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1. Review of the Foreshore and Seabed Act 2004 Outstanding Policy Matters [pdf, 256 KB]

   ...governed by this regime. 16 Central and local government both have decision-making roles regarding reclamations. Regional councils decide whether a proposal to reclaim is in accordance with the purpose of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) and how environmental effects can be minimised. The Ministers of Conservation and Land Information are empowered to decide whether to vest a legal interest in a reclamation in a person and, if so, at what price. 17 The rationale for reclamation...

2. WISE - EiC - M J Salinger - Climate Change (filed 5 Feb 2021) [pdf, 2.8 MB]

   ...former New Zealand Meteorological Service and then NIWA in Auckland. I now do consultancy work. 3. I hold the following tertiary qualifications: B. Sc from University of Otago, Ph D from Victoria University of Wellington and an M Phil (Hons) in Environmental Law from University of Auckland. 4. I am a Companion of the Royal Society of New Zealand and a member of the Meteorological Society of New Zealand. Climate Change 5. Regional warming is projected for the New Zeala...

3. [2019] NZEnvC 090 Saville v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 4.9 MB]

   ...Queenstown Airport. The parties are not agreed on whether the above noise standard exempts elicopter noise when associated with farming (5.3.5.2(v)(e» . 10 [26] The plan identifies controls and performance standards to protect the amenity and environmental quality of the Rural Zone and the environmental results anticipated for the Rural General zones include:21 (viii) Avoid potentiat land uses and land management practices, which create unacceptable or significant conflict wi...

4. Horticulture-New-Zealand.pdf [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...HortNZ seeks to be included in discussions on improving the FEP and NLR processes due to the potential for consequential impacts on the industry. Take a risk-based approach to managing land use, including adaptive management, to respond to environmental, economic and technological changes over time reduce diffuse discharges of nitrogen, phosphorus, sediment and microbial pathogens; and Amend paragraph e as follows: Prioritise actions and timing of those farming practices th...

5. [2022] NZACC 163 – Harvey v ACC (22 August 2022) [pdf, 305 KB]

   ...client’s eye rubbing, but it did not cause the condition. Dr Wilson noted: BMA/BAP summary of relevant clinical evidence The cause of keratoconus is currently unknown. It is thought to be related to a complex interplay of factors (including environmental) in genetically predisposed patients. It was previously classified as a degenerative disorder but there is now evidence that inflammatory mediators also play a role. It is a condition of progressive corneal change characterised...

6. [2020] NZEnvC 126 Beresford v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 334 KB]

   ...Bike Wanaka simply accesses the land under the general grounds of entry that are articulated to the public through notices at various entrances to the land. Furthermore, Ms Steven says that Bike Wanaka is not able to claim any affection in an environmental sense. In particular, she submits that QLDC’s engagement of Bike Wanaka to maintain trails is not sufficient or relevant ground to allow it to join under s274(1)(d).28 [42] In addition, Ms Steven characterises Bike Wanaka...

7. Environment Court Topic Structure (with pathway comments) -4.11-2.xlsx [xlsx, 24 KB]

   ...suggest that time is allowed to see if the issues on appeal can be narrowed after (off-line) discussions between the parties. ENV-2016-304-000070 PAUP-075 Waitākere Ranges-Waitākere Foothills Zone-yard rules H1.6.5.1 ENV-2016-AKL-000188 Lenihan All Environmental Defence Society Inc Waitakere Ranges Protection Society Inc [stand alone] To be placed on hold pending outcome of the preliminary hearing on scope in the High Court. ENV-2016-304-000068 PAUP-080/081 Rezoning and Precincts-North-Ro...

8. Appendix-7_Julia-Williams_s87F-Report_Natural-Character_28-April-2023.pdf [pdf, 295 KB]

   ...character. (c) I support the package of natural character mitigation measures across the Ō2NL Project area that are illustrated in the Planting Concept Plan and supplemented by the long-term restoration concept set out in the Cultural and Environmental Design Framework (“CEDF”). (d) I agree that natural character in each catchment will be maintained once the proposed measures to rehabilitate and restore the natural characteristics and qualities have been fully implement...

9. Ballance-Agri-Nutrients-Limited.pdf [pdf, 738 KB]

   ...in keeping with industry guidelines and good management practice. 6.0 BAN agrees to participate in mediation or other alternative dispute resolution of the proceedings. ________________________________________ Dominic Adams Environmental Manager for Ballance Agri-Nutrients Limited Dated: 28th of September 2020 Address for Service 1: Ballance Agri-Nutrients Limited, Hewletts Road, Mount Maunganui, Private Bag 12503 Tauranga Mail Centre...

10. [2024] NZEnvC 121 Queenstown Lakes District Council v Silver Creek Limited [pdf, 330 KB]

    ...notices and two infringement notices. It should not have been necessary to seek interim enforcement orders. QLDC was put to the cost and expense of having to obtain an interim enforcement order from the court in order to compel SCL to meet their environmental obligations. [21] Having regard to the history of non-compliance and that QLDC acted based on their duty, I consider that a higher than standard costs award is justified. I agree with QLDC that SCL’s prompt response to the...