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1. Phase-2-of-the-Firearms-Reform-Programme-Tranche-1_FINAL_Redacted.pdf [pdf, 13 MB]

   ...contributing to conservation efforts) pose an unnecessary risk when they are in the outdoors by using public conservation land or riverbeds for shooting activities otherwise performed on the range. A properly sighted rifle also contributes to the humane dispatch of game animals and pests. 26 I recognise that there are risks relating to all shooting activities, including risk from unsafe use of firearms and risk of diversion of firearms to the illicit market, and clubs and ranges have a...

2. 2023-07-28-WCO-Final-Report-Recommendation.pdf [pdf, 5 MB]

   ...natural state waters, as Te Puna Waiora, in accordance with tikanga Māori; the Springs and Wharepapa Arthur Marble Aquifer have outstanding values; that natural state of the Springs and those outstanding values are at significant risk from human-induced pollution (particularly increasing levels of NO3-N); and an effective and robust WCO is needed to preserve the Springs’ natural state as far as possible and sustain and protect the outstanding values of the Springs and Wh...

3. [2023] NZEnvC 157 Ngati Tama ki te Waipounamu Trust [pdf, 5 MB]

   ...natural state waters, as Te Puna Waiora, in accordance with tikanga Māori; the Springs and Wharepapa Arthur Marble Aquifer have outstanding values; that natural state of the Springs and those outstanding values are at significant risk from human-induced pollution (particularly increasing levels of NO3-N); and an effective and robust WCO is needed to preserve the Springs’ natural state as far as possible and sustain and protect the outstanding values of the Springs and Wh...

4. [2024] NZEnvC 133 New Zealand Transport Agency - Waka Kotahi [pdf, 1.9 MB]

   ...traffic, and particularly heavy vehicles, from the Levin town centre. • Greater resilience from natural hazards and lesser impact from closures as a parallel alternative route will exist. [4] During the hearing, there was also a focus on the human element behind the current problems with the state highway network, and the benefits the Project would deliver. The oral presentation given to the Court by Mr Anthony Young on behalf of the Horowhenua NZ Trust was especially powerful,...

5. Final-Technical-Assessment-D-Landscape-Visual-and-Natural-Character-v2.pdf [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...the best fit from a landscape perspective at a district level. 4. The Ō2NL Project also fits landscape patterns at a finer scale within the constraints of engineering geometry for such a road. Such a fit helps reduce effects on natural and human aspects of landscape character and will contribute to aesthetic coherence between the highway and landscape. Nevertheless, there will be some unavoidable residual adverse effects on landscape character and amenity values, most notably a...

6. [2018] NZEnvC 090 Cabra Rural Developments Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 31 MB]

   ...Policy 9 of the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement 2010. The revised criteria comprise six inclusion factors and four exclusion indicators. [56] At paragraph [6] the Court goes on to discuss the exclusion indicators, listed as: (a) it is a human modified or artificial structure or habitat (unless they have been created specifically or primarily for the purpose of protecting or enhancing biodiversity); (b) it is a site maintained for agricultural production for either native or non...

7. Waitangi Tribunal Vol 3 Kāhui Maunga Report [pdf, 13 MB]

   ...‘high level’ issues for tribunal consideration : ӹ Whether the Crown’s legislative and policy settings favoured non-Māori use and excluded Māori ; ӹ Whether the Crown struck an appropriate balance between protection of the park and human use ; and ӹ Whether use of the gift area was consistent with the terms of the gift itself .29 These three issues framed its submissions . The Crown rejected the contention that legislative and policy settings for the management of the...

8. 31 May- 4 June- MD- Water Conservation Order [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...have a copy of that with you there? WITNESS REFERRED TO BRIEF OF EVIDENCE A. I do, yes. Q. So we start at paragraph 25 of your evidence, if you can turn to that? 25 A. Yes. Q. There you make the observation that there are currently no major human made fish barriers in the Ngaruroro mainstream from source to sea. When you think about the braided rivers of New Zealand is this feature, is it common that there would be no barriers? 30 A. Well not for the Waitaki. Q. So how m...

9. Transcript of PC8 Urban Provisions - Complete [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...effects of those directions. Q. Do you think that that’s in the context of offensive and objectionable discharges to land water and air, it’s typically used in the context of odour, isn’t it, and there’s the specific reference there to human and animal 5 waste, which are the types of activities that would give rise to perhaps an objectionable odour, but what’s the scope of that? A. Well, I think some would say, I mean if sediment was having such an effect that it was...

10. [2021] NZEnvC 164 Otago Regional Council [pdf, 4 MB]

    OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL – PLAN CHANGE 7 – INTERIM DECISION IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI ŌTAUTAHI Decision No. [2021] NZEnvC 164 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 AND of a notice of motion under section 149T(2) to decide proposed Plan Change 7: Water for Otago (referred to the Environment Court by the Minister for the Environment under s 142(2)(b) of the Act) BETWEEN OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL (ENV-2020-CHC-127)