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1. 06.-Evidence-of-Mr-Wayne-Kiriona-Ngati-Huia-Collective.PDF [PDF, 181 KB]

   ...development of the Project from its inception. This has included participating in the shaping of the Ō2NL Project route selection and corridor refinement, communicating its values associated with Ō2NL environment and its position in terms of environmental effects of the Project, participating in the development of the Cultural and Environmental Design Framework (CEDF) and continuing to work in partnership with Waka Kotahi as the Project moves through the consenting process....

2. 2021-12-17 RPW Chapter 7 with proposed amendments PC8 - clean version [pdf, 423 KB]

   ...substances in close proximity to any lake, river or mean high water springs, the applicant should demonstrate that there are no other, more suitable, less sensitive locations available. If a less sensitive location is not practical, then appropriate design, construction and management practices must be established to minimise the risk of any hazardous substance entering water. For existing facilities where it would be unreasonable to require relocation, appropriate spill containment...

3. 2021-12-17 RPW Chapter 7 with proposed amendments PC8 - track changed version [pdf, 430 KB]

   ...substances in close proximity to any lake, river or mean high water springs, the applicant should demonstrate that there are no other, more suitable, less sensitive locations available. If a less sensitive location is not practical, then appropriate design, construction and management practices must be established to minimise the risk of any hazardous substance entering water. For existing facilities where it would be unreasonable to require relocation, appropriate spill containment...

4. [2024] NZEnvC 142 Neil Construction Limited v Far North District Council [pdf, 3.2 MB]

   ...reserves to vest over an area of 1.978 hectares. [34] Land use consent for up to 600m3 of earthworks per rural residential lot and 600m² of impermeable surfaces per rural residential lot is also sought and has been taken into account in the design and assessment of the stormwater arrangements for the Subject Site. 9 [35] The suite of consent conditions proposed are annexed hereto as “C”. [36] Key features of the proposed conditions are: (a) a limit on the building hei...

5. 2023-09-20-Joint-Memorandum-re-oustanding-issues-timetable.pdf [pdf, 192 KB]

   ...(together the Equestrian Parties) are counted as one section 274 party. BF\64286191\1 Page 3 (iii) John Brown; (iv) Jan Windleburn; (v) Rochelle Murray-Apatu; (vi) Sarah Hodge (added here as awaiting a response); and (vii) Te Ao Tūroa Environmental Centre (Rangitāne o Manawatū) whose issues will be covered by Siobhan Karaitiana). (d) Counsel for Waka Kotahi understand the following five parties do not intend to present at the hearing: (i) Gary Williams; (ii) Ch...

6. PC8 Urban Common Bundle - Volume 1 [pdf, 10 MB]

   ...Change 8 (Discharge management) to the Regional Plan: Water for Otago (6 July 2020) 6 7.C.12 Reduce the adverse effects of discharges of human sewage from reticulated wastewater systems by: (a) Requiring reticulated wastewater systems to be designed, operated, maintained and monitored in accordance with recognised industry standards; and (b) Requiring the implementation of measures to: (i) Progressively reduce the frequency and volume of wet weather overflows; and (ii) Mini...

7. E66 Ian Munro - Urban Design - EIC - VHHL [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   Urban Design evidence of Ian Colin Munro on behalf of VHHL, Page 1 BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND ENV-2018-AKL-000078 UNDER the Resource Mangement Act 1991 IN THE MATTER of the direct referral of applications for resource consent for the necessary infrastructure and related activities associated with holding the America's Cup in Auckland BETWEEN PANUKU DEVELOPMENT AUCKLAND Applicant A N D AUCKLAND COUNCIL Regulatory Authority STATEMEN...

8. Dr Roger Grace - Evidence in Chief [pdf, 667 KB]

   ...importance to community. I understand that the RMA 12 13 provides an alternative means to achieve protection of indigenous biodiversity and Maori cultural values, but this a legal and planning issue. 49. The basic principles of MPA network design have evolved and been discussed in several papers, reports and presentations (eg. Ballantine 2014, Thomas & Shears 2013, Grace 2014). The five main principles for successful network design for Type 1 MPAs (no-take marine reserves)...

9. Issues with access to justice in the Environment Court of New Zealand [pdf, 477 KB]

   Introduction New Zealand has until recent times been widely regarded as a world leader in terms of access to environmental justice. That reputation, however, has come under pressure with environmental legislation in this country having entered a state of considerable flux. In this paper, we do not comment on government policy and the formulating of substantive laws, as it is not our place as judges to do so. It can, however, fall within our responsibilities as judges to make careful public...

10. [2024] NZEnvC 247 Allied Asphalt Limited [pdf, 2.5 MB]

    ...Change 13 brings with it more stringent controls than applied in the past. [3] Following the request, AAL decided to undertake the complete replacement of the existing plant. The original application was placed on hold while investigation, design and planning for a replacement plant was carried out. On 19 December 2022, AAL applied to the Regional Council and Tauranga City Council for resource consents under the Regional and City Plans to establish a new asphalt plant at the sit...