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1. PC8 Urban Common Bundle - Volume 1 [pdf, 10 MB]

   ...Change 8 (Discharge management) to the Regional Plan: Water for Otago (6 July 2020) 6 7.C.12 Reduce the adverse effects of discharges of human sewage from reticulated wastewater systems by: (a) Requiring reticulated wastewater systems to be designed, operated, maintained and monitored in accordance with recognised industry standards; and (b) Requiring the implementation of measures to: (i) Progressively reduce the frequency and volume of wet weather overflows; and (ii) Mini...

2. Dr Roger Grace - Evidence in Chief [pdf, 667 KB]

   ...importance to community. I understand that the RMA 12 13 provides an alternative means to achieve protection of indigenous biodiversity and Maori cultural values, but this a legal and planning issue. 49. The basic principles of MPA network design have evolved and been discussed in several papers, reports and presentations (eg. Ballantine 2014, Thomas & Shears 2013, Grace 2014). The five main principles for successful network design for Type 1 MPAs (no-take marine reserves)...

3. 2023-09-20-Joint-Memorandum-re-oustanding-issues-timetable.pdf [pdf, 192 KB]

   ...(together the Equestrian Parties) are counted as one section 274 party. BF\64286191\1 Page 3 (iii) John Brown; (iv) Jan Windleburn; (v) Rochelle Murray-Apatu; (vi) Sarah Hodge (added here as awaiting a response); and (vii) Te Ao Tūroa Environmental Centre (Rangitāne o Manawatū) whose issues will be covered by Siobhan Karaitiana). (d) Counsel for Waka Kotahi understand the following five parties do not intend to present at the hearing: (i) Gary Williams; (ii) Ch...

4. [2017] NZEnvC 181 Titirangi Protection Group Inc and Ors v Watercare Services Limited and Auckland Council [pdf, 10 MB]

   ...31 October 2017 o 1 IVOV 2017 2 DECISION OF THE ENVIRONMENT COURT A: The Court declines to make the declarations sought by the Applicants. The Court concludes it is unnecessary to make alternate declarations confirming the scope of this designation. The Court concludes its decision is sufficient in the circumstances. B: Costs are reserved. If any party wishes to make an application for costs they are to file the same within 15 working days and any reply within a further 10...

5. 04-Appendix-Four-DCR_Part2.pdf [pdf, 30 MB]

   ...Management Act 1991 Waka Kotahi // Material Supply Study Report 1 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview of Ō2NL Project Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (Waka Kotahi) is preparing Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) approvals (designation and resource consents) to construct, operate and maintain the Ōtaki to north of Levin Highway Project (Ō2NL Project). The Ō2NL Project will deliver a significantly improved state highway connection between State Highway 1 (SH1) a...

6. Issues with access to justice in the Environment Court of New Zealand [pdf, 477 KB]

   Introduction New Zealand has until recent times been widely regarded as a world leader in terms of access to environmental justice. That reputation, however, has come under pressure with environmental legislation in this country having entered a state of considerable flux. In this paper, we do not comment on government policy and the formulating of substantive laws, as it is not our place as judges to do so. It can, however, fall within our responsibilities as judges to make careful public...

7. [2022] NZEnvC 077 Durham Property Investments Ltd v Napier City Council [pdf, 898 KB]

   ...be made for localised widening of the standard service corridor to allow for any power transformer to be located outside the service corridor (berm). This shall allow for sufficient space for the construction, operation and maintenance within the designated road reserve internal accessways. 12. EMERGENCY / HAZARD MANAGEMENT PLAN (E/HMP) 12.1 Prior to the occupation of the sub-development, the consent holder shall provide a detailed Emergency / Hazard Management Plan (E/HMP), detaili...

8. Final Env-Reg-Report-2017-18 [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...Valuation Tribunal (LVT). This initiative occurred following consultation between the Chief District Court Judge and the Principal Environment Judge. The decision to transfer case management responsibility to Environment Court staff and Judges (and designate Judges of the Environment Court as chairs of the various Land Valuation Tribunals) was designed to build on synergies between the work of both the court and the Land Valuation Tribunal and manage the work of the tribunal more proacti...

9. Final Env-Reg-Report-2017-18 [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...Valuation Tribunal (LVT). This initiative occurred following consultation between the Chief District Court Judge and the Principal Environment Judge. The decision to transfer case management responsibility to Environment Court staff and Judges (and designate Judges of the Environment Court as chairs of the various Land Valuation Tribunals) was designed to build on synergies between the work of both the court and the Land Valuation Tribunal and manage the work of the tribunal more proacti...

10. [2023] NZEnvC 096 AJ & VF Barr Family Trust v Whakatane District Council [pdf, 622 KB]

    ...that the Court did not: … find the evidence to demonstrate that the events centre poses unacceptable noise levels and risk of effects on stock or farming operations … At paragraph [133] the Court made a further direction to address: … The design and effectiveness of the noise screen across the Assink property adjoining the marquee area (and potentially slightly extended from the existing fence to minimise noise leakage around the edges). Subsequently the noise consultants...