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1. [2024] NZEnvC 212 Gisborne District Council v Ernslaw One Limited [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...by Timbergrow to provide forest management services at West Ho Forest. Grounds for application [5] The application records that most of West Ho Forest is in the red zone, being land defined in Regulation 3 of the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Plantation Forestry) Regulations 2017 (NESPF) as having an erosion susceptibility rating of “very high”.3 [6] A number of streams flow through West Ho Forest that are tributaries to the Mākahakaha Stream and...

2. [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...

3. 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...

4. 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...

5. [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...

6. 2023-10-11-MTA-Rebuttal-Evidence-of-D-Wilson.pdf [pdf, 228 KB]

   ...Horowhenua and associated land for the benefit of all Muaūpoko beneficial owners. I have been a trustee for three years and, since early 2023, I have also held the role of Deputy Chair of the LHT. 3. I hold the role of Kaiwhakahaere Taiao (environmental manager) for Muaūpoko Tribal Authority (MTA), the mandated iwi organisation for Muaūpoko Iwi. I have held this role since 2020. I have also, since 2020, represented MTA on the Manawatū River Accord and Horowhenua Freshwate...

7. Environment Court Annual Review 2016 [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ................................................................................................................. 21 Community and international involvement................................................................................... 21 Queensland Environmental Law Association ........................................................................... 22 14th Annual Colloquium of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Academy of Environmental Law – Oslo, Norway ....

8. Environment Court Annual Review 2016 [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ................................................................................................................. 21 Community and international involvement................................................................................... 21 Queensland Environmental Law Association ........................................................................... 22 14th Annual Colloquium of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Academy of Environmental Law – Oslo, Norway ....

9. [2023] NZEnvC 251 Shortbread Limited v Hamilton City Council [pdf, 3.4 MB]

   ...Indicative stormwater management device locations are shown on this map to display the likely location of such devices. These locations are broadly identified as per the Mangakootukutuku Integrated Catchment Management 4 Plan, but the location, design and size will be finalised during subsequent subdivision and development processes. Section 32AA evaluation [11] Section 32AA of the Act requires a further evaluation of any changes to a proposal since the initial section 32 eval...

10. [2023] NZEnvC 163 Ngati Kuku Hapu v Bay of Plenty Regional Council [pdf, 873 KB]

    ...the applicant for the purpose of ensuring positive effects on the environment to offset or compensate for any adverse effect on the environment that will or may result from allowing the activity; (b) any relevant provisions of – (i) a national environmental standard: (ii) other regulations (iii) a national policy statement (iv) a New Zealand coastal policy statement: (v) a regional policy statement or proposed regional policy statement: (vi) a plan or proposed plan; and (c...