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1. [2019] NZEnvC 063 Ohau Protection Society Incorporated v Waitaki District Council [pdf, 3.1 MB]

   ...Linda Simmons, dated 8 February 2019, at [16]. Reply by Ohau Protection Society Inc, dated 6 March 2019, at [9]. Reply by Ohau Protection Society Inc, dated 6 March 2019, at [2]. Reply by Ohau Protection Society Inc, dated 6 March 2019, at [3]. Environmental Defence Society Inc v The New Zealand King Salmon Company Limited [2014] NZSC 167 at [12] and [18]. 4 Otherwise the risk of costs could impede access to justice and the representation of the public interest; (d) OPS prese...

2. 2021-04-15 HortNZ - ORC PC7 - Opening Submissions [pdf, 111 KB]

   ...5 HortNZ submission on PC7, dated 4 May 2020, pages 14 and 15. 4 9. PC7 has been, and continues to be, a contentious issue within the Otago Region. It is the view of HortNZ that a good middle ground between the primary sector parties, environmental groups, and Council, seems to have been found through the course of the hearing and expert conferencing – as shown through the 14 March version and 8 April version of the PC7 provisions. Uniqueness of horticulture in Otago...

3. [2019] NZEnvC 102 Hawkes Bay Fish Game Council v Hawkes Bay Regional Council [pdf, 9 MB]

   ...by the stakeholder reference group. The predominant view of Maori In Hawke's Bay Is that water Is the essential ingredient of life: a priceless treasure left by ancestors for their descendants' life-sustaining use. This Plan sets out iwi environmental management principles (see Chapter 1.6), matters of significance to iwi/hapii (see Chapter 3.14) and commentary about the Maori dimension to resource management (see Schedule 1). POLICIES POL LW1A Problem solving approach - Wetl...

4. 05-02-2021 Aotearoa New Zealand Fine Wines Estates Ltd evidence [pdf, 880 KB]

   ...PARTNERSHIP Submitter EVIDENCE IN CHIEF OF NICHOLAS JAMES PAULIN 5 February 2021 Solicitor: HR Bodle, Greymouth Counsel Acting: Dean van Mierlo Phone; 03 7311 070 Email; dean@environmentalbarrister.co.nz. INTRODUCTION 1. My full name is Nicholas James Paulin. I am the Estate Manager of Manata Estate, a vineyard near Lowburn, Cromwell. I have held this position since November 2017 2. I...

5. Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society [PDF, 487 KB]

   ...address the deteriorating water quality. This objective is inconsistent with many of the policies which imply that PC1 actually requires reductions in contaminant losses. Policies 3. Policies 1, 2, 3 & 4 Policy 4 states where a Farm Environmental Plan is required to assist in achieving policies 1, 2, and 3. There is no clear indication in Polices 1, 2, and 3 when a farm environment plan will be required. Policy 1 simply states the timely implementation of Farm Environm...

6. 2021-05-24 Chapter 10 of Regulatory Impact Analysis - Action for healthy waterways - Part II [pdf, 602 KB]

   ...a freshwater objective below a national is fettered by the National Policy Statement for Renewable Electricity Generation which requires regional councils to recognise the benefits of renewable electricity generation activities. The problem Environmental constraints on the operation of hydroelectric schemes are established through the conditions of their resource consents, which must comply with the relevant provisions of the regional plan. There are several consenting processes for...

7. Notes from Crown Maori Relations Regional Hui at Hokianga on 13 April 2018 [pdf, 406 KB]

   ...system. • Importance of the Environment: A few speakers noted that a big shift to know the government has a focus on the environment. This is important in the Hokianga – Māori need to be trained and educated for the benefit of Hokianga. Environmental impacts on the Hokianga Harbour and Lake Omapere were recurring issues raised. • Poverty, poor housing and poor health outcomes need to substantially improve: Many speakers indicated that there was a need for government to...

8. Hauraki-District-Council.pdf [pdf, 117 KB]

   ...(e) Policy 19 is unclear and should, therefore, be deleted. (f) It is appropriate for the Waikato Regional Council to consult with the owners of regionally significant infrastructure, such as wastewater treatment plants, regarding the location of environmental monitoring sites that will be used to monitor the discharges from regionally significant infrastructure. (g) It is technically appropriate to analyse monitoring data on a five yearly rolling basis. (h) Referring to a pH8 a...

9. [2024] NZEnvC 208 Pokeno West Limited v Waikato District Council [pdf, 604 KB]

   ...place where residents can meet and socialise. The proposed policy will provide greater clarity and certainty for applicants and Council staff as to the outcomes and matters which need to be addressed in the resource consent process. (e) Some environmental benefits are anticipated through the agreed amendments. For the LCZ, these include reduced vehicle movements, reduction in traffic and emissions, outside of Pōkeno West to access day- to-day needs. The proposed new policy spec...

10. OH v T Ltd & Ors [2024] NZDT 570 (10 July 2024) [pdf, 201 KB]

    ...At the hearing LN of N Ltd stated the condition of the asbestos was awful and there was cross contamination causing the whole house to be contaminated. The asbestos was not localised and there was asbestos debris everywhere. It had to undertake an environmental clean of the property due to the contamination before it could commence the remedial works. 9. This was supported by the photo evidence produced by OH which showed bits of asbestos cladding left outside, the rubbish bags with a...