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1. [2022] NZEnvC 040 Upper Clutha Environmental Society Incorporated v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI ŌTAUTAHI Decision No. [2022] NZEnvC 40 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 AND of appeals under clause 14 of the First Schedule of the Act BETWEEN UPPER CLUTHA ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIETY INCORPORATED (ENV-2018-CHC-56) and all other appellants concerning Topic 2 of Stage 1 of the Proposed Queenstown Lakes District Plan (listed on the attached Schedule) Appellants AND QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT C...

2. [2024] NZEnvC 137 Auckland Council v Sharma [pdf, 242 KB]

   ...Auckland Council memorandum 18 July 2022, at [1.3](a)-(e). 4 earthworks occurred, and remedial work was not undertaken. [6] On 18 July 2022, the Council applied for enforcement orders requiring the cessation of earthworks and remediation of environmental damage that resulted from the unconsented earthworks at the Site. [7] On 14 May 2024, the parties filed a joint memorandum advising that an agreement had been reached. Section 315 [8] The joint memorandum dated 14 May 2024...

3. 2024-07-18-Notice-of-Hearing-Buckham-v-QLDC.pdf [pdf, 247 KB]

   ...653, DX ZP95001, Queenstown Interested Party S274 Abby O�Neil and Carroll Joynes Steph Macdonald, Berry Simons, PO Box 3144, Shortland Street, Auckland 1140 Interested Party S274 Abby O�Neil and Carroll Joynes Sue Simons, Berry Simons Environmental Law, PO Box 3144, Auckland 1140 Interested Party S274 Brian and Diana Harrison Jayne Elizabeth MacDonald, Macalister Todd Phillips (Queenstown), P O Box 653, DX ZP95001, Queenstown Interested Party S274 Craig and Nanette...

4. 15.-Evidence-of-Mr-Gregor-McLean-Erosion-and-Sediment-Control64012503.1.PDF [PDF, 224 KB]

   ................................................................................................ 5 Section 198 Report ............................................................................................ 12 Page 1 INTRODUCTION 1. My full name is Gregor John McLean. 2. I am a Director of Southern Skies Environmental Limited (SSEL), an environmental consultancy company specialising in erosion and sediment control (ESC), environmental management and planning....

5. 6.-Richard-Chilton-Air-Quality.pdf [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...Application of Dust Suppressants Biodegradable dust suppressants may be used to protect the high-risk areas and be applied to surfaces where dust has been identified as a significant risk. The inert nature of these products makes them ideal as an environmentally friendly application. The decision as to whether a polymer stabiliser will be utilised rests with Construction and Environmental Managers. Polymer stabilisers will not only be used to treat dust nuisance issues but also as a...

6. [2023] NZEnvC 141 Nature Preservation Trustee Limited v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 30 MB]

   ...existing deer fence with rabbit proof mesh may be retained in its current position. 18. All works undertaken on the reserve are to be in accordance with the QLDC Land Development and Subdivision Code of Practice 2020. 19. All works and environmental management measures undertaken on the Council reserve, shall be installed and carried out in accordance with the Queenstown Lakes District Council’s Guidelines for Environmental Management Plans (dated 2019). https://www.q...

7. Sworn Affidavit of John Kyle [pdf, 3.7 MB]

   ...response to the two strike out applications. I have reviewed the strike out applications and the accompanying affidavits. 5. The April Report concluded: "We are of the opinion that the technical reports that accompanied the assessment of environmental effects for the Project can continue to be relied upon, with any new information or updates being presented in evidence if considered necessary. " 6. I consider the April Report remains valid for the following reasons :...

8. Trustpower S Styles Supplementary evidence on pRPS 21 July 2021 [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...Energy section6. Objective 2 is the primary objective relating to renewable energy generation and it requires: The generation capacity of renewable electricity generation activities in Otago: (1) is maintained and, if practicable maximised, within environmental limits, and (2) contributes to meeting New Zealand’s national target for renewable electricity generation.7 3.3 This quite directive objective clearly anticipates that existing renewable electricity generation activiti...

9. [2024] NZEnvC 242 Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Incorporated v Thames-Coromandel District Council [pdf, 16 MB]

   ...TĀMAKI MAKAURAU Decision [2024] NZEnvC 242 IN THE MATTER OF appeals under Clause 14 of the First Schedule to the Resource Management Act 1991 BETWEEN ROYAL FOREST AND BIRD PROTECTION SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND INCORPORATED (ENV-2016-AKL-143) ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE SOCIETY INCORPORATED (ENV-2016-AKL-147) KEITH VERNON (ENV-2016-AKL-084) WAIKATO REGIONAL COUNCIL (ENV-2016-AKL-146) Appellants AND THAMES-COROMANDEL DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Court: Chief Environ...

10. NZLS Predictions in an Uncertain World [pdf, 957 KB]

    ...Hon Justice Glazebrook, “Miscarriage by Expert” (speech to Commonwealth Magistrates’ and Judges’ Association Triennial Conference, Wellington, 21 September 2015). (www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/speechpapers/HJG2.pdf). NZLS CLE Intensive  Environmental Law Intensive 2 [3] Illustrating how our assessments of risk need to be updated regularly in the light of further and better information, the timing of this paper is unfortunate. Not only is it likely to be superseded and impr...