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1. [2019] NZEnvC 062 Neil Construction Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 85 KB]

   ...(c) Service is to be confirmed by 30 April 2019. Neil Construction Limited v Auckland Council & Minister of Defence 2 (d) Copies of the documents to the Court, are to be served on Auckland Council and Minister of. Defence and sent on request to any party. (e) A copy of this decision is to be attached to service. REASONS Introduction [1] On 5 April 2019 Neil Construction Limited (Neil) applied for the following declarations: (a) that aircraft noise generated within the...

2. Notes from Crown Maori Relations Regional Hui at Manutuke Marae on 21 April [pdf, 423 KB]

   ...stakeholders. Possible Crown/Māori Relations Priorities • Capability – a speaker noted that officials behaviour reflects disconnect and continued dictation from Crown. Officials need to be decolonised. • Local Government – some speakers requested that iwi be resourced to provide training to local councils to address lack of cultural capability which will also provide an opportunity to strengthen relationships with local councils. The disconnect with local government has...

3. Notes from Crown Maori Relations hui in Gisborne on 21 April 2018 [pdf, 423 KB]

   ...stakeholders. Possible Crown/Māori Relations Priorities • Capability – a speaker noted that officials behaviour reflects disconnect and continued dictation from Crown. Officials need to be decolonised. • Local Government – some speakers requested that iwi be resourced to provide training to local councils to address lack of cultural capability which will also provide an opportunity to strengthen relationships with local councils. The disconnect with local government has...

4. Notes from Crown Maori Relations hui Gisborne 21 April 2018 [pdf, 433 KB]

   ...stakeholders. Possible Crown/Māori Relations Priorities • Capability – a speaker noted that officials behaviour reflects disconnect and continued dictation from Crown. Officials need to be decolonised. • Local Government – some speakers requested that iwi be resourced to provide training to local councils to address lack of cultural capability which will also provide an opportunity to strengthen relationships with local councils. The disconnect with local government has...

5. [2022] NZEnvC 020 ERP Group Limited v Canterbury Regional Council [pdf, 200 KB]

   ...stormwater discharge. The sampling is to measure the impact on downstream water quality of discharges from the site from driveway runoff and from water in the site laterals; and (d) other relevant matters, such as whether ERP Group Limited has requested approval to discharge under the Christchurch City Council Comprehensive Stormwater Network Discharge Consent and the status of that request. B: Leave is reserved for any party to return this matter to the court for further di...

6. [2024] NZEnvC 022 WST Company (2016) Limited [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...site and the surrounding area is in the Rural Production Zone under the Auckland Unitary Plan (AUP). An equestrian centre was established and has 3 been operated on the site since 2005 subject to various resource consents granted to a former owner. Some issues have arisen over time in relation to the scope, effect and validity of those consents. The application by WST now before the Court, which has been directly referred to it under s 87G of the Resource Management Act 199...

7. [2022] NZEnvC 059 Hall v Dunedin City Council [pdf, 331 KB]

   ...record the parties’ attestation that all matters proposed for the court’s endorsement fall within the court’s jurisdiction and conform to the relevant requirements and objectives of the Act including, in particular, Part 2, and on that basis request the amendment shown in Appendix 1 be made. [7] The parties agree costs should lie where they fall and accordingly no order for costs is sought. Outcome [8] All parties to the proceeding have executed the memorandum requesting t...

8. [2024] NZEnvC 064 The Surveying Company Limited v Waikato District Council [pdf, 548 KB]

   ...under section 279(1) of the Act, such order being by consent, rather than representing a decision or determination on the merits. The Court understands for present purposes that: (a) All parties to the proceedings have executed the memorandum requesting this order; and (b) All parties are satisfied that all matters proposed for the Court’s endorsement fall within the Court’s jurisdiction, and conform to the relevant requirements and objectives of the Act including, in particu...

9. Steedman v Steedman – Owhaoko D6 Section 3 (2012) 20 Takitimu MB 230 (20 TKT 230) [pdf, 155 KB]

   ...rather as an investment and accordingly the legislative provisions relevant to the retention, utilisation and development of Māori land had limited application in the current circumstances. For completeness I record counsel’s submission of a request that a separate application by the trustees for a change of status of the land to General land be adjourned sine die. Case for the objectors [12] Both Steedman brothers oppose the application citing cultural and historic reasons an...

10. ENVC Hearing 27Jul15 DM suppl evidence Todd Langwell [pdf, 91 KB]

    ...confidence in the effectiveness of the access controls being suggested, I do not share the overall view of Mr Mitchell that the traffic related effects of the marina will be less than minor. At best these may be minor given the reduced trip generation and parking demands associated with the smaller marina. Vehicle Movement Effects 9. I agree with Mr Mitchell’s assumptions on predicted rates for vehicle movements associated with the marina. I also accept that with the small...