rural aviation can continue to be undertaken thus contributing to economic social and environmental sustainability The opportunity to run a field trip in conjunction with the NZPI Conference aligns with the project outcomes and provides an opportunity for planners and policy makers to experience first-hand the capability of agricultural aviation in NZ the challenges faced by the industry the industry response and the technology that is available The lunch venue the Aviation Heritage Centre houses a
display like no other and you donrsquot have to be an aviation buff to enjoy it Human stories from the Great War come to life in a theatrical treatment which is both innovative and visually stunning Captivating scenes depict the aircraft in context some recreating actual incidents The rare memorabilia is worthy of any national collection and ranges from beautifully crafted lsquotrench artrsquo through to personal items belonging to the famous Red Baron himself
Trip H Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi Experience some of Marlboroughrsquos rich natural cultural and historic heritage both Maori and European on this excursion to some of the regionrsquos most famous ndash and some less well-known ndash heritage sites all within 20 minutesrsquo drive from
Blenheim First stop is the Wairau Bar a long windswept boulder bank on the shores of Marlboroughrsquos Cloudy Bay The site is the Everest of New Zealand archaeology on hand to explain its significance and provide commentary on its management Further along the coast yoursquoll stop at Rarangi to look at the arearsquos unique landform and geomorphology and hear how the community is involved in connecting us to our deep Pacific past and of particular significance to Maori Local iwi and staff from DOC will be managing and restoring this special environment through the Rarangi Landcare Group There will also be a tour of the award-winning wetland restoration project at Wither Hillsrsquo vineyard at Rarangi The trip will also include a visit to Whites Bay ndash which in 1866 became the South Island terminus of an inter-island telegraph cable (the original cable station still exists) and Tuamarina site of the lsquoWairau Affrayrsquo where in 1843 European settlers from Nelson clashed with Ngati Toa chiefs
Te Rauparaha and Te Rangihaeata a battle in which 22 Europeans and between four and nine Maori died A visit to a winery for a tutored tasting will round off the day on the return trip to Blenheim
21
Monday 30 April 2012 Tuesday 1 May 2012 Wednesday 2 May 2012 Thursday 3 May 2012 Friday 4 May 2012
7am
Registration Desk Opens
8am
Registration Desk Opens
745-9am
Field Trips Depart
8-9am NZPI Young Planners AGM845-950am Keynote
George Monbiot (via Teleconference)
9am-5pm YP Pre-Congress12950-1030am Keynote
Rod Oram
915-10am
Keynote Gerry Te Kapa Coates
1030-11am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Boffa Miskell Ltd
1030am-5pm
Maori Planning Hui
12pm
Registration Desk Opens
1050-1120am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Opus
1145am-12pm
TBA
1-430pm
Urban Design Forum Meeting
12-1pm Lunch
Sponsored by Beca
2-5pm
Elected Representatives Workshop
1210-1pm
Keynote Andrew Lothian
Afternoon Tea1-2pm Lunch
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
3-330pm
Afternoon Tea
6pm YP Pre-Congress Function for early
arrivals
330-4pm Afternoon Tea
Sponsored by MWH
5-515pm
Field Trips Briefing (if needed)
330-615pm
Field Trips Return
4-445pm
Keynote Diane Turner
515pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
7pm
Pre-Conference Dinner Drinks
Free EveningOptional Social Events
See page 18 for details
Optional Social Events
See page 18 for details
730pm-late Conference Dinner
Conference Closing Ceremony
2013 Conference Promos
2-330pm
Parallel Sessions 1
See page 13 for details
11-1145am
Keynote Craig Pauling
Sponsored by Beca
1-3pm
Parallel Sessions 2
See page 13 for details
330pm-5pm
Parallel Sessions 3
See page 13 for details
10-1050am
Keynote Laurie Johnson
Sponsored by Opus and Christchurch
City Council
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
530-730pm Welcome Reception
9am-915am
Conference Opening
See Page 18
for times and details
ALL DAY
FIELD TRIPS
1120-1210pm
Keynote Daniel Homsey
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
NEW ZEALAND PLANNING INSTITUTE 2012 CONFERENCE amp YPCONGRESS12 This Form is a Tax Invoice (GST No 11-578-675)
We Strongly Recommend you enrol online for instant confirmation and payment ndash CLICK HERE
Personal Details (One person per form please)
Title_______ First Name______________________ Surname________________________________________________
Organisation____________________________________________________________________________________________
Postal Address__________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone____________ Fax_______________ Mobile____________ Email__________________________________
Special Requirements Dietary
Other Please Specify___________________________
ITEM FEES ARE LISTED EXCLUSIVE OF GST GST IS ADDED AS A SINGLE AMOUNT IN THE PAYMENT DUE SECTION
A1 Conference Registration Fees
Full Registration (NZPI Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
70000
Full Registration (Non-Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
78000
Daily Registration (NZPI Members) Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
45500
Daily Registration (Non-Members)
Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
52000
Student Registration For all current student members of NZPI currently registered for full time study Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunch welcome reception Excludes Gala Dinner
24800
Total (A) $
A2 Young Planners Congress Tuesday 1 May (Evening 30 April for early arrivals) Registration Price
NZPI Member 9000
NZPI Non-Member 13200
Total (B) $
B Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday 1 May Details Price
Urban Design Forum 100-430pm
2500
Maori Planning Hui 1030am-500pm
-
Elected Representatives Workshop 200-500pm
6000
Total (C) $
C Conference Social Options
Note A Full Registration includes Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner Event Price
___Qty
Welcome Reception 1 May 530pm Day or Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
3500
___Qty
Conference Gala Dinner 4 May 7pm Day and Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
9000
___Qty
NZPI Awards Reception Thursday 3 May 5pm
