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1. [2023] NZEnvC 004 KiwiRail Holdings Limited v Whangarei District Council [pdf, 29 MB]

   ...separate determination issued contemporaneously in relation to PC150 but for one aspect relating to internal roading. PC109 Appeals [2] The relevant aspects of the appeals by KiwiRail and Waka Kotahi seek new provisions to protect amenity and human health, and to manage reverse sensitivity effects, for noise sensitive activities in close proximity to the state highway and rail networks across Whangārei district. [3] These aspects of the appeals were allocated to the District Wi...

2. [2022] NZEnvC 227 Nga Kaitiaki O Te Awa O Ngaruroro [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...Ngaruroro with a higher proportion of non-natural land use (agriculture and forestry respectively). [39] The Water Quality JWS recorded: 5. The experts agreed that water quality in a natural state refers to water that has not been degraded by human influences, i.e. minimal human disturbance, evidenced by no agriculture/horticulture/forestry in the catchment. Water in a natural state (i.e. wai Māori) is taonga tuku iho. Minor plant pest incursions, or the presence of feral deer/p...

3. [2019] NZEnvC 115 Gibbston Vines Limited v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 17 MB]

   ...vineyard setbacks. [103) A range of matters were traversed through this evidence. Broadly speaking, it is undoubtedly the case that a number of fungicides used in the operation of vineyards could, if improperly managed, cause significant harm to humans. However, what is also readily apparent is that usage of these chemicals is carefully controlled under relevant legislation so as to ensure (on a soundly informed basis) that the lawful usage of those chemicals would not pose material...

4. IncreasingRevenuefromCourtsandTribunalFeesandCollectionsServices.pdf [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...B U D G E T S E N S I T I V E 15 B U D G E T S E N S I T I V E to file infringements, which they will recover if fines are collected. There is a possibility that local authorities pass on these financial implications to rate payers. Human Rights 75 The proposals in this paper are consistent with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Human Rights Act 1993. 76 Some may raise concerns as to the possible impacts on the right to justice under section 27 of BORA on t...

5. 2021-03-19 Fish & Game 1 Proposed National Environmental Standard on Ecological Flows and Water Level as at 19 March 2021 [pdf, 495 KB]

   ...rivers, streams, wetlands and aquifers have significant environmental, social and cultural values for New Zealanders. Consumptive uses of water5 also provide essential services for the economic and social wellbeing of the country. Water is used for human and stock drinking, firefighting, urban water supply, industry, electricity generation and irrigation. 5 ‘Consumptive uses’ refers to any use of water that alters the flows and...

6. Performance Improvement Framework (PIF) July 2012 [pdf, 506 KB]

   ...ng (Eff ec veness): Well placed Performance Ra ng (Effi ciency): Well placed The Ministry has responsibility for providing the Responsible Minister with support and advice in rela on to the oversight of six Crown En es: Electoral Commission, Human Rights Commission, Independent Police Conduct Authority, Law Commission, Privacy Commissioner and Real Estate Authority. The Minister is provided with advice about performance, fi nancial planning and monitoring of fi nancial performance...

7. [2021] NZEnvC 079 Guthrie v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 2.1 MB]

   ...the Act applies”.13 VAL are also described. Given that the expert landscape witnesses agreed that the site sits within such a landscape, we address these in more detail. The Plan describes VAL: They are landscapes which wear a cloak of human activity much more obviously – pastoral (in the poetic and picturesque sense rather than the functional sense) or Arcadian landscapes with more houses and trees, greener (introduced) grasses and tend to be on the District’s downlands,...

8. Chief Victims Advisor report Thats a lie PDF [pdf, 693 KB]

   ...Judge in each case. Permission was received from Chief District Court Judge Heemi Taumaunu and Judge Eddie Paul to use the transcript subsample for the purposes of the present research. Ethical approval was obtained from the University of Auckland Human Participants Ethics Committee. A ‘child’ for the purposes of court proceedings is defined as an individual under the age of 18 (s 4 Evidence Act 2006). Transcripts that had been requested for the previous research were those from the...

9. Deborah Freeman - Evidence in Chief [pdf, 3.1 MB]

   ...2014), where it was also noted that the Council's ecological advisors described the pre-Rena condition of Astrolabe Reef as in "almost pristine condition". 35. The evidence of Mr White for the Applicant, states (paragraph 5.18) that human-induced impacts had altered fisheries at Astrolabe Reef prior to the Rena grounding. In particular, he notes that iconic resident fish and shellfish had been significantly reduced, the reef fish community had changed from its pre-f...

10. Ngati Pahauwera Affidavit on behalf of Trustees Exhibits A to H [pdf, 2.3 MB]

    ...Key issues raised under this heading include - Rivers and waterways are sick. - High nitrate levels in fresh waters and other pollution including chemical leaching, run off, siltation, sewerage, etc. - Kaimoana off traditional reef is not fit for human consumption due health risk from contamination. Associated loss of walrua, tinana, hinengaro, matauranga, maramataka, cultural, social, ecological norms resulting in an inability to sustain waiora/hauora (health) throughout associated area...