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1. [2023] NZEnvC 144 Broughan v Marlborough District Council [pdf, 387 KB]

   ...reached between the parties to resolve these appeals by amending the Level 1 and Level 2 Flood Hazard Area Overlays in the pMEP in accordance with the Revised Level 1 and Level 2 Flood Hazard Areas as shown in Appendix 1. At the date of initial filing, counsel had signed the memorandum for Ms Light but not Mr Broughan. Inquiries by the Registry of counsel elicited that was by arrangement to allow Mr Broughan until August to confirm his position. Following those enquiries, on 21...

2. [2024] NZEnvC 084 Hawke's Bay Regional Council v Brown [pdf, 188 KB]

   ...the septic tank sewage treatment systems at 2059 and 2063 State Highway 50, Hastings (Certificate of Title HB86/2 with legal description Lot 1 Deposited Plan 2277) (the property). 2. By 22 July 2024 have engaged an appropriately qualified expert to file an application for resource consent for both septic tank sewage treatment systems at the property. 3. Within one month of engaging an appropriately qualified expert as above, provide to Hawke’s Bay Regional Council a report confirming w...

3. [2025] NZEmpC 96 Carrington Resort Jade LP v Graham Maheno [pdf, 129 KB]

   ...defendant is entitled to costs. [2] The defendant seeks scale costs of $11,233 calculated on a category 2 band B basis. Alternatively, he seeks indemnity costs of $20,400 plus GST. No disbursements have been claimed. The plaintiff has not filed any material in opposition to the application. 1 Carrington Resort Jade LP v Maheno [2025] NZEmpC 29. [3] In light of the plaintiff’s conduct in these proceedings, I accept that this is a case where indemnity or increase...

4. [2024] NZEnvC 240 Kasabova v Auckland Council [pdf, 177 KB]

   ...riparian yard on the appellants’ property at 6/19 Gardner Avenue, New Lynn, Auckland2 (the property) subject to the provided methodology approved by the Council. The appeal and application for stay of the abatement notices [2] The appellants filed an appeal against the abatement notices on 13 September 2024. The appeal seeks cancellation of the abatement notices. [3] An application to stay the abatement notices was also filed and was supported by an affidavit of Ms D Kasabova...

5. Going to court

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6. Make a claim

   The first step in applying for compensation from the Criminal Justice Assistance Reimbursement Scheme is to find out if you're eligible. See what the scheme can help with To apply fill in and send us this form: Make a claim If you can’t download the form contact us and we’ll post one to you. You can send us the form by email or post: Email: tribunals@justice.govt.nz Postal address:Tribunals UnitCriminal Justice Assistance Reimbursement SchemeDX SX 11159Wellington If there's any information m

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7. Chief Coroner & coroners

   Coroners are like judges. They are qualified lawyers appointed as judicial officers to look into unexpected, violent or suspicious deaths to find out what happened. Coroners make comments or recommendations if something can be done to prevent similar deaths happening again. Coroners don’t hold trials. They don’t blame people or punish them. See the coroners in each centre and their contact details Chief Coroner Judge Anna Tutton  Chief Coroner Judge Anna Tutton was appointed to the

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8. Youth Crime Action Plan

   The Youth Crime Action Plan (YCAP) aims to reduce crime by children and young people and help those who offend to turn their lives around.  In particular, it focuses on government agencies working together more closely and partnering with Māori, communities, parents, schools and others to tackle youth crime and the factors that lead to offending.  YCAP aims to stop problems before they develop, deal with young offenders fairly but firmly when necessary and put systems in place to stop

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    If you are not represented by a lawyer or advocate Information on what to do before starting or defending proceedings where you're representing yourself Professional help Court procedure can be complicated. You can find information on getting professional help and advice from a lawyer or employment law advocate, union or employers’ group, or as to change of representation. Supporting diversity and inclusion Information on how the Employment Court supports diversity and inclusion. Use

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