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1. [2017] NZEnvC 197 Marine Farming Association Incorporated v Marlborough District Council [pdf, 3.4 MB]

   ...date of commencement of the consent under section 116A unless- (a) the applicant has requested a shorter period; or (b) a shorter period is required to ensure that adverse effects on the environment are adequately managed; or (c) a national environmental standard expressly allows a shorter period. (3) The period specified under subsection (1) must be not more than 35 years from the date of commencement of the consent under section 116A.6 (4) This section applies subject to sectio...

2. ENV-2016-AKL-000TBA Terra Nova Planning Limited v Auckland Council (Topic-056-057) [pdf, 742 KB]

   ...the specific reasons for this appeal are: i. A non-complying status for FUZ effectively prevents reasonable interim subdivision and use of the FUZ (rural zone) , subject to appropriate assessment against the Plan’s objectives and policies, and environmental effects. The Council has failed to undertake an adequate assessment of the provisions, including the benefits and costs of the environmental, economic, social and cultural effects that are anticipated from the implementation of...

3. E38 Jon Styles - Noise - EIC - Council [pdf, 854 KB]

   ...QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 2.1 I am the Director and Principal of Styles Group Acoustic and Vibration Consultants, employing a total of 6 full time noise and vibration specialist consultants. I hold a Bachelor of Applied Science majoring in Environmental Health. I am the President of the Acoustical Society of New Zealand and prior to that I was elected on the Council of the Society for four consecutive 2-year terms. 2.2 I have 17 years experience in noise and vibration, beginni...

4. Thwaites v Barnett - Harataunga East 2B 2B 1 (2019) 174 Waikato Maniapoto MB 233 (174 WMN 233) [pdf, 333 KB]

   ...application: (a) Members of the Barnett/Keremeneta whānau have used the land to dump rubbish, car wrecks and tyres and there is debris scattered throughout the vicinity of their homes. Not only could this cause chemicals to leach into the land and be environmentally hazardous, but it invites vermin on to the land, which could damage the pristine native flora and fauna. (b) There are alleged “drug growing and selling” activities on the land. Ms Thwaites stated she has cont...

5. [2020] NZEnvC 164 Trustees of the BA Freeman Family Trust v Waimakariri District Council.pdf [pdf, 581 KB]

   ...requirements set out in the District Plan. [6] A full copy of the subdivision application is not in evidence but attached to the affidavit of Mr M C Bacon is a copy of a conceptual plan for stormwater prepared by the Trustees' consultants, e2 Environmental ltd.4 I assume this report was part of the application's Assessment of Environmental Effects. The stormwater plan records that McIntosh Drain is "to be piped".5 [7] I come back to the salience of the piping of...

6. [2020] NZEnvC 020 Whangarei District Council v Sustainable Solvents Group Limited [pdf, 730 KB]

   ...outside the terms and conditions of its resource consent and in a manner that poses significant risks to the environment. [2] The application was supported by four affidavits: i) Lee Thomas Bailey, a senior advisor on hazardous substances as the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), sworn 24 February 2020; ii) Murray Allan McDonald, a manager of resource consents at the Whangarei District Council, affirmed 24 February 2020; iii) Colin Thomas Dall, the group manager of regulato...

7. 1.3 Appendix C to JWS 1 - Draft Policy Amendments [pdf, 981 KB]

   ...– Part G] 7.6 Policies for the enhancement of water quality [Repealed – 1 May 2014] 7.7 Policies for point source discharges [Repealed – 1 May 2014] 7.8 Policies for non-point source discharges [Repealed – 1 May 2014] 7.9 Anticipated environmental results [Repealed – 1 May 2014] 12 Rules: Water Take, Use and Management R U L E S : L A N D U S E O N L A K E O R R I V E R B E D S O R R E G I O N A L L Y S I G N I F I C A N T W E T...

8. [2024] NZEnvC 141 Van Den Brink Group v Waikato District Council [pdf, 401 KB]

   ...the Provisions Section 32 assessments must determine whether the proposed provisions are the most appropriate way to achieve the objectives. This must include the identification of alternatives, and cost benefit analysis of the economic, social, environmental and cultural effects of the provisions including whether opportunities for economic growth and employment are reduced or increased. The risk of acting or not acting where uncertain information exists must also be considered. Th...

9. ENV-2020-CHC-099 EDS v NZ Aluminium Smelters Limited [pdf, 53 KB]

   IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND CHRISTCHURCH REGISTRY I TE KOTI MATUA O AOTEAROA OTAUTAHIROHE Date of Minute: IN THE MATTER OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACT AND OF AN APPLICATION FOR DECLARATIONS UNDER s310 OF THE ACT ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE SOCIETY INCORPORATED Applicant V NEW ZEALAND ALUMINIUM SMELTERS LIMITED Respondent 9 October 2020 ENV-2020-CHC-099 MINUTE OF ALTERNATE ENVIRONMENT JUDGE NEWHOOK [1] I have today (9 October) conducted a follow-up settle...

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