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1. John Bent s274 Notice 2 June 2020 Redacted [pdf, 81 KB]

   ...proceedings. D. I, proforma, oppose applications as set out in my submission for the reason given in my submission and as may be amended following. REASONS 1. The lack of complete consideration of adverse effects arising from incr·eased runoff and environmental contaminates from sealed, semisealed surfaces and unsealed surfaces. f For all reasons given in opposition in other submissions. To better give effect to the purposes of the RMA. I do not oppose the overall intent of...

2. Sandra Barns - Evidence in Chief [pdf, 297 KB]

   ...for stewardship of marine ecosystems and fisheries to maintain indigenous biodiversity and protect tāngata whenua values. I would agree that a traditional CBA is not a suitable means of understanding the benefits and costs of projects that have environmental, social, and cultural values. 12. Economists have a particular understanding of a CBA as the monetary quantification of costs and benefits (which may be applied to economic, environmental, social and cultural outcomes). In a CB...

3. Mt Gerald Station Limited [pdf, 90 KB]

   IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT CHRISTCHURCH REGISTRY ENV-2016-CHC-000071 Under section 274 of the Resource Management Act 1991 Between ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE SOCIETY INCORPORATED Applicant And MACKENZIE DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent NOTICE OF MT GERALD STATION LIMITED’S WISH TO BE PARTY TO PROCEEDINGS 1 DECEMBER 2016 Duncan Cotterill Solicitor acting: Katherine Forward PO Box 5, Christchurch Phone +64 3 379 2430 Fax +64 3 379 7...

4. [2020] NZEnvC 017 Renew Energy Limited v Canterbury Regional Council [pdf, 239 KB]

   ...wrapping and storage process for the bales to be damaged and for waste materials or liquid to discharge to land and given this, an abatement notice4 was issued requiring their removal. [7] In accordance with the conditions of the abatement notice, an Environmental Management Plan has been submitted to the Regional Council and it appears the Regional Council is satisfied that the site is able to be managed effectively under this plan. 5 Reports have also been sent by Renew Energy Ltd...

5. [2022] NZEnvC 205 Mokaraka v Auckland Council [pdf, 167 KB]

   ...report from the Council. Joint memorandum of parties dated 6 October 2022 By joint memorandum dated 6 October 2022, the parties advised that they have had positive discussions surrounding the abatement notice, the work at the property and the environmental effects on the notable tree. The Council will provide Ms Mokaraka with advice from a Council Arborist as to any immediate and long-term effects of the veranda, building and deck to the notable tree. Ms Mokaraka has in turn co...

6. [2023] NZEnvC 017 OneFortyOne New Zealand Ltd v Marlborough District Council [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...Marlborough District Council; ENV-2020-CHC-000056 New Zealand Transport Agency v Marlborough District Council; ENV-2020-CHC-000064 The Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Incorporated v Marlborough District Council; ENV-2020-CHC-000067 Environmental Defence Society Incorporated v Marlborough District Council. (2) (3) 3 Marlborough Fish and Game Council have not signed the memorandum, despite all being s274 parties on this topic. The memorandum records that...

7. ALSCO NZ Limited 222 [pdf, 123 KB]

   ... that:     (a) the   Ambient   Air   Quality   Standards   (“AAAQS”)   impose   greater   restrictions   on   activities   than   what   is   provided   for   in   the   National   Environmental   Standard  for  Air  Quality;   (b) the  imposition  of  those  higher  standards  does  not  promote  the  purpose  of   the  RMA;   (c) there  is  no  justificatio...

8. Fish & Game - Summary - J W Hayes - Ecological Flow (18 March 2021) [pdf, 365 KB]

   ...Baker-Galloway | Roisin Giles Anderson Lloyd Level 2, 13 Camp Street, Queenstown 9300 PO Box 201, Queenstown 9348 p + 64 3 450 0700 maree.baker-galloway@al.nz | roisin.giles@al.nz 2101895 | 5853430v2 page 1 Flow variability and environmental flows 1 Variability is a feature of most river flow regimes, with flows varying in magnitude and over different time scales. Assessments of the effects of flow alteration on fish and other aquatic life need to be framed with...

9. ENVC Matiatia expert witness acoustics addnl 2014 [pdf, 216 KB]

   ...differences in methodology PI There are no substantial differences in methodology and standards. Identification of puhlished information and primary data relied on [8J Published standards or papers: • NZS 6XOI :200X Acoustics Measurement of environmental sound. • NZS 6802:2008 Acoustics - Environmental noise. • NZS 6X03: Il)l)l) Acoustics - Construction noise. • DIN 4150:19l)9 Part 3, Structural Vibration - Effects of Vibration on Structures. • Department of Conservati...

10. BORA Biosecurity and Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Bill [pdf, 198 KB]

    ...and Forestry under the Biosecurity Act; and • risks from non-genetically modified new organisms imported other than incidentally in association with imported goods, and risks from all genetically modified new organisms, with be managed by the Environmental Risk Management Authority under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act. 3. We have concluded that the Bill does not appear to be inconsistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed by the Bill of Rights Act. Jeff Orr Chi...