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1. ENV-2016-CHC-000047 Blueskin Energy Limited v Dunedin City Council - Application - Appendix B1 [pdf, 3.3 MB]

   ...outside. The hall was filled with displays from clean-tech businesses, community groups, DCC sustainability initiatives, the ORC climate change initiative, recent Otago University research on Waitati, and technology innovations. There were also human-powered energy demonstrations, with a hand wound ice-cream maker, and a bicycle- powered television. A competition was held for the best grass-roots energy innovation and prizes given. No record of numbers was kept, however a rough estima...

2. 2023-09-04-O2NL-Conditions-Mediation-Version-tracked.pdf [pdf, 2.1 MB]

   ...putrescible, degradable or leachable components; b) hazardous substances; c) products or materials derived from hazardous waste treatment, hazardous waste stabilisation or hazardous waste disposal practices; d) materials that may present a risk to human health; e) liquid waste; and f) for the purpose of this Project, any archaeological material or from a wāhi tapu or site of cultural significance. Commercial activities For the purpose of Condition DNV1, commercial activities mean...

3. [2024] NZEnvC 022 WST Company (2016) Limited [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...use of such devices on the site. Overnight stays and the use of generators [66] Competitors and other participants may come from a distance. Some come in recreation or camping vehicles or in motor homes. Some large horse transports can include human accommodation to varying levels of comfort. There is presently limited electricity supply available in the parking areas and 9 NOE at 239, JWS Noise/Acoustic 28 March and 1 April 2022, section 7. 27 some people bring and u...

4. Skerrett-White - Allotments 302 - 315 town of Richmond and Richmond Township Allotments 18 - 20 (2013) 2013 Chief Judge's MB 473 (2013 CJ 473) [pdf, 393 KB]

   ...The Trust understands that most of the earthworks required for the subdivision have been completed, however there are areas within the property that have not been significantly recontoured or modified. This means there is potential for further human burials to be uncovered, as well as other archaeological features representing occupation. Although the site has been damaged it still possesses important archaeological values and is of high cultural significance. The Trust understan...

5. Alcohol and other drug (AOD) clinicians in court - research report [pdf, 1022 KB]

   ...provide a trained/specialist/medical opinion to the court to confirm or challenge the non- specialised professional advice from Probation Services  offer care and support for offenders (one clinician commented that some offenders ‘are seeking a human connection’ and said this was a key component of the role)  assess referrals that have come through the diversion programme. 11 This intervention logic is indicative only...

6. [2018] NZEnvC 181 Ballantyne Barker Holdings Ltd v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 19 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO 0 AOTEAROA IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND Decision No. [2018] NZEnvC 181 of the Resource Management Act 1991 of an appeal pursuant to section 120 of the Act BALLANTYNE BARKER HOLDINGS LIMITED (ENV-2017-CHC-047) Appellant QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge J R Jackson Environment Commissioner R M Dunlop Hearing: at Queenstown on 7 and 8 March 2018 Final submissions received 17

7. [2019] NZEnvC 173 Summerset Villages (St Johns) Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 9 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND Decision No. [2019] NZEnvC 173 of the Resource Management Act 1991 (the Act) of an appeal pursuant to s120 of the Act SUMMERSET VILLAGES (ST JOHNS) LIMITED (ENV-2018-AKL-160) Appellant AUCKLAND COUNCIL Respondent Court: Judge J A Smith Commissioner A Gysberts Commissioner K Prime Hearing: At Auckland, 9-11 September 2019 (including Site visit) Appearances: R E Bartlet

8. He Waka Roimata - Transforming our Criminal Justice System [pdf, 5 MB]

   He Waka Roimata Transforming Our Criminal Justice System First report of Te Uepū Hāpai i te Ora – SAFE AND EFFECTIVE JUSTICE ADVISORY GROUP “It was a privilege to be asked by Te Uepū Hāpai i te Ora to name its first report. This task was too important to perform alone, and so I discussed possibilities with friends and colleagues. My colleague Dr Karena Kelly, of Victoria University of Wellington, suggested 'He Waka Roimata', which translates as ' A Vessel of T

9. Adoption in Aotearoa NZ - Discussion document [pdf, 696 KB]

   ...changed over time, the law is largely the same now as it was when it came into force, reflecting the values and attitudes of the 1950s. It doesn’t reflect modern adoption practices or fully align with the direction of domestic and international human rights obligations. It also fails to promote children’s rights in the adoption process, which can place their wellbeing at risk. There is no acknowledgement of a child’s culture, and the cultural needs and practices of those involve...

10. [2023] NZEnvC 068 Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Incorporated v West Coast Regional Council [pdf, 827 KB]

    ...backdrop to Westport and its surroundings. The ridgeline forms the southern portion of a coastal escarpment which extends from the Buller River north to the Ngakawau River. [16] The area of the mine footprint has been subjected to very little human activity, thus possessing very high naturalness and high visual amenity. We say more about these ecological and landscape values further on. Coal geology [17] The proposal is in the southwestern sector of the extensive Buller coal fi...