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Making good decisions certificate holders: non local body elected members

This list is currently ordered by certificate name.

Notes:

  • Certificates are valid for a 3 year period from the date of first issue. On re-issue (at 're-certification') they are valid for a period of five years.
  • The 'position' reference for some certificate holders is marked with an asterisk (e.g. "councillor*"). This refers to those certificate holders who were elected members up until the October 2007 local body elections. As they are no longer elected members but remain certificate holders they have been transferred to this list.
  • The chairing endorsement column records those who, in attaining re-certification, have successfully demonstrated the competencies for chairing required by the Making Good Decisions programme.
Certificate name Position Organisation or company Area of practice Field of expertise Certificate expiry date Chairing endorsement
A Giles BramwellIndependent CommissionerHarrison Grierson Consultants Ltd31 July 2014Yes
Adrian Selwyn MeredithExpert WitnessEnvironment Canterbury31 December 2012
Adrienne WilliamsIndependent CommissionerRegional council focus30 June 2013Yes
Adrienne Young CooperDirectorHill Young Cooper Limited30 June 2013Yes
Aileen LawrieConsents ManagerEnvironment Bay of Plenty30 June 2011
Alan BickersIndependent CommissionerCatalyst Management Services Ltd30 June 2013Yes
Alan BradbourneIndependent CommissionerAlan Bradbourne PartnersNationwideDistrict and regional planning, resource consents30 June 2013Yes
Alan DormerIndependent Commissioner / BarristerShortland Chambers31 December 2013Yes
Alan PattleConsultantPattle Delamore Partners Ltd31 December 2011
Alan WatsonIndependent CommissionerAR Watson Associates LtdNationwide but emphasis on upper half of North IslandPlanning and resource management, chair of hearings panels30 June 2013Yes
Alastair ThompsonPlannerNapier City CouncilHawke's BayPlanning30 June 2011
Alec George OlsenIndependent Commissioner30 June 2013
Alick ShawIndependent Commissioner31 December 2014
Alison FeeneyIndependent CommissionerIndependent CommissionerAuckland, Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty31 December 2012
Alison WallIndependent Commissioner30 June 2013
Alistair Arthur AburnIndependent CommissionerUrban Perspectives Ltd31 July 2014Yes
Alistair MuirheadPrincipal PlannerOpus International Consultants LtdCoromandel, Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Central North IslandPlanning - policy, consents, consultation, project management31 December 2013
Allan BaldockIndependent Commissioner AWL Environmental NationwideWater takes, discharges, hydro power schemes, ecology, coastal subdivision, regional council activities31 July 2014
Allan CubittIndependent CommissionerCubitt Consulting Ltd31 December 2013
Allan KirkIndependent Commissioner Heritage planning and urban design31 July 2014
Amanda DouglasIndependent CommissionerWynn Williams and CoNationwide31 December 2012
Andrew BartonIndependent Commissioner 31 December 2012
Andrew FeierabendManager Environmental ServicesHurunui District Council30 June 2011
Andrew FenemorIndependent CommissionerLandcare Research NZ LtdNelson, Marlborough, CanterburyWater resource management30 June 2011
Andrew Giles HazeltonSolicitorHazelton Law31 December 2011
Andrew GreenPartnerBrookfields Lawyers31 December 2011
Andrew HendersonIndependent CommissionerBoulder Planning (Otago) LtdSouth IslandDistrict and regional planning31 December 2013Yes
Andrew John RalphPlannerTauranga City Council30 June 2011
Ann FosberryTraffic EngineerGHD Limited30 June 2011
Anne C E LeijnenPlannerPlanner31 December 2011
Anne SuttonIndependent Commissioner31 December 2013
Anthony CussinsIndependent CommissionerTonkin and Taylor30 June 2013
Anthony William OlsenConsultantBoffa Miskell Ltd31 December 2012
Antoine CoffinIndependent CommissionerBoffa Miskell Ltd30 June 2011
Aranne DonaldSpecialist Heritage AdvisorNorth Shore City CouncilPolicy, resource consents, heritage, urban design, tree issues31 July 2014
Arthur HackettIndependent CommissionerEnvironmental science, ecology, marine biology30 June 2011
Arthur HindsIndependent Commissioner30 June 2013
B I J CowperSolicitorCowper Campbell31 December 2011
Barry KayeIndependent CommissionerBarry Kaye Associates LtdNationwidePlanning, coastal & rural issues, subdivisions, major projects31 July 2014Yes
Barry LoeIndependent CommissionerLoe Pearce & Associates LtdNationwide, predominantly South IslandDischarge of contaminants into land and water31 July 2014
Barry MosleyIndependent CommissionerBKM ConsultingNationwideRegional and district planning, economic appraisal, statistical modelling30 June 2013
Basil J Morrison CNZM JPIndependent CommissionerBasil J Morrison and Associates Ltd31 December 2013Yes
Beverley Lorraine JamesResearcherPublic Policy and Research LtdWellington Region and MarlboroughCommunity development, social impacts, cultural issues30 June 2010
Bianca SullivanCouncil OfficerEnvironment Canterbury30 June 2011
Bill CarlinIndependent CommissionerIndependent CommissionerBay of Plenty, Waikato, Auckland, Northland, King Country, Hawkes Bay, Taranaki, Wanganui and Manawatu31 December 2012
Bill WasleyIndependent CommissionerWasley Knell Consultants31 December 2013Yes
Bob AskewStaff MemberTasman District Council30 June 2011
Brad CoombsIndependent CommissionerIsthmus Group31 December 2011
Brent Cowie (Dr)Cowie Resource Management30 June 2013Yes
Brett GawnRegistered SurveyorTSE Group Limited30 June 2013
Brian CareyIndependent CommissionerGNS Science30 June 2011
Brian FletcherIndependent CommissionerGascoigne Wicks31 July 2014Yes
Brian HasellIndependent ConsultantHasell Consulting LtdNationwideTraffic, road engineering, historic heritage31 December 2013
Brian WaddellPlanning ConsultantUrbanister Ltd30 June 2011
Bronwyn Ann LeesResource Consents ManagerNorth Shore City Council30 June 2011
Bruce A MansonResource Managment ConsultantBruce Manson Associates Limited1 March 2012
Bruce HawkinsIndependent CommissionerWaitakere City Council30 June 2011
Bruce NicholsonGroup ManagerManukau City CouncilAuckland regionPlanning31 December 2012
Bruce ThompsonPlanning and Regulation ManagerWaimakariri District Council30 June 2013
Bruce W. GrahamIndependent CommissionerGraham Environmental Consulting LtdNationwideAir quality, environmental science, hazardous substances31 July 2014
Bryan Anthony CartelleCouncil OfficerManukau City Council30 June 2011
Bryan Desmond BangIndependent CommissionerAssens Enterprises LtdNorth Island generally - particularly Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Hawke's Bay, TaranakiDistrict and regional planning, law30 June 2013Yes
Bryce Michael Tom JulyanIndependent CommissionerBeca Carter Hollings and Ferner LtdAucklandPlanning31 July 2014Yes
Brydon HughesEnvironmental ConsultantSinclair Knight Mertz (SKM)Water allocation, water resource management, discharges to land and water quality30 June 2010
