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1. Environment Court Topic Structure (with pathway comments) -4.11-2.xlsx [xlsx, 24 KB]

   ...suggest that time is allowed to see if the issues on appeal can be narrowed after (off-line) discussions between the parties. ENV-2016-304-000070 PAUP-075 Waitākere Ranges-Waitākere Foothills Zone-yard rules H1.6.5.1 ENV-2016-AKL-000188 Lenihan All Environmental Defence Society Inc Waitakere Ranges Protection Society Inc [stand alone] To be placed on hold pending outcome of the preliminary hearing on scope in the High Court. ENV-2016-304-000068 PAUP-080/081 Rezoning and Precincts-North-Ro...

2. Appendix-7_Julia-Williams_s87F-Report_Natural-Character_28-April-2023.pdf [pdf, 295 KB]

   ...character. (c) I support the package of natural character mitigation measures across the Ō2NL Project area that are illustrated in the Planting Concept Plan and supplemented by the long-term restoration concept set out in the Cultural and Environmental Design Framework (“CEDF”). (d) I agree that natural character in each catchment will be maintained once the proposed measures to rehabilitate and restore the natural characteristics and qualities have been fully implement...

3. Ballance-Agri-Nutrients-Limited.pdf [pdf, 738 KB]

   ...in keeping with industry guidelines and good management practice. 6.0 BAN agrees to participate in mediation or other alternative dispute resolution of the proceedings. ________________________________________ Dominic Adams Environmental Manager for Ballance Agri-Nutrients Limited Dated: 28th of September 2020 Address for Service 1: Ballance Agri-Nutrients Limited, Hewletts Road, Mount Maunganui, Private Bag 12503 Tauranga Mail Centre...

4. [2024] NZEnvC 121 Queenstown Lakes District Council v Silver Creek Limited [pdf, 330 KB]

   ...notices and two infringement notices. It should not have been necessary to seek interim enforcement orders. QLDC was put to the cost and expense of having to obtain an interim enforcement order from the court in order to compel SCL to meet their environmental obligations. [21] Having regard to the history of non-compliance and that QLDC acted based on their duty, I consider that a higher than standard costs award is justified. I agree with QLDC that SCL’s prompt response to the...

5. [2018] NZEnvC 226 Cable Bay Wines Ltd v Auckland Council [pdf, 2.7 MB]

   ...chairs, umbrellas, and open­ air dining and drinking on the lawn. [4] The unconsented facilities and activities were the subject of a retrospective resource consent application by the Appellants in April 2017. Examination of the Assessment of Environmental Effects ('AEE') shows that consent was sought for the following activities: (a) The establishment of an additional enclosed restaurant space and pizza kitchen, collectively referred to as The Veranda. (b) Use of the...

6. [2022] NZEnvC 119 Mangawhai Harbour Restoration Society Inc v Northland Regional Council [pdf, 1.7 MB]

   ...clearer and allows for easier cross-referencing; (d) the exception for land preparation within 10 metres of continually or intermittently flowing rivers relating to the requirements of regulations 50 and 55 of the Resource Management (Natural Environmental Standards for Freshwater) Regulations 2020 (NES-F) is proposed to be deleted. This is because many of the requirements of regulations 50 and 55 are specific to natural wetlands and not applicable to continually or intermittentl...

7. 2014 Justice Sector annual report [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...recorded crime was property crime, such as burglary and property damage Only 0.018% of recorded crime was homicide and related offences Theft and related offences Unlawful entry with intent/burglary, break and enter Property damage and environmental pollution Public order offences Acts intended to cause injury Illicit drug offences Sexual assault and related offences Homicide and related offences (not all Police crime categories shown) Types of offences 1994 1996...

8. [2022] NZEnvC 053 G & T Family Trust v Western Bay of Plenty District Council [pdf, 257 KB]

   ...outside of the Court.4 The Court is also guided by the general principles of the Court’s Practice Note.5 Paragraph 6.6(d) of the Practice Note lists five factors that are 1 Tairua Marine Ltd v Waikato Regional Council [2006] NZRMA 485 (HC). 2 Environmental Protection Authority v BW Offshore Singapore Pte Ltd [2021] NZHC 2577 at [19]. 3 Trotter v Brain [2015] NZEnvC 150 at [14]. 4 Bridgecorp Limited (In Receivership) v Hamilton City Council A021/2008, 5 March 2008 at [20]. 5 E...

9. People found unfit to stand trial or not guilty by insanity June 2020 [xlsx, 87 KB]

   ...offences 0 7 0 25 9 17 7 20 24 6 0% 2% 0% 8% 2% 5% 1% 4% 4% 1% 10: Illicit drug offences 2 1 4 9 6 1 13 3 10 10 1% <1% 1% 3% 1% <1% 2% 1% 2% 2% 11: Prohibited and regulated weapons and explosives offences 7 15 14 7 21 13 18 22 21 22 3% 5% 5% 2% 5% 4% 3% 4% 4% 5% 12: Property damage and environmental pollution 23 37 28 45 45 38 79 41 47 39 10% 13% 9% 14% 10% 11% 13% 8% 8% 8% 13: Public order offences 20 16 20 20 25 14 36 34 55 41 9% 5% 7% 6% 6% 4% 6% 6% 10% 9% 14: Traffic and vehicle...

10. 2021-06-09 ORC - MOC - Regarding scope for relief sought by TAs [pdf, 127 KB]

    ...a discretionary activity pursuant to Rules 12.1.5.17 and 12.2.4.18 of the RPW. The matters of discretion in New Rule 10A.3.1A.2 are primarily directed towards applications for replacement takes for CWS, with the ORC’s ability to consider the environmental effects of new takes for CWS relatively constrained when compared to the full range of effects that can be considered for new takes under the RPW. 9 Given that PC7 as notified did not intend to manage new takes for CWS, the...