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1. 28.-Evidence-of-Mr-Grant-Eccles-Planning.PDF [PDF, 1.7 MB]

   ...TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 4 THE RMA AUTHORISATIONS 7 ENVIRONMENT FOR ASSESSMENT 11 CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES 16 REASONABLE NECESSITY 16 EFFECTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT 18 RMA POLICY STATEMENTS, PLANS, NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS AND OTHER REGULATIONS 32 OTHER MATTERS 62 THE "GATEWAY TEST" UNDER SECTION 104D 64 WORK SINCE LODGEMENT 65 COMMENTS ON SUBMISSIONS 66 COMMENTS ON THE COUNCIL REPORTS 69 PART 2 ASSESSMENT 79 APPENDI...

2. [2018] NZEnvC 227 Taranaki Energy Watch Incorporated v South Taranaki District Council [pdf, 12 MB]

   ...are not defined in the pDP. In this decision we use the definition in the RMA, noting that the Air Plan does the same 4 [11) Contaminants emitted from petroleum activities include those listed in Schedule 1 to the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Air Quality) Regulations 2004 and other hazardous air pollutants including aldehydes; BTEX compounds;5 volatile organic compounds; oxides of sulphur; polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons; heavy metals and dioxins.s Be...

3. [2022] NZEnvC 084 Upper Clutha Environmental Society Incorporated v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 570 KB]

   ...ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI ŌTAUTAHI Decision No. [2022] NZEnvC 84 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 AND appeals under clause 14 of the First Schedule of the Act BETWEEN UPPER CLUTHA ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIETY INCORPORATED AND OTHERS (ENV-2018-CHC-56) (and all the appellants allocated to Topic 18) Appellants AND QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge J J M Hassan Environment Commissio...

4. [2024] NZEnvC 155 Save the Maitai Inc v Nelson City Council [pdf, 888 KB]

   ...interpretation of the interaction between the NPS-UD and the NPS-HPL, so that where they conflict, the NPS-UD should prevail. We understand the reference to a structured analysis to refer to the approach discussed by the Supreme Court in Port Otago Ltd v Environmental Defence Society Inc.17 For the reasons set out below we do not view the present case as bringing the NPS-UD and the NPS-HPL into conflict, so it is not necessary for us to conduct the structured analysis referred to...

5. Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society [PDF, 487 KB]

   ...address the deteriorating water quality. This objective is inconsistent with many of the policies which imply that PC1 actually requires reductions in contaminant losses. Policies 3. Policies 1, 2, 3 & 4 Policy 4 states where a Farm Environmental Plan is required to assist in achieving policies 1, 2, and 3. There is no clear indication in Polices 1, 2, and 3 when a farm environment plan will be required. Policy 1 simply states the timely implementation of Farm Environm...

6. Notes from Crown Maori Relations hui Invercargill 12 May 2018 [pdf, 441 KB]

   ...that the government needs to address mental health issues as they intersect with other issues like homelessness, suicide, criminal action and the well-being of the environment. One speaker noted “the correlation has been made world-wide between environmental quality degradation resulting in mental health degradation”. One speaker noted that Māori health and mortality rates are to an extent being addressed by investment in information (i.e. pamphlet distribution) and subsidised di...

7. OWRUG - EiC - Edgar Parcell (5 Feb 2021) [pdf, 105 KB]

   ...job properly in implementing Plan Change 1C (which became operative in 2012). Since Plan Change 1C become operative in March 2012, shareholders of the Carrick Irrigation Company have been working in good faith with the ORC to achieve strong environmental outcomes. The ‘one-site-fits-all’ approach to PC7 undermines those good faith discussions. 4 PP-1035600-2-290-V1 17. It is my observation that water users are feeling the pressure, and tempers are fraying. Pe...

8. King Country Energy Limited.pdf [pdf, 232 KB]

   ...upstream within the same sub-catchment in which the primary discharge occurs and if this is not practicable, then upstream within the same Freshwater Management Unit or a Freshwater Management Unit located upstream; and iv. the measure demonstrates environmental gains in addition to those already required by Chapter 3.11, in the absence of the offset or compensation; and v. it remains in place for the duration of the adverse residual effect in perpetuity and is secured by consent cond...

9. 2022-03-02 Hearing Notice - PC8 (Urban Provisions) - Commencing Monday 21 March 2022 [pdf, 191 KB]

   ...S274 Beef and Lamb NZ and Deer Industry NZ Chris Thomsen, Fletcher Vautier Moore (Richmond), PO Box 3029, DX WC71017, Richmond 7050 Interested Party S274 Blackstone Hill Ltd Blackstone Hill Ltd Interested Party S274 Central Otago Environmental Society Central Otago Environmental Society Interested Party S274 Clarkson, Elizabeth Elizabeth Clarkson Interested Party S274 Closeburn Station Closeburn Station Interested Party S274 Crutchley, Emma Emma Crutchley...

10. 2021-10-15 PC8 - Hearing Notice [pdf, 260 KB]

    ...Party S274 Beef and Lamb NZ and Deer Industry NZ Chris Thomsen, Fletcher Vautier Moore (Richmond), PO Box 3029, DX WC71017, Richmond 7050 Interested Party S274 Blackstone Hill Ltd Blackstone Hill Ltd Interested Party S274 Central Otago Environmental Society Central Otago Environmental Society Interested Party S274 Clarkson, Elizabeth Elizabeth Clarkson Interested Party S274 Closeburn Station Closeburn Station Interested Party S274 Crutchley, Emma Emma Crutchle...