Greater Wellington — RPS PC 1 Hearings

Introduction

Proposed Change 1 to the Regional Policy Statement is now at the stage of Hearings, where submitters have the opportunity to speak to a Hearing Panel about their submission.

There are seven Hearing Streams, each stream covers a specific topic. Hearings started in June 2023 and are scheduled to finish in March 2024.

Guide to the allocation of Provisions to Hearing Streams and Topics by Provision Type - Updated 1 August 2023 (PDF 295 KB) - Use this guide to search provisions by “Provision Type” to identify which Hearing Stream, Topic and s42A Report the provision is addressed under.

Hearings Panels

We have two Hearing Panels appointed for these Hearings: 

 The Part 1, Schedule 1 (P1S1) Hearings Panel, appointed by the Council, who will hear and make recommendations on submissions in relation to the Part 1, Schedule 1 provisions of RPS Change 1. The Panel Members are:
- Dhilum Nightingale (Chair)  
- Gillian Wratt 
- Ina Kumeroa Kara-France  
- Glenice Paine
The Freshwater Hearings Panel (FHP) panel, appointed by the Chief Freshwater Commissioner to hear submissions on the Freshwater Planning Instrument component of RPS Change 1.  The Panel Members are:
- Dhilum Nightingale (Chair) and Freshwater Commissioner 
- Gillian Wratt - Freshwater Commissioner 
- Ina Kumeroa Kara-France - Panel member (Council nominee) 
- Glenice Paine - Panel member (Tangata whenua nominee)

Panel Member Profiles

Part 1, Schedule 1 (P1S1) Hearings Panel Members

Dhilum Nightingale (Chair)

Dhilum is a Barrister in Kate Sheppard Chambers specialising in resource management law. She has a planning degree and is a Chair endorsed RMA Hearings Commissioner. She has worked in environmental law for 20 years in both the public and private sector including for seven years for a State Owned Enterprise where she was involved in policy change proposals throughout Aotearoa aimed at implementing RMA national direction. Dhilum represents a range of clients on both policy and consenting matters and her legal practice also includes employment and humanitarian immigration law. Dhilum is of Sri Lankan heritage and was born in Tamaki Makaurau but has lived in Te-Whanganui-a-Tara for 25 years. Her three teenage children all attend high schools in Poneke.

Gillian Wratt - Freshwater Commissioner

Gillian is an experienced senior executive and director with an extensive background in science and environmental management and policy, including as Chief Executive of Cawthron Institute and Antarctica New Zealand.

She is a certified Environment Commissioner with experience as an RMA Commissioner and on Environmental Protection Authority EEZ and Hazardous Substances and New Organisms decision making committees.

She is based in Whakatu/Nelson and has several governance roles in the science and not-for-profit sectors.

Ina Kara-France

Ina holds a Master of Business Administration in International Business, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Maori Development. Ina is a specialist advocate for Mana Whenua regarding matauranga Maori, cultural values, sites of significance, Te Mana o Te Wai, Iwi consultation and engagement, Iwi environmental management plans and cultural impact assessments. Ina has Resource Consent Pre-Hearing, Hearing and Environment Court appeal negotiation and Environment Court; and Future Development Strategy Hearing Panel Iwi Representative experience. Ina is a certified Commissioner for the Resource Management Act 1991. Ina has 17 Months with WSP, and 30 years of experience.

Ina affiliates to Waikato-Tainui, Ngati Kahungunu, Ngati Tuwharetoa, Te Ati Hau-nui-A-Paparangi, and Ngarauru Ngati Koata.

Glenice Paine

Glenice was appointed to the Environment Court as Deputy Commissioner in 2017, an accredited Commissioner and Mediator. She has a background in the conservation and resource management fields and has held appointments on various Environmental Protection Authority Boards of Inquiry, including Tauhara II Geothermal Power, Transmission Gully and the Mackay’s to Peka Peka Expressway. Glenice has an extensive background in leadership and governance within Iwi/Maori organisations. Glenice is Co-Chair of Mana Rangatira (Governance Group) of the National Science Challenge - Biological Heritage, and also Co-Chair of the Knowledge Advisory Group (KAG) addressing Kauri Dieback and Myrtle Rust threats to our taonga. She recently completed three terms on the Nelson City Council Environment and Climate Change Committee. Additional previous roles include being a member Te Tau Ihu Rivers & Freshwater Advisory Committee, and a directorship on the South Island whanau ora commissioning agency, Te Putahitanga o Te Waipounamu General Partner Ltd.

Glenice affiliates predominantly to Te Atiawa Te Tau Ihu and Ngai Tahu.

Freshwater Planning Process (FHP) Hearings Panel Members

Dhilum Nightingale (Chair) and Freshwater Commissioner

Dhilum is a Barrister in Kate Sheppard Chambers specialising in resource management law. She has a planning degree and is a Chair endorsed RMA Hearings Commissioner. She has worked in environmental law for 20 years in both the public and private sector including for seven years for a State Owned Enterprise where she was involved in policy change proposals throughout Aotearoa aimed at implementing RMA national direction. Dhilum represents a range of clients on both policy and consenting matters and her legal practice also includes employment and humanitarian immigration law. Dhilum is of Sri Lankan heritage and was born in Tamaki Makaurau but has lived in Te-Whanganui-a-Tara for 25 years. Her three teenage children all attend high schools in Poneke.

