[2024] NZEnvC 051 Hamilton City Council v Waikato District Council [pdf, 735 KB]
...Provisions Section 32 assessments must determine whether the proposed provisions are the most appropriate way to achieve the proposed objectives. This must include the identification of alternatives, and cost benefit analysis of the economic, social, environmental and cultural effects of the provisions including whether opportunities for economic growth and employment are reduced or increased. The risk of acting or not acting where uncertain information exists must also be considered....