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1. [2024] NZEnvC 272 Auckland Council v Eco Earth NZ Limited [pdf, 247 KB]

   ...CPEng Geotechnical Engineer to be incorporated as requirements of the RAP. 4.7 An engineering assessment containing the following key components: (a) a survey confirming the current ground profile and earthworks volumes; (b) geotechnical and environmental investigations of the fill stockpile, to assess fill material types, and in particular the extent of any contamination and the proportion and type of inorganic and organic debris; (c) assessment of the fill compaction charac...

2. 2023-09-14-Evidence-of-Amelia-Frances-Geary-for-Forest-and-Bird.pdf [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...Bird). My region covers the jurisdictional boundaries of both the Greater Wellington and Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Councils. I have held this position since 2015. 2. My role includes: a. Support of nine Forest & Bird branches to carry out environmental advocacy and conservation projects such as reserve management, restoration planting and events. b. Environmental advocacy through Resource Management Act processes such as submissions on regional and district plans, regio...

3. [2024] NZEnvC 076 McDonnell v Auckland Council [pdf, 316 KB]

   ...cross leased property to separate 4 freehold titles is a subdivision of land.2 Section 11 of the RMA provides that no person may subdivide land unless the subdivision is expressly allowed by a resource consent or does not contravene a national environmental standard or a rule in a district plan. AUP provisions [10] Chapter E38 of the AUP provides for urban subdivision. The conversion of a cross lease to a fee simple title is a controlled activity.3 However, if the convers...

4. 2021-04-12 - TAs - MOC re witness substitution + case [pdf, 550 KB]

   ...Protection This is essentially what this case concerns. Various aspects of the RM Act were first brought to our attention, namely s.5 concerning sustainable management; s.6 in relation to outstanding natural features; and s.7 concerning amenity values and environmental quality. We record that some of the neighbours most closely affected by this tree have consented to its removal whilst others have not:. The appellant is one who has not consented but on the other hand the occupier of another f...

5. 2023-09-26-Evidence-of-Graeme-McIndoe-Urban-Design.PDF [PDF, 818 KB]

   ...has been prepared in accordance with that Code. Statements expressed in this evidence are within my area of expertise. C. SCOPE OF EVIDENCE [7] My evidence addresses the following: (a) The extent to which condition DTW5 and the Cultural and Environmental Design Framework (“CEDF”) address urban design, and recommendations for the design review process. (b) A response to section 274 party evidence. (c) Conditions addressing urban and landscape design. (d) The importance...

6. ENV-2016-CHC-000047 Blueskin Energy Limited v Dunedin City Council - Evidence - Ben Farrell [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...9 APPLICATION SITE AND RECEIVING ENVIRONMENT 10 THE PROPOSAL 10 STATUTORY ASSESSMENT MATTERS 11 ACTIVITY CLASSIFICATION 11 SECTION 104 13 Permitted Activities 13 RELEVANT POLICY DOCUMENTS AND PROVISIONS 13 SECTION 104D(1) 14 PART 2 14 ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS 16 BENEFITS 16 EFFECTS ON AMENITY VALUES 18 Noise effects 18 Visual Amenity effects 19 LANDSCAPE EFFECTS 21 OTHER ACTUAL, POTENTIAL OR PERCEIVED ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS 22 Health and safety 22 Bird-strike 23 Telec...

7. OWRUG - EiC - S Dicey - Planning (5 Feb 2021) [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...then PC7 is not the most appropriate option: 6. If an interim planning framework is necessary, PC7 is not the most appropriate option including because it fails to give effect to the NPSFM. including because it delays making improvements to environmental outcomes (including outcomes that are achievable through the reconsenting process under the RPW with direct reference to the NPSFM), is not cost effective and efficient, and is not coherent. It will result in adverse effects on...

8. Derek Onley (filed 6 June 2017) [pdf, 820 KB]

   ...to be at risk. 9.3 Do these species occur at the turbine site? 9.3.1 Unfortunately we have no data from the site that enables us to confidently answer this question. 9.3.2 Neither Dixon & Mitchell in their Ecological Assessment of Environmental Effects for the resource consent hearing, nor Dr Craig have conducted any ornithological field work at the site, contending that a desk study is sufficient to assess the avifauna present at and flying over the Porteous Hill site, a...

9. [2024] NZEnvC 048 KiwiRail Holdings Limited [pdf, 5.3 MB]

   ...(iii) construction activities, including vegetation removal, construction compounds, and laydown areas. The application seeks consent under the provisions of the Auckland Unitary Plan, Operative in Part (AUP), the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Freshwater) Regulations 2020 (NES:FW) and the Resource Management (National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health) Regulations 2011. The Resource consen...

10. Directory of Official Information M-O [pdf, 511 KB]

    ...2004 and is responsible for search and rescue operations under section 14C of the Civil Aviation Act 1990. Functions and responsibilities Maritime NZ is the national maritime regulatory, compliance and response agency for the safety, security and environmental protection of New Zealand’s marine environment. Maritime NZ aims to achieve the outcomes of Safe people and operations; Secure ports and ships; and Clean seas and waterways. Maritime NZ’s legislative framework Maritime...