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1. [2018] NZEnvC 111 Fright v Christchurch City Council [pdf, 7.8 MB]

   ...the strategic directions, 3.3.14, is to avoid significant adverse effects. This does not detract from our interpretation of the objective 14.2.6 in light of 3.3.14 as it was open to the Independent Hearings Panel to apply different standards for environmental outcomes when managing effects of incompatible activities . . 1;, '\ 36 [2016] NZEnvC 237 at [102]. ," 37 [2017] NZEnvC 165 at [29]-[30]. ")) 38 For further discussion on "significant adverse effect" in...

2. Federated Farmers of New Zealand.pdf [pdf, 425 KB]

   ...wellbeing of the Waikato and Waipā Rivers. However, Federated Farmers considers that the regulatory and non-regulatory methods proposed in PC1 do not appropriately give effect to the relevant higher order documents, have not appropriately balanced environmental, economic, social and cultural considerations, and are not the most efficient and effective means of achieving the objective of the plan change. 4. Federated Farmers is interested in all the issues raised by the Appell...

3. [2022] NZEnvC 199 Kristin School Charitable Trust [pdf, 11 MB]

   ...applicant for the purpose of ensuring positive effects on the environment to offset or compensate for any adverse effects on the environment that will or may result from allowing the activity; and (b) any relevant provisions of- (i) a national environmental standard: (ii) other regulations: (iii) a national policy statement: (iv) a New Zealand coastal policy statement: (v) a regional policy statement or proposed regional policy statement: (vi) a plan or proposed plan; and ( c)...

4. [2023] NZEnvC 028 Lang v Buller District Council [pdf, 541 KB]

   ...Condition 22.8: o Daytime (0800-2200): 55 dB Laeq(15 min) o Night-time (2200-0800): 45 dB Laeq(15 min) and 75 dB LAFmax Noise must be measured and assessed in accordance with New Zealand noise standards: NZS 6801:2008 “Acoustics – Measurement of Environmental Sound” and NZS 6802:2008 “Acoustics -Environmental Noise”, respectively. Advice note: A dwelling is proposed to be constructed on Lot 3 DP 13269 Blk III Steeples SD, however the date at which this may or may not...

5. OIA-94638.pdf [pdf, 7 MB]

   ...not be put to the jury because, as a matter of policy, a restrictive approach should be taken to necessity defences: There are a number of areas of human activity which can give rise to a firmly held belief that they create a danger to others . .. environmental protection, genetic engineering, animal vivisection, abortion ... Such beliefs, no matter how honestly held, cannot become a licence to commit offences. 63. The Court held that judicial or administrative decisions should be cha...

6. Proactive-release_Policy-decisions-for-Judicature-Timeliness-Amendment-Bill-and-Legal-Services-Distribution-of-Special-Fund-Amendment-Bill.pdf [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...9(2)(f)(iv) 9(2)(f)(iv) B U D G E T S E N S I T I V E 38 The Ministry for Regulation has determined that the remainder of the proposals are exempt from the requirement to provide a RIS on the grounds that they have no or only minor economic, social, or environmental impacts. Climate Implications of Policy Assessment 39 The Climate Implications of Policy Assessment (CIPA) team has been consulted and confirms that the CIPA requirements do not apply to this policy proposal as the thres...

7. 8.-Dr-Jack-McConchie-Hydrology.pdf [pdf, 30 MB]

   ...McConchie. 2. I am currently employed as the Technical Principal (Hydrology & Geomorphology) by WSP. 3. I prepared Technical Assessment D: Hydrological Assessment ("Technical Assessment D") as part of Volume IV of the Assessment of Environmental Effects ("AEE"), to provide expert technical support in the areas of hydrology and hydraulics in relation to the Te Ahu a Turanga; Manawatū Tararua Highway Project (the “Project”). 4. My qualifications and e...

8. ENV-2016-CHC-000047 Blueskin Energy Limited v Dunedin City Council - Evidence - Grenville Gaskell [pdf, 5.7 MB]

   ...distribute information, relating to Wind Energy in New Zealand; (c) providing a forum for external and internal networking, discussion and co-operation amongst persons with an interest in Wind Energy in New Zealand; (d) promoting the economic, environmental, social and other benefits of Wind Energy in New Zealand; and (e) promoting research and development of Wind Energy technology in New Zealand. GG-003 2 BI-309448-3-466-V4 New Zealand Electricity Generation 9...

9. Directory of Official Information G-I [pdf, 830 KB]

   ...last updated on 28 June 2022 Te Pū Ao Governing statutes Crown Research Institutes Act 1992; Companies Act 1993. Functions and responsibilities GNS Science, Te Pū Ao, is a Crown-owned science company that focuses on geological resources, environmental and industrial isotopes, and geological hazards. It applies this knowledge and understanding to deliver a cleaner, safer, and more prosperous New Zealand. GNS Science focuses on natural processes occurring in the earth’s crus...

10. Directory of Official Information G-I [pdf, 1013 KB]

    ...updated on 28 June 2022 Te Pū Ao Governing statutes Crown Research Institutes Act 1992; Companies Act 1993. Functions and responsibilities GNS Science, Te Pū Ao, is a Crown-owned science company that focuses on geological resources, environmental and industrial isotopes, and geological hazards. It applies this knowledge and understanding to deliver a cleaner, safer, and more prosperous New Zealand. GNS Science focuses on natural processes occurring in the earth’s crus...