[2018] NZEnvC 023 Royal Forest Bird Protection Society of NZ Inc v Northland Regional Council [pdf, 4.2 MB]
...part heard before the Environment Court. Other councils, such as Auckland, appear to be taking alternative approaches. We commend the Northland Regional Council for utilising the Biosecurity Act, which does seem to have particular provisions for addressing the issues arising in this case. It also fits within the broader concept of the Biosecurity Act in relation to other biological pest threats to New Zealand flora and fauna. There is no disagreement between the parties that this Pl...