3000
___Qty Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant
Wed Thu 4200
___Qty Wither Hills Winery
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty The Winery Riverlands
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty Ye Olde Malthouse Wed Thu 4100
Total (D) $
D Field Trips ndash Friday 4 May Select 1 Only
Price If any
Blenheim Highlights
Sounds Spectacular ndash Picton and Queen
Charlotte Sounds 4000
Mussels and More Havelock and Pelorus Sound
4000
Water and Wine Wairau Valley
Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward
Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura
With Cruise 10100
Without Cruise
Aviation Day Planning and Pilots
Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi
Total Payment Due A1 Conference Registration Fee $
A2 Young Planners Congress $
B Pre-Conference Workshops $
C Conference Social Options $
D Field Trip $
Net Total $
Net total x115 (Payment incl
GST) $
Payment Options This form becomes a tax invoice on completion
Mail Cheque Made Payable to NZ Planning Institute
Credit Card Visa or Mastercard only (please circle)
Exp Date__________________
Name on Card______________________________
3 Digit Card Security ID________
Signature__________________________________
Amount $________________
Direct Credit to
NZ Planning Institute
National Bank
Remuera Branch
ac 06 0237 0053717 00
Please faxemail a copy of the registration form(s) to
adminplanningorgnz or 09 520 3686 the same day noting
that you have the payment
Please tick if you do not want your name to be included
on the registrant list
Parallel Sessions
Parallel Sessions 1 Wednesday 2nd May 200-330pm
I am most likely to attend
1A 1B 1C 1D
1E 1F 1G
Parallel Sessions 2 Thursday 3rd May 100-300pm
I am most likely to attend
2A 2B 2C
2D 2E 2F
Parallel Sessions 3 Thursday 3rd May 330-500pm
I am most likely to attend
3A 3B 3C 3D
3E 3F 3G
CLICK HERE TO ENROL ONLINE
We strongly recommend On-line Enrolment for instant
Booking Confirmation
Retain a copy of this form and send to
NZ Planning Institute
Conference 2012
PO Box 8658 Symonds St 1150
AUCKLAND
Alternatively
Email as an attachment to adminplanningorgnz
with ldquo2012 Registrationrdquo in the Subject line
OR Fax to 09 520 3686
Conference Cancellation Policy All cancellations must be made in writing
to the Conference Organiser at adminplanningorgnz Cancellations made
before Wednesday 18 April will be refunded less $75 (excl GST) to cover
administration costs After this date no refunds will be allowed All refunds will
be processed after the conference Substitute delegates are welcome without
penalty but please advise NZPI of any name change to admin
Disclaimer Information contained herein is correct at the time of publishing
The Organising Committee and the Conference Office reserve the right to alter
or delete items from the meeting andor social programme and to alter or
delete information supplied on the Conference website or accommodation
venues prices and all other information contained therein NZPI and the
Conference Organisers cannot be held liable for any personal injuries caused
Through delegates participating in any part of the NZPI Conference 2012
Field Trips conthellip
lance
Trip D Water and Wine Wairau Valley The Wairau Plains are the heartland for Marlboroughrsquos world-famous wine industry Farther up the Wairau Valley the vines give way to wide pastoral land and the forest clad foothills of the Richmond and St Arnaud ranges The Wairau Valley is also a powerhouse of a different sort with two hydro-electric power schemes (HEPS) already and a third recently consented Yoursquoll get a tour of one of these ndash the Branch HEPS ndash and commentary about the issues raised by the consenting of the larger Wairau HEPS with presenters from TrustPower and Fish and Game There will also be presentations from Wine Marlborough and the Marlborough District Council on the challenges faced by the wine industry and its neighbours and the pressures that changing land uses place on the water that flows on the surface of ndash and beneath ndash the Wairau Valley And letrsquos be honest you want to taste some of the many different wines that this region has to offer so yoursquoll be stopping off at some of the wineries that yoursquoll pass en route for a closer look at the production ndash and consumption ndash of Marlboroughrsquos most famous product
Trip E Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward Heading south from Blenheim along State Highway 1 takes you through the expansive Awatere Valley where Marlboroughrsquos winemaking traditions continue to spread across the landscape But vineyards arenrsquot the only ndash or even the dominant ndash land use here and on this trip yoursquoll see and hear about the diversity of development in South Marlborough Highlights include a tour of the unique solar salt works at Lake Grassmere a visit to the site of the proposed Clifford Bay ferry terminal (currently under investigation) a look at wind farm developments around Ward and a tour of Yealands Estate New Zealandrsquos largest
privately owned vineyard and a world leader in innovation and sustainable wine production Commentary will be provided by those involved in these industries including Dominion Salt and wind farm developers Energy3 Ltd Yoursquoll also have presentations on how the settlements of Seddon and Ward are likely to be shaped by the Southern Marlborough Urban Growth and Development Strategy and how farming and communities in South Marlborough are adapting to life in an environment where water is often a scarce commodity
Trip F Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura This is the longest of our trips which involves a couple of hours on a bus as you travel down to Kaikoura for the world-renowned Whale Watch cruise Whale Watch is New Zealands only marine-based whale watching company offering an exciting up-close encounter with the worlds
largest toothed predator the giant Sperm Whale in their natural environment and the tour includes fantastic on-board interpretation about Kaikoura its wildlife and the story of the Whale Watch business Whilst the cruise is the highlight of the trip there are plenty of other things to see en route The rugged and scenic stretch of coastline between the Waima (Ure) River and Kaikoura has long been valued by local Maori for its plentiful catches of fish abundant shellfish beds and succulent crayfish Itrsquos also vital
20
