As we head into the second half of 2022, we encourage you (our members) to take a few minutes to review your current CPD record to ensure you are on track.
We’ve got some great opportunities coming up - view the full calendar here, or read on ...
Workshops lined up for June/July (in person and online) are timely and relevant. They are open to both members and non- members, nationwide, and available to NZPI members at a reduced rate.
As always, to ensure a quality learning experience, registrations will be limited - so don't delay, book now!
Also, join NZPI in association with EQC on Thursday, June 2nd (online), for ‘A discussion on the future of planning, climate change and resilience’ featuring:
This is a great opportunity to hear from a diverse range of local and global thought leaders on the critical part our profession must play in developing resilient communities! Full details here.
In June/July – it’s back to the future with in-person events throughout the country.
Venues are requiring early bookings, this means we must confirm event numbers at least 4 weeks in advance. To ensure we can deliver these events to you on the dates planned, please reserve your spot now!
How to implement the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management
30 June 2022, 9:00am - 3:00pm, Taupo
Members: $450.00 | Non-members: $650.00
05 CPD Points
The NPS FM 2020 introduced new ideas in freshwater management, together with new terminology, new obligations and a focus around Te Mana o te Wai.
This interactive workshop explores the NPS and focuses on active involvement with tangata whenua - keeping Te Mana o te Wai at the heart of the implementation process. Participants work through how long a new freshwater plan process takes, how to get started and the information needed (including applying NPS exceptions). Examples of freshwater management issues are highlighted.
The group workshops drafting long-term visions, environmental outcomes and limits. Questions about the NPS are answered.
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Registrations close Thursday 2 June.
Advanced Policy Writing
04 July 2022, 9:00am - 1:00pm, Christchurch
Members: $450.00 | Non-members: $650.00
04 CPD Points
This half-day workshop provides an overview of the purpose and roles of: objectives, policies and rules in RMA Plans. It then focuses on the foundations of good policy writing. Included are: how to express difficult concepts in policy writing, and how to use appropriate policy language. Case studies are used to examine good and bad practice. Group discussion is encouraged around writing issues and difficulties.
This course is useful to help planners acquire skills in district and regional policy writing, in the RMA context.
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Registrations close Monday 23 May.
Managing the Surface and Groundwater Effects of Development and Infrastructure
27 July 2022, 9:00am - 4:00pm, Auckland
Members: $450.00 | Non-members: $650.00
06 CPD Points
If you are planning in district or regional councils, or are an engineer who processes resource consents (especially in rural or greenfields areas), this course is for you. Participants may also be preparing AEE reports. The course provides an overview of management of water-related effects of development in the RMA context.
Included are:
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Registrations close Monday 6 July.
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Registrations close Tuesday 07 June.
RC2: Assessing Environmental Effects and Notification Issues
17 June 2022, 10:00am - 5:00pm, Zoom
Members: $295.00 | Non-members: $500.00
06 CPD Points
This one-day workshop enables participants to develop skills in:
Presenter Dr Lee Beattie has extensive experience, including as an Independent Hearing Commissioner.
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Registrations close Monday 13 June.
Planning for Māori Values: Advanced
17 June 2022, 9:30am - 4:00pm, Zoom
Members: $150.00 | Non-members: $500.00
17 June 2022
A continuation of Introduction Planning for Māori Values. Participants completing this course can expect to be able to:
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Registrations close Monday 13 June.
Ethics for Planners
20 June 2022, 9:00am - 1:00pm, Zoom
Members: $150.00 | Non-members: $500.00
05 CPD Points
This is a compulsory CPD course for members seeking Full membership.
Participants will be introduced to key concepts in professional ethics as planners; the NZPI Code of Ethics; identify ethical issues and discover ways to resolve them. They will be introduced to sources for information and support in resolving ethical issues, and will practise applying the NZPI Code of Ethics to issues.
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Registrations close Tuesday 14 June.
Data Literacy for the Modern Planning Professional
20 June 2022, 9:30am - 12:30pm, Zoom
Members: $450.00 | Non-members: $650.00
05 CPD Points
This two day (mornings) workshop will help participants utilise data in their practice. It will update and enhance data literacy skills, in light of current tech solutions available.
The course will provide:
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Registrations close Wednesday 15 June.
Principles & Practice of Designations under the RMA
27 June 2022, 8:30am - 1:00pm, Zoom
Members: $245.00 | Non-members: $500.00
04 CPD Points
Designations are a key tool under the RMA for consenting, constructing, operating and future-proofing medium to large-scale projects. Few organisations or people can exercise designation powers. But the practice of establishing, applying for and using designations under the RMA is poorly understood.
This one-day workshop provides an overview of the statutory framework under the RMA, the status of a designation in a District Plan, how this can be altered, and the purposes of an outline plan of works. The course will also address conditions on designations and some case law will be discussed.
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Registrations close Tuesday 21 June
PM2: Effective Plan Making
28 June 2022, 8:45am - 4:30pm, Zoom
Members: $295.00 | Non-members: $500.00
05 CPD Points
A one-day workshop focused on those involved in plan drafting, this course provides an understanding of how to prepare effective s32 evaluations and easier-to-understand, sound draft plans which achieve their goals. The workshop draws on relevant Case Law, and guides participants through plan drafting. Techniques for determining whether outcomes have been achieved are included. It covers the 2017 amendment to the RMA, treaty legislation, and case studies.
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Registrations close Thursday 23 June.
RC 4: Effective Engagement in Environment Court and Board of Inquiry Processes
30 June 2022, 9:00am - 4:00pm, Zoom
Members: $295.00 | Non-members: $500.00
06 CPD Points
This one-day workshop explains the processes involved when dealing with matters of national significance that go through the EPA or direct referrals. This course is a must to learn how to contribute to Board of Inquiry and Environment Court processes.
Gain a detailed understanding of resource consent appeals and objections processing, including s.120, appeals, s.357 objections, caucusing and conferencing of expert witnesses, Court-assisted and informal mediation.
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Registrations close Friday 24 June.
