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1. [2020] NZEnvC 110 Aratiatia Livestock Limited v Southland Regional Council [pdf, 268 KB]

   ...Decision: 23 July 2020 Date of Issue: 23 July 2020 THIRD INTERIM DECISION OF THE ENVIRONMENT COURT REASONS Introduction [1] At the parties' request, this decision addresses four discrete matters on the papers. 1 2 Interpretation Statement [2] The parties proposed that their agreed Interpretation Statement be included in the Region-wide objectives section after the italicised 'Note'. We agree with the proposed location but, to emphasise its importance relat...

2. ENV-2016-AKL-000187 England Spring Street Residents v Auckland Council [pdf, 12 MB]

   ...Terrace Housing and Apartment Buildings Zones by removing density provisions, allowing more as of right residential development (Residential - Mixed Housing Suburban Zone and Residential - Mixed Housing Urban Zone) and also enable a more flexible consenting regime for multi- dwelling/unit developments and integrated residential developments (Residential - Mixed Housing Suburban, Residential - Mixed Housing Urban and Residential - Terrace Housing and Apartment Buildings zones); iii. de...

3. 2021-11-03 ORC - Legal submissions - PC8 - primary sector hearing [pdf, 288 KB]

   ...range of matters. 4 PC8 (and the suite of improvements made through the expert conferencing and mediation processes) marks a step toward the implementation of a land and freshwater management regime that gives full effect to the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 (NPSFM 2020). Whilst it is readily acknowledged that there is more work to be done, PC8 is an important step for the Council. 5 It is expected that the new land and water plan, due to be notified...

4. [2017] NZEnvC 116 The Architectural Centre v Wellington City Council [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...required for any resumption of accommodation in the building presents a considerable risk of an adverse result. [15] The Heritage provisions of the District Plan are in Chapters 20 and 21 - which were prepared under the then operative Regional Policy Statement - in force from 1995 to 2013. Those provisions are set out in full at Appendix A, but it may be of assistance to note here the terms of the overall objective in relation to heritage. It is Objective 20.2.1 : To recognise the...

5. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 AC evidence chief Kala Sivaguru [pdf, 193 KB]

   ...Notice of Motion under section 87G of the Act requesting the granting of resource consents to Waiheke Marinas Limited to establish a marina at Matiatia Bay, Waiheke Island, in the Hauraki Gulf (ENV-2013-AKL-000174) STATEMENT OF EVIDENCE OF DR KALAYARASI (KALA) SIVAGURU (ECOLOGY) ON BEHALF OF AUCKLAND COUNCIL Dated 10 June 2014 BROOKFIELDS LAWYERS M J Dickey / M C Allan Telephone No. 09 379 9350 Fax No. 09 379 32...

6. [2018] NZEnvC 217 Dixon v Invercargill City Council [pdf, 702 KB]

   ...& J A Devine in person (s 274 party) Date of Decision: 9 November 2018 Date of Issue: 9 November 2018 INTERIM DECISION A: The relief sought by Mr Devine is declined. B: Costs are reserved. C: A consent memorandum is to be filed with the Court within 30 working days of the issue of this decision. 2 REASONS Judgment of Environment Judge Jackson [1] I have read and agree with the judgment of Environment Commissi...

7. Director of Human Rights Proceedings [Lightbody] v Corrections (Joinder of Second Defendant) [2018] NZHRRT 32 [pdf, 234 KB]

   ...of action likely relates to acts or omissions of Serco staff, it is submitted Serco’s presence before the Tribunal is necessary to adjudicate on and settle all the questions involved in the proceeding. Position taken by Serco [12] Serco has consented to being joined to this proceeding as second defendant. That consent has been endorsed on the memorandum dated 11 July 2018 filed by Corrections. Position taken by the Director [13] By memorandum dated 17 July 2018 the Director has...

8. 2021-10-27 ORC - PC8 - Common Bundle - Volume 2 [pdf, 13 MB]

   ...that use, development and protection. This Plan provides objectives, policies, rules and other methods of implementation to address those issues. The rules of the Plan determine the status of any particular activity and determine whether a resource consent will be required before that activity can be carried out. Subject to Sections 86A to 86G of the Resource Management Act, a resource consent is required for any activity which this Regional Plan: Water specifies as being: (a) A...

9. 2022-03-18 QLDC - Opening Submissions [PDF, 187 KB]

   ...filed a s 274 notice to join this proceeding. QLDC’s primary concerns were: (a) Whether PC8 would necessitate a variation to the PDP’s just-settled earthworks rules; (b) The potential for inconsistency between conditions imposed on earthworks consents by QLDC and ORC; (c) Minimising the potential for inefficient costs being faced by those undertaking earthworks in its district, if they were effectively paying fees to both ORC and QLDC to undertake similar exercises. 1.5 Those...

10. [2024] NZEnvC 229 Dancy v Auckland Council [pdf, 3.3 MB]

    ...Judge S M Tepania, sitting alone under s 279(1)(b) of the Act Last case event: 17 September 2024 Date of Order: 24 September 2024 Date of Issue: 24 September 2024 _________________________________________________________________ CONSENT DETERMINATION _________________________________________________________________ A: Under section 279(1)(b) of the Resource Management Act 1991, the Environment Court, by consent, orders that: (1) subdivision consent SUB60402327 to tr...