Investigation into the management of marine dredgings disposal at Paihia, Northland by the Ministry of Transport and Northland Regional Council

An investigation undertaken in response to a complaint from the Bay of Islands branch of the Maruia Society concerning procedures followed by Maritime Transport leading up to the granting of a dumping permit under the Maritime Pollution Act 1974, and the alleged failure of Northland Regional Council to uphold the water right requirements of the Water and Soil Conservation Act 1967.