The Board of Inquiry has released its final decision report on the NZTA’s request for changes to the Greater Wellington Regional Freshwater Plan, as required under section 149R of the RMA.
PCTG Final Decision Report.pdf (1mb)
The Board has also produced a summary of their consideration of comments made on the draft report. This summary does not constitute part of the final decision or report, but has been made available to assist parties in understanding how their comments have been addressed in the final report.
Summary of the Board's consideration of comments on the draft report.pdf (569kb)
Copies of the final report and decision can be viewed at the following locations:
Environmental Protection Authority
• Environment House, 23 Kate Sheppard Place, Thorndon, Wellington
• Level 1, BP House, 20 Customhouse Quay, Wellington
• Level 6, Tower Centre, 45 Queen Street, Auckland
Local Authorities
• Greater Wellington Regional Council, 142 Wakefield Street, Wellington
• Kapiti Coast District Council, 175 Rimu Road, Paraparaumu
• Porirua City Council, 16 Cobham Court, Porirua
• Hutt City Council, 30 Laings Road, Central Hutt
• Upper Hutt City Council, 838-842 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt
• Wellington City Council, 101 Wakefield Street, Wellington
The final report and decision has been provided to the NZTA, Greater Wellington Regional Council, Kapiti Coast District Council, Porirua City Council, Wellington City Council, Upper Hutt City Council, all submitters and further submitters, and the Minister for the Environment.
Appealing the decision
The above parties may appeal the Board’s decision to the High Court, but only on a question of law. Appeals must be filed within 15 working days of receiving the final report and decision.
Appeals should be filed with the Registrar at:
New Zealand High Court
2 Molesworth Street
DX: SX11199
Wellington
Telephone: (04) 914 3600
Fax:(04) 914 3603
A fee is required for filing an appeal. Parties considering an appeal should contact their solicitor, the New Zealand High Court or visit www.justice.govt.nz for details. Section 300 of the Resource Management Act 1991 outlines what a notice of appeal shall specify, who must be served and relevant timeframes. The High Court Rules (schedule 2 to the Judicature Act 1908) contain other relevant requirements.
It is recommended that any parties considering appealing take legal advice.
For further information email: transmissiongully@epa.govt.nz or phone 0800 EPA TGUL (0800 372 8485). ^ Back to top