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1. 11.1. Appendix 1 to JWS 11 - Draft Amendments to PC7 [pdf, 359 KB]

   ...authorised by deemed permits or water permits for takes and uses of freshwater expiring prior to 31 December 2025 to continue operating: (a) at their existing scale and consistent with historical use, and (b) where the risk of additional adverse environmental effects resulting from any proposed increase in the scale or duration of the take and use of freshwater is low. Version B 10A.1.2 Enable activities authorised by deemed permits or water permits for takes and use...

2. NZ BORA Advice: Civil Aviation Bill [pdf, 368 KB]

   ...airports. 8. The main purpose of the Bill is to provide for the regulation of a safe and secure civil aviation system. The Bill also has the following additional purposes: a. to maintain, enhance, and promote a transport system that contributes to environmental sustainability, economic prosperity, inclusive access, healthy and safe people, and resilience and security; b. to promote innovation, effectiveness, and efficiency in civil aviation; c. to ensure that New Zealand’s obligati...

3. 9.1 Appendix 1 to JWS 9 - Recommended Amendments to PC7 [pdf, 423 KB]

   ...authorised by deemed permits or water permits for takes and uses of freshwater expiring prior to 31 December 2025 to continue operating: (a) at their existing scale and consistent with historical use, and (b) where the risk of additional adverse environmental effects resulting from any proposed increase in the scale or duration of the take and use of freshwater is low. Version B 10A.1.2 Enable activities authorised by deemed permits or water permits for takes and use...

4. [2021] NZEnvC 146 Ngati Paoa Trust Board v Kennedy Point Boatharbour [pdf, 437 KB]

   ...without qualifiers; and to analyse the qualifiers “reasonably possible” and “to the greatest extent practicable” as a matter of law. He accurately characterised the requirement about “avoidance” from findings of the Supreme Court in Environmental Defence Society Inc v The New Zealand King Salmon Co. Limited9 as meaning “not allow”, or “prevent the occurrence of”, but with an acknowledgment that this is not absolute because minor or transitory effects may be perm...

5. Appendix 2 Draft Annex to 23rd-24th Reports under the Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination [pdf, 420 KB]

   ...status within the whānau Kawenata: Covenant, agreement or treaty Kīngitanga: The Kīngitanga was established by Māori chiefs in 1858 with the aim of uniting Māori under a single sovereign and continues to advance matters of political, social, environmental, spiritual and economic importance to iwi and hapū. Kōhanga reo: development and language revitalisation initiative grounded in Māori cultural principles and ideals. It facilitates the growth and development of mokopuna (child...

6. [2021] NZEmpC 177 Allison v Ceres New Zealand LLC [pdf, 267 KB]

   ...[2] Ceres was incorporated in Minnesota, USA. It is registered under the Companies Act 1993. The company’s core business is providing contracting services, involving large scale construction, disaster recovery, demolition, deconstruction, environmental remediation and recycling projects. Ceres has had a presence in Christchurch since the earthquakes in 2011. [3] Mr Allison began working for Ceres as a welder/boilermaker on 2 February 2016, after a short spell providi...

7. [2022] NZACC 96 – McGregor v ACC (19 May 2022) [pdf, 395 KB]

   ...the legal test for vocational independence is whether the claimant is suited by reason of her experience, educational training to work at that work type (emphasis added). [97] Furthermore, neither Dr Gribble nor Dr Antoniadis identified any environmental modifications that would be needed so that the appellant could do her work safely. [98] As to income disparity, there is no requirement in the Act that a work type is only suitable if earnings in that work type are at least e...

8. [2022] NZEnvC 074 Malaghans Investments Limited v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 704 KB]

   ...Peak Water Transport Infrastructure overlay. RD Discretion is restricted to: a. Indigenous biodiversity values; b. Visual amenity values; c. Landscape; d. Open space and the interaction of the development with the water body; e. Environmental protection measures (including landscaping and stormwater management); f. Natural hazards; and g. Effects on cultural values of manawhenua. 46.5.6 Setback of Buildings 46.5.6.1: Buildings shall be set back a minimum of 10...

9. Appendix 1 to JWS 12 [pdf, 401 KB]

   ...authorised by deemed permits or water permits for takes and uses of freshwater expiring prior to 31 December 2025 to continue operating: (a) at their existing scale and consistent with historical use, and (b) where the risk of additional adverse environmental effects resulting from any proposed increase in the scale or duration of the take and use of freshwater is low. Version B 10A.1.2 Enable activities authorised by deemed permits or water permits for takes and uses of fre...

10. Phillips - Ahipara A4 (2021) 438 Aotea MB 10 (438 AOT 10) [pdf, 333 KB]

    ...about a large pit that has been dug to dispose of household rubbish. Mr Phillips sought: (a) an order to stop the occupants at 19 Waitehuia Road from further unauthorised digging of new drains on A4 and A5, from using heavy machinery and causing environmental damage; (b) an order to prevent the occupants from digging holes to dispose of the household rubbish and potential toxic waste as landfill; and (c) that the Court caution the occupants of 19 Waitehuia Road regarding dispo...