[2019] NZEnvC 072 Wilson v Canterbury Regional Council [pdf, 2.5 MB]
...Hewitt undertook a site visit to investigate the drain re alignment with Mr Dynes, River Engineer EGan. On 29 November 2018 the first abatement notice was served on the appellant requiring compliance by 15 December 2018. Because it was incorrectly addressed it reached the appellant on 6 December 2018". [14J On behalf of Mr Wilson, his solicitors objected to the abatement notice, given the short timeframe. Mr Taylor, EGan Monitoring , responded '2 stating that the abatemen...