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1. [2018] NZEnvC 057 Far North Holdings Limited v Northland Regional Council [pdf, 5.5 MB]

   ...Background [5] After the notified decisions of the Marine Pathways Plan on 26 August 2017, the applicants filed with this Court an application seeking the following relief: (a) introduction of a rule requiring a clean vessel pass; (b) amendment to the designated "places" identified in the Plan; (c) introduction of a rule with respect to the "six or one" Marine Pest Management Programme currently operated by Northland Marinas; (d) introduction of methods and rul...

2. [2023] NZEnvC 057 Brial v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 279 KB]

   ...4.3557 ha would encompass the remainder of the site, including the gully and shared accessway. That accessway from Slope Hill Road would run along the present driveway alignment before splitting to provide a separate branch to Lot 2. Earthworks are designed to mimic the existing natural landform patterns.14 Residential building platforms would be positioned on the middle and lower slopes of the site some 182m and 282m from the road and 75m and 109m from neighbours. Each platform w...

3. Derek Onley (filed 6 June 2017) [pdf, 820 KB]

   ...proposed wind turbine site. I reorganised and regularly take part in the bird survey of the Waikouaiti Estuary at Karitane for the local restoration group and wrote a report on the birds in 2005. With Murray Efford and Ilka Soehle I instigated and designed the bird monitoring project for the Orokonui Ecosanctuary which started three years before the completion of the fence and which has just finished its 10th year. Similarly I have undertaken surveys over the past five years of Hawksbur...

4. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 TGKL expert Charles Waters [pdf, 95 KB]

   ...the following matters: a) Benefits of Anti-foulants; b) Negative Effects of Anti-foulants; c) Cumulative Effects; d) Assessment of the NIWA and Poynter reports; e) Conclusions. Benefits of Anti-foulants 7. The economic and environmental benefits of anti-fouling biocides are compelling. Power and fuel consumption for propelling ships with a mere slime film imparts a 21% powering penalty from frictional drag, which increases to 86% in cases of heavy calcareous bio...

5. 7.-David-Hughes-Stormwater-Management.pdf [pdf, 24 MB]

   ...TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................ 5 DESIGN REFINEMENTS SINCE LODGEMENT .................................................... 7 UPDATES TO NATURAL CHARACTER ASSESSMENT ..................................... 10 COMMENTS ON SUBMISSIONS .......................................................

6. [2021] NZEnvC 107 Rangitane o Tamaki Nui-A-Rua Incorporated v Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Council [pdf, 858 KB]

   ...approximate map reference BN35:280-977.1 G2A. The Consent Holder shall adopt the BPO when selecting new key elements of the overall wastewater treatment and wetland treatment systems. ADVICE NOTE: This condition only applies at the time of design decisions and then only to key elements such as the wetland treatment system, any new clarifier system and elements of a similar fundamental importance in meeting treated wastewater quality limits. Construction and Commissioning of the W...

7. [2023] NZEnvC 013 Port Marlborough New Zealand Ltd v Marlborough District Council [pdf, 918 KB]

   ...Limited, ENV-2020-CHC-56 New Zealand Transport Agency, ENV-2020-CHC-58 Federated Farmers of New Zealand, ENV-2020-CHC-63 Apex Marine Farm Limited, ENV--2020-CHC-64 The Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Incorporated, ENV-2020-CHC-67 Environmental Defence Society, ENV-2020-CHC-68 Transpower New Zealand Limited, ENV-2020-CHC-74 Marine Farming Association Incorporated. 3 agreement includes a number of amendments to provisions in Volume 1 Chapters 4, 13, and 19, Vo...

8. MFE-Your-Guide-to-the-Environment-Court.pdf [pdf, 2.8 MB]

   ...Guidance and Processes Applying for a Resource Consent Consultation for Resource Consent Applicants Your Rights as an ‘Affected Person’ Making a Submission about a Resource Consent Application Appearing at a Council Resource Consent Hearing The Designation Process Making a Submission about a Proposed Plan or Plan Change Appearing at a Council Plan or Plan Change Hearing Your Guide to the Environment Court You, Mediation and the Environment Court The Environment Court: Awarding and Secu...

9. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 TGKL lay attach 2 treated timber [pdf, 1.8 MB]

   ...(Cookson, L., CSIRO Forests and Forestry Products, Pers. Comm. 14/12/04). “We’re failing if asbestos and CCA keep coming forward as problems arise 20 years after coming onto the market…There is a systemic failure for assessing chemical use in terms of environmental and health impacts”. (Immig, J., APVMA Community Consultative Committee member, Pers. Comm., 22/11/04). Treated Timber, Ticking Time-bomb Nina Lansbury Hall and Sharon Beder 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS...

10. [2024] NZEnvC 064 The Surveying Company Limited v Waikato District Council [pdf, 548 KB]

    ...the appeals continue, the parties have now agreed on proposals which would partially resolve WEL’s interest and fully resolve TSC’s interest in Topic 4.2. It is noted that the agreement reached between TSC and Council 3 Table 3.2 Roading Design of NZS 4404:2010 Land development and subdivision infrastructure standards. 5 has been supported through expert transportation advice obtained on behalf of Council. [15] The agreed amendments to the TRPT – Transportation chapter...