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210: Environment Court to hold inquiry
or “The Environment Court listens to what people say about water rules if someone writes to them.”
You could also call this:

“ People who can speak or send someone to speak for them at a special meeting about protecting water ”

When the Environment Court conducts an inquiry about a proposed water conservation order under section 210, certain people have the right to be heard or have someone represent them. You can participate if you are:

The person who applied for the water conservation order.

The Minister.

The regional council or territorial authority whose area might be affected by the proposed order.

Anyone who made a submission to the special tribunal under section 205.

Any person who gets permission to make a submission to the Environment Court under section 209(1)(c).

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Part 9 Water conservation orders

211Who may be heard at inquiry

  1. The following persons have the right to be heard in person or be represented by another person at an inquiry conducted by the Environment Court under section 210:

  2. the applicant for the proposed water conservation order to which the inquiry relates:
    1. the Minister:
      1. the regional council or territorial authority whose region or district may be affected by the proposed water conservation order:
        1. every person who made a submission to the special tribunal under section 205:
          1. any person who is granted leave to make a submission to the Environment Court under section 209(1)(c).

            Notes
            • Section 211: amended, on , pursuant to section 6(2)(a) of the Resource Management Amendment Act 1996 (1996 No 160).
            • Section 211(e): amended, on , pursuant to section 6(2)(a) of the Resource Management Amendment Act 1996 (1996 No 160).