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1. 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...

2. BORA Evidence Bill [pdf, 406 KB]

   ...at 53D. 13 Ibid at 53G. 14 Ibid at 57F. 15 Ibid at 57F. 16 Ibid at 67D. 17 Funke v France (1993) 16 EHRR 297. 18 See Saunders v United Kingdom (1997) 23 E.H.R.R 313 and the decision of the House of Lords in R v Herfordshire CC Ex. p.Green Environmental Industries Ltd [2002] 2 AC 412. 19 See Saunders v United Kingdom (1997) 23 EHRR 313 regarding evidence obtained during an investigation by the Department of Trade and Industry under the Companies Act 1985 but used in criminal pro...

3. Chief Coroner 2017-18 Annual Report [pdf, 3 MB]

   ...liaise with other agencies. The coroner is carrying out a joint enquiry into five of the deaths from the Auckland region. Coronial Services has been working closely with the Ministry of Health, Police, District Health Boards, ESR (the Institute of Environmental Science and Research) and pathologists to identify the substances involved and the circumstances around each death. The majority were found to have the dangerous chemical AMB-FUBINACA in their systems. The coroner has also dire...

4. [2018] NZEnvC 208 The Wolds Station Limited v Mackenzie District Council [pdf, 5.2 MB]

   ...Decision at [395J. Evidence of P Harte dated 15 July 2016 at [78J and [105J. Evidence of P Harte dated 15 July 2016 at [105J and [130J. Evidence of C Vivian for Fountainblue & Drs, dated 19 August 2016 at [8.2J: evidence of P D Reaburn for Environmental Defence Society dated 14 September 2016 at [23bJ . 10 for non-farm buildings within FBAs, and accordingly permitted activity status for all buildings within FBAs would better give effect to rural objective 3B(3)(c) and policy...

5. 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...

6. [2019] NZEnvC 178 Chapel Road Partnership Trust v Auckland Council [pdf, 25 MB]

   ...information submitted with the application, detailed below, and all referenced by the Council as consent number LUC60292090. Amended application cover letter by Campbell Brown Planning Limited, dated 20 April 2018. Application Form and Assessment of Environmental Effects prepared by Campbell Brown Planning Limited, dated 20 April 2018. Report title and reference Author Rev Dated 508 Chapel Road, Flat Bush, Auckland: Clough & Associates March 2017 Heritage Impact Assessment (updat...

7. [2020] NZEnvC 006 Antoun v Hutt City Council [pdf, 3.1 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND Decision No. [2020] NZEnvC 6 of the Resource Management Act 1991 of an appeal against an abatement notice under s 325 of the Act FADI ANTOUN (ENV-2019-WLG-000073) Appellant HUTT CITY COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge B P Dwyer sitting alone under s 309 of the Act Hearing: At Wellington on 29 October 2019 Appearances: P Milne for Appellant S F Quinn and Ms C Wi

8. Twelfth JWS dated 12 July 2021 Miscellaneous Minor Amendments [pdf, 637 KB]

   ...authorised by deemed permits or water permits for takes and uses of freshwater expiring prior to 31 December 2025 to continue operating: (a) at their existing scale and consistent with historical use, and (b) where the risk of additional adverse environmental effects resulting from any proposed increase in the scale or duration of the take and use of freshwater is low. Version B 10A.1.2 Enable activities authorised by deemed permits or water permits for takes and use...

9. Appendix-4_Peter-Kinley_-s87F-Report_Flooding-and-Hydrology_28-April-2023.pdf [pdf, 1 MB]

   ...and investigation, undertaken by Waka Kotahi. F. BACKGROUND 21. My involvement in the Ō2NL Project began in April 2022, and I have been continuously involved since then. Along with review of the resource consent application, and Assessment of Environmental Effects (“AEE”), I have also reviewed draft reports from Waka Kotahi, and liaised with their experts to identify and resolve issues, including through the Section 92 request for information, on 9 December 2022, and Waka Ko...

10. [2023] NZEnvC 154 Middle Hill Ltd v Auckland Council [pdf, 1.4 MB]

    ...which a suitable pedestrian connection is provided between the Local Centre and the land to the south. (b) The quality of design shall provide a safe useable environment that reflects urban design best practise including Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design principles. (c) Planting and hard landscape elements shall enhance and reflect local character such as the values of the Mahurangi river, riparian corridors and the bush backdrop of the Dome hills. I553 Warkworth N...