Lecture Programme 2013

March
4	What is law Theories of law. The rule of law What is environmental law?
11	NZ constitution, common law vs statute law, Parliamentary sovereignty, statutory interpretation, key environmental legislation, the courts system and place of Environment Court in it. Appeals on fact and law, judicial review. Role of local authorities. The EPA and Boards of Inquiry. Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment
18	Contract law, land law, tort law
25	The RMA – an overview. Sustainable management and Part II

EASTER BREAK 28 March to 4 April 2013

 

April
8	RMA – planning regime
15	RMA – planning regime continued

MID TRIMESTER BREAK 22-29 April

29	RMA – consents / designations regime

 

May
6	RMA – consents / designations regime continued
13	RMA – Maori
20	RMA – enforcement regime
27	Revision session

 3 June - Queens Birthday holiday

TRIMESTER ENDS 7 JUNE