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1. [2019] NZEnvC 199 SKP Incorporated v Auckland Council [pdf, 7.9 MB]

   ...into account the views of the Trust Board, noting statements about particular sensitivity to Maori issues under the RMA in the Privy Council decision in McGuire v Hastings District Counci/3°, and the finding of the New Zealand Supreme Court in Environmental Defence Society Inc v New Zealand King Salmon Co Limited31 that the obligation in s8 RMA to have regard to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi will have procedural as well as substantive implications which decision-makers mus...

2. [2021] NZACC 69 - Auva'a v ACC (28 April 2021) [pdf, 312 KB]

   ...VIMA assessor in relation to the first of the two roles, a comparison of the descriptions and tasks of the two occupations with his previous employment, the view of Mr Macann, a vocational specialist, and the view of Dr Black, occupational and environmental medicine specialist. It is well established that, if suggested occupations are substantively the same as pre-injury employment, they will be excluded from consideration.13 This is because the concept of capacity for work is bas...

3. [2022] NZEnvC 178 Lomai Properties Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 698 KB]

   ...Apartment Buildings and Residential – Mixed Housing Urban. All relevant overlay, Auckland-wide and zone provisions apply in this precinct unless otherwise specified below. I447.2 Objectives (1) Mana whenua values are recognised and positive environmental outcomes are achieved for the health and well-being of the land, waterways and people. (2) The Precinct is developed for urban activities in a comprehensive and integrated way which recognises the importance of the Neighbourhood...

4. 05-Stormwater-Drainage_Part1.pdf [pdf, 20 MB]

   ...FOR FLEXIBLE PIPELINES. 9. CULVERTS OVER 3.4M2 IN CROSS SECTIONAL AREA ARE DESIGNED IN GENERAL ACCORDANCE WITH WAKA KOTAHI BRIDGE MANUAL SP/M/02 THIRD EDITION. 10. CULVERTS WITH FISH PASSAGE PROVISIONS ARE DESIGNED IN GENERAL ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS FOR FRESHWATER (NES FM) REGULATIONS 2020. 11. ONLY CULVERTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE MAIN HIGHWAY WORKS HAVE A UNIQUE CULVERT ID REFERENCE AND ARE DETAILED IN THE CULVERT SCHEDULE. OTHER MINOR CULVERTS FOR LOCAL ROAD DRAINAGE...

5. Prasad v Accident Compensation Corporation (Work Related Gradual Process Injury) [2024] NZACC 182 (18 November 2024) [pdf, 309 KB]

   ...Prasad’s work had already been carried out by Occupational Therapist, Sarah McEntee, and it was agreed to rely on this report. [19] The Corporation then obtained a Complex Medical Case Review Report from Dr David Payne, Specialist Occupational and Environmental Physician. Dr Payne concluded that Mr Prasad had developed glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis through a combination of genetics, obesity, and age, with this having been rendered symptomatic by his heavy work. [20] On...

6. Skipper v Gibson - Ngāti Tawhirikura Hapū Charitable Trust (2025) 498 Aotea MB 148 (498 AOT 148) [pdf, 415 KB]

   ...and our community. We will be many skilled hands and minds sharing our values and resources while generating and innovating new ideas for a productive future, living together, celebrating and inspiring, honouring and developing, culturally and environmentally rich, in tune with each other and our surroundings. … POU TUAWHA: CULTURAL STRENGTH We will re-learn our place between Ranginui and Papatūānuku and celebrate our identity. Our culture is our strength, at the heart of o...

7. [2024] NZEnvC 274 Department of Corrections v New Plymouth District Council [pdf, 734 KB]

   ...[24] In its submission on the PDP, APA-DOC highlighted that the PDP only made provision for Community Correction Activities in the General Industrial Zone and sought that further provision be made for such activities in the PDP. It noted that the environmental effects of Community Corrections Activities are “the same or similar to activities otherwise encapsulated in the definition of Community Facilities” and sought that: … with the exception of the General Industrial Zone, C...

8. Proactive-release-of-political-donations-consultation-materials-FINAL.pdf [pdf, 12 MB]

   Proa cti ve R ele as e Ministry of Justice Proactive release of material related to submissions on proposed changes to political donation rules Date of issue: 20 January 2023 Some information has been withheld on the basis that it would not, if requested under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA), be released. Where that is the case, the relevant section of the OIA has been noted and no public interest has been identified that would outweigh the reasons for withholding it.

9. Waitangi Tribunal theme Q - Foreshore [pdf, 559 KB]

   ...22, 1988), Mangonui Sewerage (Wai 17, 1988), Ngai Tahu Sea Fisheries (Wai 27, 1992), and Te Whanganui-a-Orotu (Wai 55, 1995) reports are the main instances. Issues raised in these reports include marine pollution, damage to inshore fisheries, environmental impacts on shellfish beds, and the effects of reclamations and harbour developments. None of these reports, however, deal in any sustained way with the legal history of foreshore ownership. Coastal issues are also important in some...

10. ENVC Matiatia transcript notice of motion 20150326 [pdf, 478 KB]

    ...current and future provision of car parking for the public and commuters. That is not an accurate representation of the basis of Waiheke Marina’s original application and subsequent evidence in support. The application is supporting assessment of environmental effects and the 5 evidence in support represented on the basis that access to and from the Marina and car parking associated with the marina would have an effect upon the environment which would not be more than minor....