Laurie Newhook

Laurie Newhook

judge New Zealand

Laurie Newhook is an alternate Environment Judge in New Zealand, known for his involvement in significant legal cases concerning environmental issues and indigenous rights. Recently, he presided over a case involving a controversial sewerage scheme in Rotorua, where he expressed concerns about the council's decision-making process and its implications for culturally sensitive land.

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New Zealand New Zealand: Retired Chief Environment Court Judge Laurie Newhook has warned that the Government’s RMA reforms cut across PC120. 5

Bishop Phil Wilson Leggett Freeman Wayne Brown
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Property and infrastructure industry bosses want certainty over Auckland’s planning rules

New Zealand New Zealand: Laurie Newhook, who sat on the Environment Court for 25 years, told the Herald PC120 was one of the worst plans he had seen. 3

Wayne Brown Bishop Alan Webb Wilson
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Mayor Wayne Brown hopes new Auckland planning rules won’t mean going back to square one as retired judge urges halt to suburban housing push

New Zealand New Zealand: Judge Laurie Newhook issued a decision dismissing the applications regarding the sewerage scheme. 5

Glenice Paine Laura Smith
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Lake Rotokākahi: Environment Court dismisses applications opposing Rotorua sewerage scheme

New Zealand New Zealand: Judge Laurie Newhook said he had 'significant worries in both directions' regarding the sewerage scheme. 6

Glenice Paine Laura Smith
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Tarawera sewerage scheme hearing: Judge to prioritise decision

New Zealand New Zealand: Judge Laurie Newhook expressed significant worries regarding the council's permitted activity decision. 5

Stavros Michael Andrew Moraes Laura Smith
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Rotorua sewerage scheme: Judge orders council to pause work as hearing set