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    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 0.1
    Points 15 points
    Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $730.20
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    LAWS 201, LAWS 202, LAWS 203, LAWS 204
    Restriction
    LAWS 315, LAWS 515
    Limited to
    LLB, LLB(Hons)
    Notes
    Not all optional papers will be available in any given year.
    Contact
    law@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff

    Professor Ceri Warnock

    Textbooks

    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.
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    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

    Timetable

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Tuesday 10:00-10:50 29-35, 37-42
    Thursday 10:00-10:50 29-35, 37-42
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