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1. [2024] NZEnvC 197 Otago Regional Council v Dunedin City Council [pdf, 982 KB]

   ...activities. [5] The court agreed it would be appropriate to exercise its discretion under s293 RMA and the relevant directions were made by Minute dated 18 January 2023. The directed consultation period ended on 20 April 2023. A s42A report4 was filed on 28 July 2023, this was served by DCC to all consulted registered landowners and occupiers of land within the Spillway who were also informed of their ability to join the proceeding under s274 RMA. The Gordon Road Spillway Resid...

2. OIA-121215.pdf [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...requesting information about recommendation 31 of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care’s final report, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act). Specifically, you requested: All documentation (including emails, letters, file notes, Teams chats, meeting notes, telephone call records and anything else the Ministry can locate) in relations to any work undertaken by the Ministry (and the Minister, if relevant) in relation to recommendation 31 of the Royal Commission...

3. [2025] NZIACDT 24 - INZ v Ma (31 March 2025) [pdf, 131 KB]

   ...misrepresented the client’s circumstances to Immigration NZ by negligently providing an employment agreement and declaration purportedly signed by him when he had not done so, in breach of cls 1 and 31(a) of the Code. 2. Unprofessionally and negligently filed misleading documents with Immigration NZ, namely the signed employment agreement and declaration which he had not actually signed, in breach of cls 1 and 31(a). 3. Failed to provide a written agreement to the client, in bre...

4. [2025] NZREADT 15 – UJ v REAA (19 May 2025) [pdf, 164 KB]

   ...issue concerning redacted documents before the Registrar withheld from the complainant. [28] In a Ruling (19 February 2025), the Tribunal decided not to direct disclosure of the withheld documents to the complainant. It set directions for the filing of the parties’ substantive submissions. Grounds of review application [29] In his letter (22 August 2024) supporting the application for review, the complainant contends: 1. He was not told the vendors would not entertain vendo...

5. Manning - Succession to Ruera Irikapua [2025] Chief Judge's MB 654 (2025 CJ 654) [pdf, 286 KB]

   ...Judgment date 24 March 2025 TE WHAKATAUNGA Ā KAIWHAKAWĀ MATUA C L FOX Judgment of Chief Judge C L Fox 2025 Chief Judge's MB 655 Hei timatanga kōrero Introduction [1] This application filed pursuant to s 45 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 (the Act) seeks an order of the Chief Judge amending succession orders made at 11 South Island MB 117 on 17 October 1904, concerning the land interests held by Ruera Irikapua (the...

6. Tsai Mao TRI 2016-100-00010 [2018] NZWHT AUCKLAND 01 [pdf, 491 KB]

   ...confirmed to Ms Tsai that their home was “a leaky home”. He recommended engaging Murray Proffitt of Apex Home Inspection Services Limited. Ms Tsai said that this was towards the end of 2015 and Mr McGill also advised them to immediately file a claim with the Weathertight Homes Resolution Service which they did on 3 November 2015. [48] Ms Tsai said that when they received that news they approached Mr Barrott, their then neighbour. Mr Barrott indicated that he had built a...

7. [2017] NZEnvC 124 Skyline Enterprises Ltd v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 12 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND Decision No. [2017] NZEnvC124 of the Resource Management Act 1991 of a direct referral under section 87D of the Act SKYLINE ENTERPRISES LIMITED (ENV-2016-CHC-107) Applicant QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL Consent Authority Court: Environment Judge J J M Hassan Environment Commissioner W R Howie Environment Commissioner C J Wilkinson Hearing: at Queenstown on 22, 23, 24 and 25 May 2017 Appearances: G T

8. [2018] NZEnvC 088 Clearwater Mussels Limited v Marlborough District Council [pdf, 21 MB]

   ...longer be treated as giving substance to pt 2 or being complete in those terms. [23] We address various relevant pt 2 provisions later in this decision. Weight to be given to the Sounds Plan in light of the NZCPS [24] Memoranda of counsel were filed by the parties, after evidence exchange, as to the key issues (together 'Issues Memoranda').'· 15 16 17 ,. any other party and we are satisfied that Mr Davidson did so in proper accordance with the Environment Cour...

9. [2022] NZEnvC 035 Mangawhai Matters Incorporated v Kaipara District Council [pdf, 1.7 MB]

   ...replaced with the structure plan map at Annexure C. D: In relation to those matters which overlap with the interests of Mr Boonham the Mangawhai Matters appeal will remain open and the memorandum and draft consent order will be held on file pending resolution/determination of Mr Boonham’s appeal. The appeal by Mr Boonham remains outstanding. A timetable for filing of submissions is underway. E: Under s285 of the Resource Management Act 1991, no party seeks nor is th...

10. [2022] NZEnvC 215 Southland District Council v Peter Chartres [pdf, 958 KB]

    ..._______________________________________________________________ DECISION OF THE ENVIRONMENT COURT _______________________________________________________________ A: The application for an enforcement order is declined. 2 B: Costs are reserved. An application should be filed within 15 working days from the date of the decision, with a reply within a further 10 working days. I will allow a further right of reply from the applicant within a further five working days. REASONS...