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1. [2021] NZEnvC 001 Minister of Conservation v Northland Regional Council [pdf, 3.8 MB]

   ...benefit of present and future generations; (iii) Manakitanga: the process by which Tangata Whenua show respect, generosity and care for freshwater and for others. (iv) Governance: the responsibility of those with authority for making decisions to design a way that prioritises the health and wellbeing of fresh water. (v) Stewardship: the obligation of all New Zealanders to manage freshwater in a way that ensures it sustains present and future generations; and (vi) Care and Respect:...

2. Joanne Barbara Noble - Evidence in Chief [pdf, 3.2 MB]

   ...days during March to May 2015. The Council publicly notified its ·decisions on the Proposed Coastal Plan provisions and matters raised in submissions on 1 September 2015. Sixteen appeals were subsequently lodged with the Environment Court. 1 Environmental Management Services 2016. RMA Plan Evaluation Project: Review of Schedule 1 Statutory Process 4 775 Structure 18. The Proposed Plan applies to the "coastal environment". The coastal environment includes the coas...

3. HK & KP v RPP Ltd [2018] NZDT 1133 (9 May 2018) [pdf, 74 KB]

   ...provided notes the system has objectives as to remaining an effective cladding and resisting penetration by moisture. [6] In the plans, the sealant specified to be used was “Silka 20 AT”. The Alucobond manual states installers are to follow design specifications and that “…an appropriately tested sealant like Sika AT Façade must be used”. I consider the plan reference will most probably be to the Sika AT. [7] I am satisfied that the sealant applied by RPP LTD...

4. [2023] NZEnvC 130 McCallum Bros Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 151 KB]

   ...REASONS [1] On 7 June 2023, the Court received a memorandum from McCallum Bros Limited (MBL) advising (amongst other matters) it wishes to withdraw its application to extract sand from a Midshore location in the Mangawhai- Pakiri Embayment designated CST60369190 and DIS60369191 (Midshore Application). This means the appeal ENV-2022-AKL-219 is also at an end. [2] The Court was advised that MBL’s decision to withdraw its Midshore Application has largely been prompted by conclusi...

5. Notes from Crown Maori Relations Regional Hui at Hokianga on 13 April 2018 [pdf, 406 KB]

   ...Relations hui notes (Friday 13 April 2018) Page 4 of 5 heard and his proposed work programme, so that it could be checked for accurately reflecting what was said, and can then partner on the implementation of the work programme. • Co-design/Collaborate: Most hui participants indicated that Māori want more than consultation; they wish to participate in decision-making where it affects them. They want to co-design and collaborate. Ngā uara: Values • Partnership:...

6. Notes from Crown Maori Relations hui in Hokianga on 13 April 2018 [pdf, 406 KB]

   ...Relations hui notes (Friday 13 April 2018) Page 4 of 5 heard and his proposed work programme, so that it could be checked for accurately reflecting what was said, and can then partner on the implementation of the work programme. • Co-design/Collaborate: Most hui participants indicated that Māori want more than consultation; they wish to participate in decision-making where it affects them. They want to co-design and collaborate. Ngā uara: Values • Partnership:...

7. Notes from Crown Maori Relations hui Hokianga 13 April 2018 [pdf, 415 KB]

   ...Relations hui notes (Friday 13 April 2018) Page 4 of 5 heard and his proposed work programme, so that it could be checked for accurately reflecting what was said, and can then partner on the implementation of the work programme. • Co-design/Collaborate: Most hui participants indicated that Māori want more than consultation; they wish to participate in decision-making where it affects them. They want to co-design and collaborate. Ngā uara: Values • Partnership:...

8. [2022] NZEnvC 020 ERP Group Limited v Canterbury Regional Council [pdf, 200 KB]

   ...engineer, was asked by ERP to provide stormwater solutions for Abatement Notice One (PE223650), including a realistic timeframe to complete any recommended works. His recommendation follows, with all works to be completed by 30 June 2022: (a) design a system to pump water from the master trap area to a rain garden, which would then soak into the ground. This work was estimated (and started) in the week of 17 January 2022 and it is recommended that this process takes four weeks....

9. ENVC paper Challenges Changes in Environment Court 2013 [pdf, 103 KB]

   ...resolves something of the order of 70 percent of cases or topics in the Court within quite short order after the case has arrived. I say approximately, because the Court’s database is not a 3 particularly efficient management tool, having been designed for other courts whose business focuses on the throughput of many small cases involving small numbers of parties. Nevertheless, I have confidence in the estimate, and indeed consider that the figure could be higher when one inc...

10. Wai 2180 Taihape inquiry newsletter 2 December 2015 [pdf, 822 KB]

    ...newsletter. It has been a busy year for the Taihape inquiry! Research is progressing well and plans are now under way for hearings to commence in 2016. There is a lot of mahi ahead for claimants, lawyers, CFRT, and the Tribunal. This newsletter is designed to keep parties informed of inquiry progress and upcoming events in order to make our shared mahi easier. Nāku te rourou, nāu te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi! Please feel free to contact us with any questions you have. Our contact...