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1. E9 Kurt Grant - Construction Methodology - EIC - Applicant [pdf, 24 MB]

   ...my experience, WEA has developed a programme of works, and a design and construction methodology that is tight, but is able to be achieved while balancing the requirements of timely delivery, limitations on access, and other construction and environmental constraints. 4. RELEVANT FACTS AND CONTEXT In this statement of evidence, I do not repeat the project description and refer to the summary of the application in the evidence of Rod Marler. 0314 4 In addition to regula...

2. 2023-10-10-MTA-Rebuttal-Evidence-of-S-Karaitiana.pdf [pdf, 365 KB]

   ...SUBMISSION ......................................................................................................... 16 Page 1 INTRODUCTION 1. My full name is Siobhan Alana Karaitiana. 2. I am a Kaupapa Taiao Specialist at Kāhu Environmental, a role I have held since March 2021. As a Kaupapa Taiao Specialist, my work involves supporting iwi to engage in planning for the delivery of infrastructure projects (including experience with urban development, roading, quarri...

3. Oslo speech for IUCNAEL Colloquium June 2016 [pdf, 290 KB]

   EFFECTIVENESS AND LEGITIMACY OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN THE NEW ZEALAND ENVIRONMENT COURT PROPOSALS FOR POLICY CHANGE, SCOPE FOR IMPROVEMENT, AND POTENTIAL OBSTACLES A PRESENTATION TO THE 14 th Annual Colloquium of the IUCN Academy of Environmental Law, Oslo, June 2016 BY PRINCIPAL ENVIRONMENT JUDGE LAURIE NEWHOOK (NZ) Role of the New Zealand Environment Court [1] The New Zealand Environment Court is currently established under the Resource Management Act 1991 (“RMA”...

4. [2022] NZEnvC 135 Timu v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 4.9 MB]

   ...shall be in place on the road in both directions from the site entrance. • Safe sight distances and passing provisions shall be maintained at all times. 7. Prior to any works commencing on site the Consent Holder shall complete the Short Form Environmental Management Plan (EMP) proforma: https://www.qldc.govt.nz/media/vprartis/emp-short-form-template-for-environmental- management-plans-small-scale-builds-march-2021.pdf https://www.qldc.govt.nz/ https://www.qldc.govt.nz/media...

5. ENV-2016-CHC-000071 First Case Management Minute [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT Introduction IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND of the Resource Management Act 1991 of an application for declarations under Part 12 of the Act ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE SOCIETY INCORPORATED (ENV-2016-CHC-000071 ) Applicant MACKENZIE DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent MINUTE OF THE ENVIRONMENT COURT (24 November 2016) [1] Environmental Defence Society Inc. has applied for 7 declarations under Part 12 of the Act. After closely considering the papers...

6. Common Bundle Index [pdf, 96 KB]

   ...Statement on Urban Development 2020 CB782 7 National Policy Statement for Renewable Electricity Generation 2011 CB813 8 Kāi Tahu ki Otago Natural Resource Management Plan 2005 CB821 VOLUME 4 9 Ngāi Tahu ki Murihiku Natural Resource and Environmental Iwi Management Plan 2008 – The Cry of the People, Te Tangi a Tauira CB1043 VOLUME 5 10 Proposed Plan Change 7 (Water Permits) to the RPW (as notified) (18 March 2020) CB1363 11 Otago Regional Council Section 32 Evalua...

7. 2021-07-23 ORC - Legal submissions in relation to the pORPS [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...16 Where there is a potential conflict between national direction, lower order planning documents are required to make a “thorough going attempt to find a way to reconcile” the provisions wherever possible.11 The High Court confirmed in Environmental Defence Society Inc v Otago Regional Council12 that specific and unqualified policies (with directive wording, such as “avoid”) prevail over the less directive provisions.13 17 It is submitted that the pORPS reconciles, and...

8. G Pinnell 84 90 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 149 [pdf, 220 KB]

   ...submission and hearing presentations on PC1. Where I oppose the relief sought by the Appellants listed in Paragraph 1, I consider that such relief does not appropriately give effect to the relevant higher order documents to PC1, has not balanced environmental, economic, social, cultural and health and safety considerations in a reasonably practicable manner, or is not the most efficient and effective means of achieving the objectives of the plan change. Particular reasons are summar...

9. PC8 Urban Common Bundle Index [pdf, 122 KB]

   ...the Regional Plan: Water for Otago (9 October 2020), including: CB0162 Appendix A: Minister for the Environment’s direction to refer Plan Change 8 and Plan Change 1 to the Environment Court (8 April 2020) CB0232 Appendix B: Letter from Environmental Protection Authority commissioning Skelton report (15 September 2020) CB0234 Appendix C: Minister’s letter in response to Skelton report CB0236 Appendix D: Professor Skelton – Investigation of Freshwater Management and...

10. [2024] NZEnvC 137 Auckland Council v Sharma [pdf, 242 KB]

    ...Auckland Council memorandum 18 July 2022, at [1.3](a)-(e). 4 earthworks occurred, and remedial work was not undertaken. [6] On 18 July 2022, the Council applied for enforcement orders requiring the cessation of earthworks and remediation of environmental damage that resulted from the unconsented earthworks at the Site. [7] On 14 May 2024, the parties filed a joint memorandum advising that an agreement had been reached. Section 315 [8] The joint memorandum dated 14 May 2024...