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An appraisal of coastal zone management problems and potential approaches for institutional reform
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1986)
The coastal zone is identified as a finite resource, with a limited capacity to meet demands for its use. Problems occur, or are perceived, when demands conflict or people's expectations are not met. It is proposed in this ...
Building stronger communities : using community based environmental management as the key to furthering the success of Coastcare Groups in New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 2001)
This document provides 'food for thought' for provision of improved and effective creation of Community Based Environmental Management within New Zealand. The focus of this report is primarily on supporting Care groups ...
Community-based environmental management groups and the dynamic nature of success
(Lincoln University, 1998)
Community-based environmental management (CBEM) groups are increasingly being advocated as appropriate approaches to addressing local environmental problems in New Zealand. However, there is a lack of recognition and ...
Between two worlds: Maori values and environmental decision-making
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1986)
This study investigates the way in which Maori values are incorporated into environmental decision-making. Recently, the implementation of large resource developments have drawn protest from Maori communities and focussed ...
Environmental monitoring in the Ross Sea region : towards integration
(Lincoln University, 1998)
We have set in place a robust framework and guidelines for the management of activities by all New Zealand visitors to the Ross Dependency ... We will continue to show strong leadership and demonstrate the highest standards ...
Obstacles to public participation evaluation : a case study of the Canterbury Regional Council
(Lincoln University, 1995)
The main aim of this report is to identify potential obstacles to public participation evaluation
in Aotearoa / New Zealand, under the Resource Management Act 1991(RMA), in the 1990s.
Within this aim, the report has five ...
Towards improving decision making processes for rural subdivision
(Lincoln University, 1995)
Rural subdivision is merely a process of deciding where lines should be drawn on maps in order that the ownership of land can be ascribed. However, the subsequent use of land after rural subdivision has occurred causes ...
Effects of catchment use on some high-country lakes in Canterbury
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1978)
High-country lakes are important recreational and aesthetic resources and it is important that their catchments are managed to preserve high lake quality. Lakes Grasmere, Pearson and
Sarah in the Upper Waimakariri Basin, ...
Public participation in resource management decision-making : Christchurch wastewater : a case study
(Lincoln University, 1999)
Currently New Zealand's political climate could best be described as a form of liberal democracy that allows for some form of public participation in resource management decision making. In the past there was little ...
Evaluating RMA performance : the role of Section 35(2) monitoring
(Lincoln University, 1997)
Since the Resource Management Act (RMA) was enacted in 1991, there has been public concern that it is not meeting its goal (the sustainable management of natural and physical resources, Section 5). One possible reason for ...