In the February 2010 issue of FRESH@CHANCERYGREEN we discuss the following:

• Environment Court directs Crest Energy to refine application to place turbines on the seabed of the Kaipara Harbour;
• RMA Phase Two Reforms begin;
• ‘Project Central Wind’ resource consents confirmed; and
• Mackenzie Basin Dairy Farm Proposal called-in by Minister for the
  Environment.

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In the December 2009 edition of FRESH@CHANCERYGREEN we outline:

• Meridian Energy’s appeal against the decision of the Environment Court to decline resource consent for the ‘Project Hayes’ Wind Farm;
• New proposals for New Zealand’s Aquaculture industry; and
• Progressive Enterprises becomes the first party to seek direct referral to the Environment Court.

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In the November 2009 edition of FRESH@CHANCERYGREEN we discuss:

• New Pre-1990 Forestry Allocation Plan released for consultation
• Opening of the Environmental Protection Authority
• MfE Report into the processing of TrustPower‟s Wairau River Hydro Proposal

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In the October 2009 edition of FRESH@CHANCERYGREEN we discuss:

• Court of Appeal's overturn of the Environment Court on Tongariro Power Development Scheme consents
• New angle on notification where public land affected
• Have your say on Law Commission liquor licensing paper
• RMA Amendment Act in force
• Climate Change Amendment Bill tabled

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In the August 2009 Special Edition of FRESH@CHANCERYGREEN we discuss the key amendments recommended by the Select Committee in relation to the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Bill and what the RMA landscape will look like if the Bill is passed into law in its amended form.

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In the June 2009 edition of FRESH@CHANCERYGREEN we discuss:

• MfE announcement on Phase Two of the RMA reforms
• A recent High Court decision on sentencing for environmental offences
• The Special Tribunal hearing into the Water Conservation Order for the Nevis River
• Review of local government powers and functions

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In the March 2009 edition of FRESH@CHANCERYGREEN we discuss how the Commerce Commission follows Australian initiative on regulating carbon
neutral claims.

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In the February 2009 edition of FRESH@CHANCERYGREEN we discuss the Resource Management (Simplyfying and Streamlining) Amendment Bill and how it will affect you.

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In the December 2008 edition of FRESH@CHANCERYGREEN we discuss:

• The meeting of a Special Select Committee to review the NZ ETS;
• Introduction of a proposed reform programme for the RMA, including establishment of a Technical Advisory Group to provide analysis of reform proposals;
• A recent High Court decision confirming the validity of 'no complaints' reverse sensitivity covenants; and
• Two significant legislative amendments pushed through in a pre-Christmas legislation rush.

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In the November 2008 edition of FRESH@CHANCERYGREEN we discuss:

• The proposed National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management;
• The wholesale review of the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) announced by the incoming National Government;
• Important developments for the Forestry Sector under the NZ ETS (subject to the review noted above);
• Recent developments in terms of aquaculture legislation; and
• The jailing of an impecunious defendant for unauthorised development.

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September 2008 - click here to read:

• Passing of the Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading) Amendment Act:

• Amendments to legislation prior to passing;
• Cost implications of the ETS on electricity, coal, gas, petrol and diesel;
• How the Act directly affects emitters;
• Timing of obligations and duties;
• Emission Unit trading strategies;
• Penalties;

• Passing of biofuels legislation;
• Launch of an ecolabel directory; and
• Introduction of the Settlement Systems Bill.

August 2008 - click here to read

• The New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme
• The Australian Government’s Emissions Trading ‘Greenprint’
• The ACCC attack on false carbon claims
• Undertaking the Carbon Neutrality exercise - traps and pitfalls
• First prosecution under the Ozone Layer Protection Act
• Release of the Proposed NPS for Renewable Electricity Generation
• National Party plans to reform the RMA

March 2008 - click here to read

• The potential benefits of using the amended call-in powers for large projects;
• The new National Policy Statement on Electricity Transmission and the impact it will have on future decisions regarding transmission issues;
• Proposed changes to the ERMA Group Standard that may have significant impacts on the cosmetic industry;
• The new National Environmental Standard for ecological flows and water levels; and
• A seminar being presented in Perth this week by ChanceryGreen regarding climate change and emissions trading in New Zealand. 

February 2008 - click here to read

• The recent heads of agreement between the Crown and Ngati Porou establishing a framework for protecting certain foreshore and seabed customary rights areas.
• An innovative example of the Environment Court proposing a practical solution to a issue which potentially threatened the viability of a development.
• A new consultation draft bill containing the mechanisms for carbon emissions trading.

December 2007 Special Issue - click here to read

• EMISSIONS TRADING BILL PASSES FIRST READING To assist you with reading the 200 pages of legislation, we have set out some important issues showing how the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) may impact your business.
  
  
• Genesis Power Limited v Greenpeace New Zealand Incorporated – The Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court decision which held that climate change and greenhouse gas emissions are a relevant consideration under the RMA.

• 2007 Vehicle Exhaust Emissions Rules Passed – New Zealand drivers are about to face increasingly stringent vehicle emissions standards with the passing of the 2007 Vehicle Exhaust Emissions Rule.

Inaugural August 2007 issue - click here to read

• Southern Alps Air Ltd v Queenstown Lakes District Council –  The decision effectively constrains the Aoraki  non-derogation principle and proposes a novel approach to hearing delegation issues in stages

• Van Brandenburg v Queenstown Lakes District Council – The Environment Court used its broad declaratory powers to restrain consented development after the developer was found to have removed or trimmed trees on the site, which were stated to be retained in the consent application.  The Court held that the Council was entitled not to issue subdivision certificates until the developer could provide the required mature vegetation at the site