Environment Court

The Environment Court hears and decides on a wide range of matters under the RMA. The Court currently consists of 12 Environment Court Judges (of whom five are alternate) and 21 Environment Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners. Hearings are usually presided over by one Judge and two Commissioners. The Court has registries in Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch and holds sittings throughout the country as required.

What is the role of the Environment Court under the RMA?

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How can the Environment Court help you?

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What costs are involved?

Lodging proceedings incurs a filing fee. This is currently $500.00 (including GST) for filing an appeal. The filing fee is $55.00 for commencing any other proceedings.

What are the relevant legal provisions?

• Part XI (Sections 247 to 308) of the RMA (Environment Court)

• The Resource Management (Forms, Fees and Procedure) Regulations 2003, and the Environment Court's own Practice Notes, contain important procedural provisions.

Where can you get further information?

•  Further information about the Environment Court can be found at the Court's website
    http://www.justice.govt.nz/courts/environment-court

•  Environment Court Practice Notes can be accessed at http://www.rma.net/.

• Your Guide to the Environment Court, Ministry for the Environment, 2004.

How can you contact the Environment Court?