Field Trips conthellip
lance
for the South Islandrsquos transportation system with both State Highway 1 and the Coastal Pacific Railway occupying the narrow strip of land between the sea and the mountains Commentary en route will highlight sites and issues of interest including Lake Grassmere wind farms infrastructure and coastal hazards Yoursquoll stop at Ohau Point for a look at the seal colony before arriving in Kaikoura for pre-cruise presentations from Te Korowai o Te Tai ō Marokura (Kaikoura Coastal Guardians) and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust Note Additional fee of $101+gst applies for Whale Watch cruise If you donrsquot have the sea-legs for the Whale Watch cruise you can opt for a guided walk around the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway Your guides together with information panels located along the Walkway will enable you to journey into
the fascinating history of the people and to learn of the geology the animals and the plants that make the area so special Yoursquoll also see first-hand where DOC and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust ndash with support from landowners and the wider community ndash are establishing a new colony of the endangered Huttons Shearwater (Kaikoura is the only place on earth where these unique sea birds breed) Trip G Aviation Day Planning and Pilots NZ Agricultural Aviation Association (NZAAA) will host an Aviation-focused field day based at Omaka Aerodrome Blenheim The day would include demonstrations of agricultural aviation technology and its relevance and application to policy and regulation of the industry in RMA Plans consideration of reverse sensitivity with subdivision adjacent to the aerodrome and a visit to the Aviation
Heritage Centre including lunch NZAAA has funding from the Sustainable Farming Fund for a project called Environmental Best Practice in Agricultural and associated Rural Aviation Demonstration days are part of the project plan This project seeks to develop consistent clear and achievable provisions so that agricultural and rural aviation can continue to be undertaken thus contributing to economic social and environmental sustainability The opportunity to run a field trip in conjunction with the NZPI Conference aligns with the project outcomes and provides an opportunity for planners and policy makers to experience first-hand the capability of agricultural aviation in NZ the challenges faced by the industry the industry response and the technology that is available The lunch venue the Aviation Heritage Centre houses a
display like no other and you donrsquot have to be an aviation buff to enjoy it Human stories from the Great War come to life in a theatrical treatment which is both innovative and visually stunning Captivating scenes depict the aircraft in context some recreating actual incidents The rare memorabilia is worthy of any national collection and ranges from beautifully crafted lsquotrench artrsquo through to personal items belonging to the famous Red Baron himself
Trip H Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi Experience some of Marlboroughrsquos rich natural cultural and historic heritage both Maori and European on this excursion to some of the regionrsquos most famous ndash and some less well-known ndash heritage sites all within 20 minutesrsquo drive from
Blenheim First stop is the Wairau Bar a long windswept boulder bank on the shores of Marlboroughrsquos Cloudy Bay The site is the Everest of New Zealand archaeology on hand to explain its significance and provide commentary on its management Further along the coast yoursquoll stop at Rarangi to look at the arearsquos unique landform and geomorphology and hear how the community is involved in connecting us to our deep Pacific past and of particular significance to Maori Local iwi and staff from DOC will be managing and restoring this special environment through the Rarangi Landcare Group There will also be a tour of the award-winning wetland restoration project at Wither Hillsrsquo vineyard at Rarangi The trip will also include a visit to Whites Bay ndash which in 1866 became the South Island terminus of an inter-island telegraph cable (the original cable station still exists) and Tuamarina site of the lsquoWairau Affrayrsquo where in 1843 European settlers from Nelson clashed with Ngati Toa chiefs
Te Rauparaha and Te Rangihaeata a battle in which 22 Europeans and between four and nine Maori died A visit to a winery for a tutored tasting will round off the day on the return trip to Blenheim
21
Monday 30 April 2012 Tuesday 1 May 2012 Wednesday 2 May 2012 Thursday 3 May 2012 Friday 4 May 2012
7am
Registration Desk Opens
8am
Registration Desk Opens
745-9am
Field Trips Depart
8-9am NZPI Young Planners AGM845-950am Keynote
George Monbiot (via Teleconference)
9am-5pm YP Pre-Congress12950-1030am Keynote
Rod Oram
915-10am
Keynote Gerry Te Kapa Coates
1030-11am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Boffa Miskell Ltd
1030am-5pm
Maori Planning Hui
12pm
Registration Desk Opens
1050-1120am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Opus
1145am-12pm
TBA
1-430pm
Urban Design Forum Meeting
12-1pm Lunch
Sponsored by Beca
2-5pm
Elected Representatives Workshop
1210-1pm
Keynote Andrew Lothian
Afternoon Tea1-2pm Lunch
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
3-330pm
Afternoon Tea
6pm YP Pre-Congress Function for early
arrivals
330-4pm Afternoon Tea
Sponsored by MWH
5-515pm
Field Trips Briefing (if needed)
330-615pm
Field Trips Return
4-445pm
Keynote Diane Turner
515pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
7pm
Pre-Conference Dinner Drinks
Free EveningOptional Social Events
See page 18 for details
Optional Social Events
See page 18 for details
730pm-late Conference Dinner
Conference Closing Ceremony
2013 Conference Promos
2-330pm
Parallel Sessions 1
See page 13 for details
11-1145am
Keynote Craig Pauling
Sponsored by Beca
1-3pm
Parallel Sessions 2
See page 13 for details
330pm-5pm
Parallel Sessions 3
See page 13 for details
10-1050am
Keynote Laurie Johnson
Sponsored by Opus and Christchurch
City Council
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
530-730pm Welcome Reception
9am-915am
Conference Opening
See Page 18
for times and details
ALL DAY
FIELD TRIPS
1120-1210pm
Keynote Daniel Homsey
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
