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1. [2023] NZEnvC 159 Beachen v Auckland Council [pdf, 637 KB]

   ...“building”. We do not accept that the definition of “building” in the Building Act 2004 is relevant to our assessment. Is the tiny home a “dwelling”? “Dwelling” is defined in the Plan as follows:62 Living accommodation used or designed to be used for a residential purpose as a single household residence contained within one or more buildings, and served by a food preparation facility/kitchen. A food preparation facility/kitchen includes all of the following: �...

2. [2021] NZEnvC 077 Minister of Conservation v Northland Regional Council [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...at the scale of every property with waterbody margins in Northland. [96] We were told that currently around New Zealand setbacks are 5 metres or less with none known to be greater than 5 metres. We also understand that the guidelines were not designed to be applied to agricultural activities such as pasture renewal or fodder crops and may be difficult to implement. They were described as a "toolbox" rather than a standard and lack any mandatory measures or rules to require...

3. Freemans Bay Residents Association Inc 187 [pdf, 527 KB]

   ...Spring Street who no longer had surety of tenure. FBRA has major concerns with several aspects of the proposed plans for 16 Spring Street: a) The welfare and tenure of the current residents of the Spring Street Sodal Housing COmplex b) The proposed designation of the Spring Street complex as a Special Housing Area ('SHA/) which would allow development of the site based on the 7HAB' proposed in the Unitary Plan. FBRA believes the zoning of Spring Street should be addressed th...

4. Proactive release – report on overseas travel (Europe – January 2019) [pdf, 840 KB]

   ...characteristics through amendment of the Human Rights Act 1993. 4. Theme Four: Development, the environment, and business and human rights: 4.1. Increase technical and other cooperation with UN member states; 4.2. Continue efforts to address ongoing environmental and climate change related challenges; IN-CONFIDENCE Page 4 of 6 3m1jqyn2tm 2019-04-09 12:18:07RE LE AS ED B Y TH E M IN IS TE R OF JU ST IC E IN-CONFIDENCE 4.3. Promote the role of the private sector in implemen...

5. T Ltd v ND [2024] NZDT 739 (22 August 2024) [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...That is not part of the agency agreement and from the photographs, although the sign has minor wear which is visible on close inspection, the sign overall appears professional and appealing. The wording on the invoice relates to the “new 2024” design and not to the sign being “newly made” for ND. I find that sufficient wording as required by the body corporate was added quickly and ND has been unable to show any loss to her has arisen. 8. Accordingly, I find that ND is requir...

6. [2020] NZEnvC 001 Environmental Defence Society v Thames Coromandel District Council [pdf, 2.3 MB]

   ...Decision No. [2020] NZEnvC 00 l of the Resource Management Act 1991 of appeals under clause 14 of Schedule 1 to the Act relating to the proposed Thames­ Coromandel District Plan in relation to the Coastal Environment and Natural Character Topics ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE SOCIETY INCORPORATED (ENV-2016-AKL-000147) (Topic: ENV-2016-341-000007) and others Appellants THAMES-COROMANDEL DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent MARTIN WALLACE PETER ROSCOE SUSAN EDENS . COROMANDEL PROPERT...

7. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 WML evidence chief James Dilley [pdf, 122 KB]

   ...not omitted to consider any material facts known to me that might alter or detract from the opinions expressed. Scope of Evidence 9. My evidence will address the following: (a) Formal Risk Assessment & Safety Management Report (b) Marina Design with Regard to Navigational Safety (c) Potential Navigation and Safety Issues Arising During Construction (d) Effects of the Marina on Ferry Operations & Other Wharf Users (e) Effects of the Marina on the Adjacent Boat Ramp (f)...

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

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH ENV-2020-CHC-128 IN THE MATTER OF the Resource Management Act 1991 of a notice of motion under section 149T(2) to decide proposed Plan Change 8 to the Regional Plan: Water for Otago (referred to the Environment Court by the Minister for the environment under section 142(2)(b) of the Act) BETWEEN OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL Applicant Hearing Commenced: 21 March 2022 held in Courtroom 13 Court: Envir

9. Appendix-4_Peter-Kinley_-s87F-Report_Flooding-and-Hydrology_28-April-2023.pdf [pdf, 1 MB]

   ...considered an event or events smaller than the 10% AEP flood event, and an event or events between the 10% and 1% AEP + CC flood events. 30. The assessment of effects shows the 10% AEP flood event will cause increases in water levels outside the designation at a level that I consider to be significant. For example, Figure F.14 of Technical Assessment F shows that increases in peak water levels in the 10% AEP flood event of at least 50mm occur approximately 500m downstream of the...

10. [2024] NZEnvC 166 Scaife v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 3 MB]

    ...as a High Landscape Sensitivity Area or Moderate-High Landscape Sensitivity Area. 46.2.2.2 Restrict buildings within areas identified on the District Plan web mapping application as Moderate-High Landscape Sensitivity unless they are located and designed, and adverse effects are mitigated, to ensure: a. landscape values of Outstanding Natural Features and Outstanding Natural Landscapes are protected; and b. for other rural areas, the landscape character of the landscape the Zone sits wi...