BA LLM(Otago)
Contact
Tel +64 3 479 8866
Office 9th Floor - 9N11
Email nicola.wheen@otago.ac.nz
Teaching
Nicola teaches and convenes Public Law, Environmental Law and International Environmental Law.
Research interests
Nicola's research interests include environmental law, public law,
She is also a member of the Coastal People: Southern Skies collaboration that connects communities with world-leading, cross-discipline research to rebuild coastal ecosystems.
Coastal People: Southern Skies
Background
Nicola joined the Faculty as a student in 1984.
Photo: IUCN Academy of Environmental Law Colloquium, Baltimore 2012, courtesy of the University of Maryland.
Publications
Wheen, N. R. (2022). Sustainability, indeterminacy and the abdication of environmental responsibility. In S. Bookman, E. Willis, H. Wilberg & M. Harris (Eds.), Pragmatism, principle, and power in common law constitutional systems: Essays in honour of Bruce Harris. (pp. 59-77). Cambridge, UK: Intersentia. doi: 10.1017/9781839702709.006
Wheen, N. (2022). Contemporary environmental institutions and policy-making. In M. Bargh & J. L. MacArthur (Eds.), Environmental politics and policy in Aotearoa New Zealand. (pp. 127-150). Auckland, New Zealand: Auckland University Press.
Wheen, N. (2021). Editorial. Resource Management Theory & Practice, 6-11. [Editorial].
Rodriguez Ferrere, M. B., & Wheen, N. R. (2020). Shark Experience Ltd v PauaMAC5 Inc: Missed opportunities? New Zealand Universities Law Review, 29(1), 181-196.
Wheen, N., & Baillie, H. (2019). GMOs, pests and participatory and representative democracy in decision-making about GM activities in New Zealand. Asia Pacific Journal of Environmental Law, 22(2), 257-276. doi: 10.4337/apjel.2019.02.04
Strack, M., Wheen, N., Lovelock, B., & Carr, A. (Eds.). (2018). Riverscapes: Research essays on the social context of southern catchments of Aotearoa New Zealand. Dunedin, New Zealand: University of Otago, 102p.
Edited Book - Research
Warnock, C., & Wheen, N. (Eds.). (2014). Environmental legislation handbook 2014. Wellington, New Zealand: Thomson Reuters, 1337p.
Edited Book - Research
Wheen, N. R., & Hayward, J. (Eds.). (2012). Treaty of Waitangi settlements. Wellington, New Zealand: Bridget Williams Books, 283p.
Edited Book - Research
Hayward, J., & Wheen, N. R. (Eds.). (2004). The Waitangi Tribunal: Te Roopu Whakamana i te Tiriti o Waitangi. Wellington, New Zealand: Bridget Williams Books, 296p.
Edited Book - Research
Wheen, N. (2022). Contemporary environmental institutions and policy-making. In M. Bargh & J. L. MacArthur (Eds.), Environmental politics and policy in Aotearoa New Zealand. (pp. 127-150). Auckland, New Zealand: Auckland University Press.
Chapter in Book - Research
Wheen, N. R. (2022). Sustainability, indeterminacy and the abdication of environmental responsibility. In S. Bookman, E. Willis, H. Wilberg & M. Harris (Eds.), Pragmatism, principle, and power in common law constitutional systems: Essays in honour of Bruce Harris. (pp. 59-77). Cambridge, UK: Intersentia. doi: 10.1017/9781839702709.006
Chapter in Book - Research
Wheen, N. (2018). Southern catchments and the evolution of New Zealand's environmental law. In M. Strack, N. Wheen, B. Lovelock & A. Carr (Eds.), Riverscapes: Research essays on the social context of southern catchments of Aotearoa New Zealand. (pp. 31-46). Dunedin, New Zealand: University of Otago.
Chapter in Book - Research
Wheen, N. (2017). Squid Fishery Management Company Ltd v Ministry of Fisheries CD 39/04, 7 April 2004: Judgement. In E. McDonald, R. Powell, M. Stephens & R. Hunter (Eds.), Feminist judgements of Aotearoa New Zealand: Te Rino: A two-stranded rope. (pp. 370-387). Oxford, UK: Hart.
Chapter in Book - Research
Wheen, N. R. (2015). The protection and conservation of ecosystems and species. In P. Salmon & D. Grinlinton (Eds.), Environmental law in New Zealand. (pp. 855-920). Wellington, New Zealand: Thomson Reuters.
