Mr Derek Todd

Position

Resource Management.

Qualifications

M.Sc.

Contact Details

Room:302
Phone: +64 3 364 2987 ext. 7908
Fax: +64 3 364 2907
dtec@xtra.co.nz

Postal address:
Department of Geography
University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch
New Zealand

Research

Current Research interests include:

• Effectiveness and efficiency of the RMA to meet is aims and objectives for both development and environmental protection.
• Assessment of Effects in the coastal environment from developments and land-uses, particularly sediment extraction and reduced sediment supply from damming of rivers.
• Coastal Hazard and Protection Assessment: The identification of coastal erosion and inundation hazard risks from storm surge, tsunami, and climate change, and assessment of potential protection options.
• Coastal Processes: Mixed sand and gravel beach processes, including river mouth stability, particularly in Canterbury.

Involved in the following research projects:

• Processes and forms of shore platforms
• Management and effects of ferry wakes
• Lakeshore management
• Processes and management of sand/gravel beaches

Teaching

• GEOG 305: Environmental Hazards and Management
• GEOG 404: Resource and Environmental Management (REM) in New Zealand

Selected Publications

• Hicks D M, Todd D J, 2003, Project Aqua: coastal and river mouth effects - Supplementary report, Report for Meridian Energy.
• Todd D J, 2003,Gravel beach renourishment: Amberley Beach, Canterbury, New Zealand, Proceedings 16th Australasian Coasts and Ports Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.
• Ray D, Bell R, Taylor S, Todd D and Lyon D, 2003, Coastal hazards and climate change: a guidance note for local authorities. Proceedings 16th Australasian Coasts and Ports Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.
• Benn J L, Todd D J, Owens I F, 2002, West Coast natural hazards review. Report to West Coast Regional Council.
• Todd D J, 2001, Tsunami and storm surge assessment for Timaru District Engineering Lifelines Project, Report for Canterbury Regional Council.
• Todd D J, 2000, Coastal sediment budget and coastal erosion issues from damming on the Clutha River, Report for Contact Energy Limited.
• Todd D J, and Benn J L, 2000, Port of Timaru dredge consent renewals assessment of effects on the environment, Report for Port of Timaru Ltd.
• Todd D J, 2000, Coastal hazards assessment, in Yetton M, McCahon I, Owens I, and Todd D, Natural hazards assessment for Hurunui District Engineering Lifelines Project, Report to Canterbury Regional Council.
• Todd D J, 1999, Technical appraisal of resource consent application to mine sand from Otamarakau Beach, Report for Environment Bay of Plenty.
• Todd D J, 1999, Study of the effects of sea level rise for Christchurch,Report for Christchurch City Council.
• Todd D J, 1999, Otago Harbour storm surge study. Estimation of extreme water levels, Report for Otago Regional Council.
• Todd D J, 1999, Beach gravel extraction management: Port of Timaru, Proceedings 14th Australasian Coasts and Ports Conference, Perth, Australia.