NZPI Auckland/Northland Emerging Planners

What an incredible turnout we had at last week's NZPI Emerging Planners event 🎉    A big thank you to everyone who came along and, of course, a huge shoutout to Campbell Brown Planning for sponsoring the event! 🙌   It was an absolute pleasure hearing from Michael, Philip, and Yujie, who gave us a glimpse into their dynamic careers in resource management and thought-provoking case studies 🌍    This marks the wrap-up for our 2024 professional EP events calendar, but don’t worry—we’re not done yet! We’ll be finishing the year with one more fun social event, so keep your eyes peeled for updates 👀   #NZPI #EmergingPlanners #YoungProfessionals #ResourceManagement #Planning #ProfessionalGrowth #NetworkingOpportunities #CampbellBrown

🏙️ Exploring the Diversity of Resource Management in Aotearoa Event ‘Speaker Spotlight’ #3 Welcome Yujie Gao a Senior Planner from Campbell Brown Planning! Join us for an insightful presentation by Yujie Gao will be presenting two case studies of granted resource consents in Auckland. One for two new boatsheds ⚓️ with sensitivities to landscape and #heritage values and then the other for small-scale subdivision and highly productive soils #HPL 🌾   Yujie will discuss how she managed conflicting issues, and the resulting solutions and outcomes 📄 Yujie Gao has over eight years of experience in a wide range of resource management and planning issues. She has experience consenting in sensitive areas including Coastal areas, Significant Ecological Areas, Ridgeline Protection overlays, Special Character overlays, Heritage buildings, and flood sensitive areas. In addition to recreational and commercial uses within light industrial zones involving reverse sensitivity issues. Roading infrastructure including footpath upgrades, bus stop facilities, culvert upgrades, and designations 🌳 Come and hear more about her insights with plan changes at 5:30pm on Thursday the 3rd of October at Campbell Brown Planning NEXT week 🗓️ This will be our last event of the year, so be sure to attend to get your CPD points! Register on the NZPI page below 👇 https://lnkd.in/guWVA6eK #nzpi #planning #emergingprofessionals #resourceconsent #panel #speakers

🏙️ Exploring the Diversity of Resource Management in Aotearoa Event ‘Speaker Spotlight’ #2 Welcome Philip Brown a Director from Campbell Brown Planning! Join us for an insightful presentation by Philip Brown on understanding #planchanges and the process for approval. Gain valuable insights into Plan Change Applications, differences from resource consents, and essential tips and tricks. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn! Philip will also present a recent private plan change case study in the #Auckland context 📄 Philip’s over 30 years of experience covers all aspects of planning and resource management work, including district plan preparation, notices of requirement and designations, resource consent lodgement and assessment, Environment Court appearances and mediation, hearings, strategic planning, structure planning, policy formulation, heritage planning, community engagement and public consultation. Philip also undertakes work as an independent hearing commissioner 🧑💻 Come and hear more about his insights with plan changes at 5:30pm on Thursday the 3rd of October at Campbell Brown Planning NEXT week 🗓️ This will be our last event of the year, so be sure to attend to get your CPD points! Register on the NZPI page below 👇 https://lnkd.in/guWVA6eK #nzpi #planning #emergingprofessionals #resourceconsent #panel #speakers

🏙️ Exploring the Diversity of Resource Management in Aotearoa ‘Speaker Spotlight’ #1 Welcome Michael Campbell a Director from Campbell Brown Planning! Michael Campbell, appointed as the Resource Management Act (RMA) Advisor on September 4, 2023, will discuss his role and the issues confronting Tairāwhiti. As the RMA Advisor, Michael worked with Gisborne District Council on the resource management framework governing activities that contribute to risk from sediment, erosion, and woody debris, and supporting the transition to more sustainable land uses 🌳🪨🪵 Michael has over 20 years of experience in planning and resource management and has held senior management positions in public organisations. He has experience in a wide range of planning work, including district plan preparation, resource consent lodgement and assessment, notices of requirement, outline plan of works, Environment Court experience, hearings, strategic planning, structure planning, policy formulation, community engagement and public consultation. He has been involved with a number of large-scale infrastructure and development projects including, global tree and network consents, New Lynn Town Centre, Hobsonville Point, Tamaki redevelopment area and the Northern Strategic Growth Area 📄 Come and hear more about his experience as an RMA advisor at 5:30pm on Thursday the 3rd of October at Campbell Brown Planning NEXT week 🗓️ Register on the NZPI page below 👇 https://lnkd.in/guWVA6eK #nzpi #planning #emergingprofessionals #resourceconsenting #panel #speakers

