Without the quick action of one affected farmer this water right appeal would never have been heard. Includes; Correspondence between publicly formed objection committee and the Northland Regional Council (the controlling body for the Northland Catchment Commission), Procedure to formal hearing, Copy of official – applications, Copy of Report to Northland Regional Council by A.G. Phipps Senior investigating officer N.R.C. Included in Report is a recommendation by Phipps to N.R.C. Copy of official objection on behalf of Water Right objection Committee, Report of Standing Tribunal and Tribunal’s recommendation, Decision by N.R.C. to application in respect of Natural Water, Water Rights No. 4393, Appeals from Kaikohe Borough Council and Objection Committee, Conclusion: Letter to Kaikohe Borough Council from Maori trustees of Rangihamama Block.
Kaikohe water right appeal
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