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1. Acting Chief Executive of the Ministry for Culture and Heritage - Taonga Tūturu found at Kerikeri (2015) 106 Taitokerau MB 210 (106 TTK 210) [pdf, 279 KB]

   ...has undertaken conservation treatment of the taonga. In a report prepared by Ms Johns in July 2010, she notes that the taonga are in an advanced state of degradation. She says: 4 Ideally these taonga should be stored/displayed in fairly strict environmental conditions, with a relative humidity (RH) of 55% and temperature of 20 c . If this is not possible care should be taken to avoid rapid and/or wide fluctuations in temperature and RH [and] care should be taken to ensure that th...

2. Memorandum of counsel for the Auckland Council in support of Notice of Motion under s291 of the RMA applying for waivers and directions dated 9 May 201 [pdf, 12 MB]

   ...processes relating to filing / service of section 274 notices will reduce the burden for submitters, who would otherwise be obliged to serve a potentially large number of parties with their section 274 notices. d. The waivers / directions will have an environmental benefit, by minimising the quantities of paper which would otherwise be generated by strict compliance with section 274 and Form 33. 14. From the Council's perspective, this first category of proposed waivers and dir...

3. [2021] NZEnvC 160 Auckland Council [pdf, 609 KB]

   ...2013) for the DSSP area. 4. Walkways / cycleways along riparian corridors and through buf fer planting should be designed to minimise any impacts on ecological function and give due consideration to personal safety and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles. 5. Edge buf fer reserves should be located in accordance with the Drury South Industrial Precinct Plan, be a minimum of 30m in width and be planted in generally accordance with Diagram 5 below. Pl...

4. Rudd - Horowhenua 11 Part Reservation Trust (2017) 368 Aotea MB 201 (368 AOT 201) [pdf, 287 KB]

   ...the nature and extent of the owners legal rights is a significant issue in its own right, it will not of itself address damage to the lake arising from activity on land owned by others. Neither will it resolve the vexed question of who pays for environmental degradation that has occurred over time and from a range of sources. The other parties to the proposed Accord all have an important role to play if a durable solution is to be found. The relative position of the owners will be g...

5. [2024] NZEnvC 182 Beresford v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...Treaty of Waitangi (Te Tiriti o Waitangi) (s8). 14 RMA, s76(3), as discussed in Bridesdale Farm Developments Ltd at [27]-[30]. 15 RMA, s72. 16 RJ Davidson Family Trust v Marlborough District Council [2018] 3 NZLR 283 (CA), at [73]- [75]; Environmental Defence Soc. Inc v The New Zealand King Salmon Co Ltd [2014] 1 NZLR 593 (SC) at [90]. 10 Higher order instruments [21] In all relevant respects, the PDP gives effect to relevant higher order RMA national and regional instru...

6. [2024] NZEnvC 180 Tasman District Council v Schaeffner [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...using the tiny home in a manner that breaches this rule. Whether the court should make orders [58] The court retains a discretion to refuse to make an order. However, an order will seldom be refused where grounds are made out. The focus is on environmental effects and the public interest in maintaining the integrity of district 20 and regional plans and the RMA rather than the detriment that might be suffered by private individuals.18 [59] I find that it is fundamental tha...

7. Coronial Services Annual Report 2015-2016 [pdf, 3.9 MB]

   ...uniquely flavoured by the proximity of such recreational attractions. With a background in criminal law and investigations, I enjoy the inquisitorial nature of the coroner role. A coroner has a unique and broad perspective of the medical, social and environmental facets and context of a death. While all cases have death as a starting point, the scope of the coroner’s jurisdiction provides for positive outcomes. The opportunity afforded to the coroner under legislation to assist thos...

8. [2021] NZEnvC 192 Northport Limited v Whangarei District Council [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...Northport is apparently reluctant to do this because the land is owned or operated by others. The introduction of rail and refinery changes We also conclude that the sound contour for the port area is likely to be changed 2 Port Otago Ltd v Environmental Defence Society Inc [2021] NZCA 638. [62] [63] [64] [65] [66] [67] 15 with the introduction of the new rail link which we understand is currently under construction. Part of the unknowns in this whole situatio...

9. [2015] NZEnvC 137 Tram Lease v Auckland Transport and Auckland Council [pdf, 813 KB]

   ...also noted that a 1m wide landscaping strip shown in earlier drawings, could be reduced to O.Sm and offer visual mitigation through planting. [88] The witnesses agreed that the project has "CPTED" implications (crime prevention. through environmental design), which could be addressed through the detailing of permeable balustrades, maximising the width of footpath, orientation of steps parallel to the overbridge, good level of lighting, and selecting materials for ramp and...

10. Youth Crime Action Plan - summary [pdf, 1.2 MB]

    ...manage their future risk of re‑offending. Effective interventions address dynamic risk factors, such as antisocial attitudes and association with criminal peers. They help young people develop skills for school or work, and they take into account environmental issues such as family problems. What does this mean in practice? • Interventions: – respond to a young person’s needs – enhance their motivation to change – include a therapeutic component, such as cogniti...