[2023] NZEnvC 157 Ngati Tama ki te Waipounamu Trust [pdf, 5 MB]
...and those outstanding values are at significant risk from human-induced pollution (particularly increasing levels of NO3-N); and an effective and robust WCO is needed to preserve the Springs’ natural state as far as possible and sustain and protect the outstanding values of the Springs and Wharepapa Arthur Marble Aquifer. The WCO needs to also extend to the contributing groundwaters and surface waters as are identified in the recommended WCO in Annexure 1. Statutory framew...