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1. Consent Order ENV-2016-AKL-000226 Vector Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 76 KB]

   ...otherwise dismissed. [B] Under s 285 of the Resource Management Act 1991, there is no order as to costs. REASONS Introduction [1] This order relates to the resolution of the appeal by Vector Limited against the decision of Auckland Council on permitted activity standard E26.2.5.1 (4) in Topic 042 - Infrastructure of the Auckland Unitary Plan. [2] In making this appeal the Court has read and considered the appeal and the memorandum of the parties dated 29 March 2017. [3] Ke...

2. 11. JWS 11 - Miscellaneous Minor Amendments & Smaller Hydro Electricity Generation Schemes 5 July 2021 [pdf, 284 KB]

   ...methodologies in Schedules 10A.4.1 to 10A.4.4 outline the different steps that need to be taken to calculate the assessed actual usage for surface-water and connected groundwater takes. Each of these steps apply to any activity authorised by a water permit for the take and/or use of water, except for steps 4(a) to (g) in Schedule 10A.4.1 and steps 4(a) to (h) in Schedule 10A.4.2, which do not apply to applications for: Provide clarity around how the different steps within each...

3. Nair v Parekh [2012] NZIACDT 23 (24 May 2012) [pdf, 66 KB]

   ...dated 28 March 2012, the Tribunal upheld the complaint in this matter. [2] The facts and background are set out in the earlier decision upholding this complaint. The key findings were: [2.1] Ms Parekh assisted Ms Nair with applying for a residence permit. [2.2] The issue in respect of which the complaint was upheld was inadequate communication. Ms Parekh did not respond adequately when Immigration New Zealand informed her that Ms Nair’s position of employment did not meet the crite...

4. Fish & Game - B Farrell - JWS 4-6 May 2021 - tracked changes 2 [pdf, 829 KB]

   ...to a new land and freshwater management regime that gives full effect to the NPS-FM 2020 by establishing an interim planning framework for the cost-effective and efficient assessment of resource consent applications for the replacement of deemed permits and for the take and use of freshwater. [16] PC7 intends to achieve this purpose by providing: (1) strong policy direction for limiting the consent duration for resource consents to take and use water;

5. BORA Forests Amendment Bill [pdf, 200 KB]

   ...framework to promote the sustainable management of privately owned indigenous forest land. 3. In particular, the Bill: • extends export exemption to all sawn indigenous timber harvested under a registered sustainable forest management plan or permit, and manuka and kanuka woodchips • exempts milling of some manuka and kanuka from sawmilling controls • provides for penalties for offences introduced through the Forests Amendment Act 2004 • permits the owners of land outside of t...

6. 2020-11-20-Trustpower memo PHC attendance and comments on expert conferencing.pdf [pdf, 342 KB]

   ...Change 7. Trustpower Limited owns and operates the Waipori hydro-electric power scheme (“Waipori Scheme”), located south-west of Dunedin. Some of the authorisations held by Trustpower Limited in respect of the Waipori Scheme include deemed permits that divert flow for hydro-electric power generation. Trustpower has applications for replacement consents before the Otago Regional Council in respect of three deemed permits, and a fourth application is to be filed shortly. 2. I...

7. 2021-09-06 ORC - MOC - re mediation [pdf, 111 KB]

   ...Auckland or other parts of New Zealand remain in Alert Level 4 or 3, that there may be the possibility of a hybrid mediation of in person and AVL attendance occurring. For example, if the South Island moves to Alert Level 2 and Court protocols permit mediation attendees gathering in Dunedin, those persons permitted to travel could attend in person (with appropriate protocols e.g. social distancing). Any other attendees restricted from regional travel at Alert Level 3 or 4 could...

8. 2021-07-30 ORC - Legal submissions - reply on pORPS [pdf, 132 KB]

   IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND CHRISTCHURCH REGISTRY I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA ŌTAUTAHI ROHE ENV-2020-CHC-127 UNDER the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) IN THE MATTER of the Water Permits Plan Change - Plan Change 7, being part of a propsoal of national significance directed by the Minister for the Environment to be referred to the Environment Court under section 142(2)(b) of the RMA AND IN THE MATTER of an application under section 149T of the RMA...

9. 2021-05-17 Geoff Crutchley - Supplementary submission 17 May 2021 [pdf, 26 KB]

   ...In a water short region, it can be sensible to increase the land to water ratio where land is at a lesser premium than water. 7. I suspect that this focus on area stems from assumptions made in the Skelton report, which falsely linked deemed permits in the Taieri catchment to a large number of conversions to intensive land use. I am concerned that this may have contributed to efforts to reduce or limit the water assigned to these permits. In fact, the small number of such conversi...

10. Appendix 4 - Section 32AA Analysis [pdf, 77 KB]

    ...for use in informing the new Land and Water plan. - There is generally sufficient certain information (by way of technical advice provided during conference) about the subject matter to recommend this change except for unknown risks relating to permit holder behavior (manipulation of data post 2020). - The degree of risk of acting or not acting is uncertain. Removal of end date: - Risk of “Use it or lose it” approach that water users increase their taking to build up a...