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1. [2021] NZEnvC 058 The Tree Council (Auckland) Inc v Auckland Council & Zheng [pdf, 895 KB]

   ...ex pmte means) and without holding a hearing. These provisions reflect the possibility that the need for action to deal with a contravention of the RMA may be so urgent that the usual requirements for notice and a hearing could result in greater environmental damage. The issue is whether such risk outweighs the general desirability of adherence to the usual procedure of a court and the principles of natural justice, including in particular hearing both sides to a case before making...

2. Ballance Agri-Nutrients Limited [pdf, 887 KB]

   ...having regard to the Appellant’s submission and the reasons for this appeal; (b) Any consequential amendments to the proposed Plan Change which arise from the reasons for appeal or the relief sought. Signature: Dominic Adams Environmental Manager Ballance Agri-Nutrients Limited Date: 7 July 2020

3. [2019] NZEnvC 011 Tararua District Council v Capital All Signs Holdings Ltd [pdf, 745 KB]

   ...highly likely to be awarded against unsuccessful parties in enforcement proceedings. That is because such proceedings are of considerable consequence and commonly involve local authorities having to take action to make parties comply with their environmental obligations. [21] In this particular case the Court was satisfied that the storage of shipping containers on the Property was not a permitted activity under the District Plan. Neither was it approved by way of a resource consent...

4. [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...

5. Proactive release – report on overseas travel (Europe – January 2019) [pdf, 840 KB]

   ...characteristics through amendment of the Human Rights Act 1993. 4. Theme Four: Development, the environment, and business and human rights: 4.1. Increase technical and other cooperation with UN member states; 4.2. Continue efforts to address ongoing environmental and climate change related challenges; IN-CONFIDENCE Page 4 of 6 3m1jqyn2tm 2019-04-09 12:18:07RE LE AS ED B Y TH E M IN IS TE R OF JU ST IC E IN-CONFIDENCE 4.3. Promote the role of the private sector in implemen...

6. Ballance Agri-Nutrients Limited.pdf [pdf, 682 KB]

   ...robust, and developed with an appropriate degree of rigor and objectivity. 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 Cent...

7. Forests (Regulation of Log Traders and Forestry Advisers) Amendment Bill [pdf, 167 KB]

   ...plantation forestry, contributes to the development of New Zealand wood processing and manufacturing, enhances the resilience of local communities reliant on forestry, timber and wood processing related employment, and contributes to improved environmental and climate change conditions for New Zealand. 5. Specifically, the Bill provides for: a. compulsory registration of individual forestry advisers providing one or more specified services related to the management, harvesting,...

8. 2021-12-02 ORC - MOC - re PC1 Chapter 7 (Landfills) & PC8 Part H [pdf, 138 KB]

   ...that residential activities are part of the environment when assessing the characteristics of the receiving environment, and that mitigation measures, safeguards, and contingency plans are to be undertaken to reduce actual and potential adverse environmental effects, including on residential activities. Consequential changes to notified provisions 13 As a result of the amendment to include New Policy 7.4.11A, further consequential amendments were made to include reference to Polic...

9. Summary of draft CERD Report sections [pdf, 232 KB]

   ...traditional land and resources Article 5 of CERD 17 Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Article 5 of CERD 17 Supporting Māori landowners Article 5 of CERD 17-18 Review of The Marine and Coastal Act (Takutai Moana) Act 2011 Article 5 of CERD 18 Environmental issues and the natural resource sectors: Māori rights and interests Article 5 of CERD 18 Māori Rights and Interests in Freshwater Article 5 of CERD 18 Resource Management Reform Article 5 of CERD 18 Draft Natural and B...

10. [2023] NZEnvC 090 Cossens v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 173 KB]

    ...responsibilities. QLDC was plainly successful. Hence this is a factor making a costs’ award appropriate. [8] Dr Cossens’ application was substantially misconceived. That is particularly 6 Environment Court Practice Note 2014, at clause 6.6. 7 Environmental Protection Authority v BW Offshore Singapore Pte Ltd [2021] NZHC 2577, at [19]. 8 Re Queenstown Airport Limited [2019] NZEnvC 37. 9 Foodstuffs (Otago Southland) Properties Limited v Dunedin City Council (1996) 2 ELRNZ...