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1. [2020] NZEnvC 051 Waikato Regional Council [pdf, 326 KB]

   ...want to appeal its decision. More will be said of this shortly, but there is no dispute that the law permits such an application to be made in anticipation of public notification of a decision in respect of a plan change. In fact, the Council filed two ex parte applications seeking waivers, as I outline below, however both were filed prior to the Council publicly notifying its decision. I appointed Mr Alan Webb as counsel to assist the Court, and he filed a report in respect of t...

2. External Sector Feedback Document [pdf, 337 KB]

   ................................................................................................... 3 Scope of the audit and the possibility of an on-site interview............................................................ 4 Ensuring sufficient notice of audit is given to enable provider to prepare audit files ........................ 4 The definition of a file for the purposes of audit ................................................................................ 5 Ensuring protection...

3. Kern v Chief Executive Ministry of Social Development (Strike-Out Application) [2014] NZHRRT 50 [pdf, 53 KB]

   ...of Social Development (MSD) applied for an order that these proceedings be struck out or, in the alternative, dismissed. In this decision we explain why these proceedings must be dismissed. Background [2] When Mr Kern requested a copy of his file from MSD some information was withheld under ss 27(1)(c) and 29(1)(a) of the Privacy Act 1993. On 30 October 2012 and 17 June 2013 he requested that certain personal information be corrected. The MSD declined to correct the information bu...

4. Environment Court COVID-19 Protocol [pdf, 180 KB]

   ...https://www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/going-to- court/practice-directions/practice-notes/all-benches/protocol-for-remote- viewing-of-hearings/ 20. Participants should feel free to contact the Registrar of the Environment Court directly for further guidance or clarification. Filing of documents 21. All filing of Court documents should be by email, or by File and Pay, if possible at https://www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/file-and-pay/. However, documents can also be filed by post. 22. The Court wi...

5. Land Valuation Tribunal COVID-19 Protocol [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...https://www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/going-to- court/practice-directions/practice-notes/all-benches/protocol-for-remote- viewing-of-hearings/ 20. Participants should feel free to contact the Registrar directly for further guidance or clarification. Filing of documents 21. All filing of documents should be by email, or by File and Pay, if possible at https://www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/file-and-pay/. However, documents can also be filed by post. 22. The Tribunal will not generally accept unsw...

6. Koyama v New Zealand Law Society (Costs) [2013] NZHRRT 29 [pdf, 50 KB]

   ...2013 FURTHER DECISION OF TRIBUNAL ON COSTS APPLICATION BY DEFENDANT Introduction [1] In a decision given on 28 May 2013 the Tribunal awarded the New Zealand Law Society (NZLS) costs in the sum of $8,000. [2] On 7 June 2013 Mr Koyama filed submissions opposing the NZLS costs application. Those submissions amount, in effect, to a request that the Tribunal recall its decision. Three grounds are advanced: 2 [2.1] The Tribunal decision of 28 May 2013 was given prior to...

7. Environment Court COVID19 Protocol All traffic lights [pdf, 173 KB]

   ...instructions and briefing witnesses outside the courthouse or other hearing/mediation/conference venue. e. Raising any deficiencies with cleaning, the availability of cleaning supplies or physical distancing with the site manager immediately. Filing of documents 12. All filing of Court documents should be by email, or by File and Pay, if possible at https://www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/file-and-pay/. However, documents can also be filed by post. 13. The Court will not generally accep...

8. Brill v Complaints Assessment Committee (CAC 409) & Ors [2017] NZREADT 12 [pdf, 192 KB]

   ...behalf of the First Respondent Mr B Dixon, on behalf of the Second Respondents, in person Date of Ruling: 6 March 2017 ____________________________________________________________________ RULING OF THE TRIBUNAL (Whether appeal filed out of time) ____________________________________________________________________ Introduction [1] On 4 August 2016, Mr Brill filed a Notice of Appeal against two decisions of Complaints Assessment Committee 409 (“the Commi...

9. [2022] NZACC 146 – TR v ACC (26 July 2022) [pdf, 180 KB]

   ...AND ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION Respondent Judgment on the papers. Submissions: The Appellant is self-represented J Castle for the Respondent Date of Judgment: 26 July 2022 JUDGMENT OF JUDGE P R SPILLER [Late filing of an appeal to the District Court – s 151, Accident Compensation Act 2001] Introduction [1] This appeal was lodged by the appellant on 21 June 2022. The appeal is from the decision of a Reviewer dated 29 October 2019. The Review...

10. Fong v Accident Compensation Corporation (Late filing to the District Court) [2024] NZACC 014 [pdf, 154 KB]

    ...ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION Respondent Judgment on the papers. Submissions: B Hinchcliff for the Appellant S Arnold for the Respondent Date of Judgment: 30 January 2024 JUDGMENT OF JUDGE P R SPILLER [Late filing of an appeal to the District Court – s 151, Accident Compensation Act 2001] Introduction [1] The appeal in the above matter was lodged by Mr Fong on 13 December 2023. The appeal is from the decision of a Reviewer dated 1 June 2023...