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1. [2019] NZEnvC 112 Golf 2012 Limited v Thames Coromandel District Council [pdf, 24 MB]

   ...statements that each of them engaged in with their peers. [71] Ms de Lambert noted the differences between areas in Matarangi, largely shaped by stages of development. She was of the view that development had become more difficult over time as environmental considerations had become greater. She opined that the existing level of development would not be achievable under current controls. 22 [72] Mr Brown offered the view that the Open Space zone might be amended to allow other...

2. [2021] NZEnvC 098 Maungaharuru-Tangitu Trust v Hastings District Council [pdf, 4 MB]

   ...physical resources of the Hawke's Bay region, while recognising the importance of resource use activity in Hawke's Bay, and its contribution to the development and prosperity of the region. OBJ 2: To maximise certainty by providing clear environmental direction. OBJ3: To avoid the imposition of unnecessary costs of regulation on resource users and other people. [16] It is not in dispute, we think, that in terms of Objective 1 waahi taonga are a resource that requires s...

3. [2024] NZEnvC 173 Habitus Group Limited v Christchurch City Council [pdf, 23 MB]

   ...be suitable to be disposed of at a cleanfill facility and must be disposed of at a facility whose waste acceptance criteria permit the disposal. 7. Evidence of the disposal of soils from the site to an authorised facility must be submitted to the Environmental Compliance Section of Council by way of waste manifest and/or weighbridge receipts within 2 months of the excavation. Submission may be by way of email to rcmon@ccc.govt.nz Earthworks 8. All earthworks must be carried out in acco...

4. Ngati Pahauwera Affidavits 1 of 4 [pdf, 20 MB]

   ...research is a wonderful baseline for further discovery. Sir Peter Buck's legacy is still alive in the world . I'd like to see that legacy live in more than just words on paper and before many of these atoll homes are erased through environmental change see these people visited again and their language and stories recorded again. 21 . Along these lines, another project I am working on is to put together a whare wananga on Aitutaki called "Te Whare Wananga 0 Te Rang...

5. Taueki v McMillan - Horowhenua 11 (Lake) (2014) 324 Aotea MB 144 (324 AOT 144) [pdf, 311 KB]

   ...2014. 20 Application for injunction – sewage treatment plant [17] Phillip Taueki filed an application for injunction concerning allegations of treated and untreated effluent and storm water spilling into the Lake and concerning related environmental issues. These issues regarding the discharge of sewerage into the lake are ongoing and the application pursuant to s 18(1)(a) remains extant. However, I understand that Mr Taueki has dismissed his counsel. The case manager also...

6. Review of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Fees) Regulations 2013 Report [pdf, 2.3 MB]

   ...differences in how councils classify costs, for example between inspector costs and enforcement activities, which can involve the same personnel. Several councils have licensing or enforcement teams that cover a wide range of activities, such as environmental health and food safety, and so have difficulty in distinguishing the alcohol licensing-related costs from their other regulatory expenditure. 70. Figure 1 shows the proportion of costs by source, using councils’ own cost alloc...

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

   ...of] a difference for some offenders [rather than appearing in the DCC (Lawyer) Age of offenders Young people, when they grow up often change, but otherwise do what they want. No changes in courtroom layout will make a difference. (Lawyer) Environmental and personal factors such as mental health, relationship issues, poverty, and trauma. I think there are far more powerful influences out there on their environment and in their background impacting on them. (Judge) 2.4 Impact...

8. [2023] NZEnvC 269 Silver Hill Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 21 MB]

   ...construction required by condition 45 will show Lett Road upgrading in accordance with the conditions i.e. that there will be no kerb and channel or footpath to the west of the intersection with the subdivision road. a. Application Form and Assessment of Environmental Effects prepared by The Planning Collective dated 22 November 2021 and amended dated 8 March 2022. b. Specialist Reports Report title and reference Author Rev Dated Assessment of Ecological Effect – Referenced 64551...

9. [2024] NZEnvC 079 Maungaharuru-Tangitū Trust v Hastings District Council [pdf, 19 MB]

   ...Rakau pito: Pito tree.  Rakau Ttapu: Sacred tree.  Rangatira: Noble person.  Roto: Lake.  Taāngata Whenua: Local people.  Taonga: Treasure, something of particular value that is either made or natural (environmental).  Tauranga waka: Waka launching area.  Toka: Rock.  Toka tohi: Ceremonial stone, boundary marker.  Tuūpaāpaku: Body.  Urupaā: Burial ground.  Waahi Tapu: Sacred site.  Wahi pakanga: Wāhi Pakanga: Ba...

10. [2023] NZEnvC 190 Donaldson v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 913 KB]

    ...direction for restricted discretionary consenting. (j) The activity classification or classifications of subdivision under the rural precinct subzone is only able to be determined once the Court is in a position to make confident determinations on environmental outcomes. I have noted that central there is the importance of direction to maintain dominant rural character across the site when viewed from public viewpoints as I have noted. I have also noted the matter of stewardsh...