Buddy MikaereConsultantNationwideTe Ao Maori30 June 2011
Burnette O'ConnorPlannerO'Connor Planning ConsultantsNorthland, Auckland and WaikatoPlanning31 December 2012
Byrdie AyresIndependent CommissionerNationwideCoastal planning30 June 2013
Camilla OwenLawyer31 December 2013Yes
Caroline L MillerIndependent CommissionerMassey University 30 June 2011
Carolynne StoneRetired CouncillorAuckland region, based in Waitakere31 December 2013
Carron BlomIndependent CommissionerAnguillid Consulting Engineers and Scientists LtdNationwideEnvironmental science, contaminated sites, stormwater quality, erosion and sediment control, environmental monitoring, auditing and systems30 June 2010
Catherine ClarkeConsultantBoffa Miskell Ltd31 December 2012
Celia DavisonPolicy PlannerNorth Shore City CouncilDistrict Planning, resource consents, resource management31 December 2013
Che Philip WilsonConsultantNationwideTe Ao Maori, policy30 June 2011
Cherie LanePlanning ConsultantLane Associates Ltd31 December 2012
Chris DawsonPlanning ConsultantBloxam, Burnett and OlliverWaikato, Bay of PlentyPlanning, consultation, structure planning, aggregate, extraction consenting30 June 2011
Chris JensenManager Regulatory and PlanningKawerau District Council31 December 2011
Chris KorohekeMaori Trust Board DelegateManiapoto Maori Trust31 December 2012
Chris ShentonIndependent Commissioner31 July 2014
Christine CaugheyPlanning ConsultantNationwideDistrict and regional planning, heritage, landscape, urban design - urban and rural.30 June 2013Yes
Christine FosterIndependent CommissionerEnvironmental Management Services Ltd30 June 2013Yes
Christine KellyIndependent Commissioner30 June 2013
Christopher P ShawManager ConsentsOtago Regional Council30 June 2013Yes
Christopher Richard KimptonPlanning ConsultantRPC Consultants30 June 2011
Christopher W. Hickey (Dr)ScientistNIWA31 December 2012
Claire MulcockIndependent CommissionerMulgor Consulting LtdNZ, especially Canterburywater resource management, hydrology31 December 2012
Clarke McKinneyPrincipal Planner, Resource ConsentsWaitakere City CouncilAuckland regionPlanning30 June 2011
Cliff TiplerConsultantURS New Zealand LimitedNationwideEnvironmental engineering30 June 2010
Clive AnsteyLandscape and Resource PlannerLandscape planning and design, forestry and ecology30 June 2013
Colin DallConsents and Compliance ManagerWest Coast Regional Council31 July 2014
Colin Desmond ScurrIndependent Commissioner31 December 2013Yes
Colin John BridgesCouncil OfficerKapiti Coast District Council1 March 2012
Colin KemeysPlanning DirectorMTEC Consultants Ltd31 December 2012
Conway StewartIndependent CommissionerSelf EmployedAuckland, Northland, Waikato31 December 2013Yes
Corinne McLarenCommunity Board Member*30 June 2010
Craig BatchelarConsultantBoffa Miskell Ltd31 December 2012
Craig LittleIndependent CommissionerReputationz Limited31 December 2014
Craig ShearerConsultantShearer Consultants Ltd30 June 2011
Daran PonterIndependent CommissionerPonter Amor Consulting LtdBay of Plenty, Wellington, Manawatu-Wanganui, TaranakiForeshore and Seabed Act 2004, Te Ao Maori (contemporary)31 December 2013
Darryl FletcherLawyerSharp Tudhope Lawyers31 December 2011
Darryl MillarIndependent CommissionerResource Management Group Ltd30 June 2013
Dave MouleEnvironmental PlannerEnvironmental Management Services Ltd30 June 2011
David Benson-Pope (Hon)Independent Commissioner Nationwide, lower South Island.31 December 2012
David BridgesIndependent CommissionerGood Earth Matters Consulting31 July 2014
David CameronConsultantMWH New Zealand LtdNationwideWater quality, aquatic ecology31 December 2014
David ClarkeIndependent CommissionerQueenstown Lakes District Council31 July 2014Yes
David CollinsIndependent CommissionerCollins Consulting30 June 2013Yes
David Craig CaldwellSolicitorLane Neave31 March 2010
David ForestIndependent CommissionerGood Earth Matters Consulting31 July 2014
David J PainterIndependent CommissionerDPC Ltd31 December 2011
David John Murray PeartIndependent CommissionerNationwide30 June 2013Yes
David Julian TotmanPrincipal PlannerOpus International Consultants Ltd31 December 2011
David KirkpatrickIndependent Commissioner 31 December 2012
David L HutchisonIndependent CommissionerWorks Infrastructure LimitedCivil engineering30 June 2013
David Laurence MountfortAspiring Independent CommissionerIndependent ConsultantCanterbury, South Island, New ZealandResource Management Planning especially plan making, strategic planning, urban growth, natural hazards, natural environmnet31 December 2012
David MacPhersonIndependent Commissioner31 December 2014
David McGregorPartnerBell Gully31 July 2014Yes
David McLernonIndependent CommissionerOcta Associates LtdChristchurchEngineering background - expertise in groundwater, discharges to ground and air30 June 2013Yes
David McMahonIndependent CommissionerResource Management Group Ltd30 June 2013
David MeadIndependent CommissionerHill Young Cooper Limited30 June 2011
David Michael HillIndependent CommissionerHill Young Cooper LimitedNationwide, internationalPlanning, social science, Te Ao Maori, environmental science31 July 2014Yes
David R.E. ChandlerIndependent CommissionerAuckland City CouncilAuckland regionPlanning, civil and traffic engineering31 July 2014
David Robert PullarIndependent CommissionerOtago, Southland30 June 2013Yes
David RokeConsents ManagerNorthland Regional CouncilNorthlandEnvironmental science - Regional focus, esp. water resources, discharges to land and water, coastal activities, earthworks.30 June 2013Yes
David SinclairIndependent CommissionerSinclair Taylor ConsultingNorth Island, but available nation-wideEnvironmental health, water infrastructure, waste water management, air pollution, environmental health risk/impact assessment, contaminated sites, urban health planning31 December 2012
David W. HookwayIndependent Commissioner30 June 2011
David Wayne GairCouncil OfficerKapiti Coast District Council1 March 2012
David William LamasonAspiring Independent CommissionerPlanners Plus LtdMainly upper half of the North Island Land use and subdivision applications, coastal developments, tourism developments. District and Regional planning. 31 December 2012
Dayle FentonEnvironment Waikato31 December 2011
Dean ChrystalIndependent CommissionerPlanit Associates Ltd30 June 2013Yes
Dean R KnightIndependent CommissionerVictoria University, Wellington30 June 2011
Dean ScanlenConsultant Transport EngineerEngineering Outcomes Ltd30 June 2011
Denis NugentIndependent CommissionerNationwideDistrict and regional planning, coastal planning, heritage planning31 December 2013Yes
Dennis StickleyLawyer30 June 2010
Derek NolanIndependent CommissionerRussell McVeaghAuckland, NationwideEnvironmental law (editor of Environmental and Resource Management Law of New Zealand, LexisNexis, 3rd Edition, November 2005) 31 July 2014
Dianne J BuchanIndependent CommissionerCorydon Consultants LtdNationwideSocial / community effects30 June 2013
Dinah WilliamsConsultant30 June 2013Yes
