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1. Memorandum of counsel in support of waivers 9 April 2020 [pdf, 250 KB]

   ...including because: (a) They facilitate electronic case management of the Application. Websites are effective tools for disseminating evidence and other documents relating to consenting processes under the RMA and are commonly used by the Court, the Environmental Protection Authority, and local authorities. Counsel understand from the Minute that the Court is prepared to establish a dedicated website for the Application, if considered practicable by the Registry staff. If this is...

2. [2021 NZACC 178 – Kirdy v ACC (8 November 2021) [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...…” of course this did not result from the injury of July 2016. [44] She submits that Mr Nicol’s expertise is in lower limb surgery and that the CAP comprises of four orthopaedic surgeons, a sports medicine specialist, occupational and environmental medicine specialist, general surgeon and a physiotherapist. She submits therefore that the CAP was ideally placed to comment on Mr Kirdy’s case. [45] Accordingly, she submits that the appeal should be dismissed. Decision...

3. [2023] NZEnvC 102 The Alpine Group Limited v Southland Regional Council [pdf, 8.1 MB]

   ...arise from the exercise of the permit, and which it is appropriate to deal with at a later stage, or which become evident after the date of commencement of the permit; or {b) ensuring the conditions of this consent are consistent with any National Environmental Standards Regulations, relevant plans and/or Policy Statement; or (c) amending the monitoring programme to be undertaken; or (d) adding or adjusting compliance limits; or (e) requiring the consent holder to adopt the best p...

4. [2023] NZEnvC 043 Minister of Conservation v Northland Regional Council [pdf, 419 KB]

   ...to include a new condition requiring that any discharge does not contain concentrations of contaminants which are likely to have any more than minor adverse effect on source water for human consumption, as per the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Sources of Human Drinking Water) Regulations 2007 (NES-DW). [16] The rationale for Northland DHB’s appeal is that the decisions version of Rule C.4.1.9 would allow activities that could have negative impacts on...

5. [2023] NZEnvC 278 Hanan and Banco Trustees v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...development (e.g. Millbrook). Close proximity to Arrowtown. Close proximity to urban infrastructure. Large-scaled lots suggest potential for subdivision. Potential for integration of walkways/cycleways. Riparian restoration potential. Easy topography. Environmental characteristics and visual amenity values to be maintained and enhanced Views from McDonnell Road and Centennial Avenue to the surrounding mountain/river context. Reinforcing a robust and defensible edge to Arrowtown....

6. [2023] NZEnvC 150 Port Marlborough NZ Ltd v Marlborough District Council [pdf, 667 KB]

   ...application can be made for resource consent to undertake an activity within the setback. The adverse effects of any such proposal will be assessed against the provisions of this chapter. 8. Amend the 6.AER.1 and 6.AER.2, as follows: Anticipated environmental result Monitoring effectiveness 6.AER.1 The natural character of Marlborough’s coastal environment and of lakes, rivers and their margins is retained. The intactness of the individual coastal marine and coastal te...

7. Quinney v Accident Compensation Corporation (Causation) [2023] NZACC 102 [pdf, 278 KB]

   ...that it was unable to accept her claim for cover in respect of peroneal tendon on the lower right leg. [28] ACC’s clinical advisory panel, comprising five orthopaedic surgeons, a general surgeon, sports medicine specialist and occupational and environmental medical specialist, reported on 24 November 2022. [29] Amongst other things, it said: The clinical picture was most consistent with intermittent, progressive, painful flareups of Ms Quinney’s chronic plantar fasciitis, firs...

8. [2024] NZEnvC 201 Li v Auckland Council [pdf, 584 KB]

   ...subdivision. Under sections 108, 108AA and 220 of the RMA, this consent is subject to the following conditions: General conditions 1. The subdivision to create two fee-simple titles must be as described in the application and assessment of environmental effects prepared by Brent Clode REF: XL22320(undated) and any other information relating to description of activity and must be carried out in accordance with the plans stamped and referenced by the council as resource consen...

9. [2025] NZEmpC 2 Young v Port of Tauranga Ltd [pdf, 236 KB]

   ...consultation with Mr Young, the signatory recommended that COVID-19 vaccination be avoided for the following reasons: • This person has a personal and/or familial medical history or allergic or anaphylactic reactions to foods, medicines, vaccines, or environmental chemicals • This person has a medical condition or health condition for which, in my professional opinion, COVID-19 vaccination is contra-indicated • This person is using evidence-based health or medical measures t...

10. E77 CVA - Ngāti Paoa Iwi Trust [pdf, 1.6 MB]

    ...Island. Includes preceding sections. 2317 8 union of Ranginui and Papatūānuku, therefore it is appropriate to seek the protection, preservation and enhancement of this area for future Ngāti Paoa descendants and avoidance of any environmental impacts. Whakapapa Recognition of our connections with one another and a place are our connections with the past and the future. The relationship between Māori and land provides the clearest and deepest expression of what ca...