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1. [2017] NZEnvC 159 Hokio Trusts v Manawatu Wanganui Regional Council [pdf, 4 MB]

   ...the status of the Appellants as representatives of Ahu Whenua Trusts does not benefit them in consideration of the costs claim; • That there was no personal gain for the Applicant or Respondent in these proceedings. They were seeking to provide environmental benefit to improve the quality of Lake Horowhenua but were nevertheless "saddled with significant costs caused by the appeal"; 10 • The Appellants' impecuniosity should not influence the costs decision; •...

2. [2018] NZEnvC 244 Director-General of Conservation v Thames-Coromandel District Council [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...implementation of the provisions, including for economic growth and employment; and (iii) Summarising the reasons for deciding on the [preferred] provisions. (c) Assume a level of detail that corresponds with the scale and significance of the effects (environmental, economic, social and cultural) anticipated from implementation of the proposal. (d) Consider the risk of acting or not acting if there is uncertain or insufficient information about the subject matter of the provisions. [...

3. [2018] NZEnvC 133 Director General of Conservation v Thames Coromandel District Council [pdf, 17 MB]

   ...may state - (a) the significant resource management issues for the district; and (b) the methods, other than rules, for implementing the policies for the district; and (c) the principal reasons for adopting the policies and methods; and (d) the environmental results expected from the policies and methods; and (e) the procedures for monitoring the efficiency and effectiveness of the policies and methods; and (f) the processes for dealing with issues that cross territorial authority b...

4. 2022-02-11 Statement of Evidence of Edward Ellison dated 11 February 2022 [pdf, 692 KB]

   ...Land and Water Regional Plan Governance Group. I am a former Manager Iwi Liaison at ORC and former Deputy Kaiwhakahaere for Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. 3 I have many years of experience in engaging with local authorities and Crown agencies on environmental management matters on behalf of Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou and other Otago Rūnaka. 4 I gave evidence on behalf of Te Rūnanga o Moeraki, Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki, Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou and Hokonui Rūnanga (collecti...

5. E79 CVA - Te Kawerau Iwi Tribunal Authority [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...Innovation and Employment, the State Services Commission and Treasury) in developing the project assumptions, location options and decision-making criteria for the America’s Cup infrastructure (as outlined in the Executive Summary of the Assessment of Environmental Effects dated 13th April 2018). It is noted, that Te Kawerau ā Maki were not involved in this initial scoping phase so is only commenting on the proposal submitted with the Assessment of Effects in 2018. Under the principa...

6. [2022] NZEnvC 225 Inglis v Tasman District Council [pdf, 1.7 MB]

   ...to reduce the quantities and rates of water authoriised to be taken if the consent is not fully exercised; �190346 & RM190347, Consent granted 28 February 2022 and amended by upheld objection 4 March 2022 Page 6 (d) when relevant national environmental standards or regulations have been made under Section 43 of the Resource Management Act 1991; and/or (e) to comply with the requirements of any relevant water conservation order, national environmental standard, regional or district...

7. [2020] NZEnvC 189 Weston Lea Limited v Hamilton City Council [pdf, 10 MB]

   ...strategy prevail over any inconsistent National Policy Statement, s 12 of the Settlement Act and the vision and strategy for the River is contained at s 17 of the Act. The Consent Authority and the Court in this case must have regard to the Tainui Environmental Plan as a relevant consideration under s 104( 1 )( c). [26] The requirements under s 4 7 of the Act apply to the use of or activities on the surface of the Waikato River and thus are not directly relevant in this case. Nevert...

8. [2017] NZEnvC 120 Housing New Zealand Corporation v Auckland Council [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...be consistent with the policy statements and plans of adjacent regional councils; and (c) the extent to which the regional policy statement needs to be consistent with regulations made under the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012; and (2A) When a regional council is preparing or changing a regional policy statement, it must deal with the following documents, if they are lodged with the council, in the manner specified, to the extent that...

9. [2018] NZEnvC 217 Dixon v Invercargill City Council [pdf, 702 KB]

   ...assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of the provisions in achieving the objectives; and (iii) summarising the reasons for deciding on the provisions; and (c) contain a level of detail that corresponds to the scale and significance of the environmental, economic, social, and cultural effects that are anticipated from the implementation of the proposal. (2) An assessment under subsection (1)(b)(ii) must – (a) identify and assess the benefits and costs of the environmental,...

10. [2023] NZEnvC 245 The Adare Company Limited v Hamilton City Council [pdf, 1.3 MB]

    ...General Development Area 1: Peacocke Structure Plan Page 2 Volume 1 Vision The vision for the Peacocke Precinct is that it will become a high-quality urban environment that is based on urban design best practice, social well-being, and environmental responsibility. The goal for Peacocke is that development will respond positively to its natural setting and built form to develop a number of well-connected neighbourhoods based on an urban development concept that respects a...