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1. [2020] NZEnvC130 Lindis Catchment Group Incorporated v Otago Regional Council [pdf, 6.5 MB]

   ...law oversight of conditions 3.2 Applying section 108AA RMA Outcome Introduction The proposed Longacre and Timburn consents [23] [23] [27] [36] [50] [57] [59] [59] [62] [77] What conditions in water permits appropriately protect the threatened endemic fish called the Clutha flathead galaxiid? Has the consent authority power to impose such conditions on proposed resource consents to avoid adverse effects on this fish (a relative of whitebait) with 'Nationa...

2. David Bain interim report of Hon Robert Fisher QC on compensation claim [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...does not extend beyond deliberate destruction or deliberate refusal to produce evidence already within a party's power or control . I t has never been suggested that it could extend to negligent failure to carry out additional investigations. Careless failure to investigate says nothing useful about the motives of the potential investigator. Inadvertence implies a failure to consider the implications, not a motive to conceal. 67. Absent deliberate destruction of evidence, or polic...

3. Proactive-release-new-Whanganui-Courthouse-Cabinet-Paper_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 8.3 MB]

   ...has been identified that would outweigh the reasons for withholding it. No. Document Comments 1 New Whanganui Courthouse Some information has been withheld in Implementation Business Case accordance with: • section 9(2)(f)(iv) of the OIA to protect the Cabinet paper confidentiality of advice tendered by Ministers of the Crown and officials. Minister of Justice Section 9(2)U) to enable the Ministry of • 31 October 2024 Justice to carry on, without prejudice or d isadvantag...

4. Evaluation of Defendant-centred Courtroom pilot [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...slouched in your seat next to your lawyer. (Police Prosecutor) When describing why the DCC would be unlikely to impact recidivism and sentence compliance, some key informants were of the view that hardened recidivist defendants ‘just didn’t care what happened’ and their positioning in the courtroom would make no difference to either their sentence compliance or ongoing recidivism. Many ultimately thought it was up to individuals whether they wanted to comply or not. Whatever...

5. E11 Craig Fitzgerald - Noise and Vibration - EIC - Applicant [pdf, 12 MB]

   ...buildings on Princes Wharf are required to meet minimum sound insulation requirements of the Port Noise Overlay in AUP:OiP part D25, which assumes an incident design level of 70 dB LAeq at all times. The objective of the overlay is “the port is protected from reverse sensitivity effects arising from activities sensitive to noise”, which would include a cruise ship berthed on Princes Wharf. To provide a consistent approach, I consider the Business City Centre Zone limits from...

6. Proactive-Release_Bail-Electronic-Monitoring-Amendment-Act-2025.pdf [pdf, 2.6 MB]

   ...would Key Advice: Briefing prejudice the maintenance of the law, Department of Corrections, Ministry of including the prevention, investigation, and Justice, and New Zealand Police detection of offences, and 20 February 2025 • section 9(2)(a) to protect the privacy of natural persons, and • section 9(2)(f)(iv) to protect the confidentiality of advice tendered by Ministers of the Crown and officials, and • section 9(2)(g)(i) to maintain free and frank expression of opinions, a...

7. 2021-03-19 ORC PC7 Transcript (to end of day 8) [pdf, 2.7 MB]

   ...CHANGE 7 – ENV-ENV-2020-CHC-127 (08 Mar 2021) M Baker-Galloway for Otago Fish & Game Council and Central South Island Fish & Game Council P Page and B Irving For Otago Water Resource Users Group P Anderson for Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Inc J Winchester and S Lennon for Te Rūnanga o Moeraki, Kāti Huirapa Runaka ki Puketeraki, Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou, Hokonui Rūnanga (Kāi Tahu Ki Otago) and Waihōpai Runaka, Te Rūnanga Ōraka o Aparima, Te...

8. 2023-09-04-O2NL-Conditions-Mediation-Version-clean.pdf [pdf, 2.1 MB]

   ...road furniture and ancillary works. Contaminated land For the purpose of Condition RSW1, a piece of land described in subclause (7) or (8) of the Resource Management (National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health) Regulations 2011. District Council Horowhenua District Council and/or Kāpiti Coast District Council dB Decibel District Plan Horowhenua District Plan and/or Kāpiti Coast District Plan Earthworks The alteration or...

9. [2022] NZEnvC 025 Greater Wellington Regional Council v Adams [pdf, 2.3 MB]

   ...areas Y and Z; • In addition to the above controls on lots 6 and 7 all of the lots are subject to Consent Notice 11728473.4 (the Consent Notice) incorporating a 5 range of requirements/restrictions as to building development and wetland protection, wastewater systems, water supply and telecommunications. [4] Although not apparent from DP 546532 the following matters are also relevant to the factual issues arising in these proceedings: • Lots 1-7 are situated on comparati...

10. 2023-09-04-O2NL-Conditions-Mediation-Version-tracked.pdf [pdf, 2.1 MB]

    ...which construction activities occur. Contaminated land For the purpose of Condition RSW1, a piece of land described in subclause (7) or (8) of the Resource Management (National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health) Regulations 2011. District Council Horowhenua District Council and/or Kāpiti Coast District Council dB Decibel District Plan Horowhenua District Plan and/or Kāpiti Coast District Plan Earthworks The alteration or...