The information presented at Environment Court Hearings is a valuable resource in itself. Providing ease of access and search facilities to that information would greatly help the people of New Zealand maintain a democratic process when presenting a case for an Environmental Ruling, on both sides. The ready availability of relevant information would speed up the hearing process, by reducing wasted time because presenters would be able to make a more efficient and concise case, by seeing clearly a process that works. All New Zealanders would be in a better position to observe and participate in the process that protects our most valuable resource, our environment.