[2022] NZEnvC 086 Smith & Silk v Christchurch City Council [pdf, 6 MB]
...atmospheric or earth or water related occurrence (including earthquake, tsunami, erosion, volcanic and geothermal activity, landslip, subsidence, sedimentation, wind, drought, fire, or flooding) the action of which adversely affects or may adversely affect human life, property, or other aspects of the environment. f. The primary approach to managing natural hazards in this District Plan is to take what is called a “risk-based” approach. Such an approach considers various scales of...