Dion DouglasPlannerChristchurch City CouncilChristchurchPlanning and resource management30 June 2011
Dirk BrandTeam Leader Consents InvestigationsEnvironment Canterbury31 December 2011
Don HarleyIndependent Commissioner30 June 2013Yes
Donald FraserConsents Hearing OfficerEnvironment Canterbury30 June 2011
Donald William Te Rangi CouchIndependent CommissionerTe Runanga O Ngai TahuNgai Tahu roheMaori resource management31 December 2014
Dorothy WakelingIndependent Commissioner30 June 2013Yes
Doug ArcusIndependent CommissionerArcus Consulting30 June 2013Yes
Dugald W LeyDevelopment EngineerTasman District CouncilTop of the South Island RegionCivil Environmental Engineering31 July 2014
E D Wylie QC (Dr)Barrister30 June 2011
Edward David WrenConsultantIndependent CommissionerAuckland, available to practice NationwideExpertise in strategy, policy planning, plan preparation and resource consents31 December 2012
Edward Mark (Ted) O'ReganIndependent CommissionerNine years as convenor of consent hearings for unitary authority (Tasman District)30 June 2013Yes
Edward Weller EllisonTangata te WhenuaTe Runanga o Ngai Tahu31 December 2011
Elizabeth Anne BurgeIndependent CommissionerWellington regionTe Ao Maori, environmental planning31 July 2014
Elizabeth FairlieCouncil OfficerManukau City Council30 June 2011
Ellen HampsonIndependent Commissioner30 June 2013
Emma ChristmasIndependent Commissioner South IslandPlanning, water allocation and management.31 July 2014
Erin Rose BlairEnvironmental ConsultantBowden Environmental31 December 2012
Evan PennyIndependent CommissionerInform Communications Ltd31 December 2013
Faye StorerIndependent CommissionerAuckland regionCommunity30 June 2013Yes
Fiona AstonIndependent CommissionerFiona Aston Consulting LtdNationwideResource planning31 July 2014
Fiona GarrettTeam Leader Land UseNorth Shore City Council30 June 2013
Frank BoffaIndependent CommissionerBoffa Miskell LtdNationwideLandscape planning, landscape design30 June 2013
Fraser Owen CampbellIndependent CommissionerCampbell Consulting LtdNationwideEnvironmental Engineering, Economic Analysis, Stormwater and River Management, Irrigation and Water Resource Allocation31 December 2012
Fred MorganIndependent CommissionerNorthland, Auckland, upper North IslandDegree in applied science, majoring in natural resource management; postgraduate diploma in environmental health science; approximately 8 years working as a town planner / environmental planner in the UK, Australia and New Zealand; currently completing a law degree30 June 2011
Garry Charles VenusIndependent CommissionerArgo Environmental31 December 2011
Gary Paul ClarkTraffic EngineerTraffic Concepts Ltd31 December 2011
Gary RaeIndependent CommissionerInciteNelson, experienced in South Island and Central North Island RegionsParticular expertise in traffic, roading and noise issues30 June 2011
Gavin Craig ListerIndependent CommissionerIsthmus Group31 December 2011
Gavin PalmerDirectorOtago Regional CouncilNationwideFlood protection, river engineering31 December 2012
Gaynor PavelkaIndependent MediatorSouth Island, particularly30 June 2013
Geoff MearsCouncil DirectorRodney District CouncilCivil engineering31 December 2011
Gerald George McKayIndependent CommissionerMcKay Hill SolicitorsNationwideEnvironmental, Law31 July 2014
Gerard Joseph PraatLawyerKnapps Lawyers30 June 2010
Gina RangiEnvironment Waikato1 March 2012
Gina SweetmanIndependent CommissionerSweetman Planning30 June 2011
Glenice PaineIndependent Commissioner31 July 2014
Glenn MortimerIndependent CommissionerMortimer ConsultingNorthlandCoastal management and planning; water quality management31 December 2012
Glenn R BunnyResource PlannerMasterton District Council31 December 2012
Graeme HastilowIndependent CommissionerGreater Wellington Regional Council31 December 2011
Graeme LeggatIndependent CommissionerManukau City Council30 June 2013
Graeme RidleyIndependent CommissionerRidley Dunphy Environmental LtdNationwide, AucklandErosion and sediment control, earthworks, stormwater management31 July 2014
Graham B McBrideScientistNIWANationwideEnvtl science, human health, envtl engineering, envtl monitoring, wastewater impacts.31 December 2011
Graham Taylor Consultant Planner Resource Management Group LtdCanterbury, South IslandLand use planning, subdivision, plan preparation30 June 2010
Graham ThomasConsultantResource Management ConsultantsNelson, Tasman (Top of South Island), West CoastEngineering, Maori issues, developments (subdivisions, buildings), land use consents31 July 2014
Graham Wallace AllanIndependent CommissionerPitt and Moore Solicitors31 December 2011
Graham WheelerIndependent Commissioner31 July 2014
Grant McLeod McLachlanIndependent Commissioner NationwideEnvironmental planning, law & economics - policy, consents, project management, infrastructure & land development.31 December 2012
Greg BurrellEnvironment ConsultantGolder Associates (NZ) LtdFreshwater ecology and water allocation30 June 2011
Greg PhillipsPlanning ConsultantGP Planning-Design LtdNorthlandPlanning, resource management, architecture, urban design31 July 2014
Greg Ryder (Dr)Independent CommissionerRyder Consulting Ltd31 December 2014
Greg ShawIndependent CommissionerThe Consulting Group 2005 LtdNationwideGeotechnical, civil and structural engineer, Coastal Engineering31 July 2014
Gregory HillIndependent CommissionerGreg Hill ConsultantsAuckland, but will consider commissioner roles in other places. Member of commissioner pool for Whangarei and Tauranga.Planning, growth management / strategy, coastal areas (mainly)30 June 2013Yes
Gwen BullIndependent Commissioner31 July 2014
Haden MillsCouncil StaffNorth Shore City Council31 December 2012
Hamish Gordon RennieIndependent CommissionerEclectic EnergyNationwide, Waikato, Bay of Plenty RegionsCoastal and marine planning and resource management (especially aquaculture, marinas, reefs), tourism facilities, social science, environmental impact assessment, common pool resources and co-management31 July 2014
Hamish LoweIndependent CommissionerDuffill WattsNationwideEnvironmental science, environmental engineering, water takes, waste discharges, subdivisions30 June 2013Yes
Hans Robert VersteeghManager Regulatory DepartmentMarlborough District Council30 June 2010
Harry BhanaIndependent CommissionerHarry Bhana and Associates Ltd30 June 2013Yes
Hayes Perkins Perkins Associates31 December 2012
Heemi JTT BiddleTuwharetoa Maori Trust boardDepartment of Conservation31 December 2012
Helen AtkinsLawyerAtkins Holme Joseph Majurey31 December 2012
Helen Louise CreaghRegional Council EmployeeEnvironment Bay of Plenty31 December 2011
Helen MarrSenior PlannerHorizons Regional Council30 June 2011
Helen TobinIndependent CommissionerWellington areaPlanning30 June 2013Yes
Hester DenOudenIndependent CommissionerDen Ouden Cooper Associates Ltd31 July 2014
Hoani LangsburyNgai Tahu RepresentativeTe Runanga O Ngai Tahu30 June 2011
Howard Williams (Dr)Groundwater Resources ScientistEnvironment CanterburyNationwideHydrogeology, water resources quality and quantity management, geology, mining, environmental science, civil engineering.31 December 2012