Kia ora koutou Auckland & Northland Emerging Planners! We welcome you to attend the 🌟 Exploring resource management in Aotearoa Panel Event 🌟 Where three speakers will showcase the diversity of resource management opportunities across resource consenting, plan changes, and resource management review 📄🏙️🌿 Campbell Brown Planning and Auckland/Northland NZPI EPs invites all emerging planners to an informative evening where a panel of speakers will discuss a variety of resource management topics such as sensitive case studies in an Auckland context, talking through what is a Plan Change and what's involved, and reviewing Gisborne's District Council's resource management systems. Keep an eye out for speaker announcements! Our experienced speakers will each present case studies that explore a range of resource management issues, with a Q&A session at the end. There will be grazing platters and drinks provided 🍕🥂 This is a great opportunity to meet and mingle with other emerging planners and professionals or to find out more about the diversity of work involved in the resource management environment! Event details: 🗓️ Date: 3rd October 2024 ⏰ Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm 📍Location: Campbell Brown office, Level 2, 46 Brown Street, Ponsonby Register now via the NZPI website here: https://lnkd.in/guWVA6eK This is Auckland/Northland’s NZPI EP’s last event of the year before our social event and we look forward to seeing you all there 🌟

💥Are you an Emerging Planners located in 👆Northland?! 💥   If that’s you, we’ve got some fantastic social events lined up for the rest of 2024 so don’t miss out! Join us for either a fun-filled Quiz Night or an early morning Coffee Catch-Up where you can connect, network, and meet like-minded emerging planners.   🗓️ Quiz Night Details: 17th September | 6pm - 9pm | Pioneer Tavern, Waipapa 25th September | 6pm - 9pm | Judges Ale House Put your thinking caps on and team up with fellow planners for a night of trivia, laughs, and friendly competition 🧐   ☕ Coffee Catch-Ups: Tuesday, 8th October | 8am - 9am | Nectar Café Thursday, 10th October | 8am - 9am | Feast, Kerikeri Start your day right with a cup of coffee and some great conversation. It's the perfect opportunity to meet new people, get inspired, and build lasting connections.   You can register for these events on the NZPI Event page (filter for Northland Events) accessed from here: https://lnkd.in/gRfUbMTF   Mark your calendars and we will see you there🌟   Noho ora mai!   #NorthlandPlanners #EmergingPlanners #QuizNight #CoffeeCatchUp #Networking #CommunityBuilding

Calling all future urban planning leaders! NZPI Auckland/Northland Emerging Planners is looking for the next student rep for 2025, working alongside current student reps Cameron Dobbs and Sharon Ndlovu! Ready to make your mark and represent your peers? 👉 Apply via the link here: https://lnkd.in/gjnHGJaE Last day to apply is the 20th of September (next week Friday) - Apply now!

🎉 What a fantastic turnout at the NZPI EP Student Mentoring Programme event last Tuesday! We had an amazing group of mentors and mentees come together for a fun and productive evening at the The University of Auckland of Auckland. The speed dating format was a hit, and it was wonderful to see so many connections being made and talking all things #planning. Pairings will be sent out this week, so stay tuned! A big thank you to everyone who attended and made this event a success. Keep an eye out for our next events! 🌟 #NZPI #MentoringProgramme #UrbanPlanning #EmergingPlanners #Networking #CareerGrowth #AucklandPlanning #ProfessionalDevelopment

🚀 Transitioning from University to a Graduate Planner? Or looking to make that journey a bit smoother? If so, this is your FINAL call to join the Planning Student Support Mentoring Event, hosted by the NZPI Auckland/Northland EP Committee! 🌟 Mentees (planning students) will be paired with mentors (graduate planners) with at least two years of experience. Mentors and mentees will be matched through a fun speed dating-style mingling evening, building supportive and guiding relationships from the start! 📅 Event Details: • Date: Tuesday, 30th July • Location: University of Auckland (specific details will be emailed) • Perks: Snacks provided! 🍿🍩 Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights and support. Register now to become a mentor or mentee using the link below. 👉 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gHCQHvYi Save the date and spread the word! 🗓️ For any questions, feel free to email us at aucklandemergingplanners@gmail.com or reach out via Facebook! ✉️ Ngā mihi 👋

📢Repost📢 The Ministry for the Environment has just opened consultation for the second Emissions Reduction plan (ERP2) and are asking for feedback on proposals. Consultation closes Wednesday 21 August! A webinar is being hosted by MFE on Monday 22 July 2024 (10:30am-12:00pm) to learn more about what the Government is proposing for the second emissions reduction plan and to provide an overview of the following key systems and sectors: - The NZ Emissions Trading Scheme - Energy - Agriculture - Forestry and wood processing - Transport Link: https://lnkd.in/gvFihNNC #consultation #emissions #climatestrategy