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1. Farmers-For-Positive-Change-99.pdf [pdf, 195 KB]

   ...a) The proceedings seek relief that will impact on the natural and physical resources of the region. b) F4PC is a group of farmers from the sheep and beef, deer and dairy sectors (refer to Appendix One for current committee members) who are environmental award winners and profitable environmental champions within their communities. Its members want to develop positive solutions that work for their farms and communities. c) F4PC has a vision of ‘vibrant provincial communi...

2. [2018] NZEnvC 143 Zindia Ltd v Marlborough District Council [pdf, 602 KB]

   ...for stay is made on the following grounds:' (a) it would be inappropriate for the appellant to suffer the effects of the abatement notice before its arguments have been tested on appeal; (b) the appeal is brought in the context of a National Environmental Standard which had been in force for less than half a year and a proposed plan which has not yet received final approval. For these reasons, the appeal may be viewed as a test case and so the appellant's commercial work o...

3. Wellington International Airport Limited Minute and Directions 2.12.16 [pdf, 823 KB]

   ...website meaning that material will not need to be circulated between parties unless otherwise directed. https:Uenvironmentcourt.govt.nz/cases-online/wellington-international-airportl [7] The Court understands that some parties may wish to apply to the Environmental Legal Assistance Fund (ELA Fund) for assistance to participate in these proceedings. Apparently applications to the ELA Fund will close on 17 January 2017. The Court will not delay its proceedings to accommodate any party whos...

4. Taieri Plains Report Card [pdf, 231 KB]

   ...Why does ORC do SOE water testing? ORC is responsible for managing Otago’s natural and physical resources. State of Environment (SOE) monitoring and reporting informs ORC decision-making and policy development by showing us where environmental management has been effective. It also provides warnings about areas where there are environmental problems that need to be addressed. Contaminant limits have been set to measure the health of Otago’s lakes and rivers, and the...

5. Te Tumu Paeroa - Te Aroha Blk 3 Sec 1B and Sections 2 and 3 Block III Aroha SD (2016) 119 Waikato Maniapoto MB 95 (119 WMN 95) [pdf, 197 KB]

   ...new three bedroom dwelling; and c) New sheds for calf rearing and implements. 119 Waikato Maniapoto MB 98 [10] The proposed developments are needed because the infrastructure on the blocks is dated and requires upgrading to comply with environmental requirements. The new cowshed and infrastructure will also generate improved rental returns and be a more attractive property for a sharemilker. Relevant Law [11] The Court has jurisdiction to make aggregation orders pursua...

6. Evidence - Noise - Minister for Children - Rhys Hegley - Final [pdf, 424 KB]

   ...7am to 10pm L10 55dBA 10pm to 7am L10 45dBA 10pm to 7am Lmax 75dBA Noise (other than construction) shall be measured and assessed in accordance with the requirements of the New Zealand Standard NZS 6801:2008 “Acoustic Measurement of Environmental Sound” 7.2 Since the original designation, the Unitary Plan has become effective which, in terms of noise, has not only resulted in a fully revised suite of rules, but also an update in noise metric from the L10 of the designa...

7. COES - EiC - J R Sullivan (5 Feb 2021) [pdf, 2.4 MB]

   ...nest in the trees beside the river. 4 I have thirteen published books and over fifty published essays and short stories, most of them featuring the land. My latest book, Map for the Heart – Ida Valley Essays (Otago University Press 2020) is an environmentally based memoir centered on walking the hills and mountains of the Ida Valley and walking the Manuherekia from its source to the confluence with the Clutha/ Mata-au, as well as three tributary streams. 5 I’m the secretary...

8. [2021] NZEnvC 116 Te Runanga O Ngati Awa v Whakatane District Council [pdf, 952 KB]

   ...OTAKIRI IN CORPORA TED (ENV-2018-AKL-000166) Applicant for declarations BAY OF PLENTY REGIONAL COUNCIL WHAKATANE DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondents CRESWELL NZ LIMITED Applicant for consents TE RUNANGA O NGAI TE RANGI IWITRUST NGATI PIKIAO ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIETY TUWHAKAIRIORA O'BRIEN and NGAI TAMA WERA HAPU KIWIRAIL LIMITED RIHIVERCOE s27 4 Parties Court: Hearing: Last case event: Submissions: 2 Chief Environment Court Judge DA Kirkpatrick sitting alon...

9. 2023-09-26-SOE_Michaela-Stout_Water-Abstraction.pdf [pdf, 240 KB]

   ...meet Horizons’ minimum requirements for the measuring and reporting of water takes. [20] Notably, the proposed conditions do not include installation and maintenance standards for water meters, data loggers, and telemetry units that Horizons environmental data staff have deemed necessary to support robust compliance monitoring. Therefore, in my view, the proposed conditions do not support robust compliance monitoring processes. [21] I understand that Horizons’ standard condit...

10. Final Env-Reg-Report-2023-24 [pdf, 448 KB]

    ...Commissioner Prime’s services to Aotearoa New Zealand have been recognised by many prestigious awards. In his time with the Court, he has conducted and resolved many cases through mediation and sat on many cases of significance adding greatly to environmental jurisprudence. Commissioner Prime is highly regarded by all staff and judicial officers within the Environment Court and his work with the Court over the past 20 years leaves a rich legacy. There were no new Environment Comm...