Hugh BriggsIndependent CommissionerHugh Briggs PartnershipNelson, Tasman (Top of South Island), West Coast, Christchurch, Canterbury, Wellington, Hawke's Bay35yrs experience: urban planning, urban design, landscape planning, transportation, town centre studies, subdivisions (urban and rural)31 December 2013Yes
Hugh HamiltonIndependent CommissionerDavidson Armstrong and Campbell Solicitors31 December 2014
Hugh LeersnyderIndependent CommissionerBeca Infrastructure LtdNationwideEnvironmental science, coastal management31 December 2012
Hugh ThorpeIndependent Commissioner CanterburyGroundwater science. Environmental science. A fair understanding of te Ao Maori. Have passed SC in Te Reo.31 December 2012
Ian BrownIndependent CommissionerEnvironment CanterburyNationwideSustainable Land Management31 December 2012
Ian CapitaneasIndependent CommissionerInvercargill City Council30 June 2013
Ian GordonIndependent CommissionerMorrison Kent Lawyers31 December 2012
Ian GunnIndependent Commissioner 31 December 2012
Ian HutchingsIndependent Commissioner30 June 2013Yes
Ian James JefferisPlannerNorth Shore City Council30 June 2013
Ian LearyIndependent CommissionerSpencer Holmes Consultants30 June 2011
Ian McDonaldGroup ManagerTauranga City Council31 December 2013
Ian MooreIndependent Commissioner30 June 2011
Ian MunroIndependent CommissionerUrbanism Plus LtdUrban Design, Strategic Planning, and Resource Management30 June 2013
Ivan DunnIndependent Commissioner30 June 2013
J Michael SavageBarristerPark Chambers31 July 2014Yes
James BainesSocial Impact Assessment PractitionerTaylor Baines and Associates31 December 2012
James Christopher RutherfordScientistNIWA30 June 2011
James HowlandIndependent CommissionerCentral North IslandOver 40 years experience - local government30 June 2013
James JeffersonGroup Manager Environmental ServicesFranklin District Council31 December 2012
Jan CaunterIndependent CommissionerEllis GouldNationwideLaw, contaminated sites30 June 2011
Jan CrawfordPlanning ConsultantPlanning Consultants Ltd30 June 2013
Jane BlackIndependent CommissionerIncite Wellington30 June 2011
Jane SinclairIndependent Commissioner31 December 2012
Jane TaylorIndependent Commissioner30 June 2011
Jane WhyteResource ManagerResponse Planning Consultants Ltd30 June 2013Yes
Janeen Kydd-SmithIndependent CommissionerEnvironmental Management Services Ltd1 March 2012
Janet GoughPolicy AnalystERMA New ZealandCanterburyRisk management30 June 2011
Janette DoveyIndependent CommissionerPlanit Associates Ltd30 June 2011
Janice CarterPlannerCPG NZ Ltd31 December 2012
Jean HodsonRegulatory ManagerTasman District CouncilNelson/Tasman region, Palmerston North/ Manawatu region, Marlborough and Wellington regionUrban and regional planning and subdivision.31 December 2012
Jeff KempIndependent CommissionerBay of Islands Planning LtdNorthland, Waikato, Bay of PlentyPlanning, resource management, resource consents, coastal consents31 December 2013
Jeff PageResource Management PlannerResponse Planning Consultants Ltd30 June 2013Yes
Jeff RobertsonPlanning ConsultantJeff Robertson Ltd30 June 2010
Jeffrey Alexander JonesIndependent CommissionerJarmac Partnership31 December 2013Yes
Jeffrey BrownPlanning ConsultantBrown and Pemberton Planning Group31 December 2012
Jeffrey Robert FarrellManager Development & ComplianceWhakatane District Council31 December 2011
Jenni VernonIndependent CommissionerJJ Consultants Ltd30 June 2013Yes
Jennie HoadleyIndependent Commissioner31 July 2014Yes
Jennifer Anne HudsonIndependent Commissioner31 July 2014Yes
Jenny HarrisonIndependent CommissionerOpus International Consultants Ltd31 July 2014
Jeremy PhillipsIndependent CommissionerViaStrada Limited31 December 2012
Jeremy Zachariah ButlerCouncil StaffTasman District Council31 December 2012
Jill ThomsonIndependent CommissionerEclectic Energy31 December 2014
Jim BradleyIndependent CommissionerMWH New Zealand Ltd31 December 2013
Jim LynchIndependent CommissionerJ D Lynch Barrister31 December 2013Yes
Jim MilneBarrister 31 December 2012
Joan ForretSolicitorHarkness Henry31 December 2012
Joanna NobleConsents OfficerEnvironment Bay of Plenty31 December 2012
Joanna RossPlanning ConsultantOpus International Consultants Ltd31 December 2014
Joanne LewisPlanning ConsultantLewis Consultancy Ltd30 June 2011
Joanne McLeanNgai Tahu RepresentativeTe Runanga O Waihao30 June 2011
Joe McCarthyHearings AdvisorJoe McCarthy Ltd31 July 2014
John Bernard ChildsConsultantNorth Auckland, Auckland Region, Waikato, Bay of PlentyDistrict and regional planning, coastal planning30 June 2013Yes
John BukowskiArchitectPractising Architect31 December 2011
John ChristensenEnvironmental Services ManagerSelwyn District Council31 December 2011
John ClaytonIndependent Commissioner31 July 2014
John D TalbotIndependent CommissionerJohn Talbot Sustainability LtdCanterbury, South Island, NationwideResource management, environmental engineering, policy and planning, water resources, regulations30 June 2011
John David Morris Independent Commissioner30 June 2013
John Easther Riskworks Ltd31 December 2012
John Edward CookPlannerPlanning Solutions LtdCanterbury, OtagoPlanning, subdivision30 June 2011
John EngelCouncil Officer - Consents ManagerEnvironment Southland31 December 2011
John FrewIndependent CommissionerSouthland, Central OtagoPlanning31 December 2013Yes
John GibsonPlanning ManagerChristchurch City Council31 July 2014
John Gordon MatthewsIndependent Commissioner30 June 2011
John HassanIndependent CommissionerChapman Tripp30 June 2011
John HillIndependent CommissionerAuckland City Council30 June 2010
John HudsonIndependent CommissionerHudson AssociatesNationwideLandscape architecture, landscape assessment31 July 2014Yes
John IseliIndependent CommissionerSpecialist Environmental ServicesNationwideAir quality science31 July 2014
John Lewis GoodwinConsultantBoffa Miskell Ltd31 December 2012
John LumsdenIndependent CommissionerJ Lumsden ConsultantNationwideCoastal, water resources, energy supply, waste management, discharges30 June 2013Yes
John M LaveryConsulting ScientistDuffill WattsNationwide, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, RotoruaEnvironmental science and engineering, discharges to land and water, wastes, effluent, biosolids31 December 2011
John MaassenLawyerCooper Rapley Ltd30 June 2013Yes
John MilliganIndependent Commissioner / BarristerNationwide, South IslandResource management and local government law30 June 2013Yes
John Milton CrawfordIndependent CommissionerOpus International Consultants Ltd30 June 2013
John N DuderIndependent Commissioner31 December 2013
John O'ShaughnessyTown Planning ManagerNapier City CouncilHawke's BayPlanning, project management30 June 2013Yes
John Patrick MatthewsIndependent CommissionerLangley Twigg SolicitorsNorth IslandPlanning law30 June 2013Yes
John RutherfordConsultant30 June 2011
John SmartIndependent Commissioner NationwideCoastal and marine, law30 June 2010
