"The second problem is that the RMA puts huge weight on protecting landscape, amenity, natural character and heritage without any balancing consideration over the cost implications."
(The relevant section has been highlighted in the following text of the Speech.)
The text of Hon Dr Nick Smith's Speech to Nelson Rotary is as follows:
"Impacts of Planning Rules, Regulations, Uncertainty and Delay on Residential Property Development" MOTU Report is cited by Hon Dr Nick Smith is speech “Overhauling the Resource Management Act”.
The report can downloaded from this link:
http://www.beehive.govt.nz/sites/all/files/2_The_Impacts_of_Planning_Rules_Regulations_Uncertainty_and_Delay_on_Residential_Property_Development.pdf
In a quick search we have found references to Heritage in the following sections of the MOTU Report. (more…)
“The Government is planning the most significant overhaul of the Act since its inception 25 years ago. We want to modernise the purpose to make it more practical and relevant, standardise council plans and simplify the process for gaining consents.”
The following is the text of the Media Release:
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Jacinda Ardern M.P. has been appointed as the Labour Party Spokesperson for Arts Culture and Heritage.
Jacinda Ardern M.P. has the following roles:
Catherine Delahunty M.P. (Image sourced www.parliament.nz)
Catherine Delahunty M.P is the Spokesperson For Heritage for the Green Party.
http://www.parliament.nz/en-nz/mpp/mps/current/51MP3001/delahunty-catherine
Catherine Delahunty has the following
Current Parliamentary Roles:
Ron Mark M.P. (Image sourced www.parliament.nz)
Ron Mark M.P. is the Spokesperson for Arts, Culture and Heritage for N.Z. First.
http://www.parliament.nz/en-nz/mpp/mps/current/51MP691/mark-ron
Ron Mark M.P. is also the Spokesperson, Building and Construction
Ron Mark M.P. has the following
Current Parliamentary Roles: (more…)
Maggie Barry M.P., (Image Sourced www.parliament.nz)
The Prime Minster Rt Hon John Key has named Maggie Barry M.P. as the (new) Minister of Arts Culture and Heritage.
Hon Maggie Barry M.P. has a Cabinet ranking of 20 and her Ministerial responsibilities are the following:
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
Minister of Conservation
Minister for Senior Citizens
“Labour’s plans to protect Canterbury’s heritage and to support building a liveable city include carrying out an audit of all remaining heritage buildings in the CBD and wider region. We will also repeal Section 38 of the Christchurch Earthquake Recovery Act to ensure the community have their say before any more heritage buildings are razed."
“That guarantees the iconic Christchurch cathedral will not be demolished in haste, with any decisions on its future only being made after consultation and a proper Resource Management Act process."
Media Release is as follows: (more…)
“In the aftermath of the quakes, extraordinary powers were given to CERA through section 38 of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Act to demolish damaged heritage buildings without consultation.
“Three years on from the quakes, the time has come for that overarching authority to end, and for communities to be able to once again have their say on the future of the city’s remaining heritage buildings.
The Media Release is as follows:
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The following is the text of a Deputation made to the CCC Community Committee on the 11th Feb 2014. Areas covered Majestic Theatre, New Regent Street Digital Experience, CCC host a Minister Finlayson heritage speech and the Public Trust building.
Deputation to the Christchurch City Council Community Committee by Historic Places Canterbury. (11th February 2014) (more…)
