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1. [2021] NZEnvC 130 City Rail Link Limited [pdf, 304 KB]

   ...sought on the following grounds: a) The above waivers and directions are intended to simplify the process of filing section 274 notices and to facilitate electronic case management, reducing the burden for submitters. b) As an additional environmental benefit, the waivers and directions sought in paragraph 5 above would minimise the quantities of paper which would otherwise be generated by strict compliance with section 274 and Form 33. c) It is anticipated that the waive...

2. 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....

3. PC8 ANNEXURE B attendances at mediations on Primary Sector provisions 23 July 2021 [pdf, 131 KB]

   ...definitions Agricultural waste PC8 Introduction Provision Provision Detail Parties who submitted Parties who did not attend mediation Advised Court Part C Good Farming Practices New Policy 7.D.9 Reduce adverse environmental effects of farming activities Balquhidder Farming Limited Beef + Lamb New Zealand Closeburn Station Dairy Holdings Limited DairyNZ Director General of Conservation Elizabeth Clarkson Emma Crutchley Federated F...

4. Intelligence and Security Act 2017 Review - Engagement report [pdf, 323 KB]

   ...organised) as most important. 31. Participants also raised a number of other risks that are important for the agencies to consider, including social well-being changes such as homelessness, racism and incitement of hatred; technology-related issues; environmental issues; the economy; and issues with domestic state agencies such as a lack of transparency or collaboration with overseas intelligence agencies, institutional racism and no recognition of Te Tiriti o Waitangi....

5. Intelligence and Security Act 2017 Review Engagement report [pdf, 323 KB]

   ...organised) as most important. 31. Participants also raised a number of other risks that are important for the agencies to consider, including social well-being changes such as homelessness, racism and incitement of hatred; technology-related issues; environmental issues; the economy; and issues with domestic state agencies such as a lack of transparency or collaboration with overseas intelligence agencies, institutional racism and no recognition of Te Tiriti o Waitangi....

6. [2023] NZEnvC 046 Save the Maitai Incorporated v Nelson City Council [pdf, 246 KB]

   ...summonsed to attend the hearing and produce the technical assessments that he prepared for the s42A reports. That is on the grounds that: (a) the evidence produced by Mr Ridley is likely to assist the court and relates to matters of significant environmental and public importance, concerning the proper assessment and management of earthworks to prevent or minimise adverse effects of sedimentation on valued freshwater bodies; (b) NCC is not likely to call Mr Ridley; 1 Heari...

7. [2023] NZEnvC 136 Quigley v Waikato District Council [pdf, 897 KB]

   ...rezoning the Property to RLZ with no precinct overlay and plan. The consideration of these options is embedded in the following evaluation. Effectiveness and Efficiency [13] The proposed precinct and associated provisions respond to the potential environmental, economic, social and cultural effects anticipated from the development of rural-residential land use. In particular the specific requirements for native planting, onsite generation of power and onsite management of three wate...

8. [2024] NZEnvC 031 Friends of Conical Hill Inc v Hurunui District Council [pdf, 229 KB]

   ...They must not be used for voice calls within the venue. Electronic communication devices may, however, be used by members of recognised media organisations for silent electronic communication of information, subject to the restrictions set out in the Environmental Court’s In-Court Media Coverage Guidelines 2011. They must be used as unobtrusively as possible and in such a manner as to not interfere in any way with the running of the hearing. Conical HIll attach.pdf Foreword 1.0 Intr...

9. Wider-stakeholders-feedback-summary.pdf [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...concerns, including that: 25.1. there are a broader range of views than those reflected in the code, and it is unclear if these were adequately explored; 25.2. the associated freedom of expression and association issues have been neglected; 25.3. environmental, social, and governance investment funds will be forced to divest as a result of weak ethical standards and low integrity government processes; and 25.4. it is not clear why the Ministry has drafted the code when the then...

10. OIA-106760.pdf [pdf, 5.1 MB]

    ...deception and related offences 14 16 17 17 17 - 14 15 14 15 15 15 15 10: Illicit drug offences 28 31 33 3:}_ 37 41 38 42 39 38 33 37 11: Prohibited and regulated weapons and explosives offences 7 8 9 9 9 9 11 11 11 12 11 12 12: Property damage and environmental pollution 13 11 10 16 12 16 12 13 12 15 13 14 13: Public order offences 9 6 17 11 10 9 9 9 15 10 13 14 14: Traffic and vehicle regulatory offences 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 9 g 9 9 15: Offences against justice procedures, government securit...