John William HollowsEnvironmental OfficerFish and Game OtagoDischarge of contaminants to land and water. Surface water takes. Freshwater Aquaculture. Aquatic ecology.31 December 2011
John WilliamsonIndependent Commissioner30 June 2013Yes
Jon S HardingBoard of Inquiry MemberUniversity of Canterbury1 March 2012
Jon WilliamsonEnvironmental ConsultantSinclair Knight Mertz (SKM)Predominately Northland, Auckland and Waikato, but nation wide alsoHydrogeology, hydrology, water resources30 June 2010
Jonathan CleaseIndependent Commissioner30 June 2011
Joseph Henry StaffordPlannerNelson City Council1 March 2012
Judith BatchelorIndependent CommissionerHurunui District CouncilCanterburyPlanning31 December 2011
Judith Roper-LindsayIndependent CommissionerBoffa Miskell LtdSouth IslandEcology, landscape ecology30 June 2011
Judy LawrenceConsultantPSConsulting LtdWellington and NationwideClimate change, environmental management, natural hazard management31 December 2012
Judy WatersIndependent Commissioner30 June 2013Yes
Julia WilliamsIndependent CommissionerDrakeford Williams LtdLandscape architecture31 December 2013
Juliet YatesIndependent Commissioner Auckland region, North Island, NationwidePlanning, resource management, law31 July 2014
Justine AshleyDirectorPlanit Associates Ltd31 December 2011
Justine BrayIndependent CommissionerOpus International Consultants LtdAuckland, NationwidePlanning, designations, social impact assessment31 July 2014
Karen BellIndependent CommissionerEnviro Solutions Ltd30 June 2013
Karen JoubertPlannerNorth Shore City CouncilNorth Shore City30 June 2011
Karen LongLead Senior PlannerAuckland City CouncilAuckland CBDPlanning31 December 2011
Karyn SinclairIndependent CommissionerSinclair Environmental Ltd31 July 2014Yes
Kate Barry-PicenoIndependent Commissioner / BarristerNationwideLaw, planning, mediation31 December 2013
Kathleen A CrisleyGroundwater Resources ManagerEnvironment Canterbury30 June 2010
Kathleen Cecilia RyanIndependent CommissionerSole Trader31 December 2013Yes
Kathryn Aileen MartinPlannerO'Connor Planning Consultants31 December 2012
Kathryn CarterCommunity Board Member*30 June 2010
Kay BoothConsultantRecreation and Tourism AssociatesNationwideRecreation and tourism planning and research30 June 2010
Keith David HamillBusiness ManagerOpus International Consultants Ltd31 December 2011
Keith HovellIndependent CommissionerHovell Environmental Planning30 June 2013Yes
Keith PhynIndependent CommissionerKPA31 July 2014
Ken GimblettIndependent Commissioner / Planning ConsultantBoffa Miskell Ltd30 June 2013Yes
Ken LawnIndependent CommissionerEnvironment CanterburyCanterburyResource management planning, local government operational management31 December 2012
Kenneth Aitken PalmerBarristerThe University of Auckland31 December 2013
Kenneth E GrahamIndependent CommissionerAuckland region, Northland, Waikato30 June 2013
Keri JohnstonIndependent Commissioner30 June 2011
Kerry ConnollyConsultant30 June 2011
Kerry Graeme SmithSolicitorBuddle Findlay31 December 2011
Kevin PrimeEnvironment Commissioner30 June 2011
Kevin RolfeIndependent CommissionerKevin Rolfe and Associates LtdNationwide, Regional CouncilsDischarge permits regarding industrial developments, energy projects, air quality impacts31 December 2014
Kim HardyPlanning ConsultantStrategic ResourcesNationwideDistrict and regional planning, resource use and allocation, urban and rural land use and development, RMA policy.31 December 2012
Kirsten KlitscherDirector Resource ManagementViaStrada LimitedOtago/SouthlandPlanning31 December 2011
Kitt Robert Mayo LittlejohnIndependent Commissioner30 June 2011
Laura SwanTeam Leader PlanningWhakatane District Council31 July 2014
Laurence Patrick DolanIndependent CommissionerIndependent CommissionerNationwideResource consents, particularly in respect of waste management.31 December 2012
Laurie ByersIndependent CommissionerFar North District Council30 June 2013Yes
Leah AlexanderPrincipal Adviser - PlanningFranklin District Council30 June 2011
Lee Beattie Independent CommissionerTown Planning and Design Limited31 July 2014
Leigh McGregorIndependent CommissionerNationwideLaw31 December 2013Yes
Leo Hayes WatsonBarristerLeo Watson Barrister31 December 2011
Leonard FietjeCouncil OfficerEnvironment Canterbury30 June 2011
Les SimmonsIndependent CommissionerL J Simmons LimitedNationwide , upper North IslandPlanning and resource management, chair of hearings panels30 June 2013Yes
Leslie Thomas RobertsonIndependent Commissioner30 June 2013
Linda AlbertynStaff MemberFranklin District Council30 June 2011
Linda CraigheadResource Management Consultant30 June 2010
Lindsay DayshIndependent CommissionerGHD LimitedCentral New ZealandPlanning transportation31 December 2012
Liz BriggsTown PlannerLiz Briggs Consulting Ltd1 March 2012
Liz MellishIwi ComissionerTe Atiawa31 July 2014
Logan WhitelawCouncil StaffNorth Shore City Council31 December 2012
Lou AlfeldIndependent CommissionerQueenstown Lakes District Council31 December 2013Yes
Louise RobertsonResource Management ConsultantMitchell Partnerships Ltd31 December 2012
Louise WalkerRMA Hearings FacilitatorMarlborough District CouncilMarlborough30 June 2011
Louise van der VoortCouncil StaffCentral Otago District Council30 June 2011
Lucille RutherfurdIndependent CommissionerAuckland region, NationwideNatural / cultural heritage, environmental practices30 June 2013
Lynley NewportIndependent CommissionerThomson Survey31 December 2011
Malcolm R LaneConsultantLane Associates Ltd31 December 2012
Marc BailyConsultantBoffa Miskell LtdNationwideUrban planning31 December 2011
Margo PerpickIndependent CommissionerWynn Williams and Co30 June 2013Yes
Marian E WeaverStaff MemberOtago Regional CouncilNationwideNatural resources - water, discharges, coast, air31 July 2014
Marie-Louise RossonIndependent Commissioner30 June 2013
Marija BatistichSenior AssociateBell GullyNationwidePlanning, resource management law31 July 2014
Marilyn Hight BrownPlanning ConsultantN M Associates Ltd30 June 2011
Marion Adele SmithManagerRuapehu District Council30 June 2011
Mark BrockelsbyCouncil StaffEnvironment WaikatoNationwideWater and geothermal resource management and alloction, resource management aspects of coastal developments and mineral extraction, regional issues generally.31 December 2012
Mark Daniel Stacpoole BatchelorTown Planning ConsultantGHD Limited31 December 2012
Mark Hugh PizeyNational Health, Safety and Environmental ManagerSolid Energy New Zealand Limited1 March 2012
Mark MabinConsultantURS New Zealand LimitedNationwide, AustraliaEnvironmental science, rivers and coastal zone30 June 2010
Mark RossPlanner30 June 2011
Mark St ClairIndependent CommissionerHill Young Cooper Limited31 July 2014
Mark SwartzPlannerNorth Shore City CouncilNorth Shore CityPlanning and mediation30 June 2011
Mark WhitePlannerThames Coromandel District Council31 December 2014
Martin Geoffrey GreenPlannerGreen Group LtdAuckland, North IslandStatutory planning31 December 2011
