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Comprehensiveness, integration, and coordination : a study of their application and role in coastal management in Aotearoa/New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 1994)
Coastal management practices in Aotearoa/New Zealand have historically been counterproductive in terms of maintaining environmental quality. A plethora of complex legislative and jurisdictional arrangements is identified ...
Implications of the Resource Management Act 1991 for the marine farming industry in New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 1992)
In October 1991 the Resource Management Act was introduced. It was an unprecedented piece of legislation which resulted in fundamental changes to resource management in New Zealand. The purpose of the Act is to promote the ...
On-farm environment management systems: an evaluation of ISO 14 000
(Lincoln University. Faculty of Commerce. Kellogg Rural Leaders Programme., 1997)
Recent media reports suggest that farmers should target market opportunities by
adding substance and accountability to New Zealand's "clean green" image and
adopting recognised environmental performance standards.
ISO ...
Institutions for water resources management in North Canterbury: a case study
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1983)
The Canterbury water economy is moving from a development to a mature phase. Increased water demand for agricultural purposes, especially irrigation, will place considerable stress on available water supplies and accelerate ...
The development of marine protected areas in New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 1991)
Terrestrial conservation is well developed in New Zealand. There is an extensive system of protected areas on land to provide for the conservation of natural ecosystems. The oldest of these have been in place for over a ...
Information use in New Zealand’s coastal zone management : Presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in the Centre for Resource Management, University of Canterbury and Lincoln College
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1985)
An examination of information management in New Zealand's coastal zone was carried out. This examination focussed on information relating to coastal processes and dynamics. It was recognised that decision makers require ...
The management of hazardous wastes : issues and implications for New Zealand
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1984)
The study undertakes an examination of the adequacy of management of hazardous wastes in New Zealand. Current practice is examined under four headings - legislation, regulation, practice and administrative structure ...
Non-market valuation: the potential advantages and applications of a contingent valuation/travel cost method
(Lincoln University, 1992)
The valuation of environmental resources is becoming an increasingly important part of policy formulation and evaluation. Techniques that can assess the values of environmental resources are required. Some non-market ...
Intergovernmental environmental cooperation between Australia and New Zealand : an exploration
(Lincoln University, 1995)
Australia and New Zealand have a close relationship, stemming from their similar dominant cultures, histories and colonial backgrounds. Well known cooperative ventures include Closer Economic Relations and involvement in ...
Science and the policy process of setting national environmental standards in New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 1995)
National environmental standards are one of the instruments by which the Resource Management Act 1991 may be implemented. Government policy indicates that 'bottomlines' may be established in the near future based largely ...