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1. BORA Land Transport Amendment Bill [pdf, 294 KB]

   ...be informed of that right) was extended to all those who returned a positive evidential breath test, whereas previously this was reserved for those with readings under 600. 9.The Court of Appeal went on to note that, in Livingston v Institute of Environmental Science and Research Ltd, 3 it had recognised that, although defendants’ rights were limited by the removal of the error defence, the introduction of a universal right to elect a blood test was seen by Parliament as a sufficient...

2. Avifauna (dated 8 May 2017) [pdf, 215 KB]

   ...roads is questioned by DJO 15. The need for the modelling to be based on site specific data Page 3 of5 16. Whether the more common species of birds should be taken into consideration CONSENT CONDITIONS 17. Agree with the requirements for an environmental management plan (conditions 31 and 32) 18. It is understood that the following condition was included is Mr Farrell's evidence (condition 33). The consent holder shall monitor bird strike and report in the EMP. This shall b...

3. Notes of Crown Maori Relations hui in Whangarei 8 April 2018 [pdf, 407 KB]

   ...should keep our eye on 2040 – the 200th anniversary of Te Tiriti. One participant said the Crown should acknowledge that noone speaks for ALL Māori. • Environment – Hui participants saw the need for a greater role for Māori in monitoring environmental impacts. • Economic development – Northland needs greater economic development and the people of Northland are keen to work with government to grow the regional economy for the benefit of all. https://www.justice.go...

4. [2018] NZEnvC 054 Tasman District Council [pdf, 496 KB]

   ...Geoffrey Stephen Markham; (viii) Such further grounds as submitted in the Memorandum of Counsel for the Applicant. As noted in the reasons section, the application was accompanied by a detailed affidavit sworn by Mr G S Markham (Principal Planner Environmental Policy at the CounCil) and a memorandum from counsel to the Council. Background [3] It will be seen from the description of the application in para [1] (above) that the rules which the Council seeks to have legal effect...

5. Notes from Crown Maori Relations hui in Whangarei 8 April 2018 [pdf, 407 KB]

   ...should keep our eye on 2040 – the 200th anniversary of Te Tiriti. One participant said the Crown should acknowledge that noone speaks for ALL Māori. • Environment – Hui participants saw the need for a greater role for Māori in monitoring environmental impacts. • Economic development – Northland needs greater economic development and the people of Northland are keen to work with government to grow the regional economy for the benefit of all. https://www.justice.go...

6. [2021] NZEnvC 058 The Tree Council (Auckland) Inc v Auckland Council & Zheng [pdf, 895 KB]

   ...ex pmte means) and without holding a hearing. These provisions reflect the possibility that the need for action to deal with a contravention of the RMA may be so urgent that the usual requirements for notice and a hearing could result in greater environmental damage. The issue is whether such risk outweighs the general desirability of adherence to the usual procedure of a court and the principles of natural justice, including in particular hearing both sides to a case before making...

7. Ballance Agri-Nutrients Limited [pdf, 887 KB]

   ...having regard to the Appellant’s submission and the reasons for this appeal; (b) Any consequential amendments to the proposed Plan Change which arise from the reasons for appeal or the relief sought. Signature: Dominic Adams Environmental Manager Ballance Agri-Nutrients Limited Date: 7 July 2020

8. [2019] NZEnvC 011 Tararua District Council v Capital All Signs Holdings Ltd [pdf, 745 KB]

   ...highly likely to be awarded against unsuccessful parties in enforcement proceedings. That is because such proceedings are of considerable consequence and commonly involve local authorities having to take action to make parties comply with their environmental obligations. [21] In this particular case the Court was satisfied that the storage of shipping containers on the Property was not a permitted activity under the District Plan. Neither was it approved by way of a resource consent...

9. [2018] NZEnvC 226 Cable Bay Wines Ltd v Auckland Council [pdf, 2.7 MB]

   ...chairs, umbrellas, and open­ air dining and drinking on the lawn. [4] The unconsented facilities and activities were the subject of a retrospective resource consent application by the Appellants in April 2017. Examination of the Assessment of Environmental Effects ('AEE') shows that consent was sought for the following activities: (a) The establishment of an additional enclosed restaurant space and pizza kitchen, collectively referred to as The Veranda. (b) Use of the...

10. Proactive release – report on overseas travel (Europe – January 2019) [pdf, 840 KB]

    ...characteristics through amendment of the Human Rights Act 1993. 4. Theme Four: Development, the environment, and business and human rights: 4.1. Increase technical and other cooperation with UN member states; 4.2. Continue efforts to address ongoing environmental and climate change related challenges; IN-CONFIDENCE Page 4 of 6 3m1jqyn2tm 2019-04-09 12:18:07RE LE AS ED B Y TH E M IN IS TE R OF JU ST IC E IN-CONFIDENCE 4.3. Promote the role of the private sector in implemen...