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1. [2023] NZEnvC 078 Remediation (NZ) Limited v Taranaki Regional Council [pdf, 245 KB]

   ...funds. [15] Ironically however, other aspects of new evidence by RNZ and its strong submissions in opposition, created a contrary impression. Added to which, Mr Gibson appeared to continue to push for an alternative condition involving an “environmental levy” by which RNZ would build up a sum of money over the life of any new consent. [16] A new statement of evidence by Ms K L Hooper on 2 March 2023 (RNZ’s planning witness) offered some quite detailed discussion about invest...

2. 2021-11-17 ORC - Closing Legal Submissions - PC8 - primary sector hearing [pdf, 153 KB]

   ...amendments to Policy 7.D.7 to the parties to the mediated agreement for Part B on 10 November 2021, including a draft of the evidence of Ms Boyd dated 17 November 2021. The parties consulted were: (a) Beef + Lamb New Zealand; (b) Central Otago Environmental Society; (c) Dairy NZ Limited; 3 (d) Director-General Conservation Tumuaki Ahurei; (e) Federated Farmers of New Zealand; (f) Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited; (g) Landpro Limited; (h) Lower Waitaki Irrigation C...

3. [2024] NZEnvC 017 Aarts v Waikato District Council [pdf, 1.8 MB]

   ...types, sizes and tenures to better meet diverse housing needs alongside the necessary infrastructure in an integrated and planned manner, which will give effect to GRZ-O4 and AINF-O7; (iii) The proposed development of the Property would deliver environmental benefits, in terms of environmental and biodiversity enhancements. For example, revegetation and improvements to water quality through the reduction in nutrient rich runoffs from agricultural uses and the management of sto...

4. Federated Farmers of New Zealand.pdf [pdf, 332 KB]

   ...wellbeing of the Waikato and Waipā Rivers. However, Federated Farmers considers that the regulatory and non-regulatory methods proposed in PC1 do not appropriately give effect to the relevant higher order documents, have not appropriately balanced environmental, economic, social and cultural considerations, and are not the most efficient and effective means of achieving the objective of the plan change. 4. Federated Farmers is interested in all the issues raised by the Appell...

5. [2019] NZEnvC 122 Oceana Gold (New Zealand) Limited & others v Otago Regional Council [pdf, 2.2 MB]

   ...122 of the Resource Management Act 1991 of appeals under clause 14 of Schedule 1 to the Act OCEANA GOLD (NEW ZEALAND) LIMITED (ENV-2016-CHC-103) ROYAL FOREST AND BIRD PROTECTION SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND INCORPORATED (ENV-2016-CHC-102) ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE SOCIETY INCORPORATED (ENV-2016-CHC-122) Appellants OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL Respondent Environment Judge J R Jackson (sitting alone under section 279(1 )(a) and (e) of the Act) in Chambers at Christchurch S Chris...

6. Trustpower – EiC – N I Foran (5 Feb 2021) [pdf, 2 MB]

   ...the hydrological concerns with PC7 when applied in the hydro-electricity generation context. Page 3 of 14 2. INTRODUCTION 2.1 My full name is Nicola Irene Foran. 2.2 I am employed by Trustpower Limited (“Trustpower”) as a Lead Environmental Advisor and am based at its head office in Tauranga. 2.3 I am authorised to present this evidence on behalf of Trustpower. 3. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 3.1 I hold the qualifications of Bachelor of Science (Earth Science) fro...

7. Appendix-19-Conditions-with-Regional-Council-feedback.pdf.pdf [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...furniture and ancillary works. Construction footprint The area in the Project Area within which construction activities occur. Detailed site investigation Has the same meaning as included in the Regulation 3 of the Resource Management (National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health) Regulations 2011 District Council Horowhenua District Council and/or Kāpiti Coast District Council dB Decibel District Plan Horowhenua District...

8. E94 John Mckensey – Lighting - RE – Applicant [pdf, 4.5 MB]

   ...minimise spill light and glare; and f) Other measures such as construction vehicle headlight sweep, construction vehicle warning lights/beacons, construction vessel lights. Section 4.5 1 Unio Environmental, 4 September 2018. America’s Cup Wynyard Hobson – Applicant’s Revised Conditions. 2948 Wynyard Edge Alliance |Construction Lighting Management Plan Rev D | September 2018 Page | 2 Introduction This Cons...

9. 02.-Evidence-of-Ms-Dianne-Rump-Muaupoko-Tribal-Authority64019775.1.PDF [PDF, 321 KB]

   ........................................................................................ 8 Route selection ................................................................................................... 8 Project partnership agreement ............................................................................ 9 Cultural and Environmental Design Framework (CEDF) ...................................... 9 MTA input into the CEDF principles .......................................................

10. NZLS Predictions in an Uncertain World [pdf, 957 KB]

    ...Hon Justice Glazebrook, “Miscarriage by Expert” (speech to Commonwealth Magistrates’ and Judges’ Association Triennial Conference, Wellington, 21 September 2015). (www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/speechpapers/HJG2.pdf). NZLS CLE Intensive  Environmental Law Intensive 2 [3] Illustrating how our assessments of risk need to be updated regularly in the light of further and better information, the timing of this paper is unfortunate. Not only is it likely to be superseded and impr...