About the course

This course is designed to provide you with an understanding of conservation and natural resources law in New Zealand. The course examines key legislation affecting conservation and natural resource management including the Conservation Act, Reserves Act, National Parks Act, Crown Minerals Act, Fisheries Act and Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act. It also looks at the effects of international law on New Zealand's environmental management framework.

This course is available in the following programme(s):

OP6213 Certificate in Environmental Management Level 6
OP6214 Diploma in Environmental Management Level 6
OP7010 Bachelor of Applied Science
OP7213 Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Management 
OP7214 Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Management

What's in the course

Topics covered in the course include:

• History and development of environmental law in New Zealand
• Conservation and historic heritage legislation
• Freshwater, coastal and marine legislation
• Biodiversity and protected areas
• Minerals
• Biosecurity and hazardous substances legislation

What students learn

On completing this course, students should be able to:

• Discuss the development of environmental law in New Zealand
• Analyse the purpose and operational provisions of current statutes relating to conservation and natural resource management
• Explain the functions and responsibilities of central and local government agencies for conservation and natural resource management
• Apply statute and case law to a range of conservation and natural resource management issues
• Critically discuss selected conservation and natural resources legislation and identify issues of current concern

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course. For students wishing to gain a comprehensive understanding of New Zealand's environmental legislation, 72292 Resource Management Act and Local Government Act is recommended as a co-requisite to this course.

Corequisite

Students will need Internet access for this course.

Assessment

100% in-course

Fees

New Zealand Student Fee    $588.00

Additional Fee Information

What do I do now?

Request a copy of the brochure and/or contact the course leader.
Download an enrolment form.
For further information free phone 0508 650 200 or email.