Defence Force takes Selwyn District Council to Environment Court

Monday 17 February 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Mon 17 Feb 2025, 8:00pm

In this story New Zealand Defence Force, Environment Court, Selwyn District Council

The New Zealand Defence Force and the Minister of Defence are challenging the Selwyn District Council in the Environment Court. The military is seeking a "no-complaints covenant" for new developments near the West Melton Rifle Range to prevent residents from making noise complaints.

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1. The PressMon 17 Feb 2025, 4:15pm

   Canterbury council and military do battle in Environment Court over noise complaints ban (opens in new tab)

   • Defence Force takes council to court seeking complaints ban near rifle range (opens in new tab) Mon 17 Feb 2025, 5:30pm
2. RNZMon 17 Feb 2025, 4:56pm

   NZDF takes Selwyn District Council to court seeking complaints ban near rifle range (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesMon 17 Feb 2025, 5:55pm

   NZDF takes council to court to ban noise complaints (opens in new tab)

4. 1News via RNZMon 17 Feb 2025, 8:00pm

   NZDF takes Selwyn Council to court seeking ban on complaints (opens in new tab)