Boffa Miskell’s submission on the Draft Proposed National Policy Statement for Renewable Electricity Generation and Consultation Document
17 July 2023
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The submission focused on the clarity and workability of the proposed policy statement.
The submission on the Draft Proposed National Policy Statement for Renewable Electricity Generation and Consultation Document (the Proposed NPS-REG) acknowledged the effort that the Ministry for the Environment (MfE) has put into the Proposed NPS-REG and draft NES-REG provisions to significantly increase renewable energy generation in New Zealand.
Boffa Miskell’s feedback was focused on the clarity and workability of the proposed changes as outlined in the exposure draft and does not reflect any particular client interests.
Planner Claire Kelly coordinated the submission on behalf of the company, with input from practitioners within Boffa Miskell who are familiar with the provisions of the operative NPS-REG 2011.
“Our planners work with a range of NPS, NES and planning documents: both implementing and preparing policy frameworks," says Claire.
"We have first-hand knowledge and experience of the management of areas with significant environmental values throughout New Zealand, as well as the implementation of the effects management hierarchy," she continues. "We work with many guiding documents, scientific literature, planning frameworks, mentors, and our own experiences.”
Boffa Miskell’s submission noted a general concern that, from a practitioner’s perspective, policies need to be directive and clear, and distinct from each other without duplication or overlap. The submission outlined a suggested refinement of the policies, based on the specific consultation questions.
Planners and Technical Leads reviewed the Submission document prior to it being sent to the Ministry for the Environment. The submission was signed by Boffa Miskell chief executive Kerry Gupwell, on behalf of the company.
