[2022] NZEnvC 076 Pipers Limited Partnership v Auckland Council [pdf, 537 KB]
...as areas where people work, live, recreate and where there are services to support these functions; rural production activities throughout the rural zones; the importance and management of the environmental effects of development and activities; protection and management of elite and prime soils and productive rural land; and the need for the separation of incompatible activities. Subdivision is limited, and subject to the management and planned provision of infrastructure. Othe...