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1. [2021] NZEnvC 163 Auckland Council v DDL Estates Limited [pdf, 230 KB]

   ...joint memorandum seeking to amend the Order by consent. In terms of Order 5, before any land disturbance works can occur on the Site, the DDL companies must submit an updated erosion and sediment control plan (ESCP) and an updated stream works environmental offset plan (SEOP) and have them approved by the Council. While the updated ESCP has been submitted and approved by the Council, the SEOP will not be completed for approximately six to eight weeks. Moreover, the DDL Companies...

2. MfE - EiC - K S Kohere - Planning Policy (5 Feb 2021) [PDF, 254 KB]

   ...MfE is the Ministry responsible for developing National Direction instruments under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) on behalf of the Minister. 11. In my role at MfE I have oversight of the NPS-FM 2020 and the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Freshwater) Regulations 2020 and am responsible for implementing the Covid-19 Recovery (Fast Track Consenting) Act 2020 and MfE’s Climate and Agriculture policy programme. 12. I am authorised to give this evid...

3. Sworn Affidavit of John Kyle [pdf, 3.7 MB]

   ...response to the two strike out applications. I have reviewed the strike out applications and the accompanying affidavits. 5. The April Report concluded: "We are of the opinion that the technical reports that accompanied the assessment of environmental effects for the Project can continue to be relied upon, with any new information or updates being presented in evidence if considered necessary. " 6. I consider the April Report remains valid for the following reasons :...

4. [2023] NZEnvC 274 Te Runanga o Ngati Awa v Bay of Plenty Regional Council [pdf, 278 KB]

   ...166) Appellants AND BAY OF PLENTY REGIONAL COUNCIL WHAKATĀNE DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondents AND OTAKIRI SPRINGS LIMITED Applicant AND NGĀTI TŪWHARETOA (BOP) SETTLEMENT TRUST TE RŪNANGA O NGĀI TE RANGI IWI TRUST NGĀTI PIKIAO ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIETY TUWHAKAIRIORA O’BRIEN and NGĀI TAMAWERA HAPŪ KIWIRAIL LIMITED RIHI VERCOE 2 s274 Parties Court: Chief Environment Court Judge D A Kirkpatrick sitting alone under s 279(b) of the Act Hearing: O...

5. [2021] NZEnvC 185 Otago Regional Council [pdf, 328 KB]

   ...Regional Plan: Waste for Otago (‘the Waste Plan’) was made operative in 1997 and has not been amended or reviewed under s79 of the Resource Management Act 1991 (‘the Act’) since that time. It is now out of date with current expectations for environmental management. The entirety of the Waste Plan is intended to be reviewed alongside the operative Regional Plan: Water for Otago in the preparation of a new Land and Water Regional Plan (‘new regional plan’). [2] Plan Cha...

6. 2021-11-30 ORC PC1 - [2021] NZEnvC 185 - Final Decision on Dust Suppressants [pdf, 328 KB]

   ...Regional Plan: Waste for Otago (‘the Waste Plan’) was made operative in 1997 and has not been amended or reviewed under s79 of the Resource Management Act 1991 (‘the Act’) since that time. It is now out of date with current expectations for environmental management. The entirety of the Waste Plan is intended to be reviewed alongside the operative Regional Plan: Water for Otago in the preparation of a new Land and Water Regional Plan (‘new regional plan’). [2] Plan Cha...

7. AFY and AFZ v ZVX and ZVW [2013] NZDT 89 (25 June 2013) [pdf, 59 KB]

   ...contributing factor to the paint finish problem has been the alleged failure by AFY and AFZ to wash down the house at least twice a year. AFY and AFZ stated they had the house washed down from time to time. When Mr HL was asked whether environmental factors would have caused the problem of the present unsatisfactory paint finish, he stated that the sole cause of the problem was unsatisfactory workmanship and not any environmental factor. [11] I find that the cause o...

8. Maniototo IC Ltd, Maniototo Eastside IC Ltd - G Herlihy (5 Feb 2021) [pdf, 94 KB]

   ...back in February 2020 and is still progressing through the application process. 5. The Pigburn Water Users followed the guidance of the ORC and worked diligently as a group to develop a strong application, that provides a balance between the environmental values of the Pigburn and the social and economic aspects of our local community. As the Pigburn application was lodged in February 2020, Plan Change 7 should have no bearing on how our application is processed or granted. Nor...

9. [2023] NZEnvC 077 Canterbury Regional Council [pdf, 192 KB]

   ...the applicant must detail the documents sought and the reasons and purpose for doing so. Mr Williams’ application explains the documents are sought: … to write a news story on a topic of public interest, involving a public agency (ECan), environmental protection of a river (Rakaia WCO) and the use of natural 1 Application for access to court documents dated 22 February 2023 at 2. 2 Application for access to court documents dated 11 April 2022 at 2. 3 resources to genera...

10. Jumpjet Synopsis Submission Strike out Dec 2018 [pdf, 84 KB]

    ...that WIAL has ruled out this method. 17. The maintenance of standards in aviation is fundamental to safe operation. As a result of the WIAL Annexure A, the original Resource Consent Application has been transformed from resource based public environmental impact aspects to a challenge from the Applicant (WIAL) against published ICAO aerodrome standards using a Business Case. 18. There has been an admission that additional aerodrome design construction is a likely possibility an...