About
Christchurch - Canterbury Branch
One of the most active branches of the New Zealand Chapter is the Christchurch - Canterbury branch, which has been organising and sponsoring local events since the inception of the New Zealand Chapter.
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Upcoming events
We have some exciting events plannined for 2010. Here are some brief descritions of what you can look forward to in the first half of 2010. We look forward to seeing you!
14 February 2010 (Sunday) - a day out for the family at Hinewai on the Banks Peninsula to celebrate biodiversity management in a working landscape. We will be welcomed by Hugh Wilson, learn about the indigenous biodiversity and farming in the area as well as the development and management of the reserve, then enjoy a picnic lunch and take one of the many bush walks. More info in early 2010.
25 March 2010 (Thursday) - 4 - 6 pm, Our City; a seminar on Integrated Catchment Management led by staff from Landcare Research, presenting work done under a long-term FRST research contract. See the Events page for more details.
Past events
The Christchurch - Canterbury Branch has hosted and co-hosted a number of events over the years. Here are some of our most recent events.
27 November 2009 End of Year/Christmas Event: NZPI and EIANZ Heritage Pub Tour
Jointly hosted by the local branches of the NZPI and EIANZ, the evening began begin at the Warners Historic Hotel Pub (Cathedral Square) at around 6:00 pm followed by a short history of the building/pub/site before moving on to 3 more stops at pubs in the area. The eveingin ended at about 8:30 pm.
26 August 2009 The RMA protects our Health- Yeah right!
EIANZ Christchurch Branch and Community Public Health jointly organised a seminar on the role of the RMA in environmental and social health. There was a good turn out to hear the Panel [Alistair Humphrey (Canterbury District Health Board), Ali Memon (Lincoln University), Leo Fietje (Environment Canterbury) and Peter Hay (Ravensdown Fertilizer Cooperative Ltd) which was facilitated by Tom Burkitt.
Each panellist presented their perception and experience of including the concept of health in environmental management, after which the discussion was open to the floor. After the seminar, participants were invited to join the speakers for drinks and nibbles.
27 July 2009 Setting the Standards: Ethics in Business and Environmental Practice.
EIANZ Christchurch Branch and the New Zealand Institute Management organised a panel discussion on ethics in business and environmental management. The Panel [Leo Fietje (ECan), Kevin Vincent (NZIM), Ian Spellerberg (Lincoln University), Ced Croft (EIANZ) and Stephanie Brown (Opus)] was facilitated by Gay Pavelka.
Panellists and about 30 participants were encouraged to discuss a number of aspects of ethics in practise including issues around the need for ethics, the ethical dilemmas faced by practitioners and the role of the EIANZ in providing support for practitioners.
8 May 2009 Biodiversity Offsetting Workshop.
This workshop was organised by Ass Professor David Norton (University of Canterbury) assisted by Mark Pizey (Environmental Manager, Solid Energy NZ), Mark Christensen (lawyer, Anderson Lloyd Caudwell) and Dr Judith Roper-Lindsay (ecologist, Boffa Miskell Ltd and EIANZ Chapter member).
Key points to come from the talks and discussion:
- Biodiversity offsetting is beset with uncertainty – ecological, legal, and financial
- Accepted principles are being developed both globally (through BBOP) and locally (through case law)
- Ecological uncertainty relates to: finding comparable habitats and places; long term ecological outcomes of proposed offsets; thresholds for determining losses that are not offsettable; establishing an agreed system for measuring habitat quality and quantity (in New Zealand); lack of certainty about current trends in NZ ecosystems
- Industry concerns relate to: clarity around offsetting requirements under Resource Management Act; possible need to gain control over proposed offset land; long term nature of ecological aspects of offsetting proposals.
- Policy/ legal uncertainty relates to: systems to protect and ensure that offsetting proposals are seen through to completion or achievement of objectives; long-term funding of proposals; lack of a nationally agreed system, framework, or set of principles; new market opportunities
Contact Us
Contact Judith Roper-Lindsay by email at judith.roper-lindsay@boffamiskell.co.nz or by phone at +64 3 364 4214.
ICMP March 2010 flyer (490Kb)
