Kelvin Reid
Kelvin Reid is a Judge at the Environment Court of New Zealand, known for his involvement in cases concerning environmental and planning issues. Recently, he signed off on a consent order related to flood hazard mapping in Tauranga, which resolved appeals concerning inaccuracies in flood risk assessments and aimed to better protect property owners and developers from flooding impacts. His decisions contribute to shaping effective environmental policies and ensuring that communities can adapt to climate change-related challenges.
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Recent news mentions
Judge Kelvin Reid said the enforcement orders will need to be complied with over a 'longer period of time'.
Katikati’s Reid family issued with enforcement orders, $138,000 fine for unconsented buildings
New Zealand· 2025-09-27
Judge Kelvin Reid said the enforcement orders were 'less onerous' than what was initially proposed by the Crown.
Katikati’s Reid family issued with enforcement orders, $138,000 fine for unconsented buildingsNew Zealand· 2025-09-27Judge Kelvin Reid presided over the trial but is not related to the Reid family.
Katikati’s Reid family found guilty of unconsented building work, dwellings on rural propertyNew Zealand· 2025-07-05
Judge Kelvin Reid presided over the trial but is not related to the Reid family.
Katikati’s Reid family found guilty of unconsented building work, dwellings on rural propertyNew Zealand· 2025-07-05The Environment Court consent order was signed off by Judge Kelvin Reid in March.
Tauranga flood map update a ‘win’ for landowners, developers after court caseNew Zealand· 2025-05-09
