Ericksen, N. (2003). The legend of the RMA: A trilogy. Address to the BrightStar RMA Conference, Wellington, New Zealand, 24-25 September 2003.
Abstract
In this presentation the author paints the conflict of people versus nature in light of the RMA, and go on to
look at the repercussions of this through not only the plans that were prepared under this
controversial legislation, but also their implementation and resulting environmental
outcomes. The author highlights some strategies for lifting the
expectations of environmental outcomes achieved under the RMA through improving the
quality of planning and governance under this legislation.
Publisher
The International Global Change Institute (IGCI), University of Waikato.