Chapter in Book - Research
Warnock, C., & Wheen, N. (2014). Introduction. In C. Warnock & N. Wheen (Eds.), Environmental legislation handbook 2014. (pp. 2-28). Wellington, New Zealand: Thomson Reuters.
Chapter in Book - Research
Wheen, N. (2013). An updated history of New Zealand environmental law. In E. Pawson & T. Brooking (Eds.), Making a new land: Environmental histories of New Zealand. (pp. 277-292). Dunedin, New Zealand: Otago University Press.
Chapter in Book - Research
Wheen, N. R., & Hayward, J. (2012). Conclusion. In N. R. Wheen & J. Hayward (Eds.), Treaty of Waitangi settlements. (pp. 201-203). Wellington, New Zealand: Bridget Williams Books.
Chapter in Book - Research
Wheen, N. R., & Hayward, J. (2012). The meaning of Treaty settlements and the evolution of the Treaty settlement process. In N. R. Wheen & J. Hayward (Eds.), Treaty of Waitangi settlements. (pp. 13-25). Wellington, New Zealand: Bridget Williams Books.
Chapter in Book - Research
Wheen, N. R. (2008). Hector's and Maui's dolphins. In K. Bosselmann, R. Engel & P. Taylor (Eds.), Governance for sustainability: Issues, challenges, successes. (pp. 237-246). Gland, Switzerland: IUCN.
Chapter in Book - Research
Wheen, N. R. (2008). Waitutu block and Tutae-Ka-Wetoweto indigenous forests. In K. Bosselmann, R. Engel & P. Taylor (Eds.), Governance for sustainability: Issues, challenges, successes. (pp. 227-235). Gland, Switzerland: IUCN.
Chapter in Book - Research
Wheen, N. R., & Ruru, J. (2004). The environmental reports. In J. Hayward & N. R. Wheen (Eds.), The Waitangi Tribunal: Te Roopu Whakamana i te Tiriti o Waitangi. (pp. 97-112). Wellington, New Zealand: Bridget Williams Books.
Chapter in Book - Research
Wheen, N. R. (2003). Environmental law: The research facility. In J. Dawson & N. Peart (Eds.), The law of research: A guide. (pp. 105-132). Dunedin: University of Otago Press.
Chapter in Book - Research
Wheen, N. R., & Adams, J. (2003). Environmental law: Field work. In J. Dawson & N. Peart (Eds.), The law of research: A guide. (pp. 133-154). Dunedin, New Zealand: University of Otago Press.
Chapter in Book - Research
Wheen, N. R. (2002). A history of New Zealand environmental law. In E. Pawson & T. Brooking (Eds.), Oxford Environmental Histories of New Zealand. (pp. 261-274). Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
Chapter in Book - Research
Wheen, N. R. (2018). The protection and conservation of ecosystems and species. In P. Salmon & D. Grinlinton (Eds.), Environmental law in New Zealand. (2nd ed.) (pp. 909-980). Wellington, New Zealand: Reuters.
Chapter in Book - Other
Rodriguez Ferrere, M. B., & Wheen, N. R. (2020). Shark Experience Ltd v PauaMAC5 Inc: Missed opportunities? New Zealand Universities Law Review, 29(1), 181-196.
Journal - Research Article
Wheen, N., & Baillie, H. (2019). GMOs, pests and participatory and representative democracy in decision-making about GM activities in New Zealand. Asia Pacific Journal of Environmental Law, 22(2), 257-276. doi: 10.4337/apjel.2019.02.04
Journal - Research Article
Wheen, N. (2018). Shark cage diving and hunting, killing and catching wildlife under the Wildlife Act 1953. Resource Management Journal, (November), 14-18.
Journal - Research Article
Wheen, N. R. (2018). International Whaling Commission (IWC). Yearbook of International Environmental Law, 29, 495-505. doi: 10.1093/yiel/yvz041
Journal - Research Article
Baillie, H. M., & Wheen, N. (2017). Public participation and genetically modified organisms. Resource Management Journal, (November), 22-25.
Journal - Research Article
Wheen, N. R. (2016). International Whaling Commission (IWC). Yearbook of International Environmental Law, 27, 540-547. doi: 10.1093/yiel/yvx075
Journal - Research Article
Wheen, N. R. (2016). Marine protected areas in the exclusive economic zone: UNCLOS or the TPPA's looming presence? Otago Law Review, 14(2), 351-359.
