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1. [2023] NZEmpC 159 Wiles v The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Auckland [pdf, 166 KB]

   ...discuss what further information might be provided at this stage. Mr Phipps also will be giving evidence at the hearing and, accordingly, he will be available for cross-examination. [13] The time for any third amended statement of claim to be filed and served by Associate Professor Wiles is extended to 4 pm on Friday 6 October 2023. As the proceeding has been set down, no further interlocutory applications may be made without the leave of the Court. [14] Costs are re...

2. [2023] NZEnvC 166 Waikato Regional Council v Rawhiti Environmental Park Limited [pdf, 186 KB]

   ...Environmental Park Limited [2023] NZEnvC 161. 2 Waikato Regional Council v Rawhiti Environmental Park Limited [2023] NZEnvC 164. mailto:IR@waikatoregion.govt.nz 4 Application to change interim enforcement orders On 7 August 2023, the Respondent filed an application pursuant to s 320(5) RMA, for a change to the interim enforcement orders, in particular, an extension to the period in which compliance is required. A 10-day extension was sought. Decision Following Judicial Teleph...

3. [2024] NZEnvC 019 Barraclough v Gisborne District Council [pdf, 197 KB]

   ...erosion and sediment controls and the environmental impacts of that non-compliance. 4 Hearing of the application for stay [11] The application for stay of the abatement notice was the subject of a hearing on 21 February 2024. Both parties filed evidence and submissions in support of their positions. Outcome [12] Having regard to the matters we are obliged to consider in s325(3D) of the RMA we determine it is not appropriate to grant the stay. The application is therefore...

4. [2025] NZLVT 021 - Barneveld v Tauranga City Council (29 May 2025) [pdf, 255 KB]

   ...Land Valuation Tribunal in the absence of Judge D A Kirkpatrick in accordance with s 19(10) of the Land Valuation Proceedings Act 1948. 2 B: There is no order as to costs. REASONS Introduction This determination relates to an objection filed by Carol and Peter Barneveld to the valuation adopted by Tauranga City Council in relation to the property at 70 The Gardens Drive, Papamoa, Tauranga under the Rating Valuations Act 1998. The parties have now resolved the objection by...

5. 2025 NZPSPLA 064.pdf [pdf, 79 KB]

   ...the suspension order revoked and his COA reinstated once he completes his 12 months supervision sentence, provided he has not reoffended or breached the conditions of his sentence. To be successful in having his COA reinstated Mr Martin will need to file a letter from his probation officer confirming that he has complied with all the conditions of his sentence, completed this supervision sentence without any breaches, and is in the opinion of his probation officer suitable to return to wor...

6. [2025] NZEmpC 17 VGM v JXC [pdf, 150 KB]

   ...change of circumstances.2 The circumstances included: (a) The defendant served a statutory demand on 14 January 2025 for the balance of the awards made by the Authority in its determinations. (b) The parties then reached a proposed settlement and filed a consent memorandum on 23 January 2025, which resulted in the February 2025 fixture for the substantive matter being vacated. The proposed settlement fell apart shortly thereafter. (c) The parties are still attempting to negoti...

7. [2025] NZEmpC 56 Secretary for Education v Public Service Association [pdf, 168 KB]

   ...Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi Inc (the PSA) of $31,070. Those costs have primarily been calculated on a category 2, band B basis, although for some matters category 2, band A has been used.2 The Secretary also seeks disbursements of $500 in respect of filing fee and hearing fee, bringing the total sought to $31,570. [3] The Secretary confirms the actual legal costs incurred substantially exceed the scale costs claimed, and that those scale costs are substantially less than two thirds...

8. [2024] NZEmpC 167 Watkins v Highmark Homes Ltd Costs [pdf, 157 KB]

   ...substantive claim on 21 August 2024. [2] The Court has a broad discretion as to costs.3 The discretion must be exercised on a principled basis and in accordance with the interests of justice. The primary 1 The application for costs was filed on 12 August 2024. 2 Watkins v Highmark Homes Ltd [2024] NZEmpC 105. 3 Employment Relations Act 2000, sch 3 cl 19; and Employment Court Regulations 2000, reg 68. principle is that costs follow the event so that the successful p...

9. OIA-Resource Management Act offences [pdf, 281 KB]

   ...Resource Management Act offences Thank you for your email to the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry) of 23 September 2024, seeking information concerning fines under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act). Specifically, you requested: I filed a LGOIMA request with all regional councils regarding the highest unpaid fines outstanding for RMA prosecutions. Is the Ministry able to provide the information I have requested in relation to Bay of Plenty Regional Council? Your reque...

10. OIA-Firearms regulations [pdf, 281 KB]

    ...Resource Management Act offences Thank you for your email to the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry) of 23 September 2024, seeking information concerning fines under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act). Specifically, you requested: I filed a LGOIMA request with all regional councils regarding the highest unpaid fines outstanding for RMA prosecutions. Is the Ministry able to provide the information I have requested in relation to Bay of Plenty Regional Council? Your reque...