Gillian Wratt - Freshwater Commissioner

Gillian is an experienced senior executive and director with an extensive background in science and environmental management and policy, including as Chief Executive of Cawthron Institute and Antarctica New Zealand.

She is a certified Environment Commissioner with experience as an RMA Commissioner and on Environmental Protection Authority EEZ and Hazardous Substances and New Organisms decision making committees.

She is based in Whakatu/Nelson and has several governance roles in the science and not-for-profit sectors.

Ina Kara-France - Panel member (Council nominee)

Ina holds a Master of Business Administration in International Business, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Maori Development. Ina is a specialist advocate for Mana Whenua regarding matauranga Maori, cultural values, sites of significance, Te Mana o Te Wai, Iwi consultation and engagement, Iwi environmental management plans and cultural impact assessments. Ina has Resource Consent Pre-Hearing, Hearing and Environment Court appeal negotiation and Environment Court; and Future Development Strategy Hearing Panel Iwi Representative experience. Ina is a certified Commissioner for the Resource Management Act 1991. Ina has 17 Months with WSP,
and 30 years of experience.

Ina affiliates to Waikato-Tainui, Ngati Kahungunu, Ngati Tuwharetoa, Te Ati Hau-nui-A-Paparangi, and Ngarauru Ngati Koata.

Glenice Paine - Panel member (Tangata whenua nominee)

Glenice was appointed to the Environment Court as Deputy Commissioner in 2017, an accredited Commissioner and Mediator. She has a background in the conservation and resource management fields and has held appointments on various Environmental Protection Authority Boards of Inquiry, including Tauhara II Geothermal Power, Transmission Gully and the Mackay’s to Peka Peka Expressway. Glenice has an extensive background in leadership and governance within Iwi/Maori organisations. Glenice is Co-Chair of Mana Rangatira (Governance Group) of the National Science Challenge - Biological Heritage, and also Co-Chair of the Knowledge Advisory Group (KAG) addressing Kauri Dieback and Myrtle Rust threats to our taonga. She recently completed three terms on the Nelson City Council Environment and Climate Change Committee. Additional previous roles include being a member Te Tau Ihu Rivers & Freshwater Advisory Committee, and a directorship on the South Island whanau ora commissioning agency, Te Putahitanga o Te Waipounamu General Partner Ltd.

Glenice affiliates predominantly to Te Atiawa Te Tau Ihu and Ngai Tahu.

Hearing Panel Directions

The Hearing Panels have released Minutes prior to the Hearing to advise of directions, procedures, dates and evidence deadlines.

It is essential that all parties attending the Hearing have read and understood all of the Hearing Panel Minutes.

Further directions may be issued by the Hearing Panel prior to and during the Hearings.

Hearing Streams

There are seven Hearing Streams. Each stream covers a specific topic. Hearings are scheduled to be held from June 2023 to March 2024.

Hearing Stream One

Overview and General Submissions - Held June 2023

Hearing Stream Two

Integrated Management - Held July 2023

Hearing Stream Three

Climate Change - Held August 2023

Hearing Stream Four

Urban Development - Scheduled start date 2nd October 2023

Hearing Stream Five

Freshwater/Te Mana o te Wai

Hearing Stream Six

Indigenous Ecosystems

Hearing Stream Seven

Small topics, wrap up and Integration

Further Assistance 

For any questions about Proposed Change 1 Regional Policy Statement hearings that is not covered by our website content, please contact our team at regionalplan@gw.govt.nz.

If you have any questions regarding how to present a submission at a hearing, please email our independent Friend of the Submitter at Friend.of.Submitter@gw.govt.nz .

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RPS PC 1 Hearings

Introduction

Hearings Panels

Panel Member Profiles

Part 1, Schedule 1 (P1S1) Hearings Panel Members

Dhilum Nightingale (Chair)

Gillian Wratt - Freshwater Commissioner

Ina Kara-France

Glenice Paine

Freshwater Planning Process (FHP) Hearings Panel Members

Dhilum Nightingale (Chair) and Freshwater Commissioner

Gillian Wratt - Freshwater Commissioner

Ina Kara-France - Panel member (Council nominee)

Glenice Paine - Panel member (Tangata whenua nominee)

Hearing Panel Directions

Hearing Panel Minutes

Hearing Conflict of interest

GWRC Memorandums of counsel

Hearing Streams

Hearing Stream One

Hearing Stream Two

Hearing Stream Three

Hearing Stream Four

Hearing Stream Five

Hearing Stream Six

Hearing Stream Seven

Further Assistance

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RPS PC 1 Hearings

Introduction

Hearings Panels

Panel Member Profiles

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expand_more Freshwater Planning Process (FHP) Hearings Panel Members

Hearing Panel Directions

Hearing Panel Minutes

Hearing Conflict of interest

GWRC Memorandums of counsel

Hearing Streams

Hearing Stream One

Hearing Stream Two

Hearing Stream Three

Hearing Stream Four

Hearing Stream Five

Hearing Stream Six

Hearing Stream Seven

Further Assistance

Get in touch

Part 1, Schedule 1 (P1S1) Hearings Panel Members

Freshwater Planning Process (FHP) Hearings Panel Members

Further Assistance 