Environment Court
Mataura toxic waste stoush in Environment Court today
A dispute over 8500 tonnes of toxic waste abandoned near houses in a Southland town, heads back to court this morning.
New design for Auckland development as scrap continues in court
Details of the compromise that's made Auckland Council and Panuku stop fighting and start holding hands over controversial development have emerged in court.
Panuku, the council's development… Audio
Wellington Airport given more time for runway extension plans
The Environment Court has given Wellington Airport more time to resubmit its resource consent for its runway extension plans.
Decision allows development near sacred Māori site
Opponents of a massive housing development set to be built alongside historically significant land in Auckland say they will do whatever it takes to stop it going ahead.
Revelations govt invited foreign water bottlers to NZ
Anti-water bottling campaigners are gobsmacked by revelations government officials were actively encouraging foreign bottlers to set up in New Zealand. New Zealand Trade and Enterprise has confirmed… Audio
Iwi challenges Otakiri Springs water consents
A Whakatane iwi is objecting to a Chinese-owned company being given consents to millions of litres of water for bottling. Te Runanga o Ngati Awa has lodged an appeal in the Environment Court opposing… Audio
Environment Court declines Okura development appeal
The Environment Court has put a stop to a developer's plan to build up to 1,500 houses on protected land by the Okura Estuary about 20km north of Auckland. Okura Holdings, a subsidiary of the Todd… Audio
Eyesore flats can't be demolished
An abandoned Wellington building that's been dubbed an eyesore by locals is going to cost up to $40 million to refurbish after the Environment Court ruled it can't be demolished. Video, Audio
Environment Court halts conversion in Mackenzie Basin
The Environment Court has halted the proposed conversion of thousands of hectares of the Mackenze Basin to dairy farms. Audio
Pukekohe residents delighted about chicken farm decision
Neighbours of a proposed egg farm that would have housed 310,000 chickens say a court decision declining consent is a victory for the little guy. Audio
Roseneath fort ruling could affect other Wellington home owners
A court ruling about a children's fort is ensnaring a growing number of Wellington home owners in planning delays and extra costs. Audio
Locking horns over the merits of oral versus written history
A hapu leader and a corporate lawyer have locked horns over the merits of oral versus written history in the Environment Court in New Plymouth today. Audio
Ngai Tahu to fight Akaroa wastewater plan
Ngai Tahu is opposing a fresh bid by Christchurch City Council to discharge treated wastewater into Akaroa Harbour for 25 years.