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1. [2018] NZEnvC 213 Housing New Zealand Corporation v Auckland Council [pdf, 635 KB]

   ...quality over time. (2) Identify and evaluate special character areas considering the following factors: (a) physical and visual qualities: groups of buildings, or the area, collectively reflect important or representative aspects of architecture or design (building types or styles), and/or landscape or streetscape and urban patterns, or are distinctive for their aesthetic quality; and (b) legacy including historical: the area collectively reflects an important aspect, or is repres...

2. 11.-Evidence-of-Mr-Te-Kororangi-Hakaraia-Ngati-Wehi-Wehi.PDF [PDF, 255 KB]

   ...am authorised to give this evidence on behalf of Ngāti Wehi Wehi, an affiliated Iwi of Ngāti Raukawa, in relation to the application of Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency (Waka Kotahi) for resource consents and notices of requirement for designations (NoRs) in respect of the Ōtaki to north of Levin highway Project (Ō2NL Project or the Project). 3. Ngāti Raukawa (through its hapū and affiliated Iwi – including Ngāti Wehi Wehi) are an Ō2NL Project Partner, having worke...

3. ND v MI Ltd [2024] NZDT 267 (8 May 2024) [pdf, 191 KB]

   ...the proceedings. 3. MI Ltd are ordered to pay ND a sum of $80 by 5pm on 28 May 2024. Reasons: 1. ND files this claim seeking a full refund of $264.99 paid for a [garden kit] (“the item”) purchased from MI Ltd. The item is self-set up kit designed to create a [bee habitat] in the garden. 2. The item was purchased by ND’s daughter as a gift for him and he claims the refund on her behalf as he submits that the item was faulty. Issues 3. I outlined the following issues...

4. [2020] NZEnvC 015 Goatley Holdings Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...will not be changed as a result of the hearing of any appeal and would be carried through to final consent even if other terms have changed. [4] As a matter of precaution, I have also checked with Ms Toan for Stellan Trust, who have appealed the designation consent, whether or not they were concerned about vegetation removal issues. She notes that firstly, their appeal relates to conditions only and secondly, does not raise vegetation matters as an issue either. [5] No other party h...

5. [2017] NZEnvC 037 Wellington Fish Game Council v Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Council [pdf, 3.7 MB]

   ...THE ENVIRONMENT COURT IN THE MATTER BETWEEN AND AND Decision [2017] NZEnvC 31- ENV-2016-WLG-000038 of an application for declarations under sections 310 and 311 of the Resource Management Act 1991 WELLINGTON FISH AND GAME COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE SOCIETY INC Applicants MANAWATU-WANGANUI REGIONAL COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge C J Thompson Environment Commissioner K A Edmonds Environment Commissioner J R Mills Hearing: at Wellington 13 - 14 Feb...

6. ENV-2016-CHC-000047 Blueskin Energy Limited v Dunedin City Council - Application - Appendix B5 [pdf, 112 KB]

   ... survey  will  be   undertaken  once  it  has  been  made  inactive  at  the  end  of  December  2011.     The  on-­‐line  survey  tool  ‘QuestionPro’  was  utilised  to  design  the  survey  which  consists  of  a  range  of   both  open-­‐ended  qualitative  questions,  and  quantitative  Y/N  questions.  The  survey  was  promoted   and  dis...

7. [2022] NZEnvC 178 Lomai Properties Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 698 KB]

   ...discretionary activity; (d) Standard I447.6.7 which includes: (i) Standard I447.6.7(1) gives effect to policy I447.3(12), and will apply to all noise sensitive spaces located within 75 metres of SH22 and Jesmond Road and states that they must be designed, constructed and maintained to achieve noise levels not exceeding those set out in Table I447.6.8.1 for the particular indoor space; (ii) Standard I447.6.7(2) sets out ventilation requirements for habitable rooms; (iii) Standa...

8. Environment Court annual report 2004 [pdf, 166 KB]

   ...Board in 1972, and served on the Appeal Board and then the Planning Tribunal and finally the Environment Court until 1996, at which point he became an alternate Judge of the Court until his death. In 1997, he was awarded the QSO for his services to environmental law. A memorial sitting was held in Wellington on 23 September 2003 in recognition of his considerable contribution to this country’s body of planning law and practice over three decades. E. 49 6 More recently, Environment Commi...

9. [2023] NZEnvC 067 Marsden City Limited Partnership v Whangarei District Council [pdf, 7.3 MB]

   ...Council (the Council) and was publicly notified as PC150 on 11 November 2020. [5] PC150 as notified sought to: (a) rezone a 127 hectare block of land generally bounded by Port Marsden Highway - State Highway 15, One Tree Point Road and a future (designated) railway line (PC150 Land) from Marsden Primary Centre Environment to a mix of Special Purpose Marsden Town Centre Zone, Mixed Use Zone, Medium Density Residential Zone, Low Density Residential Zone, General Residential Zone a...

10. David Guccione Evidence in Chief [pdf, 290 KB]

    ...Introduction 1 My full name is David Guccione. I have an MSc in Marine Science/Fisheries Management and my expertise is stated in my CV, which is attached as ANNEXURE A. I am employed as a Senior Academic Staff Member, Department of Marine and Environmental Science, School of Applied Science, Toi Ohomai Institute of T-echnology and have 20 years professional experience in fisheries research and tertiary education , as a fisheries observer for the Ministry of Fisheries, a seafood w...