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An introduction to the principles of Resource Management Law.

This paper focuses upon the workings of the Resource Management Act 1991, which is the main statute regulating the use of land, air and water in New Zealand. Knowledge of resource management law is relevant to many areas of legal practice.

About this paper

Paper title Resource Management Law
Subject Law
EFTS 0.125
Points 15 points
Teaching period Not offered in 2026 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,198.25
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Restriction
LAWS 315, LAWS 415
Limited to
MPlan
Contact
law@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

TBC.

Textbooks

Course readings via eReserve.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will:

  • Develop a good foundational knowledge of resource management law, practice and procedures
  • Develop their ability to question and critique the law
  • Develop their general learning and research skills
  • Gain the skills and confidence to advise and represent clients in resource management law

Overview

An introduction to the principles of Resource Management Law.

This paper focuses upon the workings of the Resource Management Act 1991, which is the main statute regulating the use of land, air and water in New Zealand. Knowledge of resource management law is relevant to many areas of legal practice.

About this paper

Paper title Resource Management Law
Subject Law
EFTS 0.125
Points 15 points
Teaching period Not offered in 2027 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Restriction
LAWS 315, LAWS 415
Limited to
MPlan
Contact
law@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

Associate Professor Ben France-Hudson

Textbooks

All course readings for this paper are provided by the Faculty on Aoroa.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will:

  • Develop a good foundational knowledge of resource management law, practice and procedures.
  • Develop their ability to question and critique the law.
  • Develop their general learning and research skills.
  • Gain the skills and confidence to advise and represent clients in resource management law.
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