[2024] NZEnvC 185 Transpower New Zealand Limited v Central Hawkes Bay District Council [pdf, 5.7 MB]
...seeking a new rule to regulate clearance and trimming of indigenous biodiversity in the Coastal Environment chapter. That aspect of Topic 5 was agreed to be transferred to Topic 2. [15] Forest & Bird sought amendments to the definitions of “Environmental Compensation” and “Biodiversity Compensation”, which were agreed. The definition of “Biodiversity Compensation” is to be deleted and the definition of “Environmental Compensation” is to be amended as follows:...