[2023] NZEnvC 252 Woodgate v Palmerston North City Council [pdf, 184 KB]
...reasonable” assessment was all that was required, conducted a de novo assessment in accordance with the parties’ 4 Mawhinney at [55]. 5 Country Lifestyles Ltd v Auckland Council [2022] NZEnvC 247 (Country Lifestyles). 6 Mawhinney at [101]. 7 Mawhinney at [104]. 8 Far East Investments Ltd v Auckland City Council A048/01 at [41]. 6 preference. [16] Conversely, in Country Lifestyles, the Court determined that “a ‘fresh view’ of the Council’s decision unde...