[2019] NZEnvC 133 Darby Planning Limited Partnership v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 25 MB]
...and the efficiency and effectiveness of the provisions in achieving the objectives are assessed. There are further specifications for this approach to assessment, including in regard to:28 (a) identifying and assessing benefits and costs of the environmental, economic, social and cultural effects anticipated from the implementation of the provisions; and (b) if there is uncertain information on the subject matter of the provisions, assessment of the risks of acting or not acting....