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RMA Update May 2012
Wednesday, 9 May, 2012
Author: Jaime Bright
The Resource Management Act requires Councils to review District Plans every 10 years. The Hamilton Draft District Plan Review is currently in full swing and for all Hamilton residents now is the time to be keeping a close eye on potential changes which may affect their properties.
Direct referral to the Environment Court
Thursday, 14 July, 2011
Author: Jaime Bright
Resource management specialist Jaime Bright addresses how prospective resource consent applicants, put off by strong public opposition to the proposed activity, may make an application for direct referral of their consent application to the Environment Court.
Potential pitfalls for purchasers of small residential units
Wednesday, 29 September, 2010
Residential properties with more than one unit on them, are attractive for property investors wanting to maximise their return from a particular property. It is easy to see why – the more people you can accommodate on a site, the more you can charge in rent.
By property investors, we are...
Resource consent applications from a submitter's perspective
Wednesday, 26 May, 2010
Author: Jaime Bright
Many people are not aware of the restrictions on development and the standards an applicant for resource consent must meet. By active involvement in the resource consent application process, submitters can play an important role in ensuring that developers are required to meet all applicable standards.
Jaime Bright, a solicitor with...
