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1. [2019] NZEnvC 056 Mackenzie District Council [pdf, 7.3 MB]

   ...J M Hassan Environment Commissioner R M Dunlop Hearing: at Christchurch on 4 and 14 February 2019 Appearances: D G Caldwell and A C Limmer for the applicant P A Steven QC and K G Reid for Simons Pass Station Limited R Enright and M Wright for Environmental Defence Society Incorporated Date of Decision: 1 April 2019 Date of Issue: 1 April 2019 DECISION OF THE ENVIRONMENT COURT A: Pursuant to s 312 of the Resource Management Act 1991, the Environment Court: (i) declines to make...

2. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 DM local Judith Coutts [pdf, 125 KB]

   ...flowing into Matiatia Bay as a result of the natural filtration systems created by the vegetation and removal of weeds. 12. As a result of the work undertaken, the trails through the Te Atawhai Whenua Reserve are very popular recreational and environmental attractions for visitors and locals and who are drawn to the area by its beauty and quietitude. I regularly speak to visitors and locals who have enjoyed (or are enjoying) the trails and who comment very favourably to me on t...

3. Federated Farmers of New Zealand.pdf [pdf, 299 KB]

   ...wellbeing of the Waikato and Waipā Rivers. However, Federated Farmers considers that the regulatory and non-regulatory methods proposed in PC1 do not appropriately give effect to the relevant higher order documents, have not appropriately balanced environmental, economic, social and cultural considerations, and are not the most efficient and effective means of achieving the objective of the plan change. 4. Federated Farmers is interested in all the issues raised by the Appell...

4. Ngai Tai ki Tamaki [pdf, 376 KB]

   ...process of the final America’s cup proposal or have effective input into the aspects of the proposal that may impact on cultural values, including site selection, base layout and design, and the final selection process; (g) The Assessment of Environmental Effects does not contain appropriate assessment of effects on cultural values/interests; (h) There has been insufficient cultural considerations and input into the legacy effects of the proposal; (i) There has been no considera...

5. 2020-10-23-Minute-PC7-Notice-of-motion-lodgement-service-of-documents.pdf [pdf, 158 KB]

   ...(b) the Otago Regional Council referred proposed Plan Change 7 to the Environment Court under s 149T(2) of the Resource Management Act 1991 by lodging the notice of motion together with the supporting affidavit of Anita Jayne Dawe;2 (c) the Environmental Protection Authority gave public notice of the Minister’s direction to refer the proposed Plan Change to the Environment Court for decision; (d) the proposed Plan Change was publicly notified and submissions and further subm...

6. 2020-10-23-Minute-PC-1-8-Notice-of-motion-lodgement-service-of-documents.pdf [pdf, 160 KB]

   ...Otago Regional Council referred the proposed Omnibus Plan Change to the Environment Court under s 149T(2) of the Resource Management Act 1991 by lodging the notice of motion together with the supporting affidavit of Anita Jayne Dawe;2 (c) the Environmental Protection Authority gave public notice of the Minister’s direction to refer the proposed Omnibus Plan Change to the Environment Court for decision; (d) the proposed Omnibus Plan Change was publicly notified and submissions...

7. Genesis Energy Limited 83 [pdf, 60 KB]

   ...regionally significant infrastructure and regionally significant industry provide for social and economic wellbeing. The resource consent process ensures these benefits can occur while also addressing and managing actual and potential adverse environmental and cultural effects (through the consent process and conditions placed on those consents). (b) There should be no mandatory obligation under Policy 12 to propose measures to offset or compensate any residual adverse effect...

8. Federated Farmers of New Zealand.pdf [pdf, 310 KB]

   ...wellbeing of the Waikato and Waipā Rivers. However, Federated Farmers considers that the regulatory and non-regulatory methods proposed in PC1 do not appropriately give effect to the relevant higher order documents, have not appropriately balanced environmental, economic, social and cultural considerations, and are not the most efficient and effective means of achieving the objective of the plan change. 4. Federated Farmers is interested in all the issues raised by the Appell...

9. Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited.pdf [pdf, 70 KB]

   ...need for clarity on the application of these policies, it is interested in this appeal point to ensure it remains consistent with the outcomes sought in Fonterra's appeal. Clarifying that Policy 19 does not relate to biodiversity offsets or environmental compensation, because offsetting / compensation is inappropriate. Fonterra supports the need for clarity on the application of this policy, it is interested in this appeal point to ensure it remains consistent with the outcomes...

10. Water Services Regulator Bill Advice [pdf, 102 KB]

    ...protected; d. ensure more people can access water that is safe to drink, by requiring all suppliers (except individual domestic self-suppliers) to be part of the regulatory system, and to provide safe drinking water on a consistent basis; e. lift the environmental performance and transparency of wastewater and stormwater networks; and, f. improve national-level leadership, oversight, and support relating to wastewater and stormwater. Consistency of the Bill with the Bill...