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1. [2017] NZEnvC 159 Hokio Trusts v Manawatu Wanganui Regional Council [pdf, 4 MB]

   ...the status of the Appellants as representatives of Ahu Whenua Trusts does not benefit them in consideration of the costs claim; • That there was no personal gain for the Applicant or Respondent in these proceedings. They were seeking to provide environmental benefit to improve the quality of Lake Horowhenua but were nevertheless "saddled with significant costs caused by the appeal"; 10 • The Appellants' impecuniosity should not influence the costs decision; •...

2. [2018] NZEnvC 217 Dixon v Invercargill City Council [pdf, 702 KB]

   ...assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of the provisions in achieving the objectives; and (iii) summarising the reasons for deciding on the provisions; and (c) contain a level of detail that corresponds to the scale and significance of the environmental, economic, social, and cultural effects that are anticipated from the implementation of the proposal. (2) An assessment under subsection (1)(b)(ii) must – (a) identify and assess the benefits and costs of the environmental,...

3. [2020] NZEnvC 205 Todd v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 3.3 MB]

   ...Hornbeam hedging along parts of the accessway.21 All planting on site would be required to be implemented following completion of the earthworks and prior to deposit of the survey plan for title under s224( c), RMA. 22 The gully would be subject to an environmental management plan for eradication of weeds, planting of appropriate indigenous riparian species and prevention of grazing.23 Statutory framework (11] The proposal is a discretionary activity.24 Hence, we may grant or refuse...

4. [2022] NZEnvC 225 Inglis v Tasman District Council [pdf, 1.7 MB]

   ...to reduce the quantities and rates of water authoriised to be taken if the consent is not fully exercised; �190346 & RM190347, Consent granted 28 February 2022 and amended by upheld objection 4 March 2022 Page 6 (d) when relevant national environmental standards or regulations have been made under Section 43 of the Resource Management Act 1991; and/or (e) to comply with the requirements of any relevant water conservation order, national environmental standard, regional or district...

5. 2022-02-11 Statement of Evidence of Edward Ellison dated 11 February 2022 [pdf, 692 KB]

   ...Land and Water Regional Plan Governance Group. I am a former Manager Iwi Liaison at ORC and former Deputy Kaiwhakahaere for Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. 3 I have many years of experience in engaging with local authorities and Crown agencies on environmental management matters on behalf of Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou and other Otago Rūnaka. 4 I gave evidence on behalf of Te Rūnanga o Moeraki, Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki, Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou and Hokonui Rūnanga (collecti...

6. Nga Runanga EiC M Bartlett Rights and interests Amended 17 Feb 2021 [PDF, 901 KB]

   ...represent ngā Papatipu Rūnanga, Ngāi Tahu ki Murihiku, in Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) processes and interact with other legislation and relevant authorities within the takiwā of Murihiku. 3. I have worked for 20 years in the field of environmental and resource management, including 10 years (2001 to 2011) as a resource consents processing officer for Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) and 10 years in various roles as an environmental advisor or poli...

7. Nga Runanga EiC M Bartlett Rights and interests Amended tracked 17 Feb 2021 [PDF, 905 KB]

   ...represent ngā Papatipu Rūnanga, Ngāi Tahu ki Murihiku, in Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) processes and interact with other legislation and relevant authorities within the takiwā of Murihiku. 3. I have worked for 20 years in the field of environmental and resource management, including 10 years (2001 to 2011) as a resource consents processing officer for Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) and 10 years in various roles as an environmental advisor or poli...

8. [2021] NZEnvC 103 Wyuna Preserve Residents Association Incorporated v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 19 MB]

   ...2016, ensure that "designation provision is appropriate and is aligned with this Management Plan". [27] Wyuna seek such alignment particularly in terms of what D 239 specifies by way of controls on Aerodrome usage and the management of environmental effects. For instance, their notice of appeal states: The basis for the initial submission was from the key objectives of the Glenorchy Reserves Management Plan, noted as being associated with the purpose of this reserve, i...

9. [2024] NZEnvC 101 Pascoe v Minister for Land Information [pdf, 371 KB]

   ...regional economic growth and productivity for people and freight by improving connectivity and reducing journey times between the Taranaki and Waikato Regions; and 32.4 to manage the immediate and long term cultural, social, land use, and other environmental impacts of the Project by so far as practicable avoiding, remedying, or mitigating any such effects through route and alignment selection, highway design and conditions. It is the fourth objective which was the focus of Pas...

10. [2024] NZEnvC 101 Pascoe v Minister for Land Information [pdf, 371 KB]

    ...regional economic growth and productivity for people and freight by improving connectivity and reducing journey times between the Taranaki and Waikato Regions; and 32.4 to manage the immediate and long term cultural, social, land use, and other environmental impacts of the Project by so far as practicable avoiding, remedying, or mitigating any such effects through route and alignment selection, highway design and conditions. It is the fourth objective which was the focus of Pas...