Martin James KennedyIndependent CommissionerWestcoast Planning Ltd30 June 2013Yes
Martin WardIndependent CommissionerNew Zealand wideIssues to do with mining, oil and gas production, roading, wood processing industry31 December 2013
Martin WilliamsBarristerQuay Chambers31 December 2012
Mary BucklandLandscape ArchitectLA4 Landscape Architects30 June 2010
Mary DillonIndependent CommissionerNationwideDistrict and regional planning30 June 2013Yes
Matt WardDepartment of Conservation31 December 2012
Matthew William BonisPlannerPlanit Associates Ltd1 March 2012
Maureen PooleManager of Statutory ProcessesEnvironment Waikato31 December 2011
Maurice Wayne BlackMaori Committee RepresentativeMauri Protection Agency30 June 2011
Maxwell BarberIndependent CommissionerMax Barber Planning ConsultantSouth IslandPlanning, resource management30 June 2013Yes
Megan Balks (Dr)Independent CommissionerEarth and Ocean Sciences, University of WaikatoNationwideSoil and environmental science, wastewater treatment and disposal31 December 2013
Megan WilliamsIndependent CommissionerDispute SolutionsMediation, Facilitation, Waste Management, District and Regional Planning, Decision Making, chairmanship, Resource Management, Historic Heritage.30 June 2011
Melean AbsolumIndependent CommissionerMelean Absolum LtdNationwideLandscape architecture, landscape assessment31 December 2013
Melinda J L DickeyPartnerBrookfields Lawyers31 December 2011
Melvin David SutherlandAssets and Engineering ManagerGrey District Council30 June 2013
Mercedes LentzIndependent ConsultantMercedes Lentz Consulting Ltd31 December 2011
Michael Anthony RayIndependent CommissionerLaw North Partners30 June 2011
Michael E ParkerSolicitorSole Practitioner Solicitor31 December 2011
Michael Edwin JonesSenior PlannerThames Coromandel District Council1 March 2012
Michael GarlandIndependent CommissionerRobson Garland LtdTaupo to BluffPlanning31 December 2013
Michael Graham BriggsIndependent Commissioner31 December 2013
Michael J BowdenIndependent CommissionerBowden Consultancy Ltd30 June 2010
Michael JohnstonIndependent Commissioner30 June 2013
Michael ParsonsonIndependent CommissionerSouthern Skies Environmental Ltd31 July 2014
Michelle ConlandTeam Leader ConsentsHawke's Bay Regional Council1 March 2012
Mike FreemanDirectorFreeman EnvironmentalNationwideEnvironmental quality and water resources30 June 2011
Mike MohiChairman Maori CommitteeHawke's Bay Regional Council31 December 2011
Miria PomareIndependent CommissionerKapiti Coast District Council31 December 2013
Morris Te Whiti LoveIndependent CommissionerRaukura ConsultantsNationwideTe Ao Maori, heritage matters (Maori), environmental engineering31 December 2011
Muriel N TeHuikau JohnstoneNgai Tahu RepresentativeOraka Aparima Runaka30 June 2011
Murray HuntIndependent CommissionerHardy Jones Clark30 June 2013Yes
Murray John BuchananConsultantBuchanan Environmental Services Ltd31 December 2012
Murray KingIndependent CommissionerNationwideTransport31 July 2014
Myles McCauleyEnvironmental ConsultantGolder Associates (NZ) LtdAir quality31 December 2011
Nath PritchardEnvironmental Services Group ManagerWaikato District Council30 June 2013Yes
Neil AbelIndependent Commissioner31 December 2013
Neil PenneyIndependent CommissionerN M Associates Ltd30 June 2011
Neville MarquetIndependent CommissionerRoss Dowling Marquet Griffin30 June 2010
Nicholas J W AikenEnvironmental PlannerOpus International Consultants Ltd31 July 2014Yes
Nick BoyesPlanning Consultant Resource Management Group Ltd30 June 2010
Nick MattisonPlannerNorth Shore City CouncilPlanning31 December 2011
Nicola HendersonLandscape ArchitectHudson AssociatesNationwideLandscape31 December 2011
Nicola M GreenAspiring Independent CommissionerIndependent CommissionerBay of Plenty, Waikato, Auckland, NorthlandMSc (Resource Management), Post Grad. Dip Sc (Environmental Science). Council Independent chairperson, conflict resolution, facilitation, community involvement expertise. Quickly understand scientific information. Experience with tikanga Maori and cultural issues, cultural sensitivity. Air quality, soil conservation, and water quality experience. Previously Independent Chair for Tauranga City Council committee preparing consent applications for Tauranga Wastewater Treatment System.31 December 2012
Nicola WilliamsSenior PlannerThames Coromandel District Council30 June 2011
Nigel J WilliamsTraffic Engineer/PlannerViaStrada LimitedNationwideTraffic Engineering and Transportation Planning. Sustainable transport. Impacts of climate change and resource limitations on transport demand and infrastructure. Also qualifications and experience relating to land-based aquaculture 31 December 2011
Nigel Mark-BrownConsulting EngineerEnvironmental Context LtdNorthland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of PlentyStormwater management, erosion and sediment control, solid waste disposal, effluent treatment and disposal31 December 2011
Nigel McCarterIndependent CommissionerNationwide, Waikato, Auckland, Bay of Plenty RegionsEnvironmental science, water quality, ecology, coastal ecology30 June 2011
Nigel WhartonDirector Environmental ServicesRotorua District CouncilNationwidePlanning30 June 2010
Nin TomasIndependent CommissionerThe University of Auckland31 July 2014
Noreen BartonIndependent CommissionerNationwidePlanning consultant background - designations, consents, environmental and social impact assessment.30 June 2013Yes
Owen BurnPlannerGreen Group Ltd31 December 2011
Owen McShaneConsultantCentre for Resource Management Studies30 June 2013
Owen TaylorIndependent CommissionerOwen Taylor Consulting Services31 December 2014
Pamela GareCorporate PlannerInvercargill City CouncilDistrict council focus (applications and policy)30 June 2013Yes
Pamela PetersIndependent CommissionerResolve GroupAuckland, WellingtonCouncils forward planning, large infrastructure projects31 July 2014
Patricia HartePlannerDavid Lovell-Smith Ltd31 July 2014
Patrick KillaleaResource Consents ManagerFar North District Council31 December 2013
Paul HorganNgai Tahu RepresentativeNgai Tahu30 June 2011
Paul Hoskins CooneyIndependent CommissionerCooney Lees Morgan31 December 2013Yes
Paul O'ShaughnessyPlannerNapier City CouncilNapier CityLand use planning31 July 2014
Paul RogersIndependent CommissionerAnthony Harper Lawyer30 June 2013Yes
Paul SullivanIndependent Commissioner30 June 2011
Paul ThomasIndependent CommissionerEnvironmental Management Services Ltd31 December 2013Yes
Paul Thomas Cavanagh QCQueens CounselShortland ChambersNationwideResource management and local government law, chairmanship, broad understanding of issues before hearings panels31 July 2014Yes
Paul WilliamsIndependent CommissionerSmart AlliancesNationwidePlanning, environmental science30 June 2013Yes
Paula HunterPlanning ConsultantMWH New Zealand Ltd30 June 2013
Pete ThomasConsent ApplicantNorth Shore City Council1 March 2012
Peter CallanderIndependent CommissionerPattle Delamore Partners LtdNationwideGroundwater, water resources, contaminated sites30 June 2011
