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Christchurch Branch Event – New Year Catch Up and RMA Reform Discussion

Join us for an evening of catch up over drinks and nibbles as we head into 2026.  Come and be part of a discussion on the RMA reform and what it might look like in the contaminated land space.  Hear what some of our industry experts have to share in this time of changes and uncertainty.

Three speakers are presenting for the evening, covering the topic from various aspects including legal, planning/regulatory and consulting.  This is your opportunity to discuss this as an industry of specialists in Christchurch and prepare ourselves for the upcoming changes.

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Your ticket includes a complimentary drink and a selection of appetisers. Please note that this is not a formal dinner event.

BYO! To minimise our use of plastic, we encourage delegates to bring their own reusable water bottles and coffee cups.

Due to the venue’s security measures, make sure you arrive on time.

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Speakers

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Isobel Stout

Technical Director – Environmental Science – Planning
Pattle Delamore Partners

Isobel Stout moved from a 35-year long career in local government to the private sector and Pattle Delamore Partners three years ago. In her time with PDP she has gained Certified Environmental Practitioner credentials and has been made a Technical Director in the Company. Isobel's interests have always been piqued by the new and evolving which has proved most useful as the world never stops changing.

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Chris Fowler

Partner
Saunders & Co.

During the past 25 years Chris has focused exclusively on resource management and environmental law. During that time he has been a partner in a national firm and a founding partner of Adderley Head (specialist environmental law firm) before joining Saunders in 2022.

Chris has worked on many projects throughout New Zealand within urban and rural environments. He has particular expertise in urban planning and greenfield development.

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Phil Burge

Principal Consents Advisor – Consents Planning
Environment Canterbury

Phil is a certified Resource Management Act decision-maker and has worked for Environment Canterbury for almost 20 years, with over 10 years of that as a Principal Consents Advisor (PCA). In his PCA role he assists Environment Canterbury staff and councillors, applicants, consultants, and the public on resource management implementation and consenting. While his primary focus is on Canterbury, he also works across the wider regional government sector on the implementation of national direction and resource management reform.

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Event Details

Start Date: February 18, 2026

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