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Resource Management Act 1991

Environment Court - Environment Judges and alternate Environment Judges

252: When an alternate Environment Judge may act

You could also call this:

“When another judge can help make environment decisions”

An alternate Environment Judge can act as an Environment Judge when the Chief Environment Court Judge thinks it is necessary. The Chief Environment Court Judge makes this decision after talking to the Chief District Court Judge or Chief Maori Land Court Judge. When an alternate Environment Judge acts as an Environment Judge, they are considered a member of the Environment Court for all purposes. You need to know that the Environment Court is a special court that deals with environmental issues in New Zealand, however the term will not be explained further here. The Chief Environment Court Judge has the authority to make this decision, and the alternate Environment Judge will have the same powers as a regular Environment Judge. This means they can make decisions on environmental cases and participate in the Environment Court’s activities.

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Part 11 Environment Court
Environment Judges and alternate Environment Judges

252When an alternate Environment Judge may act

  1. An alternate Environment Judge may act as an Environment Judge when the Chief Environment Court Judge, in consultation with the Chief District Court Judge or Chief Maori Land Court Judge, considers it necessary for the alternate Environment Judge to do so.

  2. When an alternate Environment Judge acts as an Environment Judge he or she is to be considered a member of the Environment Court for all purposes.

Notes
  • Section 252 heading: amended, on , pursuant to section 6(2)(b) of the Resource Management Amendment Act 1996 (1996 No 160).
  • Section 252(1): amended, on , by section 72 of the Resource Management Amendment Act 2020 (2020 No 30).
  • Section 252(1): amended, on , pursuant to section 6(2)(b) of the Resource Management Amendment Act 1996 (1996 No 160).
  • Section 252(2): amended, on , pursuant to section 6(2)(a) of the Resource Management Amendment Act 1996 (1996 No 160).
  • Section 252(2): amended, on , pursuant to section 6(2)(b) of the Resource Management Amendment Act 1996 (1996 No 160).