7 July 2010 Public panel discusses future of environmental law

During Lincoln University’s Environment Week, 19-23 July, the University’s Faculty of Environment, Society and Design is hosting a panel discussion in Christchurch on “The ECan Act and the Future of New Zealand Environmental Law”.

“Certain sections of this new Act are very controversial,” says Dr Ann Brower. “They could be seen as a direct threat to the equitable application of environmental law, but equally they may be paving the way for improved decision-making. The task on Thursday night is to arrive at a better understanding and awareness of the regional and national implications of this new legislation.”

This is a public meeting and all are welcome to attend.

It is on Thursday 22 July, 7.00 – 9.00pm in the Great Hall at the Arts Centre, Worcester Boulevard.

Panel members are:

• Maree Baker, Resource Management Partner, Anderson Lloyd Lawyers
• The Hon. David Caygill, Environment Canterbury Commissioner
• Professor Philip Joseph, School of Law, University of Canterbury
• Dr Russel Norman MP, Co-Leader of the Green Party.

The meeting will be chaired by Dr Ann Brower, Senior Lecturer in Public Policy at Lincoln University, New Zealand’s specialist land-based university.