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1. ENVC Hearing 27Jul15 WML suppl rebuttal Maxwell Dunn [pdf, 962 KB]

   ...evidence from Messrs Mitchell, Pryor and Rikys. 7. The matters that I consider remain in contention between the planning witnesses are: (a) The scope of the amended application (b) The activity status of the application; (c) The environmental effects of the revised marina layout and parking/public promenade/viewing platform deck; 3 (d) The relevant objectives and policies in the NZ Coastal Policy Statement and Auckland Regional Coastal Plan; (e) The releva...

2. [2022] NZEnvC 129 The Wellington Diocesan Board of Trustees v Palmerston North City Council [pdf, 13 MB]

   ...building Application Ref: LU 5331 The following abbreviations are to be read in conjunction with the conditions below: Abbreviation Means… “the Act” or “RMA” Resource Management Act 1991 “the AEE” The applicant’s assessment of environmental effects “the Council” Palmerston North City Council (Regulatory Team) or PNCC “Head of Planning” PNCC’s Head of Planning Services (or nominee) responsible for certification of the consent conditions “District Plan”...

3. [2017] NZEnvC 162 Mawhinney v Auckland Council [pdf, 24 MB]

   ...and a number of companies (now struck off the Companies Register). They are: • SUB-570 for 16 new allotments6 on part of the land; • SUB-571 for 75 new allotments? [13] Both SUB-570 and SUB-571 were each accompanied by an Assessment of Environmental Effects ("AEE"). We will concentrate on SUB-571 to begin with, as it is the much more extensive proposed subdivision with 75 proposed new lots. Its AEE includes the statement: 15.1 It is proposed that the new allotments...

4. 2021-11-03 ORC - RPW Chapters - clean version [pdf, 8.2 MB]

   ...to the discharge. Principal reasons for adopting This policy is adopted to ensure that consideration is given to appropriate means for avoiding, remedying or mitigating the adverse effects of contaminants on water or land, to enable the most environmentally sound means to be adopted. Rules: 12.A.2.1, 12.B.2.1, 12.B.3.1. 7.C.3 When considering any resource consent to discharge a contaminant to water, to have regard to any relevant standards and guidelines in imposing condit...

5. BORA Resource Management Amendment Bill [pdf, 332 KB]

   ...statutory limitation period applies for a person to file charges for certain offences under the RMA. The Bill increases this to 12 months, which is con- sistent with the statutory limitation period under the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012. Explanatory note Resource Management Amendment Bill 3 PCO 21656 v 9.3: 28 August 2019: 2:37 p.m. Enabling Environmental Protection Authority to take enforcement action under RMA Responsibility for enforceme...

6. 2022-03-18 ORC - Opening Submissions [pdf, 373 KB]

   ...activities it regulates. 39 Section 15 of the RMA prohibits any discharge of a contaminant into water or onto or into land in circumstances which may result in the contaminant entering water, unless the discharge is expressly authorised by a national environmental standard, rule in a regional plan or a resource consent. Absent a section 33 transfer of functions, discharges associated with earthworks activities can only be regulated by ORC. 40 Contaminant is broadly defined and...

7. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights - 5th report [pdf, 386 KB]

   ...differences of opinion on the exercise of the power in particular cases as inevitable and a sign of healthy debate. 24. The responsibilities of the Attorney-General under section 7 of the Bill of Rights Act are supported by internal government processes designed to promote the consideration of human rights at the early stages of policy development. All submissions to Government on policy proposals and Government Bills must include a statement on the consistency of the proposal or legisla...

8. 2021-07-05 Transcript (up until1.30pm of day 39).pdf [pdf, 1.9 MB]

   ...the Court is considering water-users in this process and in the 15 formation of the plan change 7, it’s most necessary. In my view, it behoves the Otago Regional Council in its application of water management processes to consider not just the environmental implications but the implications on its region and people in its region, in the Otago Region. 20 Southern Lakes Holdings itself has invested significantly into the use of water resources. We have four small irrigation pro...

9. [2024] NZEnvC 161 Eden Epsom Residential Society Incorporated v Auckland Council [pdf, 7.2 MB]

   ...Auckland Council for a plan change under Clause 21 of the First Schedule of the Act. Clause 22 requires the change: (1) … shall explain the purpose of, and reasons for, the proposed plan or change to a policy statement or plan … (2) Where environmental effects are anticipated, the request shall describe those effects, … in such detail as corresponds with the scale and significance of the actual or potential environmental effects anticipated from the implementation of the chang...

10. [2017] NZEnvC 136 Mackenzie v Tasman District Council [pdf, 526 KB]

    ...settlement of the land". The submission went on to state: The submitters seek changes to achieve at least the flexibility that will apply to other 3 rural residential areas. but reflecting the irrelevance of restrictions such as those designed to prevent loss of high value soils. They accept (and seek) conditions reflecting the unique character of the area. For example, that is why they do not necessarily expect conventional subdivision into equal rectangular blocks. They w...