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1. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 AC revised evidence chief Bremner final [pdf, 860 KB]

   ...appropriate and efficient use and development in the Coastal Marina Area (CMA). In my view whether or not the Proposal constitutes “appropriate” development in the CMA will be guided by positive considerations as well as the nature and degree of environmental effects resulting from that activity, and the characteristics of the environment. 72. Further, a number of objectives and some of the policies that are relevant to the Proposal are written in a way that seeks an outcome...

2. Recommendations recap - issue 7 [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The coroner commented that the deceased’s death is a tragic reminder of the care that has to be taken around flammable substances and volatile fuels, particularly in the absence of ventilation. She noted that the Environmental Protection Authority publishes guidance on its website (epa.govt.nz/ hazardous‑substances/using‑storing/at‑home) about using and storing petrol. The guidance states that petrol is highly flammable and must be handled with gre...

3. Supplementary Evidence of Matthew Twose [pdf, 2.4 MB]

   ...washing, and oral or other personal hygiene. 26. MfE’s recommendation report on submissions received to the NPS7 (the MfE report) states that the definition was specifically drafted to be consistent with both the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Sources of Human Drinking Water) Regulations 2007 and the Drinking Water Standards for New Zealand 2005 (revised 2008) published by the Ministry of Health. The NES – Sources of Human Drinking Water definition i...

4. ENVC paper Best Practice Appeals Proposed Plans Policy 2012 [pdf, 167 KB]

   ...face-to-face) by the case managing Judge, and/or by mediators can assist in setting mediation methodology and the order within which issues will be tackled. 10 Use of the emerging technique (in which NZ is something of a leader in the environmental field) of conferencing of relevant groups of the parties’ expert witnesses, alongside the mediations. Much time, and even the need for hearings, can be saved by parties meeting the requirement in the Practice Note that partie...

5. BORA Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Bill [pdf, 418 KB]

   ...non-natural person. • Clause 85 provides for fines not exceeding $60,000 for a natural person, and $120,000 for a non- natural person, for breaching the conditions of an authority. • Given that the Bill operates in the context of heritage and environmental legislation, it is thought appropriate that the Bill is consistent with the approach taken in the RMA. Section 341 of the RMA provides that certain offences under the RMA are strict liability offences. Such offences are...

6. E65 John Parlane - Traffic - EIC - VHHL [pdf, 1 MB]

   ...Douglas Parlane. I am a traffic engineer and principal of Parlane & Associates Limited. 2. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and Certificates of Proficiency (Masters Level) in Traffic Engineering, Transportation Planning, and Environmental Law from the University of Auckland. I hold a Bachelor of Applied Economics from Massey University. I am a member of the Institution of Professional Engineers, New Zealand (MIPENZ). For the last thirty years I have worked...

7. E63 John Parlane - Traffic - EIC - ATC [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...years. Prior to this I was a Senior Engineer employed by Traffic Design Group Limited. 1.2 I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and Certificates of Proficiency (Masters Level) in Traffic Engineering, Transportation Planning, and Environmental Law from the University of Auckland. I hold a Bachelor of Applied Economics from Massey University. I am a member of the Institution of Professional Engineers, New Zealand (MIPENZ). For the last thirty years I have worked as a...

8. 2021-03-18 ORC PC7 Hearing Schedule (draft as at 17 March 2021) [pdf, 295 KB]

   ...Representative Subject (if provided) Position Evidence / Representation Questioning / Cross-Examination Fish & Game Morgan Trotter Ecological Flow Evidence Summary (10min) Court (45min) ORC (30min) OWRUG (30min) Fish & Game Nigel Parageen Environmental Management Evidence Summary (10min) Court (45min) ORC (30min) Nga Rūnanga (30min) OWRUG (30min) Lunch (12.45pm) Fish & Game Ian Cole Recreational Angling Evidence Summary (10min) Court (45min) OWRUG (30min) Royal For...

9. 2021-05-18 Appendix 1 to the Deemed permits and associated rights of priorities JWS file 18 May 2021 [pdf, 265 KB]

   ...adequate to deal with any adverse effect on the environment which may arise from the exercise of the consent and which it is appropriate to deal with at a later stage; or (c) ensuring the conditions of this consent are consistent with any National Environmental Standards, Regulations, relevant plans and/or the Otago Regional Policy Statement; or (d) adjusting or altering the method of water take data recording and transmission. Page 4 of 9 Notes to Cons...

10. [2019] NZEnvC 005 The New Zealand Heavy Haulage Association Incorporated (Huose Movers Section) v South Tarnakai District Council [pdf, 1.4 MB]

    ...of implementation include: Rules which permit relocated buildings subject to performance standards relating to previous use, foundations, and a performance bond and owner certification to maintain and enhance amenity values. • Assessment of environmental effects through the resource consent process for proposals that are not permitted, because of non-compliance with performance standards. Use of conditions on resource consents to control the effects of relocated buildings. • The...