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1. [2022] NZEnvC 217 Chorus New Zealand Limited v Waikato District Council [pdf, 415 KB]

   ...installation and operation of equipment inside existing telephone exchanges’. (b) The deletion of Rule TEL-R21 as it is a duplicate of Rule TEL-R20. (c) The amendment of Rule AINF-R6(a)(c) relating to minor upgrading. [6] Since the appeal was filed, the parties have reached an agreement to address the omitted permitted activity rule for telephone exchanges. As a result, the parties have agreed to replace the current Rule TEL R21 with a permitted rule for ‘Telephone exch...

2. [2022] NZEnvC 242 Adams v Thames-Coromandel District Council [pdf, 470 KB]

   ...subject to the amendments set out in the order; (2) the appeal is otherwise dismissed. 2 B: Under section 285 of the Resource Management Act 1991, there is no order as to costs. REASONS Introduction [1] This order relates to the appeal filed by Deane Elliot Adams against the decision of Thames-Coromandel District Council refusing consent to his application for a retrospective combined subdivision and land use consent for the following: (a) a boundary adjustment betwe...

3. [2022] NZIACDT 30 - ZK v Li (19 December 2022) [pdf, 200 KB]

   ...structure was complex. Her retainer was $3,500, but her employment conditions also provided for an assured income level of $55,000. The latter was above Immigration New Zealand (Immigration NZ)’s minimum threshold. [7] A residence application was filed on 31 January 2019. Immigration NZ raised concerns about the application on 23 September 2020, particularly the remuneration. Mr Li responded to Immigration NZ’s letter on 28 September 2020. [8] On 6 October 2020, Immigrat...

4. Judge v Care Park New Zealand Limited [2023] NZHRRT 10 [pdf, 154 KB]

   ...3 [10] Mr Judge’s employment with Wintec ended in December 2016, following a full and final settlement of all matters arising from the employment relationship between Mr Judge and Wintec. MR JUDGE’S CLAIM [11] In October 2017 Mr Judge filed this claim against Care Park and Wintec, alleging each defendant had interfered with his privacy. [12] In April 2018 the Tribunal struck out Mr Judge’s claim against Wintec and dismissed Care Park’s strike-out application.2 [13]...

5. [2022] NZEnvC 110 Lang v Buller District Council [pdf, 276 KB]

   ...court received a notice of motion from the applicant seeking an order for commencement of the resource consent prior to the resolution of the substantive appeal pursuant to s 116 of the Act. Affidavits of Nigel Slonker and Jon Farren were also filed. [5] The applicant submits that the proposed order for commencement is appropriate on the following grounds:4 (a) the Consent, and its commencement, meet the objectives and policies of the relevant plans; (b) the Appellants'...

6. [2022] NZEnvC 151 Greenacres Waiheke Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 131 KB]

   ...extended again until 1 December 2021 by a decision dated 29 June 2021,1 and until 15 August 2022 by a decision dated 30 March 2022.2 1 [2021] NZEnvC 090. 2 [2022] NZEnvC 052. 3 Joint memorandum of counsel - 2 August 2022 [6] The parties have filed a joint memorandum on 2 August 2022 seeking an extension of the stay until 15 December 2022. Steps to date [7] The parties report that the appellant has undertaken the following steps in relation to the stay conditions since the s...

7. [2022] NZEmpC 60 The Chief of New Zealand Defence Force v Darnley [pdf, 200 KB]

   ...exercise of its recall powers.16 There, former Chief Judge Colgan, having acknowledged that certain methodologies he had required for calculation in his judgment were incorrect, granted leave for further actuarial evidence and submissions to be filed.17 [24] It was unclear as to whether this ground was advanced as a “very special reason” or under the second category set out in Horowhenua County dealing with failure to bring the Court’s attention to a legislative provision or...

8. 06.-Evidence-of-Mr-Wayne-Kiriona-Ngati-Huia-Collective.PDF [PDF, 181 KB]

   ...caters for varying degrees of engagement and interest; and (c) is encompassed by Tikanga Māori which provides the opportunity to mitigate any cultural risk. Page 7 SUPPORT FOR THE PROJECT 27. As set out in the section 274 notices filed by the respective hapū of Ngāti Huia Collective, we are supportive of the Project provided: (a) we continue have a strong 'voice' in the Project's development and decision-making; (b) our involvement is embedded i...

9. [2023] NZEmpC 79 New Zealand Qualifications Authority v Hickey [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...benefit of protection from a costs order pursuant to s 45(2). Conclusion [38] NZQA’s application for costs is unsuccessful and it is dismissed. [39] If there is any further costs-related issue arising from this application memoranda may be filed. K G Smith Judge Judgment signed at 12 pm on 30 May 2023

10. Example Indicative Site Visit Health and Safety Plan-Site Access Provider [pdf, 290 KB]

    ...one of the members of the site visit party has a current first aid certificate: Yes / No (see details on page 4 of this document). • A fire extinguisher is located at the site: Yes/No. • Incident reports are to be promptly completed and filed with both the PCBU, the MoJ and the event organizer as appropriate. Page 10 of 15 Worksafe must be notified if any Notifiable Event occurs during or leading up to the event. Examples of a Notifiable Event: • Death...