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1. BORA Fire and Emergency New Zealand Bill [pdf, 346 KB]

   ...within New Zealand. The following clauses in the Bill appear to prima facie infringe on this right by limiting the freedom of movement of people who would otherwise be able to enter areas in the vicinity of an emergency: a. Clause 7 of the Bill permits the rendering safe of any substance emergency by containment of that substance, potentially including containment of an area to which the public are restricted from entering b. Clauses 35, 36 and 37 of the Bill permit an authorised perso...

2. [2024] NZEnvC 114 New Zealand Animal Law Association Incorporated v Southland Regional Council [pdf, 129 KB]

   ...Pahia Dairies limited (‘Pahia’). Ms Robinson’s memorandum advised: (a) Pahia has surrendered part of its resource consent to which the appeal relates. That is the part of the consent authorising intensive winter grazing in excess of the permitted area contained in the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Freshwater) Regulations 2020; (b) Pahia has chosen this course because of a Government announcement on 30 April 2024 to the effect that the Governme...

3. Mfe T Ensor Supplementary evidence on pRPS 20 July 2021 [pdf, 197 KB]

   ...complete the work necessary to understand how the visions will be achieved. PC7’s objective of providing an interim planning framework provides the opportunity for the necessary work to occur. 13. The intention of PC7 that a majority of water permits will be granted for no more than six years is also relevant in the context of the vision timeframes. Granting large numbers of consents for longer periods may lock in existing environmental practices that may impact ORC’s abilit...

4. 2021-03-09 Sean Leslie - Summary of Evidence (dated 8 March 2021) [pdf, 113 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 proposal 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...

5. Youth Court FAQs for Professionals at Alert Level 2 [pdf, 171 KB]

   ...Court sitting during Level 2? Yes – at Level 2, the Youth Court will continue to provide an essential service. Court buildings are open, however for physical distancing reasons, access may be restricted, including a maximum number of people permitted in the courthouse at one time. Q: Are Rangatahi and Pasifika Courts sitting during Level 2? No – the Rangatahi and Pasifika Courts will not be sitting during Level 2. Monitoring appearances for these courts will be held...

6. 2021-04-13 Heller 1 - ORC - Brief of Evidence of T B Heller dated 13 May 2020 [pdf, 404 KB]

   ...environment (Clutha River/Mata-Au and catchment); (c) Environmental effects of the water take and use, including that identified within the ORC Substantive Decision Recommending Report dated 4 October 2019 for the authorised replacement water permit; 3 SRP-098608-67-197-V3 (d) Water use efficiency and potential climate change impact; and (e) Main conclusions of evidence. Water Take Activity Summary 9. The CDC community water take is located at Stirling, Balclutha....

7. [2022] NZEnvC 072 Otago Regional Council v Armishaw [pdf, 229 KB]

   ...cease all unlawful discharges of human sewage from 1010 Weston-Ngapara Road, Elderslie (Site). 2 B: Pursuant to ss 320(1), 314(1)(a)(i) and 314(1)(a)(ii) of the RMA, until further order of the court, to prohibit the respondent from using, or permitting the use of, any toilet facilities at the Site within seven days of the date of service of these orders. C: Pursuant to ss 320(1), 314(b)(i), 314(b)(ii), 314(1)(c) and 314(1)(da) of the RMA, to require the respondent to do the fo...

8. [2019] NZEnvC 053 Kaipara District Council v Hertzke [pdf, 514 KB]

   ...314(b)(i), 314(1)(b)(ii), 314(1)(c), 314(1)(da) and 320 of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA): (a) Pursuant to ss 314(1)(a)(i), 314(1)(a)(ii) and 320(1) of the RMA, until further order of the Court, the respondents are prohibited from using or permitting any toilet facilities at the Site; (b) Pursuant to ss 314(1)(b)(i), 314(1)(b)(ii), 314(1)(c), 314(1)(da) and 320(1) of the RMA, the respondents are required to do the following within seven days: (i) Disconnect and secure all...

9. [2022] NZEnvC 024 Nevin v Auckland Council [pdf, 139 KB]

   ...an application for a change of consent conditions, or on a review of consent conditions: (a) the applicant or consent holder: (b) any person who made a submission on the application or review of consent conditions: (c) in relation to a coastal permit for a restricted coastal activity, the Minister of Conservation. Ms Nevin does not fall into any of the categories of persons under s 120(1) who have a right of appeal. Ms Nevin is not the applicant or consent holder and was not a s...

10. Treble Trees v Marlborough District Council [pdf, 548 KB]

    ...(03) 365 0905 E-mail address:Christine.McKee@justice.govt.nz ENVIRONMENT COURT WX11113 PO Box 2069 Christchurch Facsimile: (03) 365 1740 1. Topic: Topic Number: SCHEDULE OF PROCEEDINGS Appeal against consent decision relating to coastal permits at Treble Tree Point, Waitata Reach, Pelorus Sound ENV-2017 -305-000003 i. Friends of Nelson Haven & Tasman Bay (Inc) v Marlborough District Council Applicant: Treble Tree Holdings Limited Appeal Against Decision Of Consent...