[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...