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1. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 AC evidence chief John Cawley replaced [pdf, 2.4 MB]

   ...Marina Assessment of Potential Noise Effects", Styles Group, 6 March 2013 – Appendix U to the Resource Consent Application Assessment of Environmental Effects) (the Styles Group Report) the subsequent responses received from Styles Group to requests for further information (dated 11 May 2013, 16 October 2013 and 25 October 2013) provided most of the requested additional information and that in most cases any potential adverse effects could be effectively controlled through...

2. [2023] NZEnvC 233 Environmental Defence Society Incorporated v Marlborough District Council [pdf, 156 KB]

   ...the appeal is allowed to the extent that the Marlborough District Council is directed to amend the proposed Marlborough Environment Plan by making the changes set out in Appendix 1 1 Resource Management Act 1991. (1) 2 attached to and forming part of this order; and the relevant appeal point is dismissed, and the appeal otherwise remains extant. B: Under s285 RMA, there is no order as to costs. REASONS Introduction [1] This proceeding concerns an appeal by Enviro...

3. Matthews v Matthews - Estate of Graham Ngahina Matthews (2010) 253 Aotea MB 250 (253 AOT 250) [pdf, 200 KB]

   ...indeed, the majority have participated in the proceedings by providing submissions. Deed of Transfer [7] The deed between Mr Matthews and Duncan Matthews is dated 19 August 2008. It is six pages in length and provides important background information as to the purpose of the gift. In summary, it states: (a) Mr Matthews desires to effect the vesting of the lands per s 164 of the Act in himself as to a life interest and in Duncan Matthews as to a reversionary interest; (b) Mr M...

4. [2021] NZEnvC 077 Minister of Conservation v Northland Regional Council [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...decision on biodiversity, the environment must be treated as a whole not only in terms of an integrated Tc Ao and Te Mana o te Wai approach to the environment but in terms of the scientific interdependence of the relevant vegetation and of all forms of taxa comprising that environment. As we pointed out in the previous decision this is particularly true within freshwater environments which not only are essential for animal life but also for specialised forms of plant life. NPSFM20...

5. 2023-07-28-WCO-Final-Report-Recommendation.pdf [pdf, 5 MB]

   ...ecology is understood to contribute to the 2 New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero. 3 Manson, EIC at [22], stating that this waiata reflects the importance of Te Waikoropupū to Ngāti Tama and is the most commonly sung waiata by the iwi at formal events. 4 Ministry for the Environment’s Sustainable Development Water Programme of Action – Waters of National Importance (WONI) led to the development of the FENZ (Freshwater Ecosystems of New Zealand) database. 4 Sprin...

6. [2023] NZEnvC 157 Ngati Tama ki te Waipounamu Trust [pdf, 5 MB]

   ...ecology is understood to contribute to the 2 New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero. 3 Manson, EIC at [22], stating that this waiata reflects the importance of Te Waikoropupū to Ngāti Tama and is the most commonly sung waiata by the iwi at formal events. 4 Ministry for the Environment’s Sustainable Development Water Programme of Action – Waters of National Importance (WONI) led to the development of the FENZ (Freshwater Ecosystems of New Zealand) database. 4 Sprin...

7. [2021] NZEnvC 127 Kainga Ora v Whangarei District Council [pdf, 3 MB]

   ...including by— (i) supporting innovation, capability, and scale within the wider urban development and construction sectors: (ii) leading and promoting good urban design and efficient, integrated, mixed-use urban development. 1 Growth & Urban Form, Subdivision & Services, Transport, Kauri Dieback, Business Zones, Residential Zones, Zoning – Whangārei Business, Zoning- Whangārei Residential, and Zoning – Marsden Residential. 4 Zoning [8] By its appeal Kāinga...

8. Kapa - Estates of Te Whakahau Hare and Ruka Paati (2014) 72 Taitokerau MB 54 (72 TTK 54) [pdf, 131 KB]

   ...to s 40 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (“1993 Act”). While the parties should now be familiar with that history, it is necessary to recount it here. [4] Taheke D comprises 0.6 hectares. Prior to the 1940s the bulk of the land that now forms Taheke D had not been investigated by the Native Land Court. It was therefore Māori customary land. The Court investigated title to this land between 1941 and 1943. It was identified as “Papatupu land adjoining Whataipu A and Whata...

9. Eruera - Kōkōhinau Block (2018) 179 Waiariki MB 249 (179 WAR 249) [pdf, 266 KB]

   ...(47 WHK 202-204) 179 Waiariki MB 255 [20] The intended result of the order was to increase the area of the 1955 roadway by effectively widening the right of way. According to the applicants, the existing right of way was never widened or formed and users continue to use the right of way as laid out in 1955. The applicants seek to cancel the 1969 order so as to increase the area available for the housing project. They say that the increased width of the right of way will impac...

10. [2018] NZEnvC 240 The Wolds Station Limited & Ors v Mackenzie District Council [pdf, 1.7 MB]

    ...293 of the Resource Management Act 1991 the Environment Court directs that the Mackenzie District Council amends its plan by making the changes to Plan Change 13 to the Mackenzie District Plan as shown in Attachment "A," attached to and forming part of this decision. B: Costs are reserved but are not encouraged. Any application for costs is to be lodged and served by 8 February 2019, with any reply to be lodged and served by 8 March 2019. REASONS Introduction [1] T...