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1. FFNZ - EiC - R J McDiarmid (5 Feb 2021) [pdf, 231 KB]

   ...Cancer 3 years ago, I was studying towards a Certificate in Professional Coaching through the Southland institute of Technology (SIT), with the idea of creating a coaching business targeted at farmers as they faced a tirade of change, through new environmental policy. 8. Before Breast Cancer, I was also training as a Facilitator with the Agri Women’s Development Trust. Their courses focus on the health and wellbeing of New Zealand farming woman, as well as focusing on Governa...

2. [2019] NZEnvC 052 Tasman Distrct Council v Baigent [pdf, 628 KB]

   ...areas in question be "returned to wetland as they were before the works the subject of these proceedings". The Council opposes that on the basis that the plan of the ecologist may 5 result in an improved wetland area which is a sound environmental outcome. There are problems with both aspects of these proposals: • It is unclear how Mr Baigent's ecologist will determine with any precision the conditions of the wetland prior to the works being undertaken; and �...

3. Joint Witness Statement - Traffic and Transport 26 July 2018 [pdf, 639 KB]

   ...2.1.1. America's Cup, Traffic and Transport Technical Report for Resource Consent Application, Wynyard Hobson, Beca, 12 April 2018, Application Document 21 2.1.2. America's Cup Wynyard Hobson, Application for Resource Consent: Assessment of Environmental Effects, UNIO Environmental Ltd (UNIO), 13 April 2018, Application Document 4 2.1.3. America's Cup, Physical Infrastructure Technical Report for Resource Consent Application, Wynyard Hobson, Beca, 12 April 2018, Applicati...

4. Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination – government report back on 15th-17th reports [pdf, 59 KB]

   ...seabed to the iwi. It also ensures that this status is recorded in key public documents such as district and regional plans and policy statements and is taken account of in consent processes under the resource management legislation. • An Environmental Covenant, which will ensure that statutory plans prepared and administered by relevant local authority conform to a statement by iwi on the sustainable management of natural and physical resources for the public foreshore and seabed...

5. [2023] NZEnvC 010 The Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Incorporated v Marlborough District Council [pdf, 8.6 MB]

   ...Resource Management Act 1991 an appeal under clause 14 of the First Schedule of the Act THE ROYAL FOREST AND BIRD PROTECTION SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND INCORPORATED (ENV-2020-CHC-64) and all other appellants concerning the proposed Marlborough Environmental Plan who are a party to the King Shag and Important Bird Area sections of the Indigenous Biodiversity Appeals. Appellants IvlARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Environment Judge J J M Hassan - sitting alone under s279...

6. Notes from Crown Maori Relations hui Hokianga 13 April 2018 [pdf, 415 KB]

   ...system. • Importance of the Environment: A few speakers noted that a big shift to know the government has a focus on the environment. This is important in the Hokianga – Māori need to be trained and educated for the benefit of Hokianga. Environmental impacts on the Hokianga Harbour and Lake Omapere were recurring issues raised. • Poverty, poor housing and poor health outcomes need to substantially improve: Many speakers indicated that there was a need for government to...

7. BORA Resource Management Amendment Bill Vet [pdf, 215 KB]

   ...works; d. enable the review of conditions of multiple resource consents concurrently; e. allow for the increase of maximum infringement fees and the extension of the statutory limitation period to file charges for RMA prosecutions; f. enable the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to take enforcement action under the RMA; g. protect special advisors to the Environment Court from legal proceedings over actions taken in good faith in the course of carrying out their duties; h. al...

8. [2024] NZEnvC 130 Yzendoorn v Hamilton City Council [pdf, 245 KB]

   ...in this case. [25] A high standard must be met to justify the award of costs against a public body. Unless the public body has failed to perform its duties or it has acted unreasonably, the standard will not be met. [26] Justice Cooke held in Environmental Protection Authority v BW Offshore Singapore Pte Ltd that the underlying reason for the high standard is as follows: 14 When a decision-making body exercises statutory powers, it may be appropriate for it to appear and address evi...

9. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 AC evidence chief Mica Plowman [pdf, 9.5 MB]

   ...peer review of the historic heritage and archaeological aspects of the Application as presented in the archaeological assessment prepared by Mr D. Prince of Time Depth Enterprises (TDE). 6. My report as entitled Technical Memo, Heritage Unit – Environmental Strategy and Policy was attached as Attachment J to the Council's Section 87F Report. I reaffirm the contents and conclusions of my peer review, subject to the matters noted below. 7. As part of the preparation of...

10. [2024] NZEnvC 018 Hughes Developments Ltd v Waikato District Council [pdf, 466 KB]

    ...an essential part of a well functioning urban area; (ii) it will provide housing choice and increase market competition which will in turn reduce prices; (iii) it will protect natural features such as the existing stream and wetland and deliver environmental enhancements; (iv) the development offers an opportunity to provide additional amenities due to its size; (v) the development will provide opportunities to increase connectivity and accessibility; and (vi) it will attract private...