NEW ZEALAND PLANNING INSTITUTE 2012 CONFERENCE amp YPCONGRESS12 This Form is a Tax Invoice (GST No 11-578-675)
We Strongly Recommend you enrol online for instant confirmation and payment ndash CLICK HERE
Personal Details (One person per form please)
Title_______ First Name______________________ Surname________________________________________________
Organisation____________________________________________________________________________________________
Postal Address__________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone____________ Fax_______________ Mobile____________ Email__________________________________
Special Requirements Dietary
Other Please Specify___________________________
ITEM FEES ARE LISTED EXCLUSIVE OF GST GST IS ADDED AS A SINGLE AMOUNT IN THE PAYMENT DUE SECTION
A1 Conference Registration Fees
Full Registration (NZPI Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
70000
Full Registration (Non-Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
78000
Daily Registration (NZPI Members) Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
45500
Daily Registration (Non-Members)
Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
52000
Student Registration For all current student members of NZPI currently registered for full time study Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunch welcome reception Excludes Gala Dinner
24800
Total (A) $
A2 Young Planners Congress Tuesday 1 May (Evening 30 April for early arrivals) Registration Price
NZPI Member 9000
NZPI Non-Member 13200
Total (B) $
B Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday 1 May Details Price
Urban Design Forum 100-430pm
2500
Maori Planning Hui 1030am-500pm
-
Elected Representatives Workshop 200-500pm
6000
Total (C) $
C Conference Social Options
Note A Full Registration includes Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner Event Price
___Qty
Welcome Reception 1 May 530pm Day or Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
3500
___Qty
Conference Gala Dinner 4 May 7pm Day and Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
9000
___Qty
NZPI Awards Reception Thursday 3 May 5pm
3000
___Qty Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant
Wed Thu 4200
___Qty Wither Hills Winery
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty The Winery Riverlands
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty Ye Olde Malthouse Wed Thu 4100
Total (D) $
D Field Trips ndash Friday 4 May Select 1 Only
Price If any
Blenheim Highlights
Sounds Spectacular ndash Picton and Queen
Charlotte Sounds 4000
Mussels and More Havelock and Pelorus Sound
4000
Water and Wine Wairau Valley
Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward
Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura
With Cruise 10100
Without Cruise
Aviation Day Planning and Pilots
Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi
Total Payment Due A1 Conference Registration Fee $
A2 Young Planners Congress $
B Pre-Conference Workshops $
C Conference Social Options $
D Field Trip $
Net Total $
Net total x115 (Payment incl
GST) $
Payment Options This form becomes a tax invoice on completion
Mail Cheque Made Payable to NZ Planning Institute
Credit Card Visa or Mastercard only (please circle)
Exp Date__________________
Name on Card______________________________
3 Digit Card Security ID________
Signature__________________________________
Amount $________________
Direct Credit to
NZ Planning Institute
National Bank
Remuera Branch
ac 06 0237 0053717 00
Please faxemail a copy of the registration form(s) to
adminplanningorgnz or 09 520 3686 the same day noting
that you have the payment
Please tick if you do not want your name to be included
on the registrant list
Parallel Sessions
Parallel Sessions 1 Wednesday 2nd May 200-330pm
I am most likely to attend
1A 1B 1C 1D
1E 1F 1G
Parallel Sessions 2 Thursday 3rd May 100-300pm
I am most likely to attend
2A 2B 2C
2D 2E 2F
Parallel Sessions 3 Thursday 3rd May 330-500pm
I am most likely to attend
3A 3B 3C 3D
3E 3F 3G
CLICK HERE TO ENROL ONLINE
We strongly recommend On-line Enrolment for instant
Booking Confirmation
Retain a copy of this form and send to
NZ Planning Institute
Conference 2012
PO Box 8658 Symonds St 1150
AUCKLAND
Alternatively
Email as an attachment to adminplanningorgnz
with ldquo2012 Registrationrdquo in the Subject line
OR Fax to 09 520 3686
Conference Cancellation Policy All cancellations must be made in writing
to the Conference Organiser at adminplanningorgnz Cancellations made
before Wednesday 18 April will be refunded less $75 (excl GST) to cover
administration costs After this date no refunds will be allowed All refunds will
be processed after the conference Substitute delegates are welcome without
penalty but please advise NZPI of any name change to admin
Disclaimer Information contained herein is correct at the time of publishing
The Organising Committee and the Conference Office reserve the right to alter
or delete items from the meeting andor social programme and to alter or
delete information supplied on the Conference website or accommodation
venues prices and all other information contained therein NZPI and the
Conference Organisers cannot be held liable for any personal injuries caused
Through delegates participating in any part of the NZPI Conference 2012
Field Trips conthellip
lance
for the South Islandrsquos transportation system with both State Highway 1 and the Coastal Pacific Railway occupying the narrow strip of land between the sea and the mountains Commentary en route will highlight sites and issues of interest including Lake Grassmere wind farms infrastructure and coastal hazards Yoursquoll stop at Ohau Point for a look at the seal colony before arriving in Kaikoura for pre-cruise presentations from Te Korowai o Te Tai ō Marokura (Kaikoura Coastal Guardians) and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust Note Additional fee of $101+gst applies for Whale Watch cruise If you donrsquot have the sea-legs for the Whale Watch cruise you can opt for a guided walk around the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway Your guides together with information panels located along the Walkway will enable you to journey into
