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1. TN v U Ltd [2024] NZDT 89 (7 February 2024) [pdf, 149 KB]

   ...asbestos (it had been identified by tests completed by [Asbestos testing company] in April 2014, before earthquake damage work was completed). 2. After the work was completed TN contacted his insurer and testing, completed on 1 December 2017 by [Environmental testing company], confirmed trace levels of asbestos fibres were found in the bedroom where the window was installed and in the hallway of the house. Asbestos fibres were also found in the ground (in the garden bed) beneath wh...

2. [2020] NZEnvC 206 O'Reilly v Cruice Farms Ltd [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...suggestion of temporary occupation.14 Mr O'Reilly covers similar arguments in his reply submissions.15 Opposition [11] Mr Cruice, on behalf of Cruice Farms, opposes the orders sought, saying that Mr O'Reilly has failed to specify a single environmental effect and that this court can confidently refuse this application without risking environmental harm or effect.16 [12] Mr Cruice deposes that the removal of non-compliant structures (as sought above at [6](a)) is not re...

3. Notes from Crown Maori Relations hui in Gisborne on 21 April 2018 [pdf, 423 KB]

   ...framework. • Minerals – a couple of participants congratulated the Government on restricting oil and gas permits but noted iwi are keen to work with the Government on the management of existing permits and there is still more to be done to reduce environmental impact in the region. • Environment – Some speakers identified that experiences with MPI and DOC on managing and engaging on environmental crisis and issues such as myrtle rust have not been good. Agencies need to c...

4. The Crown Minerals (Decommssioning and other Matters) Bill [pdf, 175 KB]

   ...explains that New Zealand’s petroleum sector is maturing, and an increasing number of petroleum fields are nearing the end of their economic lives and will soon require decommissioning. The costs of decommissioning are described as substantial and the environmental effects and health and safety risks of failing to decommission can be significant. 6. There is currently no explicit statutory obligation to decommission under the Act, which means that there is a lack of clarity about permi...

5. ENV-2017-AKL-000096 Straits Protection Society Incorporated v Auckland Council [pdf, 166 KB]

   ...evidence supports the Rural Urban Boundary method being located in the regional policy statement. A contestable Rural Urban Boundary with a robust foundation against which to assess proposals to move it best avoids the adverse social, economic and environmental effects that the evidence indicates have been and are being caused by the operative Metropolitan Urban Limit. Locating the Rural Urban Boundary method in the district plan will best promote the purpose of the Resource Managemen...

6. Affidavit of S Rotmann in support of Guardians of the Bay and Hue te Haka to Strike Out (16 November 18) [pdf, 505 KB]

   ...AFFIDAVIT OF SEA ROTMANN IN SUPPORT OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO STRIKE OUT Counsel instructed: JGH BARRISTER J D K Gardner-Hopkins Phone: 04 889 2776 james@jghbarrister.com PO Box 25-160 WELLINGTON 15 NOVEMBER 2018 1 I, DR SEA ROTMANN, Environmental Scientist and business owner, 43 Moa Point Road, 6022 Wellington, affirm: Introduction and experience I position 1. I am a Moa Point resident, having lived here since 2004. I bought my house at 43 Moa Point Rd in 2005 and ha...

7. [2022] NZEnvC 063 Wayfare Group Ltd v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 861 KB]

   ...Basin Rural Amenity Zone (excluding the Precinct), Rural Lifestyle Zone and Gibbston Character Zone where any cut or fill does not exceed 1 metre in height or any earthworks does not exceed 1 metre in width. Earthworks where the following National Environmental Standards have regulations that prevail over the District Plan: (i) Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Electricity Transmission Activities) Regulations 2009. (ii) Resource Management (National Enviro...

8. Notes from Crown Maori Relations hui Gisborne 21 April 2018 [pdf, 433 KB]

   ...framework. • Minerals – a couple of participants congratulated the Government on restricting oil and gas permits but noted iwi are keen to work with the Government on the management of existing permits and there is still more to be done to reduce environmental impact in the region. • Environment – Some speakers identified that experiences with MPI and DOC on managing and engaging on environmental crisis and issues such as myrtle rust have not been good. Agencies need to c...

9. E26 Coastal Processes, Geotech and Engineering, Stormwater & ITAs JWS [pdf, 848 KB]

   ...the underlying strata disturbed by the proposed development. If acid sulphate soils are not present, the PGDR shall include a statement to that effect. Where acid sulphate soils are identified, the report shall include assessment of the potential environmental effects of acid sulphate soil disturbance including appropriate mitigation measures. i Detailed geotechnical assessment and design of structures and earthworks fill which demonstrates stability and appropriate performance in ac...

10. [2023] NZEnvC 007 Ravenswood Developments Limited v Waimakariri Distrrict Council [pdf, 1.1 MB]

    ...preferably through the use of low impact water management methods; c) be surfaced and maintained to control the generation of dust, excessive noise, or other nuisance; d) reduce opportunities for crime by implementing Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles; e) ensure visibility through natural lighting or illumination; f) ensure that parking spaces required for people with disabilities is conveniently located and accessible, and the route from the parking s...