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1. WISE - EiC - D MacTavish - Irrigation-Geohydrology (filed 9 Feb 2021) [pdf, 742 KB]

   ...development on stream flows to date. 3. This means that the water balances developed are at best indicative and there is no reliable basis on which to effectively manage the resources. The time frame to fix the hydrological data and develop environmental flow provisions is too long and complex to deliver sustainable outcomes resilient to climate change. 4. It is therefore recommended that with the aid of models, a natural flow regime be reconstructed for all catchments to provi...

2. [2022] NZEnvC 019 Minister of Conservation v Wellington Regional Council [pdf, 2.4 MB]

   ...them with an opportunity to advise whether they are interested in the provisions. As no response indicating an interest has been received within 5 working days, it is assumed they have no interest in this Topic. Resource Management (National Environmental S ta11dards far Freshwate1J Regulations 2020 [5] On 3 September 2020, prior to mediation, but after the notification and initial decisions on submissions on the Proposed Plan, the Resource Management (National Environmental Stand...

3. [2023] NZEnvC 082 Royal Forest & Bird Protection Society of NZ Inc v Dunedin City Council [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...a net gain in the biodiversity values of the area; or b. where there are no practicable alternative locations, any proposal for a biodiversity offset is in accordance with Policy 2. 2. 3. 6; or c. where a biodiversity offset is not practicable, environmental compensation is proposed in accordance with Policy 2. 2. 3. 7. Policy 10.2.1.3 Avoid rural activities (except for rural anciltary retail, rural tourism and rural research), residential activities (&xcept for working from hom...

4. Dunedin City Council - Zoe Moffat - EIC - 25 February 2022 [pdf, 221 KB]

   ...Analyst at the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal in Sydney for five years in the areas of water licensing, water pricing and local government regulation. I also have over six years’ experience in consulting in the water industry including environmental assessment, strategic planning and process engineering. 5 In preparing this evidence I have reviewed: (a) The reports and statements of evidence of other experts giving evidence relevant to my area of expertise, includi...

5. [2021] NZEnvC 033 Minister of Conservation v Northland Regional Council [pdf, 3.5 MB]

   ...non-consumptive takes as "alternative minimum flows". 9 The proposed additional wording to require that the best information available is used in calculating allocation limits and minimum flows and levels has been included at the start of H.4 Environmental flows and levels, rather than in Policy D.4.12.10 Relocating the additional wording is necessary to ensure that it applies to allocation limits and minimum flows and levels, as Policy D.4.12 applies only to minimum flows and l...

6. E12 John Mckensey - Lighting - EIC - Applicant [pdf, 4.6 MB]

   ...Queensland Institute of Technology; (b) Completed the Consulting Engineering Practice and Management programme at the University of Melbourne; (c) More than 35 years of experience in lighting design; (d) More than 15 years of experience in environmental effects of lighting; (e) Lighting expert representing the applicant for Kennedy Point Marina, Waiheke Island; (f) Lighting advisor to Auckland Council for the Auckland Unitary Plan; (g) Lighting advisor to Christchurch City Co...

7. [2019] NZEnvC 001 Tauranga Environmental Protection Society Incorporated v Tauranga City Council [pdf, 180 KB]

   ...AOTEAROA IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND AND AND Decision No. [2019] NZEnvC C'O.!. of the Resource Management Act 1991 of an appeal under section 120 of the Act and an application for a declaration under s 311 of the Act TAURANGA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SOCIETY INCORPORATED (ENV-2018-AKL-000256 and ENV-2018-AKL-000384 ) Appellant and Applicant TAURANGA CITY COUNCIL BAY OF PLENTY REGIONAL COUNCIL Respondents TRANS POWER NEW ZEALAND Applicant for cons...

8. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 TGKL lay attach 5 marine pollution [pdf, 389 KB]

   ...burden of boat harbours: Heavy contaminant and fouling loads in a native habitat-forming alga E.L. Johnston a,⇑, E.M. Marzinelli a, C.A. Wood b, D. Speranza b, J.D.D. Bishop b a Evolution and Ecology Research Centre, School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of New South Wales, Sydney NSW 2052, Australia b Marine Biological Association of the UK, Citadel Hill, Plymouth PL1 2PB, UK a r t i c l e i n f o Keywords: Metals Fouling Accumulation UK Non-indigenous species...

9. HortNZ - EiC - M K Sands - Industry (5 Feb 2021) [pdf, 313 KB]

   ...activities. 5. It is critical that policies designed to ring-fence the renewal of existing deemed permits and water permits under the controlled activity pathway, do not inadvertently prevent the granting of water permits that could result in lesser environmental effects and generate a valuable social and economic contribution. 4 INTRODUCTION Qualifications and experience 6. My name is Michelle Kathleen Sands. I am the Manager Natural Resources and Environment, with...

10. FFNZ - EiC - P W Hunt (5 Feb 2021) [pdf, 307 KB]

    ...of the original plan 6A was to enable and encourage farmers to farm with the environment at the fore of every decision. 15. With adequate and appropriate ORC support the implementation of its existing Water Plan would have had a far better environmental outcome than a one-size fits all tick box exercise that can sit in the bottom drawer until it needs to be renewed. 16. The environment does not benefit from plan changes. It benefits from action on the ground and this requir...