[2023] NZEnvC 235 Environmental Defence Society Incorporated v Marlborough District Council [pdf, 167 KB]
...affect water colour and clarity. The reference to •wt1ere practicable• rn (a} of the policy takes this occurrence into account. For example. the relevant standards for permitted activity land disturbance activities set an acceptable level of change relative to the existing state. Where excavations intercept groundwater at the time of the works (or thereafter), there is a possibi1ity of aquifer contamination. Controls will be applied to excavation to minimise the potential for any conta...