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1. [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...

2. 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...

3. 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...

4. 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...

5. 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...

6. 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...

7. 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...

8. Directory of Official Information G-I [pdf, 834 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...

9. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 AT evidence chief Aut Karndacharuk [pdf, 2.5 MB]

   ...University of Auckland in 2004. I am a Chartered Professional Engineer and a Professional Member and Practice Area Assessor for the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand. 5 I have been enrolled as a PhD candidate with the Civil and Environmental Engineering department at the University of Auckland since 2010. I am a holder of the Auckland Transport Doctoral Scholarship. In May 2014, I submitted my doctoral thesis, titled “The development of multi-faceted evaluation fra...

10. Briefing for incoming Minister 2017 - Vote Treaty Negotiations [pdf, 929 KB]

    ...affecting local government, in particular on arrangements for involving iwi in the management of natural resources where management is delegated to local authorities. The Ministry for the Environment Advises on resource management and environmental issues. The Ministry for the Environment is one of the key agencies involved in developing new arrangements for involving iwi in natural resource management, as part of settlements. Land Information New Zealand Advises o...