the fascinating history of the people and to learn of the geology the animals and the plants that make the area so special Yoursquoll also see first-hand where DOC and the Huttons Shearwater Charitable Trust ndash with support from landowners and the wider community ndash are establishing a new colony of the endangered Huttons Shearwater (Kaikoura is the only place on earth where these unique sea birds breed) Trip G Aviation Day Planning and Pilots NZ Agricultural Aviation Association (NZAAA) will host an Aviation-focused field day based at Omaka Aerodrome Blenheim The day would include demonstrations of agricultural aviation technology and its relevance and application to policy and regulation of the industry in RMA Plans consideration of reverse sensitivity with subdivision adjacent to the aerodrome and a visit to the Aviation
Heritage Centre including lunch NZAAA has funding from the Sustainable Farming Fund for a project called Environmental Best Practice in Agricultural and associated Rural Aviation Demonstration days are part of the project plan This project seeks to develop consistent clear and achievable provisions so that agricultural and rural aviation can continue to be undertaken thus contributing to economic social and environmental sustainability The opportunity to run a field trip in conjunction with the NZPI Conference aligns with the project outcomes and provides an opportunity for planners and policy makers to experience first-hand the capability of agricultural aviation in NZ the challenges faced by the industry the industry response and the technology that is available The lunch venue the Aviation Heritage Centre houses a
display like no other and you donrsquot have to be an aviation buff to enjoy it Human stories from the Great War come to life in a theatrical treatment which is both innovative and visually stunning Captivating scenes depict the aircraft in context some recreating actual incidents The rare memorabilia is worthy of any national collection and ranges from beautifully crafted lsquotrench artrsquo through to personal items belonging to the famous Red Baron himself
Trip H Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi Experience some of Marlboroughrsquos rich natural cultural and historic heritage both Maori and European on this excursion to some of the regionrsquos most famous ndash and some less well-known ndash heritage sites all within 20 minutesrsquo drive from
Blenheim First stop is the Wairau Bar a long windswept boulder bank on the shores of Marlboroughrsquos Cloudy Bay The site is the Everest of New Zealand archaeology on hand to explain its significance and provide commentary on its management Further along the coast yoursquoll stop at Rarangi to look at the arearsquos unique landform and geomorphology and hear how the community is involved in connecting us to our deep Pacific past and of particular significance to Maori Local iwi and staff from DOC will be managing and restoring this special environment through the Rarangi Landcare Group There will also be a tour of the award-winning wetland restoration project at Wither Hillsrsquo vineyard at Rarangi The trip will also include a visit to Whites Bay ndash which in 1866 became the South Island terminus of an inter-island telegraph cable (the original cable station still exists) and Tuamarina site of the lsquoWairau Affrayrsquo where in 1843 European settlers from Nelson clashed with Ngati Toa chiefs
Te Rauparaha and Te Rangihaeata a battle in which 22 Europeans and between four and nine Maori died A visit to a winery for a tutored tasting will round off the day on the return trip to Blenheim
21
Monday 30 April 2012 Tuesday 1 May 2012 Wednesday 2 May 2012 Thursday 3 May 2012 Friday 4 May 2012
7am
Registration Desk Opens
8am
Registration Desk Opens
745-9am
Field Trips Depart
8-9am NZPI Young Planners AGM845-950am Keynote
George Monbiot (via Teleconference)
9am-5pm YP Pre-Congress12950-1030am Keynote
Rod Oram
915-10am
Keynote Gerry Te Kapa Coates
1030-11am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Boffa Miskell Ltd
1030am-5pm
Maori Planning Hui
12pm
Registration Desk Opens
1050-1120am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Opus
1145am-12pm
TBA
1-430pm
Urban Design Forum Meeting
12-1pm Lunch
Sponsored by Beca
2-5pm
Elected Representatives Workshop
1210-1pm
Keynote Andrew Lothian
Afternoon Tea1-2pm Lunch
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
3-330pm
Afternoon Tea
6pm YP Pre-Congress Function for early
arrivals
330-4pm Afternoon Tea
Sponsored by MWH
5-515pm
Field Trips Briefing (if needed)
330-615pm
Field Trips Return
4-445pm
Keynote Diane Turner
515pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
7pm
Pre-Conference Dinner Drinks
Free EveningOptional Social Events
See page 18 for details
Optional Social Events
See page 18 for details
730pm-late Conference Dinner
Conference Closing Ceremony
2013 Conference Promos
2-330pm
Parallel Sessions 1
See page 13 for details
11-1145am
Keynote Craig Pauling
Sponsored by Beca
1-3pm
Parallel Sessions 2
See page 13 for details
330pm-5pm
Parallel Sessions 3
See page 13 for details
10-1050am
Keynote Laurie Johnson
Sponsored by Opus and Christchurch
City Council
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
530-730pm Welcome Reception
9am-915am
Conference Opening
See Page 18
for times and details
ALL DAY
FIELD TRIPS
1120-1210pm
Keynote Daniel Homsey
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
NEW ZEALAND PLANNING INSTITUTE 2012 CONFERENCE amp YPCONGRESS12 This Form is a Tax Invoice (GST No 11-578-675)
We Strongly Recommend you enrol online for instant confirmation and payment ndash CLICK HERE
Personal Details (One person per form please)
Title_______ First Name______________________ Surname________________________________________________
Organisation____________________________________________________________________________________________
Postal Address__________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone____________ Fax_______________ Mobile____________ Email__________________________________
Special Requirements Dietary
Other Please Specify___________________________
ITEM FEES ARE LISTED EXCLUSIVE OF GST GST IS ADDED AS A SINGLE AMOUNT IN THE PAYMENT DUE SECTION
A1 Conference Registration Fees
Full Registration (NZPI Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
70000
Full Registration (Non-Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
78000
Daily Registration (NZPI Members) Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
45500
Daily Registration (Non-Members)
Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
52000
