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1. Yates v Te Kohanga Trust - Te Kohanga Lots 1, 3-16, 24 and 27 (2013) 63 Taitokerau MB 299 (63 TTK 299) [pdf, 224 KB]

   ...application of the Reserves Act 1977 (“the RA”) and its predecessor to Lot 1, and the Trust’s ability to limit access over Lot 1 and to control activities on that land. [3] I therefore adjourned the application for further submissions to be filed. Submissions were filed by Mr McGregor for Ms Yates; Ms Thornton, Mr Naden and Mr Hockly for the Trust; and Mr Moodie for the Director-General of Conservation (who, though not a party, made submissions at my invitation on behalf of the...

2. Recommendations recap - issue 10 [pdf, 1021 KB]

   1 July 2015 and 31 December 2015 10 2 Coroners have a duty to identify any lessons learned from the deaths referred to them that might help prevent such deaths occurring in the future. In order to publicise these lessons, the findings and recommendations of most cases are open to the public. Recommendations Recap identifies and summarises all coronial recommendations that have been made over the relevant period. Wh

3. McClelland v Schindler Lifts NZ Ltd [2015] NZHRRT 45 [pdf, 157 KB]

   ...referred to. While neither party sought time to consider the material to which reference was made and while both parties then presented closing submissions, the Tribunal by Minute dated 7 August 2015 again offered opportunity for submissions to be filed. Both parties took advantage of this opportunity. All post-hearing submissions have been taken into account in the preparation of this decision. [8] The evidence heard by the Tribunal is now addressed. Mr McClelland’s work experienc...

4. Middlemass & Ors as Trustees of the SE & SD Middlemass Family Trust v NZ Log Chalets Ltd [pdf, 144 KB]

   ...the Third Respondent as to proper Council practice at the relevant time relating to building consents and inspections. [42] There were other witnesses on the parties witness lists, but these witnesses were not called to present affidavits filed prior. These witnesses together with a witness supporting the (removed) Fourth Respondent have been ignored by me. They do not form part of this decision. 16 CLAIM [43] The claim is set out in three formal documents fil...

5. [2021] NZEnvC 052 Rangitane O Tamaki v Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Council [pdf, 3.2 MB]

   IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT WELLINGTON I TE KOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA Court: Hearing: Appearances: IN THE MATIER OF Decision No. [2021] NZEnvC 52 appeals under s 120 of the Resource Management Act 1991 BETWEEN RANGITANE O TAMAIZI NUI-A­ RUA INCORPORATED AND AND (ENV-2019-WLG-000018) JOHN BENT (ENV-2019-WLG-000019) Appellants :MANAWATU-WANGANUI REGIONAL COUNCIL Respondent TARARUA DISTRICT COUNCIL Applicant Environment Judge BP Dwyer

6. [2018] NZEnvC 243 Ohau Protection Society Incorporated v Waitaki District Council [pdf, 16 MB]

   ...2018 DECISION OF THE ENVIRONMENT COURT A: The appeal is dismissed. Consent is granted on the conditions in Annexure A, to commence on the date the court issues a sealed complete version of the consent. B. Directions are made for the Council to file a complete copy of the consent for those purposes. C: Costs are reserved and a timetable set. OHAU PROTECTION SOCIETY INC v WAITAKI DISTRICT COUNCIL I ntrod uction 2 REASONS [1] Steve and Linda Simmons (together 'Simmons&...

7. [2023] NZEnvC 005 Marsden City Limited Partnership v Whangarei District Council [pdf, 2.5 MB]

   ...contemporaneous Determination resolving the Urban and Services Plan Changes (USPC or PC109) appeals, which concern the provisions applying to road and rail noise district wide (USPC Consent [2] [3] 5 Documents). The USPC Consent Documents were filed with the Court on 30 November 2022. A contemporaneous determination will be issued in relation to the USPC appeals and this consent determination should be read in conjunction with that consent determination.7 The aspect of th...

8. Ministry of Justice Digital Strategic Plan [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...resources to deliver services throughout their lifecycle. • Information is shared with the right parties, at the right time and stored in the right place. 1.1 DIGITAL CASE MANAGEMENT We will provide digital case management technology so that files are current, and quickly and easily accessible, enabling swift and safe decision-making. The technology that underpins our justice system does not meet the needs of a fair and safe Aotearoa. The current case management systems drive...

9. Surrogacy_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 862 KB]

   ...of changes is a year after enactment of legislative changes, unless otherwise stated. • The recommendations are summarised. The full text of the recommendations is found in the Law Commission’s report at https://www.lawcom.govt.nz/sites/default/files/projectAvailableFormats/NZLC-Report146- Review-of-Surrogacy.pdf. Law Commission recommendation (recommendations that significantly change legislation and practice are highlighted in green) Proposed Government response, 1 Commission M...

10. Independent Electoral Review Final Report Executive Summary and List of Recommendations [pdf, 655 KB]

    ...factors since 2020. Final Report | Executive Summary 25 He Arotake Pōtitanga Motuhake Independent Electoral Review 81. We do not recommend changing current disclosure requirements, including that election expense returns are filed after the election. Part 5: Electoral administration Electoral Commission 82. The Electoral Commission generally delivers well-run elections with high levels of integrity. It also supports and encourages people to take part in election...