Peter ConstantinePrinciple PlannerMarlborough District CouncilMarlboroughPlanning31 December 2014
Peter CoopIndependent CommissionerUrban Perspectives LtdStatutory resource management and the overall assessment and weighting of environmental effects31 December 2014
Peter CrawfordIndependent CommissionerBay of Plenty, Central North Island, WaikatoPlanning, dispute resolution, strategic management31 December 2013Yes
Peter FrawleyGroup Manager Customer and Environment ServicesTauranga City Council31 December 2013
Peter FullerLawyerDLA Phillips FoxNationwideRegional & territorial policy & consents, planning law31 December 2011
Peter James SavageTeam Leader Consents InvestigationsEnvironment Canterbury31 December 2011
Peter KiteIndependent CommissionerEgan and Kite31 December 2011
Peter McDermottIndependent Commissioner 31 December 2012
Peter R StoreyIndependent CommissionerP R Storey Ltd North IslandBuilding consultancy, property development31 December 2011
Peter ReaburnDirectorCato Bolam ConsultantsNorthern half of North IslandPlanning30 June 2010
Peter ThomDirector Regulatory ServicesFranklin District CouncilNorth Island30 June 2013
Phil DooleStaff MemberTasman District Council31 July 2014Yes
Phil Mitchell (Dr)Environmental ConsultantMitchell Partnerships LtdNationwideResource management planning, environmental assessment31 July 2014Yes
Phil PageLawyerGallaway Cook Allan1 March 2012
Philip MilneIndependent CommissionerSimpson Grierson31 December 2013Yes
Philip Robertson RossSenior Environmental Scientist 30 June 2010
Philippa WingateTeam Leader Consents InvestigationsEnvironment Canterbury31 December 2011
Phillip Christopher MitchellMitchell LawNationwideResource management and local government law 31 July 2014Yes
Phillipa CampbellIndependent CommissionerIndependent CommissionerPlanning31 December 2012
Pravin DayaramIndependent CommissionerTraffic and Transportation Engineers31 December 2012
Professor David PenmanEnvironmental ScientistDavid Penman and Associates Ltd1 March 2012
Prue HarwoodIndependent CommissionerBeca Infrastructure LtdAir quality30 June 2011
R A Petch (Dr)Group ManagerEnvironment Waikato31 December 2011
Ra PomareIndependent CommissionerTe Runanga O Toa Rangatira30 June 2010
Rachael MillarCouncil Officer - Senior PlannerEnvironment Southland31 December 2011
Rachel DunninghamIndependent CommissionerBuddle FindlayCanterburyLaw, especially local government and resource management31 July 2014Yes
Raewyn SmytheHearings AdministratorFar North District Council30 June 2013
Rauru KirikiriR K Associates LtdNationwideTe Ao Maori, environmental science, ecology31 December 2014
Ray O'CallaghanIndependent CommissionerCardno TCB Ltd31 July 2014Yes
Rebecca HughesIndependent CommissionerIsthmus GroupNationwideLandscape, planning, ecology31 December 2011
Rebecca MackyBarristerAuckland City, Regional CouncilsResource management law30 June 2010
Rebecca SkidmoreIndependent CommissionerRA Skidmore Urban Design LtdAuckland, Otago, CanterburyUrban design, landscape architecture31 July 2014
Ree AndersonDirectorManukau City Council31 December 2012
Reuben FraserConsents OfficerEnvironment Bay of Plenty31 December 2011
Richard BlakeyIndependent CommissionerBlakey Scott Planning LtdAuckland, North Island District and regional planning, resource consents 31 December 2011
Richard BrabantBarrister31 December 2011
Richard BuddIndependent CommissionerEnvironment Canterbury31 December 2013Yes
Richard FowlerIndependent CommissionerDLA Phillips Fox30 June 2013Yes
Richard George HarknessPlanning ConsultantURS New Zealand Limited1 March 2012
Richard George PurdonConsent Decision MakerEnvironment Canterbury31 December 2012
Richard HeerdegenIndependent CommissionerEarthplan ConsultantsNationwide, but particularly southern half of North Island (Taranaki, Wanganui, Manawatu, Wellinton, Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, Wairarapa)Hydrology, landforms, planning & resource management, experience hearing applications for wastewater treatment, port dredging & reclamation, coastal 30 June 2013
Richard N CroadConsultantOpus International Consultants LtdNationwideEnvironmental science/engineering, coastal, rivers and hydraulics31 December 2013
Richard Neil PalmerAspiring Independent CommissionerNelson City CouncilPlanning, law31 December 2012
Richard ThompsonIndependent CommissionerRichard ThompsonNationwide but particularly in the central and lower North Island. Based in Whanganui.31 December 2012
Rob EnrightLawyerKirkland Enright1 March 2012
Rob HarrisIndependent CommissionerNelson Environment Centre30 June 2011
Rob HunterEnvironmental Strategy and Policy ManagerMighty River Power30 June 2011
Rob Lieffering (Dr)Consents Senior Programme ManagerNorthland Regional CouncilEnvironmental science, discharge of contaminants to land and water, surface water takes, regional planning (water and wastes)30 June 2013
Rob PottsEngineerCPG NZ Ltd31 December 2012
Robert AndrewsTeam Leader PlanningNorth Shore City Council30 June 2013
Robert Austin MakgillLawyerNorth South Environmental Law31 December 2012
Robert BuxtonIndependent CommissionerBuxton and Walker LtdNationwide, DunedinDistrict and regional planning, resource consents31 December 2011
Robert ChiengTeam Leader Resource ConsentsManukau City Council31 December 2011
Robert G BellScientist/EngineerNIWANationwideEnvironmental science, environmental engineering, climate change effects, natural hazards, coastal engineering and science30 June 2010
Robert John WilcockPrincipal ScientistNIWA31 December 2011
Robert JohnstonIndependent CommissionerNatural resources planning, sewage outfalls30 June 2013
Robert NixonIndependent CommissionerPlanit Associates Ltd30 June 2013Yes
Robert SchofieldIndependent CommissionerBoffa Miskell LtdNationwidePlanning30 June 2013Yes
Robert ScottIndependent CommissionerBlakey Scott Planning LtdAuckland, North IslandDistrict and regional planning, resource consents 31 December 2011
Robert W BattyIndependent CommissionerPlanit Associates LtdSouth IslandPlanning and landscape design30 June 2013Yes
Robert Wear (Dr)Independent CommissionerR.G. Wear & AssociatesNationwideEcology, marine biology and environmental science31 December 2014
Robert van VoorthuysenIndependent CommissionerEnvironmental Management Services LtdNationwideRegional council focus (consents and plans), also district plan changes and notices of requirement30 June 2013Yes
Robin DelamoreIndependent Commissioner 31 December 2012
Robin LiefferingIndependent Commissioner31 December 2013Yes
Robin StevensonIndependent CommissionerHazel-Hewitt and AssociatesNationwideQuarrying, mining, landfills, subdivision, stormwater30 June 2011
Roger LaneIndependent CommissionerWellington, Wairarapa and Manawatu RegionsCivil engineering31 July 2014
Roger Steven CudmoreIndependent CommissionerGolder Associates (NZ) Ltd30 June 2011
Roland SapsfordIndependent CommissionerNationwide, WellingtonClimate change, energy, transport, urban sustainability, heritage, biodiversity, economics, tikanga Maori30 June 2010