Student Registration For all current student members of NZPI currently registered for full time study Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunch welcome reception Excludes Gala Dinner
24800
Total (A) $
A2 Young Planners Congress Tuesday 1 May (Evening 30 April for early arrivals) Registration Price
NZPI Member 9000
NZPI Non-Member 13200
Total (B) $
B Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday 1 May Details Price
Urban Design Forum 100-430pm
2500
Maori Planning Hui 1030am-500pm
-
Elected Representatives Workshop 200-500pm
6000
Total (C) $
C Conference Social Options
Note A Full Registration includes Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner Event Price
___Qty
Welcome Reception 1 May 530pm Day or Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
3500
___Qty
Conference Gala Dinner 4 May 7pm Day and Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
9000
___Qty
NZPI Awards Reception Thursday 3 May 5pm
3000
___Qty Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant
Wed Thu 4200
___Qty Wither Hills Winery
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty The Winery Riverlands
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty Ye Olde Malthouse Wed Thu 4100
Total (D) $
D Field Trips ndash Friday 4 May Select 1 Only
Price If any
Blenheim Highlights
Sounds Spectacular ndash Picton and Queen
Charlotte Sounds 4000
Mussels and More Havelock and Pelorus Sound
4000
Water and Wine Wairau Valley
Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward
Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura
With Cruise 10100
Without Cruise
Aviation Day Planning and Pilots
Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi
Total Payment Due A1 Conference Registration Fee $
A2 Young Planners Congress $
B Pre-Conference Workshops $
C Conference Social Options $
D Field Trip $
Net Total $
Net total x115 (Payment incl
GST) $
Payment Options This form becomes a tax invoice on completion
Mail Cheque Made Payable to NZ Planning Institute
Credit Card Visa or Mastercard only (please circle)
Exp Date__________________
Name on Card______________________________
3 Digit Card Security ID________
Signature__________________________________
Amount $________________
Direct Credit to
NZ Planning Institute
National Bank
Remuera Branch
ac 06 0237 0053717 00
Please faxemail a copy of the registration form(s) to
adminplanningorgnz or 09 520 3686 the same day noting
that you have the payment
Please tick if you do not want your name to be included
on the registrant list
Parallel Sessions
Parallel Sessions 1 Wednesday 2nd May 200-330pm
I am most likely to attend
1A 1B 1C 1D
1E 1F 1G
Parallel Sessions 2 Thursday 3rd May 100-300pm
I am most likely to attend
2A 2B 2C
2D 2E 2F
Parallel Sessions 3 Thursday 3rd May 330-500pm
I am most likely to attend
3A 3B 3C 3D
3E 3F 3G
CLICK HERE TO ENROL ONLINE
We strongly recommend On-line Enrolment for instant
Booking Confirmation
Retain a copy of this form and send to
NZ Planning Institute
Conference 2012
PO Box 8658 Symonds St 1150
AUCKLAND
Alternatively
Email as an attachment to adminplanningorgnz
with ldquo2012 Registrationrdquo in the Subject line
OR Fax to 09 520 3686
Conference Cancellation Policy All cancellations must be made in writing
to the Conference Organiser at adminplanningorgnz Cancellations made
before Wednesday 18 April will be refunded less $75 (excl GST) to cover
administration costs After this date no refunds will be allowed All refunds will
be processed after the conference Substitute delegates are welcome without
penalty but please advise NZPI of any name change to admin
Disclaimer Information contained herein is correct at the time of publishing
The Organising Committee and the Conference Office reserve the right to alter
or delete items from the meeting andor social programme and to alter or
delete information supplied on the Conference website or accommodation
venues prices and all other information contained therein NZPI and the
Conference Organisers cannot be held liable for any personal injuries caused
Through delegates participating in any part of the NZPI Conference 2012
Monday 30 April 2012 Tuesday 1 May 2012 Wednesday 2 May 2012 Thursday 3 May 2012 Friday 4 May 2012
7am
Registration Desk Opens
8am
Registration Desk Opens
745-9am
Field Trips Depart
8-9am NZPI Young Planners AGM845-950am Keynote
George Monbiot (via Teleconference)
9am-5pm YP Pre-Congress12950-1030am Keynote
Rod Oram
915-10am
Keynote Gerry Te Kapa Coates
1030-11am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Boffa Miskell Ltd
1030am-5pm
Maori Planning Hui
12pm
Registration Desk Opens
1050-1120am Morning Tea
Sponsored by Opus
1145am-12pm
TBA
1-430pm
Urban Design Forum Meeting
12-1pm Lunch
Sponsored by Beca
2-5pm
Elected Representatives Workshop
1210-1pm
Keynote Andrew Lothian
Afternoon Tea1-2pm Lunch
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
3-330pm
Afternoon Tea
6pm YP Pre-Congress Function for early
arrivals
330-4pm Afternoon Tea
Sponsored by MWH
5-515pm
Field Trips Briefing (if needed)
330-615pm
Field Trips Return
4-445pm
Keynote Diane Turner
515pm
NZPI Awards Ceremony and Reception
7pm
Pre-Conference Dinner Drinks
Free EveningOptional Social Events
See page 18 for details
Optional Social Events
See page 18 for details
730pm-late Conference Dinner
Conference Closing Ceremony
2013 Conference Promos
2-330pm
Parallel Sessions 1
See page 13 for details
11-1145am
Keynote Craig Pauling
Sponsored by Beca
1-3pm
Parallel Sessions 2
See page 13 for details
330pm-5pm
Parallel Sessions 3
See page 13 for details
10-1050am
Keynote Laurie Johnson
Sponsored by Opus and Christchurch
City Council
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
530-730pm Welcome Reception
9am-915am
Conference Opening
See Page 18
for times and details
ALL DAY
FIELD TRIPS
1120-1210pm
Keynote Daniel Homsey
Sponsored by NZ Transport Agency
NEW ZEALAND PLANNING INSTITUTE 2012 CONFERENCE amp YPCONGRESS12 This Form is a Tax Invoice (GST No 11-578-675)
We Strongly Recommend you enrol online for instant confirmation and payment ndash CLICK HERE
Personal Details (One person per form please)
Title_______ First Name______________________ Surname________________________________________________
Organisation____________________________________________________________________________________________
Postal Address__________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone____________ Fax_______________ Mobile____________ Email__________________________________
Special Requirements Dietary
