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1. [2021] NZEnvC 051 Rangitane O Tamaki v Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Council [pdf, 4.6 MB]

   ...consents sought by TDC to discharge treated wastewater into Town Creek and the Mangatainoka River from the Pahiatua Wastewater Treatment Plant 3 (PWWTP). The issues involved are complex, requmng consideration of wide­ ranging social, cultural, environmental and economic issues. Aspects of the regional planning framework are directive and we are required to have regard to the requirements of the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 (NPSFivl) which came into er...

2. ENV-2016-AKL-000206 Cato Bolam Consultants Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 10 MB]

   ...allowing a proliferation of rural­ residential lots; (iii) Appropriately provide incentives to focus rural lifestyle living in the Countryside Living zone, while enabling limited opportunities for rural living in the rural zones in exchange for environmental benefits (indigenous vegetation and wetland protection and restoration). (b) Contrary to the Council's decision, in relation to the prescription of environmental benefits to be accepted in exchange for rural residential subdi...

3. [2018] NZEnvC 025 Minister of Corrections v Otorohanga District Council [pdf, 16 MB]

   ...[9] The design parameters - or more particularly, the general lack thereof - was the subject matter of extensive discussion between the bench, counsel and the expert witnesses across all subject areas and the parties worked hard to address the environmental effects through successive condition sets presented during the hearing . 3 Dated 26 January 2018. 4 [2015] NZEnvC 90 at [46] and [47]. 4 [10J Because designations are flexible devices this necessitates careful attention is...

4. [2020] NZEnvC 153 Cabra Rural Developments Ltd v Auckland Council [pdf, 3 MB]

   ...Character Overlay, High Natural Character Overlay, Outstanding Natural Landscape Overlay and Significant Ecological Areas Overlay. [32] Further, the opportunities for subdivision we are considering, are only available where there are specific environmental benefits. The standard subdivision (i.e. not qualifying through environment benefit, see Table E39.4.2 (A 12)) provides for subdivision as a Discretionary Activity provided Standard E39.6.5.1 is met. This standard sets size limi...

5. [2017] NZEnvC 169 Ngai Te Hapu Incorporated v Bay of Plenty Regional Council [pdf, 11 MB]

   ...Forum (Te Arawa Takitai) PH Cooney and RC Zame for Bay of Plenty Regional Council as respondent (the Respondent) JM Pou, JA Hope and AM Neems for Maketu Taiapure Committee, Nga Tangata Ahikaroa 0 Maketu , Ngati Makino Heritage Trust, Ngati Pikiao Environmental Society and Ngati Tunohopu 1M Gordon for Te Kahui Kaumatua 0 Te Patuwai (the Korowai of Elders) K Barry-Piceno for Motiti Environment Management Incorporated JR Welsh for Mount Maunganui Underwater Club Incorporated VJ Hamm for...

6. Ngāi Tahu Ki Murihiku - EiC - Maria Bartlett - Rights and interests (5 Feb 2021) [PDF, 898 KB]

   ...represent ngā Papatipu Rūnanga, Ngāi Tahu ki Murihiku, in Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) processes and interact with other legislation and relevant authorities within the takiwā of Murihiku. 3. I have worked for 20 years in the field of environmental and resource management, including 10 years (2001 to 2011) as a resource consents processing officer for Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) and 10 years in various roles as an environmental advisor or poli...

7. Directory of Official Information 2019 A-C [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...17043 • accredits building consent authorities which have met the requirements of the Building (Accreditation of Building Consent Authorities) Regulations 2006 • registers suppliers which have met the requirements of quality management and environmental management systems certification or other Telarc SAI Limited criteria • provides training courses in accreditation and certification. Structure The Standards and Accreditation Act provides for the establishment of a governing...

8. Directory of Official Information 2019 P-R [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...1986. The Act establishes the office, details the Commissioner’s powers and functions, and provides for a five-year term of appointment. The Commissioner’s purpose is to provide an independent check on the capability of the New Zealand system of environmental management and the performance of public authorities in maintaining and improving the quality of the environment. The Commissioner has wide-ranging powers to investigate environmental concerns. ‘Independent’ means independ...

9. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 DM legal submissions [pdf, 211 KB]

   ...To be an advocate for the protection, promotion and enhancement of the area known as Matiatia, Waiheke Island pertaining to both the land and water forms, including without limitation its eco systems and habitats with the aim of optimising the environmental, ecological, social, cultural, spiritual, historical and economic values of the Matiatia area. (b) To advocate for the development and implementation of long term integrated planning by local, regional and central levels of Gov...

10. 2019 Directory of Official Information P-R [pdf, 1.2 MB]

    ...The Act establishes the office, details the Commissioner’s powers and functions, and provides for a five-year term of appointment. The Commissioner’s purpose is to provide an independent check on the capability of the New Zealand system of environmental management and the performance of public authorities in maintaining and improving the quality of the environment. The Commissioner has wide-ranging powers to investigate environmental concerns. ‘Independent’ means independe...