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1. [2023] NZEnvC 163 Ngati Kuku Hapu v Bay of Plenty Regional Council [pdf, 873 KB]

   ...the applicant for the purpose of ensuring positive effects on the environment to offset or compensate for any adverse effect on the environment that will or may result from allowing the activity; (b) any relevant provisions of – (i) a national environmental standard: (ii) other regulations (iii) a national policy statement (iv) a New Zealand coastal policy statement: (v) a regional policy statement or proposed regional policy statement: (vi) a plan or proposed plan; and (c...

2. [2024] NZEnvC 192 Auckland Council v Eco Earth NZ Limited [pdf, 211 KB]

   ...previously issued interim enforcement orders in relation to the Site.1 This application does not seek to replace the earlier interim enforcement orders of 4 July 2024. An order is sought to supplement the existing orders and to address additional environmental issues on the Site. [4] This application for an interim enforcement order seeks the immediate cessation of all earthworks on the Site, including all importation of fill onto the Site. Evidence in support [5] The Council...

3. [2024] NZEnvC 208 Pokeno West Limited v Waikato District Council [pdf, 604 KB]

   ...place where residents can meet and socialise. The proposed policy will provide greater clarity and certainty for applicants and Council staff as to the outcomes and matters which need to be addressed in the resource consent process. (e) Some environmental benefits are anticipated through the agreed amendments. For the LCZ, these include reduced vehicle movements, reduction in traffic and emissions, outside of Pōkeno West to access day- to-day needs. The proposed new policy spec...

4. [2024] NZEnvC 285 Valentine v Auckland Council [pdf, 232 KB]

   ...The parties agree that the application can be dealt with on the papers. Evaluation [12] I observe that the scope of s 104(3)(d) has been addressed in at least two Environment Court decisions that I have been able to locate: (a) Oasis Clearwater Environmental Systems Limited v Selwyn District Council;11 and (b) Maungaharuru-Tangitu Trust v Hawke’s Bay Regional Council.12 11 Oasis Clearwater Environmental Systems Limited v Selwyn District Council NZEnvC Christchurch, Environmen...

5. [2024] NZEnvC 283 Harbottle Road Residents v Matamata Piako District Council [pdf, 372 KB]

   ...10:00 pm to 6:30 am 65 dBA LMAX The noise level shall be measured and assessed in accordance with the requirements of New Zealand Standard NZS 6801:1991 "Measurement of Sound" and New Zealand Standard NZS 6802:1991 "Assessment of Environmental Sound", except where otherwise specified. The duration of any individual measurement period shall not be less than 30 minutes. 6. The noise level from operational activities (excluding maintenance and construction activit...

6. OH v T Ltd & Ors [2024] NZDT 570 (10 July 2024) [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...At the hearing LN of N Ltd stated the condition of the asbestos was awful and there was cross contamination causing the whole house to be contaminated. The asbestos was not localised and there was asbestos debris everywhere. It had to undertake an environmental clean of the property due to the contamination before it could commence the remedial works. 9. This was supported by the photo evidence produced by OH which showed bits of asbestos cladding left outside, the rubbish bags with a...

7. E60 Bob Hawkins - Nautical - EIC - Sealink [pdf, 2.3 MB]

   ...the planning aspects of the Application. 2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 2.1 I hold a Masters of Social Science (Hons) from the University of Waikato majoring in Geography. My Masters of Social Science degree also involved resources and environmental planning as an interdisciplinary subject. 2.2 I am currently employed by the Auckland Council as a Team Leader in the North West Resource Consenting Unit and have held this position since July 2016. Prior to this, my planning...

8. E14 Phillip Ware - Contaminated Land and Groundwater - EIC - Applicant [pdf, 8.7 MB]

   ...(CONTAMINATED LAND AND GROUNDWATER) 7 AUGUST 2018 0827 1 1. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE My full name is Phillip John Ware. I am a Technical Director at Beca Ltd, and provide a lead technical verification role in contaminated land and environmental projects across Australasia. I hold a Bachelor of Science (Honours) with a double major in Geology and Geography from the University of Otago. I am a Certified Environmental Practitioner and accredited Contaminated...

9. [2024] NZEnvC 227 Te Mana Moana o Ngati Irapuaia Trust v Bay of Plenty Regional Council [pdf, 1.8 MB]

   ...relevant these activities shall be completed in accordance with the procedures, methodologies and plans detailed in the application document and its appendices (Ōpōtiki Marina and Industrial Park, Application for Resource Consent and Assessment of Environmental Effects, September 2021) and the further information provided by the applicant (on 25 January 2022), as referenced within Appendix A attached to the conditions of consent; and the documentation certified in accordance w...

10. [2021] NZEnvC 077 Minister of Conservation v Northland Regional Council [pdf, 1.2 MB]

    ...are installed and maintained in accordance with the Erosion and Sediment Control Guidelines for Vegetable Production 2015 (Horticulture New Zealand); and (iv) The relevant requirements of standards 50 and 55 of the Resource Management (Natural Environmental Standards for Freshwater) Regulations 2020 are complied with; in which case the setback may be reduced to 5 metres. There may be consequential amendments to C.8.3.1. These rules prevail over the provisions of the NES-F under...