Country
New Zealand
Date of text
Status
Decided
Sources
Sabin Center
Court name
Environment Court
Reference number
[2007] W031/07 NZEnvC 128
Files
Abstract
New Zealand Environment Court upheld approval for a wind farm. The court found that the generation of electricity on a wind farm, which emits no greenhouse gases, is relevant to whether the wind farm should be approved.
Key environmental legal questions
Challenge to city council's approval of wind farm