Other Please Specify___________________________
ITEM FEES ARE LISTED EXCLUSIVE OF GST GST IS ADDED AS A SINGLE AMOUNT IN THE PAYMENT DUE SECTION
A1 Conference Registration Fees
Full Registration (NZPI Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
70000
Full Registration (Non-Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
78000
Daily Registration (NZPI Members) Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
45500
Daily Registration (Non-Members)
Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
52000
Student Registration For all current student members of NZPI currently registered for full time study Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunch welcome reception Excludes Gala Dinner
24800
Total (A) $
A2 Young Planners Congress Tuesday 1 May (Evening 30 April for early arrivals) Registration Price
NZPI Member 9000
NZPI Non-Member 13200
Total (B) $
B Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday 1 May Details Price
Urban Design Forum 100-430pm
2500
Maori Planning Hui 1030am-500pm
-
Elected Representatives Workshop 200-500pm
6000
Total (C) $
C Conference Social Options
Note A Full Registration includes Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner Event Price
___Qty
Welcome Reception 1 May 530pm Day or Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
3500
___Qty
Conference Gala Dinner 4 May 7pm Day and Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
9000
___Qty
NZPI Awards Reception Thursday 3 May 5pm
3000
___Qty Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant
Wed Thu 4200
___Qty Wither Hills Winery
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty The Winery Riverlands
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty Ye Olde Malthouse Wed Thu 4100
Total (D) $
D Field Trips ndash Friday 4 May Select 1 Only
Price If any
Blenheim Highlights
Sounds Spectacular ndash Picton and Queen
Charlotte Sounds 4000
Mussels and More Havelock and Pelorus Sound
4000
Water and Wine Wairau Valley
Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward
Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura
With Cruise 10100
Without Cruise
Aviation Day Planning and Pilots
Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi
Total Payment Due A1 Conference Registration Fee $
A2 Young Planners Congress $
B Pre-Conference Workshops $
C Conference Social Options $
D Field Trip $
Net Total $
Net total x115 (Payment incl
GST) $
Payment Options This form becomes a tax invoice on completion
Mail Cheque Made Payable to NZ Planning Institute
Credit Card Visa or Mastercard only (please circle)
Exp Date__________________
Name on Card______________________________
3 Digit Card Security ID________
Signature__________________________________
Amount $________________
Direct Credit to
NZ Planning Institute
National Bank
Remuera Branch
ac 06 0237 0053717 00
Please faxemail a copy of the registration form(s) to
adminplanningorgnz or 09 520 3686 the same day noting
that you have the payment
Please tick if you do not want your name to be included
on the registrant list
Parallel Sessions
Parallel Sessions 1 Wednesday 2nd May 200-330pm
I am most likely to attend
1A 1B 1C 1D
1E 1F 1G
Parallel Sessions 2 Thursday 3rd May 100-300pm
I am most likely to attend
2A 2B 2C
2D 2E 2F
Parallel Sessions 3 Thursday 3rd May 330-500pm
I am most likely to attend
3A 3B 3C 3D
3E 3F 3G
CLICK HERE TO ENROL ONLINE
We strongly recommend On-line Enrolment for instant
Booking Confirmation
Retain a copy of this form and send to
NZ Planning Institute
Conference 2012
PO Box 8658 Symonds St 1150
AUCKLAND
Alternatively
Email as an attachment to adminplanningorgnz
with ldquo2012 Registrationrdquo in the Subject line
OR Fax to 09 520 3686
Conference Cancellation Policy All cancellations must be made in writing
to the Conference Organiser at adminplanningorgnz Cancellations made
before Wednesday 18 April will be refunded less $75 (excl GST) to cover
administration costs After this date no refunds will be allowed All refunds will
be processed after the conference Substitute delegates are welcome without
penalty but please advise NZPI of any name change to admin
Disclaimer Information contained herein is correct at the time of publishing
The Organising Committee and the Conference Office reserve the right to alter
or delete items from the meeting andor social programme and to alter or
delete information supplied on the Conference website or accommodation
venues prices and all other information contained therein NZPI and the
Conference Organisers cannot be held liable for any personal injuries caused
Through delegates participating in any part of the NZPI Conference 2012
NEW ZEALAND PLANNING INSTITUTE 2012 CONFERENCE amp YPCONGRESS12 This Form is a Tax Invoice (GST No 11-578-675)
We Strongly Recommend you enrol online for instant confirmation and payment ndash CLICK HERE
Personal Details (One person per form please)
Title_______ First Name______________________ Surname________________________________________________
Organisation____________________________________________________________________________________________
Postal Address__________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone____________ Fax_______________ Mobile____________ Email__________________________________
Special Requirements Dietary
Other Please Specify___________________________
ITEM FEES ARE LISTED EXCLUSIVE OF GST GST IS ADDED AS A SINGLE AMOUNT IN THE PAYMENT DUE SECTION
A1 Conference Registration Fees
Full Registration (NZPI Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
70000
Full Registration (Non-Members) Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunches welcome reception field trip and Conference Dinner
78000
Daily Registration (NZPI Members) Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
45500
Daily Registration (Non-Members)
Includes all sessions on the day registered morning and afternoon teas and lunch Does not include welcome reception or Conference Dinner
Please Specify Wed Thurs
52000
Student Registration For all current student members of NZPI currently registered for full time study Includes conference sessions morning and afternoon teas lunch welcome reception Excludes Gala Dinner
24800
Total (A) $
A2 Young Planners Congress Tuesday 1 May (Evening 30 April for early arrivals) Registration Price
NZPI Member 9000
NZPI Non-Member 13200
Total (B) $
B Pre-Conference Workshops Tuesday 1 May Details Price
