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1. Notes of Crown Maori Relations focus group with Local Government NZ 13 March 2018 [pdf, 334 KB]

   ...of Waitangi Settlements. • Concluding Treaty Settlements – there is a desire to see settlements concluded. Uncompleted settlements are “holding up our communities”. • Re-Instatement of the Four Well-Beings (social, cultural, economic, environmental) as part of the purpose of local government – this was widely endorsed by LGNZ members. The four well-beings allow local government to be operating in the space that reflects the issues and concerns in their communities (e.g...

2. BORA Aquaculture Amendment Bill [pdf, 299 KB]

   ...considered possible inconsistencies with the right to natural justice affirmed in section 27 of that Act. PURPOSE OF THE BILL 3. The aquaculture management regime is designed to enable the sustainable growth of aquaculture in New Zealand and ensure the environmental effects of aquaculture are properly managed. The Bill amends the following Acts in relation to aquaculture: • Aquaculture Reform (Repeals and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004; • Fisheries Act 1996; • Maori Commerci...

3. BORA Resource Management (Enhancement of Iwi Management Plans) Amendment Bill [pdf, 314 KB]

   ...importance, including "(e) The relationship of Maori and their culture and traditions with their ancestral lands, water, sites, waahi tapu [sacred places], and other taonga [treasures]". By s 7 particular regard is to be had to a list of environmental factors, beginning with "(a) Kaitiakitanga [a defined term which may be summarised as guardianship of resources by the Maori people of the area]". By s 8 the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi are to be taken into acc...

4. Federated-Farmers-of-New-Zealand.pdf [pdf, 301 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...

5. Horticulture-New-Zealand.pdf [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...HortNZ seeks to be included in discussions on improving the FEP and NLR processes due to the potential for consequential impacts on the industry. Take a risk-based approach to managing land use, including adaptive management, to respond to environmental, economic and technological changes over time reduce diffuse discharges of nitrogen, phosphorus, sediment and microbial pathogens; and Amend paragraph e as follows: Prioritise actions and timing of those farming practices th...

6. [2019] NZEnvC 081 Evans Homes Ltd v Invercargill City Council [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...activity, the court asked the parties to advise how the amended conditions addressed the reasons for declining consent in order for the court to satisfy itself that the orders sought promoted the purpose of the RMA. [5] Ms P M Gare, Director of Environmental and Planning Services for the Council, deposes that the proposal meets the majority of the objectives and policies of the proposed Invercargill City District Plan. Where the proposal does not meet the relevant objectives and pol...

7. WISE - EiC - M J Salinger - Climate Change (filed 5 Feb 2021) [pdf, 2.8 MB]

   ...former New Zealand Meteorological Service and then NIWA in Auckland. I now do consultancy work. 3. I hold the following tertiary qualifications: B. Sc from University of Otago, Ph D from Victoria University of Wellington and an M Phil (Hons) in Environmental Law from University of Auckland. 4. I am a Companion of the Royal Society of New Zealand and a member of the Meteorological Society of New Zealand. Climate Change 5. Regional warming is projected for the New Zeala...

8. South Waikato District Council.pdf [pdf, 229 KB]

   ...sought in (b) above as the relief sought will improve certainty because the amendment expressly addresses the relationship between Policies 2 and 4 (management of priority contaminants in sub-catchment in Table 3.11.2), and methods, where Farm Environmental Plans (“FEPs”) are required. Rule 3.11.4.5 13. The Appeal against Rule 3.11.4.5 seeks amendments to: (a) include a requirement for general improvement in farming practice to reduce the four contaminants, and (b) t...

9. 2021-02-12 Notice of Witness Conferencing [pdf, 132 KB]

   ...+ Lamb)  Dr Lionel John Hume, Senior Policy Advisor (Federated Farmers)  Vance Hodgson, Planner (Horticulture New Zealand)  Stuart John Ford, Agriculture and Resource Economist (Horticulture New Zealand)  Christina Elyse Bright, Environmental Scientist (Landpro Limited)  Clare Rose Perkins, Senior Planner and Planning Team Lead (Landpro Limited)  Anthony Davoren, Consultant (Strath Clyde Water Limited, Mcarthur Ridge Vineyard Limited and Mount Dunstan Estates Li...

10. Ballance-Agri-Nutrients-Limited.pdf [pdf, 738 KB]

    ...in keeping with industry guidelines and good management practice. 6.0 BAN agrees to participate in mediation or other alternative dispute resolution of the proceedings. ________________________________________ Dominic Adams Environmental Manager for Ballance Agri-Nutrients Limited Dated: 28th of September 2020 Address for Service 1: Ballance Agri-Nutrients Limited, Hewletts Road, Mount Maunganui, Private Bag 12503 Tauranga Mail Centre...