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Introduction to Building Act and Resource Management Act

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington , New Zealand
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Tuition Fee
NZD 5,459
Start Date
Not Available
Medium of studying
Blended
Duration
150 hours
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Major
Building Design | Construction Management | Environmental Law
Area of study
Architecture and Construction | Law
Education type
Blended
Course Language
English
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NZD 5,459
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Program start dateApplication deadline
2026-02-23-
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Program Overview

Introduction to Building Act and Resource Management Act

The course will be an introduction to the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) and the framework it creates for the sustainable management of New Zealand's natural and physical resources. The course will consider the application and operation of the RMA in a variety of contexts. The course will also give an overview of the Building Act 2004.


Course Details

  • Fees:
    • NZ$1,476.45 for domestic students
    • NZ$5,459.85 for international students
  • Estimated workload: Approximately 150 hours
  • Points: 15 points

Taught by

The course is taught by the School of Law — Faculty of Law.


About this Course

This course will be an introduction to the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) and the framework it creates for the sustainable management of New Zealand's natural and physical resources. The course will consider the application and operation of the RMA in a variety of contexts. The course will also give an overview of the Building Act 2004.


Course Learning Objectives

Students who pass this course should be able to:


  1. Outline the basic concepts which underpin the RMA, including the concepts of 'environment', 'resources' and 'sustainable management', the values which must be considered in decision making, and the effect of the requirement to take account of the principles of the Treaty.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of Māori concepts and interests in decision-making under the RMA.
  3. Evaluate the decision-making roles and procedures, and the opportunities for public participation.
  4. Identify the different responsibilities and processes for resource management planning and consents, read plans, and determine consent applications.
  5. Identify the different responsibilities and processes under the Building Act 2004.

How this Course is Taught

The course will be delivered in a mixture of online classes and in-person seminars which will allow students to discuss issues raised in the online lectures in more detail.


Assessment

  • TBC Mark: 100%
  • Mandatory requirements:
    1. Complete the reflection paper and the guided research paper; and
    2. Achieve at least 40% in all pieces of assessment.
  • Assessment dates and extensions: Available through the University's online learning environment.
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