Ronald David CrosbyIndependent Commissioner30 June 2013Yes
Roni FitzmauriceIndependent CommissionerHorizons Region (Manawatu-Wanganui Region)Water abstraction and discharges to land and water30 June 2013
Ross MuirIndependent CommissionerInsight Gisborne LimitedNationwidePlanning31 December 2012
Rowan StricklandIndependent CommissionerCawthron Institute31 December 2011
Russell Charles KaruIndependent CommissionerManukau City Council30 June 2011
Russell Wayne De LucaIndependent Commissioner, Mediator & FacilitatorRussell De Luca Planning Consultancy LtdNationwide, TaurangaPlanning & resource management, panel chairmanship, mediation and facilitation30 June 2013Yes
Ruth BartlettIndependent CommissionerMitchell Partnerships31 July 2014
Sally MiddletonIndependent CommissionerQueenstown Lakes DistrictPlanning and environmental management30 June 2013
Sally PeakeLandscape ConsultantPeake Design Ltd1 March 2012
Samual WS NapiaManager Environmental ServicesThames Coromandel District Council30 June 2011
Sarah DawsonIndependent CommissionerBoffa Miskell Ltd31 December 2013Yes
Sean ElvinesResource Management PlannerResponse Planning Consultants Ltd30 June 2013Yes
Selva SelvarajahDirector Resource Management / Independent CommissionerOtago Regional CouncilNationwideSoil, water and effluent chemistry / quality30 June 2013
Shane KellyIndependent CommissionerCoast and Catchment LtdNationwideMarine science, contaminant management, aquaculture, ecology, stormwater, wastewater30 June 2011
Sharon McGarryIndependent CommissionerPlanning, ecology, marine biology, freshwater biology30 June 2013Yes
Sheena Moana TepaniaIndependent CommissionerResource Management Law, Treaty Issues, Maori Resource Management, Te Ao Maori.31 December 2011
Sheryl Aroha RoaSenior Resource OfficerEnvironment Waikato31 December 2011
Shirley SamuelsCouncil StaffManukau City Council30 June 2011
Simon BerryIndependent Commissioner31 July 2014Yes
Simon JohnsonConsultantNationwideWater30 June 2011
Simon MenziesSolicitorHarkness Henry31 December 2012
Simon MoranPlanning and Environmental ManagerWest Coast Regional Council30 June 2010
Sioban HartwellConsultantURS New Zealand Limited30 June 2010
Stephanie BrownIndependent CommissionerOpus International Consultants Ltd31 December 2011
Stephen Chiles (Dr)Independent CommissionerURS New Zealand LimitedNationwideAcoustics, noise and vibration31 December 2011
Stephen ChristensenSolicitorAnderson Lloyd Caudwell Ltd30 June 2013Yes
Stephen ColsonPlanning ManagerMighty River Power30 June 2011
Stephen DayshIndependent CommissionerEnvironmental Management Services LtdNationwidePlanning, infrastructure developments, energy projects, coastal issues30 June 2013Yes
Stephen G Oldfield (Dr)Risk ManagerMWH New Zealand Ltd31 December 2011
Stephen GriffinManager Operations30 June 2011
Stephen Thomas CostelloeCouncil StaffRangitikei District Council31 December 2012
Steve GoeldnerSenior Advisor PlanningNorth Shore City Council30 June 2013
Steve McDowellConsultantSteve McDowell Consulting LtdNationwideGeneral local government background30 June 2011
Steven DietschPlanning ConsultantDietsch Consulting Ltd31 December 2012
Stuart DuncanGeneral ManagerHutt City Council31 December 2011
Stuart KinnearIndependent CommissionerStuart Kinnear Consulting LtdNew Zealand wideDistrict and regional plans and consents, subdivision and land use planning30 June 2013
Sue Bulfield-JohnstonRMA Hearings FacilitatorMarlborough District Council30 June 2010
Sue PiperIndependent CommissionerWellington City Council30 June 2013Yes
Sue ScottConsultantOpus International Consultants LtdNationwideRegional council focus and territorial local authority consents30 June 2010
Sue-Ellen FenelonIndependent CommissionerBeca Carter Hollings and Ferner Ltd30 June 2011
Susan M BennettAspiring Independent Commissioner 31 December 2012
Susan SoutheyDistrict PlannerMasterton District Council30 June 2013
Susan YerexTrusteeLake Taupo Protection Trust31 December 2012
Tahi-o-hurae Te Aomarama Rangiawha31 December 2012
Tania HarrisSection Manager Consent ReviewsEnvironment Canterbury31 December 2011
Te Waari CarkeekMaori Consultant Kapiti Coast District Council30 June 2010
Terence BoylanPlanning ManagerInvercargill City Council31 July 2014Yes
Terry Hume (Dr)ScientistNIWANationwideCoastal science and hazards, environmental science31 December 2013
Terry ScottNgai Tahu Representative30 June 2011
Terry WynyardIndependent CommissionerTauranga City Council31 December 2013
Theresa Le BasSolicitorBell Gully30 June 2010
Thomas B HellerIndependent CommissionerBeca Infrastructure Ltd30 June 2010
Tim HarrisPlanning ManagerSelwyn District Council30 June 2013
Tim MallettPrincipal Consents OfficerEnvironment CanterburyCanterburyEnvironmental science, discharges to land, air and water31 December 2011
Timothy Edward James TinkerIndependent Commissioner30 June 2013
Tony PickardHeritage AdviserNZ Historic Places Trust31 December 2012
Tony QuickfallIndependent CommissionerViaStrada LimitedNationwideResource management, urban and regional consents, plans and plan changes31 July 2014Yes
Tony StallingerChief ExecutiveHutt City Council30 June 2011
Tracy FreemanEnvironmental EngineerBeca Infrastructure LtdNationwideEnvironmental engineering and science30 June 2011
Trevor CullenTeam Leader North Shore City Council30 June 2011
Trevor J. ShielsIndependent CommissionerTrevor J. Shiels, Barrister31 July 2014Yes
Trevor MackieCouncil StaffNorth Shore City Council31 December 2012
Trish CaseyManagerBuller District Council30 June 2011
Trish FordyceIndependent Commissioner31 July 2014Yes
Troy ChurtonNational AdvisorDepartment of Building and Housing31 December 2012
Tyronne Smith (Bubs)Trust Board MemberTuwharetoa Maori Trust Board31 December 2012
Valmaine TokiLecturerThe University of Auckland30 June 2011
Vanessa HammLawyerHoland Beckett Lawyers30 June 2011
Vernon Richard Cross WarrenSenior Planning consultantPlanning Network Services Ltd31 December 2011
Victoria CaseleyDistrict Plan ManagerWaimakariri District Council30 June 2013
W N (Bill) VantCouncil StaffEnvironment Waikato31 December 2011
Walter LewthwaiteConsultantURS New Zealand Limited30 June 2010
Warren GarlickIndependent CommissionerFraser Thomas Ltd30 June 2011
Warwick PascoeEnvironmental ConsultantADAM Environmental LtdNationwide, South IslandResource consents (especially water permits), planning (regional council activities), mineral exploration  30 June 2010
Wayne F Donovan (Dr)ConsultantBioresearchesNationwideFreshwater Ecology 31 December 2011
William Alan CleghornIndependent Commissioner & Registered ValuerCleghorn Gillespie Jensen LtdNationwideProperty, environmental planning, land management30 June 2013
William David WhitneyIndependent CommissionerJohnson Whitney30 June 2011
William SmeedMediator30 June 2011
William SmithIndependent CommissionerNationwideLocal government30 June 2013Yes
William WattEnvironment DirectorInvercargill City CouncilLower South IslandMediation30 June 2013Yes
Wyn Hoadley QSOIndependent CommissionerBarrister31 December 2013Yes