Journal - Research Article
Wheen, N. R. (2016). Sea change: The Resource Legislation Amendment Bill's proposed amendments to the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012. Resource Management Journal, August, 13-17.
Journal - Research Article
Wheen, N. (2015). Undermining conservation? The 2013 changes to the Crown Minerals Act 1991, s 61 and Schedule 4. Resource Management Journal, (August), 10-14.
Journal - Research Article
Wheen, N. R. (2014). International Whaling Commission (IWC). Yearbook of International Environmental Law, 25(1), 613-622. doi: 10.1093/yiel/yvv056
Journal - Research Article
Warnock, C., & Wheen, N. (2012). Sex work in New Zealand: The re-importation of moral majoritarianism in regulating a decriminalized industry. Canadian Journal of Women & the Law / Revue Feemes et Droit, 24(2), 414-438. doi: 10.3138/cjwl.24.2.414
Journal - Research Article
Wheen, N. R. (2012). How the law lets down the 'down-under dolphin': Fishing-related mortality of marine animals and the law in New Zealand. Journal of Environmental Law, 24(3), 477-497. doi: 10.1093/jel/eqs017
Journal - Research Article
Wheen, N., & Ruru, J. (2011). Providing for Rāhui in the law of Aotearoa New Zealand. Journal of the Polynesian Society, 120(2), 169-182.
Journal - Research Article
Wheen, N. R. (2009). Legislating for indigenous peoples' ownership and management of minerals: A New Zealand case study on pounamu. Management of Environmental Quality, 20(5), 551-565. doi: 10.1108/14777830910981212
Journal - Research Article
Warnock, C., & Wheen, N. (2008). Climate change, wildlife movement and the law: A case study from New Zealand. Commonwealth Law Bulletin, 34(3), 527-550. doi: 10.1080/03050710802038379
Journal - Research Article
Wheen, N. R. (2005). Belief and environmental decision-making: Some recent New Zealand experience. Journal of Environmental Law & Practice, 15(3), 297-317.
Journal - Research Article
Wheen, N. R. (2004). Genetic modification, risk assessment, and Maori belief under New Zealand's Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996. Asia Pacific Journal of Environmental Law, 8(3-4), 141-176.
Journal - Research Article
Wheen, N. R. (2002). Fairness and indigenous forests law in New Zealand. Asia Pacific Journal of Environmental Law, 7, 7-24.
Journal - Research Article
Wheen, N. R. (2002). Foul play? Government and the SILNA forests. New Zealand Journal of Environmental Law, 6, 279-296.
Journal - Research Article
Wheen, N. R. (2001). Desperate remedies and the West Coast sawmillers. New Zealand Universities Law Review, 19, 351-366.
Journal - Research Article
Wheen, N. R. (2001). The SILNA saga continues: Guest editorial. Butterworths Resource Management Bulletin, 1-4.
Journal - Research Article
Wheen, N. R., Juric, B., & Holt, A. (1998). Satisfaction with environmental perspectives: Survey results. Environmental Perspectives, 20, 9-11.
Journal - Research Article
Wheen, N. R. (1997). A natural flow: a history of water law in New Zealand. Otago Law Review, 9, 71-110.
Journal - Research Article
Wheen, N. R. (1997). The Resource Management Act 1991 - A "greener law for water"? New Zealand Journal of Environmental Law, 1, 165-198.
Journal - Research Article
Wheen, N. R. (1996). Seizing the shore: Falkner v Gisborne District Council. Bill of Rights Bulletin, (1), 2-8.
Journal - Research Article
Wheen, N. (1995). The angle grinder, the swastika, and the airport: Resource management and the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990. Bill of Rights Bulletin, 4, 54-60.
Journal - Research Article
Wheen, N. (2021). Editorial. Resource Management Theory & Practice, 6-11. [Editorial].
Journal - Research Other
Wheen, N. R. (2015). [Review of the book Focus on resource management law]. Resource Management Journal, (April), 22-23. [Book Review].
Journal - Research Other
Wheen, N. (2013). [Review of the book Environmental law for a sustainable society]. Resource Management Journal, (August), 32-33. [Book Review].
Journal - Research Other
Wheen, N. R. (2007). [Review of the book Foreshore and seabed]. Otago Law Review, 11(3), 513-522.
Journal - Research Other
