[2024] NZEnvC 109 Hensman v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 208 KB]
...applicants did not engage expert evidence to respond to that filed by the Council despite the Council’s view that such evidence refuted the applicants’ position as to the need for the disputed works. The Council’s position [4] The Council has appealed the Environment Court’s decision to the High Court. Accordingly, the Council has sought to defer the issue of costs pending determination of the appeal. [5] In the event that the court declines to do so, the Council has...