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1. WT Te Manutukutuku Issue 70 [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...the first few years the Tribunal ‘operated out of a billy can’. Sir Graham was involved in all of the Tribunal’s early landmark inquiries, not­ ably Motunui­Waitara, Kaituna River and Manukau. They focused strongly on the impact of the environmental degrada­ tion of waterways and harbours on Māori communities. They also reached deeply into the Māori experience of colonisation and land loss, demonstrating a context of historical grievance that helped lead in 1985 to the ex...

2. [2019] NZEnvC171 Tokonui Developments Limited [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...could be done lawfully on the balance Farm adjoining the subject land as an existing use. The certificate operates as a resource consent allowing the certified activity in the particular location on the conditions contained in any relevant national environmental standard or applicable plan. 19 It does not purport to extend beyond the certified location. [27] In an evidential sense the fact that the balance Farm has existing use rights to undertake quarrying greatly increases the lik...

3. [2022] NZEnvC 049 Boonham v Kaipara District Council [pdf, 546 KB]

   ...that the subdivision or development may be permitted even though sufficient wastewater capacity is not in place. Although it is not within the scope of this hearing, it seems relatively clear that action by a Council to grant a consent where environmental effects could occur may lead to proceedings in the Environment Court or High Court. Accordingly, the question for this Court is what level of importance should be given to ensuring that the infrastructure is in place at a time...

4. [2021] NZEnvC 187 The Canyon Vineyard Limited v Central Otago District Council [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...s108AA of the Resource Management Act 1991 (‘the Act’) to: (a) be agreed by the applicant; or (b) directly connect to: (i) an adverse effect of the activity on the environment; or (ii) an applicable district or regional rule, or national environmental standard; or (c) be administratively necessary to implement the consent. Parties’ responses [3] On 22 September 2021, after conferring with Council, Bendigo filed a set of recommended final conditions. [4] On 1 October 2...

5. [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...

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. Youth Justice Indicators Summary Report June 2024 [pdf, 4.1 MB]

   Youth Justice Indicators Summary Report June 2024 BB BB Published in June 2024 By the Ministry of Justice Justice Centre, 19 Aitken Street DXSX10088, Wellington, New Zealand ISSN: 2623-999X Suggested citation Ministry of Justice. 2024. Youth Justice Indicators Summary Report. June 2024. Wellington: Ministry of Justice. This document is available at https://www.justice.govt.nz/justice-sector-policy/research-data/justice- statistics/youth-justice-indicat

8. Recommendations recap - issue 2 [pdf, 1.7 MB]

   Recommendations Recap A summary of coronial recommendations and comments made between 1 January–31 March 2012 ISSUE 2 O F N E W Z E A L A N D CHIEF CORONER O F F I C E O F T H E http://www.justice.govt.nz/courts/coroners-court/ Coronial Services of New Zealand Purongo O te Ao Kakarauri justice.govt.nz/coroners To request a copy of any full findings of cases contained in this edition, please contact our National Office. National Office Coronial.Information@justice.govt.nz

9. [2017] NZEnvC 032 South Epsom Planning Group Incorporated v Auckland Council [pdf, 32 MB]

   IBEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT Court: Parties: IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND AND Decision No. [2016] NZEnvC 0 3 2 of the Resource Management Act 1991 of appeals pursuant to clause 14 of the First Schedule to the Act SOUTH EPSOM PLANNING GROUP INCORPORATED AND THREE KINGS UNITED GROUP INCORPORATED (ENV-2016-AKL-01 ) NGATI TE ATA WAIOHUA AND NGATI TAMAOHO TRUST (ENV-2015-AKL -158) Appellants AUCKLAND COUNCIL Respondent FLETCHER RESIDENTIAL LIMITED Applica

10. [2023] NZEnvC 004 KiwiRail Holdings Limited v Whangarei District Council [pdf, 29 MB]

    ...the appropriate district wide chapter. [50] The Standards define “provisions” as:9 all content in a policy statement or plan, including but not limited to background content, issues, objectives, policies, methods, rules, and anticipated environmental results. [51] The agreed amendments include both rules and non-rule methods (mapping, advice notes, compliance standards).10 Mapping standard [52] The Standards include direction 13 - Mapping Standards, with a mandatory direc...