[2024] NZEnvC 262 Director-General of Conservation v Northland Regional Council [pdf, 7.6 MB]
...nuisance algae and macrophytes and support the natural movement of indigenous fish and valued introduced species such as trout); and (g) Lowering of the groundwater levels of the Aupōuri aquifer such that existing efficient bore takes operating as a permitted activity or in accordance with resource consent conditions cannot access the authorised volume of groundwater. Independent Water Effects Review and Irrigation Efficiency Review Panels 2MC. Prior to the exercise of any consents, the G...