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1. ORC & Ngai Tahu Ki Murihiku - EIC - Dean Whaanga - 17 September 2021 [pdf, 146 KB]

   ...Order 2001 and the submission of Te Ao Marama for a description of the takiwā of Waihōpai Rūnaka, Te Rūnanga Ōraka Aparima and Te Rūnanga o Awarua. 3 Te Tangi a Tauira – the Cry of the People: Ngāi Tahu ki Murihiku Natural Resources and Environmental Management Plan 2008. 6 Plains, up the Nokomai River to Te Rau (Garvie Mountains), Te Papapuni (Nevis) and on to Kawarau, along a well worn trail, visiting Lakes Wānaka and Hāwea and then travelling back to the coast, rafti...

2. [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...

3. [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...

4. 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...

5. Michael Cummings - Statement of Evidence (24 June 2021) [pdf, 5 MB]

   ...WX11179 Tel +64 3 379 7622 Fax +64 379 2467 Solicitor: P A C Maw / M A Mehlhopt (philip.maw@wynnwilliams.co.nz / michelle.mehlhopt@wynnwilliams.co.nz) 1 Introduction 1 My full name is Michael Anthony Cummings. 2 I am a Senior Environmental Officer in the Compliance Monitoring Coastal Otago Team at Otago Regional Council (ORC or Council). 3 I have 15 years’ experience with the issuing, monitoring and enforcement of resource consents, deemed permits, and permit...

6. Federated-Farmers-of-New-Zealand.pdf [pdf, 326 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...

7. 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...

8. 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...

9. [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...

10. 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...