new section on commoditisation

1 files changed, 30 insertions, 28 deletions

diff --git a/assignment3/background.tex b/assignment3/background.tex
index 4931b74..a7f7736 100644
--- a/assignment3/background.tex
+++ b/assignment3/background.tex
@@ -53,28 +53,6 @@ affected people refuse to provide written approval before the
 assessment of environmental effects has been carried out and
 submitted.
 
-% TODO: easy to buy off directly affected people -- outcome is not sustainable
-
-%- side agreements: applicants can buy consent by paying directly
-%  affected people, incurring poor environmental outcomes for the
-%  community or future generations. \parencite{PCE1998}
-%
-%
-%  \begin{quote}
-%    The environmental risks associated with side agreements depend on
-%    the council’s knowledge and treatment of any contractual
-%    arrangements by consent applicants. Good practice by the consent
-%    authority can help to minimise these risks. For example, where a
-%    private agreement does not necessarily result in effects on the
-%    environment being mitigated, consent authorities should impose
-%    appropriate conditions to mitigate these effects.
-%  \end{quote} \parencite[][p 9]{PCE1998}
-%
-%
-%- wider example may be the golden link mine where the applicant
-%  promised to do unrelated work for the community to secure approval
-
-
 
 \subsection{The importance of reviews}
 
@@ -311,12 +289,7 @@ resource consent for the underground mine was granted by the
 council. In its decision report the council states that ``the positive
 effects of the proposal are significant'' while the ``adverse effects
 of the proposal will be minor'', the ``most significant adverse effect
-on amenity [being] vibration'' \parencite{goldenlink}. The evaluation
-of the positive effects of the proposal may have been influenced to
-some degree by Newmont's previous financial commitment to the
-community by funding local primary school and preschool facilities and
-providing \$400,000 for Waihi residents to spend on community
-amenities \parencite{goldenlink-appeal}.
+on amenity [being] vibration'' \parencite{goldenlink}.
 
 According to Green MP Catherine Delahunty, the residents did not have
 the financial means to provide expert evidence at the hearings to
@@ -328,6 +301,35 @@ groups have announced they would be appealing to the Environment
 Court \parencite{goldenlink-appeal}.
 
 
+\subsection{The commoditisation of resource consents}
+
+The evaluation of the positive effects of the mining proposal may also
+have been influenced to some degree by Newmont's previous financial
+commitment to the community by funding local primary school and
+preschool facilities and providing \$400,000 for Waihi residents to
+spend on community amenities \parencite{goldenlink-appeal}.
+
+% TODO: easy to buy off directly affected people -- outcome is not sustainable
+
+%- side agreements: applicants can buy consent by paying directly
+%  affected people, incurring poor environmental outcomes for the
+%  community or future generations. \parencite{PCE1998}
+%
+%  \begin{quote}
+%    The environmental risks associated with side agreements depend on
+%    the council’s knowledge and treatment of any contractual
+%    arrangements by consent applicants. Good practice by the consent
+%    authority can help to minimise these risks. For example, where a
+%    private agreement does not necessarily result in effects on the
+%    environment being mitigated, consent authorities should impose
+%    appropriate conditions to mitigate these effects.
+%  \end{quote} \parencite[][p 9]{PCE1998}
+%
+%- wider example may be the golden link mine where the applicant
+%  promised to do unrelated work for the community to secure approval
+
+
+
 \subsection{The value of submissions from the public}