Gisborne District Council awarded $51,000 in Environment Court decision

NZ Herald1NewsTuesday 27 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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The Gisborne District Council will recover approximately $51,000 in legal and expert witness costs from China Forestry Group and Wood Marketing Services. The decision follows enforcement actions taken by the council across several forests. Mana Taiao Tairāwhiti was also awarded $8,500 in the same ruling.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Tue 27 May 2025, 4:00pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
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