[2024] NZEnvC 091 Crafar v Taupo District Council [pdf, 355 KB]
...in breach of a higher order policy, separate resort to Part 2 may not be required because it would not provide any additional guidance. Resort to Part 2 could not justify an outcome that is contrary to the thrust of coherent policies that are designed to achieve clear environmental outcomes and have been prepared with regard to Part 2. To refer to Part 2 for the purpose of subverting a clear higher order restriction would be contrary to King Salmon. 56 Environmental Defence So...