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1. BORA Land Transport Amendment Bill [pdf, 294 KB]

   ...be informed of that right) was extended to all those who returned a positive evidential breath test, whereas previously this was reserved for those with readings under 600. 9.The Court of Appeal went on to note that, in Livingston v Institute of Environmental Science and Research Ltd, 3 it had recognised that, although defendants’ rights were limited by the removal of the error defence, the introduction of a universal right to elect a blood test was seen by Parliament as a sufficient...

2. Notes from Crown Maori Relations hui in Kaikohe 13 April 2018 [pdf, 430 KB]

   ...belongs to Ngāpuhi, the Trust associated with it are unable to protect it; they don’t control the surrounding farms which impact on the lake. Several speakers spoke about their concerns with local government not doing anything to help fix and manage environmental impacts. Several speakers suggested that local tangata whenua should be able to address these types of issues but the current law does not provide for this. Kaikohe Crown/Māori Relations hui notes (Friday 13 April 2018)...

3. OWRUG & Pisa IC Ltd - EiC - G R Collier - Economics (4 Feb 2021) [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...efficient infrastructure. (c) It will discourage investment in horticultural development and diminish flow on economic benefits for the Central Otago region. (d) It will discourage permit holders from working with other stakeholders to achieve environmental benefits. (e) Now, more than ever, farmers and horticulturalists should be investing in things that actually support the economy, not putting the economy on hold for 6 years. PC7 should encourage seeking long term consents u...

4. Hoete v Faulkner Motiti North C No 1 Block (2017) 140 Waikato Maniapoto MB 1 (140 WMN 1) [pdf, 173 KB]

   ...against a fellow co-owner based on allegations of trespass by ouster, a form of trespass that is not usually argued before the Māori Land Court. This case also involved the relevance and interpretation of the somewhat controversial Motiti Island Environmental Management Plan, the District Plan for Motiti Island. It appears from the notice of appeal filed by Liza Faulkner, that the relevance of certain provisions of the District Plan will be at the forefront of her appeal. The inte...

5. Notes from Crown Maori Relations hui Auckland 6 May 2018 [pdf, 432 KB]

   ...speakers indicated they do not support the privatisation of water. Forexample, one speaker noted they are in the process of informing the council of their concerns about the extraction of water from a local spring and are concerned with the possible environmental effects of the hospital and school continuing to draw water. That speaker emphasised the proposed water extraction will impact on the cultural wellbeing of the spring and of the ability of the local hapū to stay culturally c...

6. 2021-07-06 ORC - Position on Objective, CWS & Hydro - amended [pdf, 252 KB]

   ...hydro-electricity generation associated with the Waipori and Deep Stream Hydroelectric Power Schemes identified in Schedule 10A.5.2 and the application includes: (a) A consent expiry date no later than 31 December 2035; and (b) An assessment of any environmental effects associated with a duration period exceeding six years. 10A.2.3 Irrespective of any other policies in this Plan concerning consent duration, avoid granting resource consents that replace deemed permits, or resource cons...

7. People found unfit to stand trial or not guilty by insanity June 2021 [xlsx, 87 KB]

   ...offences 7 0 25 9 17 7 20 24 6 6 2% 0% 8% 2% 5% 1% 4% 4% 1% 1% 10: Illicit drug offences 1 4 9 6 1 13 3 10 10 14 <1% 1% 3% 1% <1% 2% 1% 2% 2% 2% 11: Prohibited and regulated weapons and explosives offences 15 14 7 21 13 18 22 21 22 29 5% 5% 2% 5% 4% 3% 4% 4% 5% 4% 12: Property damage and environmental pollution 37 28 45 45 38 79 41 47 39 84 13% 9% 15% 10% 11% 13% 8% 8% 8% 11% 13: Public order offences 16 20 20 25 14 36 34 55 41 74 5% 7% 6% 6% 4% 6% 6% 10% 9% 10% 14: Traffic and vehic...

8. OWRUG - M Curran - Supplementary - Planning - 14 May 2021 [pdf, 106 KB]

   ...developed at expert conferencing. Both versions seek to capture activities that would compromise the long-term sustainable management of water if consented beyond an interim period (past 31 December 2025). Where they vary is in how the long-term environmental outcome is reflected. As stated in the JWS: 6. Version A incorporates earlier wording relating to long term sustainable management whereas Version B introduces express wording to link to the aim of not compromising the abi...

9. [2018] NZEnvC 195 Sustainable Otakiri Incorporated v Bay of Plenty Regional Council [pdf, 174 KB]

   ...(ENV-2018-AKL-000134) SUSTAINABLE OTAKIRIINCORPORATED (ENV-2018-AKL-000135) Appellants BAY OF PLENTY REGIONAL COUNCIL WHAKATANE DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondents CRESWELL NZ LIMITED Applicant TE RONANGA 0 NGAI TE RANGI IWI TRUST NGATI PIKIAO ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIETY TUWHAKAIRIORA O'BRIEN and NGAI TAMAWERA HAPO KIWIRAIL LIMITED RIHI VERCOE s274 Parties Environment Judge D A Kirkpatrick sitting alone under s 279 of the Act Date of Decision: 5 October 2018 Date of I...

10. 2021-07-06 ORC - Position on Objective, CWS & Hydro [pdf, 251 KB]

    ...hydro-electricity generation associated with the Waipori and Deep Stream Hydroelectric Power Schemes identified in Schedule 10A.5.2 and the application includes: (a) A consent expiry date no later than 31 December 2035; and (b) An assessment of any environmental effects associated with a duration period exceeding six years. 10A.2.3 Irrespective of any other policies in this Plan concerning consent duration, avoid granting resource consents that replace deemed permits, or resource cons...