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1. [2022] NZEnvC 049 Boonham v Kaipara District Council [pdf, 546 KB]

   ...that the subdivision or development may be permitted even though sufficient wastewater capacity is not in place. Although it is not within the scope of this hearing, it seems relatively clear that action by a Council to grant a consent where environmental effects could occur may lead to proceedings in the Environment Court or High Court. Accordingly, the question for this Court is what level of importance should be given to ensuring that the infrastructure is in place at a time...

2. [2021] NZEnvC 187 The Canyon Vineyard Limited v Central Otago District Council [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...s108AA of the Resource Management Act 1991 (‘the Act’) to: (a) be agreed by the applicant; or (b) directly connect to: (i) an adverse effect of the activity on the environment; or (ii) an applicable district or regional rule, or national environmental standard; or (c) be administratively necessary to implement the consent. Parties’ responses [3] On 22 September 2021, after conferring with Council, Bendigo filed a set of recommended final conditions. [4] On 1 October 2...

3. [2021] NZEnvC 192 Northport Limited v Whangarei District Council [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...Northport is apparently reluctant to do this because the land is owned or operated by others. The introduction of rail and refinery changes We also conclude that the sound contour for the port area is likely to be changed 2 Port Otago Ltd v Environmental Defence Society Inc [2021] NZCA 638. [62] [63] [64] [65] [66] [67] 15 with the introduction of the new rail link which we understand is currently under construction. Part of the unknowns in this whole situatio...

4. [2024] NZEnvC 180 Tasman District Council v Schaeffner [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...using the tiny home in a manner that breaches this rule. Whether the court should make orders [58] The court retains a discretion to refuse to make an order. However, an order will seldom be refused where grounds are made out. The focus is on environmental effects and the public interest in maintaining the integrity of district 20 and regional plans and the RMA rather than the detriment that might be suffered by private individuals.18 [59] I find that it is fundamental tha...

5. Youth Justice Indicators Summary Report June 2024 [pdf, 4.1 MB]

   Youth Justice Indicators Summary Report June 2024 BB BB Published in June 2024 By the Ministry of Justice Justice Centre, 19 Aitken Street DXSX10088, Wellington, New Zealand ISSN: 2623-999X Suggested citation Ministry of Justice. 2024. Youth Justice Indicators Summary Report. June 2024. Wellington: Ministry of Justice. This document is available at https://www.justice.govt.nz/justice-sector-policy/research-data/justice- statistics/youth-justice-indicat

6. Recommendations recap - issue 2 [pdf, 1.7 MB]

   Recommendations Recap A summary of coronial recommendations and comments made between 1 January–31 March 2012 ISSUE 2 O F N E W Z E A L A N D CHIEF CORONER O F F I C E O F T H E http://www.justice.govt.nz/courts/coroners-court/ Coronial Services of New Zealand Purongo O te Ao Kakarauri justice.govt.nz/coroners To request a copy of any full findings of cases contained in this edition, please contact our National Office. National Office Coronial.Information@justice.govt.nz

7. [2017] NZEnvC 032 South Epsom Planning Group Incorporated v Auckland Council [pdf, 32 MB]

   IBEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT Court: Parties: IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND AND Decision No. [2016] NZEnvC 0 3 2 of the Resource Management Act 1991 of appeals pursuant to clause 14 of the First Schedule to the Act SOUTH EPSOM PLANNING GROUP INCORPORATED AND THREE KINGS UNITED GROUP INCORPORATED (ENV-2016-AKL-01 ) NGATI TE ATA WAIOHUA AND NGATI TAMAOHO TRUST (ENV-2015-AKL -158) Appellants AUCKLAND COUNCIL Respondent FLETCHER RESIDENTIAL LIMITED Applica

8. [2023] NZEnvC 004 KiwiRail Holdings Limited v Whangarei District Council [pdf, 29 MB]

   ...the appropriate district wide chapter. [50] The Standards define “provisions” as:9 all content in a policy statement or plan, including but not limited to background content, issues, objectives, policies, methods, rules, and anticipated environmental results. [51] The agreed amendments include both rules and non-rule methods (mapping, advice notes, compliance standards).10 Mapping standard [52] The Standards include direction 13 - Mapping Standards, with a mandatory direc...

9. ENV-2016-AKL-000TBA Walden v Auckland Council [pdf, 2.2 MB]

   ...strategic directions • Focusing intensifi.cation within the existing urban area delivers the benefits of a quality compact urban form, which include better public transport, proximity to amenity and services, efficient infrastructure servicing, environmental protection and a reduced carbon footprint. Minutes Page 24 Governing Body 10 August 2016 Minutes d) adopt the alternative solution associated with recommendation c) and accompanying section 32AA reports (where provided),...

10. [2017] NZEnvC 174 New Zealand Transport Agency v Marlborough District Council [pdf, 13 MB]

    ...for the safe and efficient operation of community infrastructure in a sustainable way." Policy 7.1.15 "(a) Enable the safe and efficient operation of the land transport system consistent with the duty to avoid, remedy or mitigate adverse environmental effects. (b) Recognise a roading hierarchy as the guiding framework for the function of roads in Marlborough." MSRMP 26.2.1.1. WARMP 27.2.1.1. MSRMP Chapter 18.1 Introduction; WARMP Chapter 19.1 Introduction. 10 the safe...