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1. 2023-10-11-Rebuttal-Evidence-of-G-Eccles-Planning-Framework.pdf [pdf, 233 KB]

   ...considers it appropriate that the Prouse’s are informed of the timing of any tree felling activity.6 This can occur without the need for specific condition provisions given that the trees in question are on the Prouse’s land outside of the designation, meaning communication with the Prouse’s about granting access for any felling will need to take place regardless. 14. Ms Carter makes several references to a proposal to create a vehicle access on the western boundary of the...

2. ENVC Matiatia expert witness lighting 2014 [pdf, 98 KB]

   ...permitted activity under the Auckland Council District Plan, Operative Hauraki Gulf Islands section 1999. [7] The lighting will comply with Auckland City Council Bylaw no. 13 – Environmental Protection 2008, with respect to lighting controls. [8] The design will comply with Australia – New Zealand standard AS/NZS1158.3.1:2005 (Pedestrian area (Category P) lighting – Performance and design requirements. [9] All of the proposed lighting will be directed downwards and be modest in t...

3. TR Environmental Law Conference Judge Newhook Paper [pdf, 156 KB]

   THOMSON REUTERS: ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CONFERENCE 20 MARCH 2018 Feature session: improving access to justice through alternative dispute resolution procedures Judge Laurie Newhook, Principal Environment Judge Although legal rights exist, the cost of effective participation often places limits on a party’s ability to participate. What can be done to increase access to justice, maximise efficiency and minimise cost? Traditional forms of ADR as well as alternative hearing processes...

4. [2024] NZEnvC 248 Federated Farmers of New Zealand v Waikato District Council [pdf, 6.9 MB]

   ...Infrastructure (AINF) chapter relate only to new infrastructure or activities within roads that may affect the National Grid as that is the only area not covered by a “zone” rule. [7] With respect to the effect of the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Electricity Transmission Activities) Regulations 2009 (NESETA) on the rules in the Natural hazards and climate change (NH) chapter for existing National Grid assets, in Decision Report 29A the IHP adopted th...

5. 28.-Evidence-of-Mr-Grant-Eccles-Planning.PDF [PDF, 1.7 MB]

   ...Approvals Required section of the AEE (Part D), the statutory assessment section (Part I), and I reviewed the Assessment of Alternatives section (Section E). The AEE accompanied the application for resource consents and notices of requirement for designations (NoRs) lodged with Manawatū- Whanganui Regional Council (Horizons), Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC), Horowhenua District Council (HDC) and Kāpiti Coast District Council (KCDC) (together, the Councils) on 11 Novembe...

6. ORC - EIC - Nicola McGrouther - 17 September 2021 [pdf, 1.7 MB]

   ...Otago Regional Council; (b) Senior Community Liaison Officer and Land Resource Officer at the Otago Regional Council; and (c) Land Management Officer at the Taranaki Regional Council. 4 In total I have 24 years’ experience as a rural liaison environmental management specialist for farming systems in New Zealand. 5 I participated in the mediation sessions on proposed Plan Change 8 to the Regional Plan: Water (PC8), as a representative for New Zealand Deer Farmers Association a...

7. [2019] NZEnvC 071 Eyre Community Environmental Safety Society Incorporated v Christchurch Regional Council [pdf, 16 MB]

   ...identified in the Interim Decision was the safety of those who might be in the flow path of any water released from the ponds by a catastrophic breach of the embankments. Underlying this primary concern were issues about the seismic data on which the design of the facility was based; engineering aspects of the design; methods of monitoring pond integrity and performance; embankment failure detection and warning systems; and the choice of instrumentation. Findings identifying the need...

8. [2022] NZEnvC 169 NZ King Salmon v Marlborough District Council [pdf, 624 KB]

   ...MDC, Friends of Nelson Haven and Tasman Bay Inc and Guardians of the Sounds Inc (‘Friends & Guardians’) and The McGuinness Institute. [4] The issues centre on the proper interpretation of certain conditions of U140294 pertaining to ‘environmental quality standards’ (‘EQS’) for seabed 1 Resource Management Act 1991. 3 deposition associated with the operation of the salmon farm.2 [5] The original application for U140294 was part of a plan change and res...

9. s274-Transpower-New-Zealand-Limited-17.6.20.pdf [pdf, 77 KB]

   ...the application: (a) The measures and conditions proposed in the Application to avoid, remedy or mitigate the potential effects of the proposal on National Grid assets, particularly on the Mangamaire – Woodville A (MGM-WDV A) line; (b) The design process to meet requirements under the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Electricity Transmission Activities) Regulations 2009 (NESETA) for the raising of the poles on the MGM-WDV A line; 26098870_1...

10. [2020] NZEnvC 138 Eyre Community Environmental Safety Society Inc v Christchurch Regional Council [pdf, 9.3 MB]

    ...ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I MUA I TE KOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KITAMAKIMAKAURAU IN THE MATTER AND BE1WEEN AND AND Decision No. [2020] NZEnvC 138 of the Resource Management Act 1991 of an appeal pursuant to s 120 of the Act EYRE COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY SOCIETY INCORPORATED (ENV-2014-CHC-000057) Appellant CHRISTCHURCH REGIONAL COUNCIL and WAIMAKARIRI DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondents WAIMAKARIRI IRRIGATION LIMITED Applicant Court: (Then) Chief Environment C...