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1. Freedom Camping (Infringement Offences and Other Matters) Amendment Bill [pdf, 2 MB]

   ...prohibited and creates an infringement regime for prohibited behaviours. 5. The Act's purpose is to target the negative effects of freedom camping, such as littering, and the inappropriate disposal of human waste and effluent - which causes environmental degradation and poses risk to public health. The explanatory note states that the Bill's purpose is to make it easier to address these negative behaviours and to make the rules more consistent and easier for people to follow....

2. OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL v NGA RUNANGA & Ors NOE ENV 20210628 [pdf, 481 KB]

   ...the Court is considering water-users in this process and in the 15 formation of the plan change 7, it’s most necessary. In my view, it behoves the Otago Regional Council in its application of water management processes to consider not just the environmental implications but the implications on its region and people in its region, in the Otago Region. 20 Southern Lakes Holdings itself has invested significantly into the use of water resources. We have four small irrigation pro...

3. [2019] NZEnvC 184 Ngati Whatua Orakei Whai Maia Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 25 MB]

   ...104 Consideration of applications (1) When considering an application for a resource consent and any submissions received, the consent authority must, subject to Part 2, have regard to- (a) (ab) (b) any relevant provisions of- (i) a national environmental standard: (ii) other regulations: (iii) a national policy statement: (iv) a New Zealand coastal policy statement: (v) a regional policy statement or proposed regional policy statement: (vi) a plan or proposed plan; and (c...

4. [2024] NZEnvC 074 GI Finlay Trustees Ltd v Western Bay of Plenty District Council [pdf, 175 KB]

   ...livelihood” lacked substance. This line of argument did not significantly increase the length of the hearing or the Council’s costs but was spurious. [21] With respect to the submission that the Appellants should not have advanced the question of environmental effects (on the basis that such effects would be considered in the resource consent hearing), I do not find this submission to be made out. In the absence of a stay while the resource consent was determined (which the...

5. Affirmation of Mr Nicholas Head dated 9 December 2016 [pdf, 32 MB]

   IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT IN THE MATTER AND IN THE MATTER BETWEEN AND ENV-2016-CHC-071 of the Resource Management Act 1991 of an application for declarations under Part 12 of the Act ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE SOCIETY INCORPORATED Applicant MACKENZIE DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent AFFIRMATION OF NICHOLAS JOHN HEAD ON BEHALF OF THE ROYAL FOREST AND BIRD PROTECTION SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND INC 9 December 2016 Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Inc....

6. E2 Fiona Knox Corporate Options Analysis and Engagement EIC Applicant [pdf, 3 MB]

   ...AC36 PANUKU MANA WHENUA ENGAGEMENT : 1 SEPTEMBER 2017 – 11 July 2018 Date Channel Background/Purpose Decision / Outcome / Comments  Need for advice around the broader location options so can identify issues around the options e.g. extent of environmental effects from dredging/piles  Collective and individual mana motuhake needs to be acknowledged by Panuku. Marine body occupation is a collective issue; want Panuku to understand the difference between those involved in the col...

7. Youth Court - The rise and rise of Lay Advocates in Aotearoa New Zealand [pdf, 266 KB]

   ...the Children, Young Person and Their Families Act 1989 (CYPF Act) and have no known counterpart in any other legislation anywhere in the world. While the specific history of the Lay Advocate role is challenging to track, there are a number of key environmental influences that lead to the enactment of the CYPF Act and the introduction of the Lay Advocate role. It is important to understand these influences. In the period leading to the enactment of the CYPF Act in 1989, there were m...

8. [2018] NZEnvC 171 Genera Limited v Bay of Plenty Regional Council [pdf, 3.1 MB]

   ...party.1 [4] TMFAG says it is interested in the resource consent conditions relating to Genera's use of methyl bromide and wishes to ensure that stringent enforcement action and review of consent conditions is undertaken as additional safety and environmental mitigation measures are urgently needed. It says that the grounds of Genera's appeal lack merit as Genera needs to work with POTL to ensure that the abatement notice requirements and further mitigation measures are com...

9. [2022] NZEnvC 248 Greenacres Waiheke Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...remain of the view that the stay should continue until the replacement resource consent application has been determined because: (a) the steps being taken by the appellant to date to change the treatment processes on site are intended to improve environmental outcomes; (b) the continued operation of the organic waste treatment facility ensures the continued availability of an essential service to the residents and businesses of Waiheke Island, avoiding potential adverse public heal...

10. ORC PC7 Hearing Schedule - 18.05.2021 [pdf, 186 KB]

    ...Cross-Examination Fish & Game Maree Baker-Galloway Administrative & Introductions Opening Court (15min) Fish & Game Morgan Trotter Ecological Flow Evidence Summary (10min) ORC (30min) OWRUG (30min) Court (45min) Fish & Game Nigel Parageen Environmental Management Evidence Summary (10min) ORC (30min) OWRUG (30min) Court (45min) Extended morning tea (11.30am) Fish & Game Ian Cole Recreational Angling Evidence Summary (10min) OWRUG (30min) Court (45min) Fish &a...