FACILITATION
ChanceryGreen is experienced in facilitating alternative dispute resolution (ADR). We regularly act for clients in mediation and facilitated discussion of resource consent appeals and plan change proceedings. We also facilitate consultation workshops, multi-disciplinary expert conferencing and other ADR processes (both formal and informal).
Due to our extensive experience and expertise, we ensure ADR processes are as effective as possible: often avoiding the need for, or narrowing issues at, hearing.
Members of our team are qualified by the Resolution Institute (formerly LEADR) and the Ministry for the Environment. We also have experience in mātauranga Maori, which can assist processes involving cultural issues or iwi or hapu participants.
ChanceryGreen has been engaged on a number of occasions by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to facilitate ADR processes. This has included facilitating:
expert conferencing across a range of disciplines for the Coastal Resources Ltd application for marine dumping consents
consultation for the NZ King Salmon Board of Inquiry process
submitter discussions for the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Ara Tūhono - Puhoi to Warkworth Board of Inquiry
expert conferencing and cultural submitter discussions for the Special Tribunal hearing the application for a Water Conservation Order for Te Waikoropupū Springs
expert conferencing across a range of disciplines for the application by Draslovka to import the fumigant ethanedinitrile (EDN) for use on timber/logs
expert conferencing for the applications by OMV GSB for oil/natural gas exploration/appraisal activities in the Great Southern Basin
For further information on our facilitation expertise, and how we can assist you with facilitation, please contact us.