Urban Design Forum 100-430pm
2500
Maori Planning Hui 1030am-500pm
-
Elected Representatives Workshop 200-500pm
6000
Total (C) $
C Conference Social Options
Note A Full Registration includes Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner Event Price
___Qty
Welcome Reception 1 May 530pm Day or Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
3500
___Qty
Conference Gala Dinner 4 May 7pm Day and Student registrants guests of Full Registrants
9000
___Qty
NZPI Awards Reception Thursday 3 May 5pm
3000
___Qty Raupo Riverside Cafeacute Restaurant
Wed Thu 4200
___Qty Wither Hills Winery
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty The Winery Riverlands
Wed Thu 6400
___Qty Ye Olde Malthouse Wed Thu 4100
Total (D) $
D Field Trips ndash Friday 4 May Select 1 Only
Price If any
Blenheim Highlights
Sounds Spectacular ndash Picton and Queen
Charlotte Sounds 4000
Mussels and More Havelock and Pelorus Sound
4000
Water and Wine Wairau Valley
Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward
Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura
With Cruise 10100
Without Cruise
Aviation Day Planning and Pilots
Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi
Total Payment Due A1 Conference Registration Fee $
A2 Young Planners Congress $
B Pre-Conference Workshops $
C Conference Social Options $
D Field Trip $
Net Total $
Net total x115 (Payment incl
GST) $
Payment Options This form becomes a tax invoice on completion
Mail Cheque Made Payable to NZ Planning Institute
Credit Card Visa or Mastercard only (please circle)
Exp Date__________________
Name on Card______________________________
3 Digit Card Security ID________
Signature__________________________________
Amount $________________
Direct Credit to
NZ Planning Institute
National Bank
Remuera Branch
ac 06 0237 0053717 00
Please faxemail a copy of the registration form(s) to
adminplanningorgnz or 09 520 3686 the same day noting
that you have the payment
Please tick if you do not want your name to be included
on the registrant list
Parallel Sessions
Parallel Sessions 1 Wednesday 2nd May 200-330pm
I am most likely to attend
1A 1B 1C 1D
1E 1F 1G
Parallel Sessions 2 Thursday 3rd May 100-300pm
I am most likely to attend
2A 2B 2C
2D 2E 2F
Parallel Sessions 3 Thursday 3rd May 330-500pm
I am most likely to attend
3A 3B 3C 3D
3E 3F 3G
CLICK HERE TO ENROL ONLINE
We strongly recommend On-line Enrolment for instant
Booking Confirmation
Retain a copy of this form and send to
NZ Planning Institute
Conference 2012
PO Box 8658 Symonds St 1150
AUCKLAND
Alternatively
Email as an attachment to adminplanningorgnz
with ldquo2012 Registrationrdquo in the Subject line
OR Fax to 09 520 3686
Conference Cancellation Policy All cancellations must be made in writing
to the Conference Organiser at adminplanningorgnz Cancellations made
before Wednesday 18 April will be refunded less $75 (excl GST) to cover
administration costs After this date no refunds will be allowed All refunds will
be processed after the conference Substitute delegates are welcome without
penalty but please advise NZPI of any name change to admin
Disclaimer Information contained herein is correct at the time of publishing
The Organising Committee and the Conference Office reserve the right to alter
or delete items from the meeting andor social programme and to alter or
delete information supplied on the Conference website or accommodation
venues prices and all other information contained therein NZPI and the
Conference Organisers cannot be held liable for any personal injuries caused
Through delegates participating in any part of the NZPI Conference 2012
D Field Trips ndash Friday 4 May Select 1 Only
Price If any
Blenheim Highlights
Sounds Spectacular ndash Picton and Queen
Charlotte Sounds 4000
Mussels and More Havelock and Pelorus Sound
4000
Water and Wine Wairau Valley
Southern Explorer Seddon and Ward
Have a Whale of a Time Kaikoura
With Cruise 10100
Without Cruise
Aviation Day Planning and Pilots
Heritage Trail Wairau Bar and Rarangi
Total Payment Due A1 Conference Registration Fee $
A2 Young Planners Congress $
B Pre-Conference Workshops $
C Conference Social Options $
D Field Trip $
Net Total $
Net total x115 (Payment incl
GST) $
Payment Options This form becomes a tax invoice on completion
Mail Cheque Made Payable to NZ Planning Institute
Credit Card Visa or Mastercard only (please circle)
Exp Date__________________
Name on Card______________________________
3 Digit Card Security ID________
Signature__________________________________
Amount $________________
Direct Credit to
NZ Planning Institute
National Bank
Remuera Branch
ac 06 0237 0053717 00
Please faxemail a copy of the registration form(s) to
adminplanningorgnz or 09 520 3686 the same day noting
that you have the payment
Please tick if you do not want your name to be included
on the registrant list
Parallel Sessions
Parallel Sessions 1 Wednesday 2nd May 200-330pm
I am most likely to attend
1A 1B 1C 1D
1E 1F 1G
Parallel Sessions 2 Thursday 3rd May 100-300pm
I am most likely to attend
2A 2B 2C
2D 2E 2F
Parallel Sessions 3 Thursday 3rd May 330-500pm
I am most likely to attend
3A 3B 3C 3D
3E 3F 3G
CLICK HERE TO ENROL ONLINE
We strongly recommend On-line Enrolment for instant
Booking Confirmation
Retain a copy of this form and send to
NZ Planning Institute
Conference 2012
PO Box 8658 Symonds St 1150
AUCKLAND
Alternatively
Email as an attachment to adminplanningorgnz
with ldquo2012 Registrationrdquo in the Subject line
OR Fax to 09 520 3686
Conference Cancellation Policy All cancellations must be made in writing
to the Conference Organiser at adminplanningorgnz Cancellations made
before Wednesday 18 April will be refunded less $75 (excl GST) to cover
administration costs After this date no refunds will be allowed All refunds will
be processed after the conference Substitute delegates are welcome without
penalty but please advise NZPI of any name change to admin
Disclaimer Information contained herein is correct at the time of publishing
The Organising Committee and the Conference Office reserve the right to alter
or delete items from the meeting andor social programme and to alter or
delete information supplied on the Conference website or accommodation
venues prices and all other information contained therein NZPI and the
Conference Organisers cannot be held liable for any personal injuries caused
Through delegates participating in any part of the NZPI Conference 2012