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1. [2017] NZEnvC 136 Mackenzie v Tasman District Council [pdf, 526 KB]

   ...assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of the provisions in achieving the objectives; and (iii) summarising the reasons for deciding on the provisions; and (c) contain a level of detail that corresponds to the scale and significance of the environmental, economic, social, and cultural effects that are anticipated from the implementation of the proposal. Section 32(1) requires an examination of the "objectives of the proposal being evaluated". What are the objectives...

2. [2017] NZEnvC 038 Gravatt v Pierau [pdf, 547 KB]

   ...Unitary Plan operative in part; the cumulative effects of amplified music and of people and traffic adjoining a conservation zone would have negative impacts on rare and endangered avifauna during vulnerable breeding seasons; and that negative environmental effects would likely to be noxious and objectionable such as to warrant the making of an enforcement order. [3] The application was accompanied by an affidavit of Mr Gravatt with extensive attachments, the latter including the...

3. Philip Clarke (filed 6 June 2017) [pdf, 177 KB]

   ... Philip  John  CLARKE   ________________________________________________________________________   2 Relevant Personal Information 1. My name is Philip John Clarke. 2. I hold a Bachelors degree in Ecology and Masters Degree in Environmental Science from Otago University. 3. From 2002 until 2013 I worked as a forensic scientist at the Ministry of Fisheries. Much of my work involved data analysis and statistical inference. From 1975 until 1995 I was a self-emplo...

4. [2021] NZEnvC 012 Davis v Gisborne District Council [pdf, 709 KB]

   ...the Harvry decision referred to by the Residents records that this can be a factor but should not be determinative).41 [16] The Council noted that this has been a difficult case, and the Court agreed that it was complex - legally, technically, environmentally, socially and practically.42 The Council does not consider it has misinterpreted clearly settled law or pursued 35 Residents' costs memorandum at [24]. 36 Residents' costs memorandum at [25]. 37 Council's costs...

5. 2021-03-15 ORC PC7 Hearing Schedule [pdf, 231 KB]

   ...Representative Subject (if provided) Position Evidence / Representation Questioning / Cross-Examination Fish & Game Morgan Trotter Ecological Flow Evidence Summary (10min) Court (45min) ORC (30min) OWRUG (30min) Fish & Game Nigel Parageen Environmental Management Evidence Summary (10min) Court (45min) ORC (30min) Nga Rūnanga (30min) OWRUG (30min) Lunch (12.45pm) Fish & Game Ian Cole Recreational Angling Evidence Summary (10min) Court (45min) OWRUG (30min) Fish &...

6. Ngāi Tahu Ki Murihiku - EiC - D Whaanga - Culture (5 Feb 2021) [PDF, 440 KB]

   ...management plans, Te Whakatau Kaupapa o Murihiku 1997, the Ngāi Tahu Freshwater Policy 1999 and Te Tangi a Tauira 2008, record our values. They have been created to assist in our interactions with resource managers, including the preparation of environmental plans and proposals under the Resource Management Act 1991. Page 12 34616627_3.docx 35. We have a saying that “the Treaty is always speaking”, meaning that the process of settling Te Kēreme – the Ngāi T...

7. 2020 NZEnvC 113 Ahuareka Trustees no 2 Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 11 MB]

   ...Ahuareka costs submissions at [17]. Ahuareka costs submissions at [19]. Kumeu Properly Limited v Auckland Council [2018] NZEnvC 27. 9 [26] Ahuareka referred to pretrial discussions between itself and the Council as to an enhancement proposal and environmental package which it advanced. It took umbrage at the fact that the Council went along with Ahuareka pursuing such a package when it seemed that it was never going to approve it. [27] Ahuareka went on to address the issue of...

8. Beef & Lamb New Zealand Limited [pdf, 224 KB]

   ...the limitations to PC1, on its own, providing for the restoration and protection of the Whangamarino Wetland (paragraph 1427). (j) The Report correctly found favour with the proposition in principle that farming activities with low levels of environmental effects should be enabled (e.g. paragraph 1067). 7 (k) The Report erred in failing to recognise that the principles applying to the relative contributions of contaminants from different types of farming activities (...

9. Faulkner v Hoete - Motiti North C No 1 (2018) 173 Waikato Maniapoto MB 2 (173 WMN 2) [pdf, 323 KB]

   ...[2] The applicant, Ms Faulkner, applies for cancellation of the permanent injunction on the basis that there are parallel proceedings in the Environment Court which will ultimately determine whether her dwelling is in breach of the Motiti Island Environmental Management Plan (“the Plan”) and required to be removed. The application is opposed by Aubrey and Graham Hoete who argue there has not been any substantial change in circumstances to justify the cancellation of the permanent...

10. [2019] NZEnvC 187 Van Tiel v Waikato District Council [pdf, 781 KB]

    ...consultant. (ii) All levels shall be in terms of the Moturiki Datum. 8. Prior to undertaking any earth disturbing activities on site, the consent holder shall provide an erosion and sediment control plan with the objective being to minimise adverse environmental effects of soil disturbing activities though appropriate design and use of erosion and sediment control techniques. The Erosion and Sediment control plan shall be prepared generally in accordance with the Waikato Regional Co...