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1. [2017] NZEnvC 123 Dunedin City Council v Saddle Views Estate Ltd [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND Decision No. [2017] NZEnvC123 of the Resource Management Act 1991 of an application for an interim enforcement order under section 320 of the Act DUNEDIN CITY COUNCIL (ENV-2015-CHC-15) Applicant SADDLE VIEWS ESTATE LIMITED Respondent Court: Environment Judge J R Jackson (Sitting alone under section 309 of the Act) Hearing: at Dunedin on 4 August 2017 Appearances: M R Garbett for Dunedin City Council C S...

2. Te Manutukutuku Issue 15 [pdf, 3.1 MB]

   ...from the Crown and claimants on these findings. These submissions will assist the Tribunal in completing its recommendations. The Tribunal's proposals take into account the present social and economic climate and, in particular, the need to resource and promote the development and welfare of Te Roroa. ~ Return of Waipoua No 2 The Waitangi proposes that the Crown enter into negotiations with the claimants for the return of lands alienated in Waipoua No 2 block in its entirety to...

3. ORC - Kerstin Strauss - Evidence in Reply - 11 March 2022 [pdf, 171 KB]

   IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND CHRISTCHURCH REGISTRY I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA ŌTAUTAHI ROHE ENV-2020-CHC-128 UNDER the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) IN THE MATTER of the Omnibus Plan Change - Plan Change 8, being part of a proposal of national significance directed by the Minister for the Environment to be referred to the Environment Court under section 142(2)(b) of the RMA AND IN THE MATTER of an application under section 149T of the RMA OTAG...

4. ENVC paper New Horizons Environ Court AAMINZ 2015 [pdf, 157 KB]

   ...process. These benefits are regularly employed in our ADR work and facilitated conferencing of expert witnesses. The Practice Note can be found on the Court’s website at: http://www.justice.govt.nz/courts/environment-court/legislation-and- resources/practice-notes http://www.justice.govt.nz/courts/environment-court/legislation-and-resources/practice-notes http://www.justice.govt.nz/courts/environment-court/legislation-and-resources/practice-notes...

5. BORA Fiordland Marine Management Bill [pdf, 286 KB]

   ...minorities2 not to be denied their right to engage in cultural activities. 3 . 13. The United Nations Human Rights Committee has observed that culture: “…manifests itself in many forms, including a particular way of life associated with land resources, especially in the case of indigenous peoples. That right may include such traditional activities as fishing or hunting…”4 14. Although Clauses 1 and 2 of Schedule 2A do not constitute a total denial of the right of Māo...

6. ENV-2016-AKL-000219 S J Houghton Family Trust v Auckland Council (amended) [pdf, 552 KB]

   IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND IN THE MATTER AND IN THE MATTER AND IN THE MATTER BETWEEN AND ENV-2016-AKL-000219 of the Local Government (Auckland Transitional Provisions) Act 2010 ("LGATPA") and the Resource Management Act 1991 ("RMA") of an appeal under section 156(1) of the LGATPA of Topic 064 - Subdivision (Rural) of the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan HILARY JOAN HOUGHTON, PHILIP HOUGHTON TRUSTEES LIMITED AND IAN HOUGHTON TRUSTEES LI...

7. Environment Commissioner Auckland Application Pack [docx, 44 KB]

   ...Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch however there is some flexibility in terms of where the successful candidate may reside, and a part time role may be considered. The Environment Court is a specialist Court with jurisdiction over environmental and resource management matters. While familiarity with the Resource Management Act would be an advantage, it is not a pre-requisite and most importantly you will bring strong mediation and decision-making experience. Importantly, you will poss...

8. Letter Dr Royden Somerville 27 April 2021 [pdf, 165 KB]

   ...2019 Professor Peter Skelton was engaged by the Ministry for the Environment to investigate whether the Otago Regional Council was adequately carrying out its functions under s 30(1) of the RMA in relation to freshwater management and allocation of resources. He concluded, among other matters, that the existing planning provisions to manage freshwater were inadequate. Plan Change 7 As matters presently stand,4 under PC7 the Regional Council would create an interim regime where...

9. Letter Dr Royden Somerville 27 April 2021 [pdf, 165 KB]

   ...2019 Professor Peter Skelton was engaged by the Ministry for the Environment to investigate whether the Otago Regional Council was adequately carrying out its functions under s 30(1) of the RMA in relation to freshwater management and allocation of resources. He concluded, among other matters, that the existing planning provisions to manage freshwater were inadequate. Plan Change 7 As matters presently stand,4 under PC7 the Regional Council would create an interim regime where...

10. [2019] NZEnvC 202 JWA Smith & DV Smith Trust v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 6.4 MB]

    BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND AND Decision No. [2019] NZEnvC 202 of the Resource Management Act 1991 of an appeal pursuant to section 120 of the Act JOHN WILLIAM ACTON SMITH , DINAH VIRGINIA SMITH AND JASON CHARLES ACTON SMITH AS TRUSTEES OF THE JWA AND DC SMITH TRUST, JOHN OLIVER ARBUCKLE AND VICKI ARBUCKLE (ENV-2019-CHC-002) Appellants QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent THE TRUSTEES O...