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1. [2018] NZEnvC 197 Double R Developments Limited v Western Bay of Plenty District Council [pdf, 630 KB]

   ...earthworks over 5m3 in a Floodable Area under Rule 8.3.3(c)(ii) as a restricted discretionary activity, with the relevant matters of discretion being listed in Rule 8.5.1.3 as: i) The effect of the proposed activity (including its location and design) on the capacity of ponding areas and function of overland flow paths; ii) The appropriate minimum finished floor level of the proposed building/structure; and iii) Verifiable new information which demonstrates that the subject site...

2. [2023] NZEnvC 185 Regina Properties Limited v New Plymouth District Council [pdf, 392 KB]

   ...to consideration of the following Issues, Objectives and Policies of the District Plan: Issue 1: The adverse effects of activities on the character of areas and on other activities: Objective 1 To ensure activities do not adversely affect the environmental and amenity values of areas within the district or adversely affect existing activities. Policy 1.1 Activities should be located in areas where their effects are compatible with the character of the area. Policy 1.2 Activi...

3. Territorial Authorities - JS McGirr - Supplementary - 12 May 2021.pdf [pdf, 2.1 MB]

   ...treatment plant constructed and new water supply infrastructure such as pump stations and associated reticulation will be installed. A new water permit will be required to authorise this take from the new source. 20. New water infrastructure is designed for a period of at least 30 years, in line with the life expectancy of the assets. Planning is typically over a 30 year time horizon though noting that civil and structural assets may have life times of 50 – 100 years. With a sig...

4. Environment court annual report 2013 [pdf, 213 KB]

   ...ensuring the orderly and expeditious discharge of the business of the Court. 1.4 The Court’s Jurisdiction The Environment Court is established by section 247 of the RMA as a Court of Record. It is a specialist court that has jurisdiction over environmental and resource management matters. It can be characterised as follows: a Judge usually presides at sittings to hear and determine proceedings it is required by law to act judicially it hears contesting parties to the p...

5. [2019] NZEnvC 094 Saville v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 3.2 MB]

   ...the balance of Mr Gardner-Hopkins submissions, s 9(5) of the Resource Management Act 1991 provides: This section applies to overflying aircraft only to the extent to which noise emission controls for airports have been prescribed by a national environmental standard or set by a territorial authority. [1 OJ While the term 'overflying aircraft' is not defined in the Act, Mr Gardner-Hopkins submits, and all parties would agree, the section addresses aircraft in flight when ar...

6. Research on the effectiveness of police practice in reducing residential burglary part 5: case study of Rotorua Local Police Area [pdf, 454 KB]

   ...51 5.1 Targeting offenders 51 5.2 Bail checks 53 5.3 Custody clearances 58 5.4 Collection of voluntary DNA samples and fingerprints 61 6 Location-focused initiatives 65 6.1 Directed patrolling 65 6.2 Community patrols 67 6.3 Crime Prevention through Environmental Design 70 6.4 Neighbourhood Support 71 6.5 Other location-focused initiatives 75 7 Victim-focused initiatives 77 7.1 Victim Support 77 7.2 Other victim-focused initiatives 80 8 Property-focused initiatives 81 8 8.1 Liaison with...

7. Directory of Official Information 2019 P-R [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...section 3 of the Airport Authorities Act 1966. The Company operates Palmerston North Airport as a Certificated Airport pursuant to the Civil Aviation Rule Part 139 by virtue of an authority dated 29 September 2004. Palmerston North Airport is also designated tier two “Security Aerodrome” by the Minister of Transport by notice in the New Zealand Gazette (26 April 1996). The company is approved as a requiring authority under the Resource Management Act 1991 by the Minister for the En...

8. 2019 Directory of Official Information P-R [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...section 3 of the Airport Authorities Act 1966. The Company operates Palmerston North Airport as a Certificated Airport pursuant to the Civil Aviation Rule Part 139 by virtue of an authority dated 29 September 2004. Palmerston North Airport is also designated tier two “Security Aerodrome” by the Minister of Transport by notice in the New Zealand Gazette (26 April 1996). The company is approved as a requiring authority under the Resource Management Act 1991 by the Minister for...

9. OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL NOE [pdf, 6.6 MB]

   ................................................................................................. 846 CROSS-EXAMINATION: MR MAW ................................................................................................ 852 EXHIBIT FISH AND GAME 1 PRODUCED – PROPOSED NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS ON ECOLOGICAL FLOWS AND WATER LEVELS DISCUSSION DOCUMENT ................................................................................................................................ 86...

10. Waitangi Tribunal Vol 2 Tauranga Moana [pdf, 9.2 MB]

    ...these claims, and has made no concessions regarding them. The Crown maintains that it has behaved appropriately, according to the standards of the time and the options and resources available to it. It argues that the current legislation governing environmental management gives significant protection to Māori interests, and is consistent with the principles of the treaty of Waitangi. 7.2 The issues When the stage 2 inquiry began, an initial set of issues was drawn up to guide the hear- i...