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1. Dr Phil Ross - Evidence in Chief [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...The pre-Rena environment would have been in a relatively pristine state prior to the grounding, particularly with regard to contaminants. The range of habitats and species found both on and adjacent to Otaiti would have been typical of the other offshore reefs and shoals in the Bay of Plenty._ Page 14 61 Some of these reefs are listed in paragraph 3.2 of my EiC and paragraph 5 below. The pre-Rena biological community was heavily modified by fishing, both through direct (extrac...

2. [2019] NZEnvC 110 Western Bay of Plenty District Council v Bay of Plenty Regional Council [pdf, 1.7 MB]

   ...on fine days and looks a little like smoke on the sea). 32 Used here to describe a special natural phenomenon typically only experienced by nga hapa o te hau kainga. It is understood to be a tohu pai, a special characteristic associated with offshore islands and whanaunga-whakapapa and a feature of the ocean-beaches expansive view-shafts and pristine naturalness Panepane (mudfish species) I kohi kaimoana mo nga mahi rongoa, Ka kai te upoko o te Panepane hei rongoa Maori. Koia nei...

3. [2020] NZEmpC 225 Davis v Idea Services Ltd [pdf, 368 KB]

   ...The breach of contract cause of action is plainly within the timeframe applicable to such claims. [38] In short, I find the Court has jurisdiction to consider both causes of action. 7 Employment Relations Act 2000, s 179(1). 8 Udovenko v Offshore Marine Services (NZ) Ltd [2013] NZEmpC 174 at [11]; Hatcher v Burgess Crowley Civil Ltd [2019] NZEmpC 5 at [7]−[12]. 9 Thornton Hall Manufacturing Ltd v Shanton Apparel Ltd [1989] 3 NZLR 304 at 309. [39] Finally, I refer...

4. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 TGKL lay [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...selection of contaminants to be monitored as an indicator of water quality and sediment contamination would not be adequate. 79. The cumulative impact of this proposal does not seem to have been considered. This would be the first marina on an offshore island in the Hauraki Gulf, setting a precedent for Waiheke and the other Islands. It should be noted that even though Waiheke Marinas Limited have ruled out all alternative sites for a marina on Waiheke, they (along with New Zealand Ma...

5. Bay of Plenty Regional Council Submissions - 29 November 2017 [pdf, 492 KB]

   ...affected by fishing. The spatial distribution and degree of impact both within the MNEMA and across the wider Bay of Plenty varies." Joint Witness Statement, issue 2. 55 When asked by the Court to identify unique features of Motiti relative to other offshore Islands in the Region Mr Guccione was only able to identify features arising due to its location, size and elevation, depth, and the fact it is inhabited. Perhaps with the exception of the latter (at least in this region) all oth...

6. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 TGKL lay attach 10 substitute [pdf, 935 KB]

   ...selection of contaminants to be monitored as an indicator of water quality and sediment contamination would not be adequate. 79. The cumulative impact of this proposal does not seem to have been considered. This would be the first marina on an offshore island in the Hauraki Gulf, setting a precedent for Waiheke and the other Islands. It should be noted that even though Waiheke Marinas Limited have ruled out all alternative sites for a marina on Waiheke, they (along with New Zealand Ma...

7. Summary of submissions on Phase Two of the AML/CFT reforms [pdf, 700 KB]

   ...submitter noted that AML/CFT Act implementation has effectively embedded a framework and requirements related to simplified customer due diligence for the domestic market. However the ability to apply the same treatment to similar entities in equivalent offshore jurisdictions is very limited, putting New Zealand at a disadvantage when being considered in the international market as a destination for capital. Submitters made the following one-off comments to extending simplified custome...

8. ENV-2016-CHC-000047 Blueskin Energy Limited v Dunedin City Council - Evidence - Grenville Gaskell [pdf, 5.7 MB]

   ...Previously, high-CO2 gas from the Kapuni low temperature separation plant had been exported for methanol production. During 2012 and 2013 methanol production increased causing gas processing emissions to decrease. In addition, flaring of natural gas at offshore oil fields increased significantly since 2006. Some offshore oil fields are permitted to flare natural gas produced along with oil if it is not economically viable for a dedicated pipeline to be built to transport the gas o...

9. Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism - Cabinet Paper 3 - October 2016 [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...to focus on the areas of highest risk as opposed to low-risk, routine transactions. The NZRB raised concerns around the compliance cost of AML/CFT requirements applying to cash betting below $10,000. The NZRB also identified concerns with offshore providers providing bookmaking services online to NZ, given the territorial scope of the existing gambling and racing laws. The NZLC considers it appropriate to consider their full capture under the AML/CFT Act. However, their sub...

10. Derek Onley (filed 6 June 2017) [pdf, 820 KB]

    ...Anderson et al 1999 Studying Wind Energy/Bird Interactions: A Guidance Document Prepared for the Avian Subcommittee and NWCC National Wind Coordinating Committee. USA. Band B. 2012: Using a collision risk model to assess bird collision risks for offshore wind farms. Report to the Crown Estate (Strategic Ornithological Support Services); Project SOSS-02. British Trust for Ornithology, Thetford, UK. Boffa Miskell 2011. Project Hurunui Wind. Assessment of effects on Avifauna for Merid...