The Supreme Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal by the Minister of Electricity and Energy concerning the inclusion of 1 500 MW of coal-fired power in a 2020 determination and in IRP 2019. The court held that IRP 2025 had superseded IRP 2019 and that the appeal would have no practical effect or result. It ordered the appellant to pay the first, second and third respondents’ costs of appeal, including two counsel.
This appears to concern electricity planning, environmental and constitutional issues, and the use of section 16(2)(a)(i) of the Superior Courts Act.
Evidence from source
The appeal is dismissed under s 16(2) (a) (i) of the Superior Courts Act.
Supports: Supports the summary that the appeal was dismissed.
IRP 2025 has superseded IRP 2019.
Supports: Supports the summary that the later plan replaced IRP 2019.
the appeal has therefore not been shown to retain a practical effect or result within the meaning of s 16(2) (a) (i) of the Superior Courts Act.
Supports: Supports the summary that the court found no practical effect or result.