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1. [2023] NZEnvC 180 Drinnan v Selwyn District Council [pdf, 312 KB]

   DRINNAN v SELWYN DISTRICT COUNCIL – DECISION IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI ŌTAUTAHI Decision No. [2023] NZEnvC 180 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 AND an appeal under clause 14 of the First Schedule of the Act BETWEEN G M & J DRINNAN (ENV-2022-CHC-25) Appellants AND SELWYN DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge J E Borthwick Environment Commissioner K A Edmonds Environment Commissione...

2. Albert v Paeroa - Omaio 39 (2014) 110 Waiariki MB 119 (110 WAR 119) [pdf, 131 KB]

   ...distribution in 2015. The applicant and the other owners continued to press for distribution of $100,000 on that basis that there had not been any significant return to the owners for 32 years. [9] I reserved my judgment. The Law [10] The Court of Appeal in Rameka v Hall (2013) summarised the duties of a responsible trustee. 2 The general responsibilities of responsible trustees are set out in s 223 of the Act. Those are (a) carrying out the terms of the trust, (b) the proper...

3. Legal aid fee schedule for CMM [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...or, providing written submissions in support of an application made, for example section 106, special reasons or substitution of community based sentences under the Land Transport Act Any agent fees Reporting to client. (Interlocutory) Appeals to the High Court Activity A B C Tasks covered by Fixed Fee Appeal against disclosure decision (s33(3)(b) Criminal Disclosure Act 2008) $350 For: Taking instructions, attending the client Receiving and reviewing disclosure...

4. Adams & Anor v Easthope & Ors [2014] NZWHT Auckland 10 [pdf, 67 KB]

   ...claim. The decision was restricted to determining liability rather than quantum and contribution. I noted that a further hearing would be held, if necessary, to decide quantum and any cross claims or claims for contribution. [2] Following an appeal by Mr Sayles the 13 March 2014 determination was upheld by the High Court1. The claim has now come back to the Tribunal for determining the outstanding issues of quantum and contribution. [3] In consultation with the parties I s...

5. CX-v-XC-Law-Firm-2015-NZDT-885-16-July-2015 [pdf, 118 KB]

   ...Facts [1] CX engaged DD of XC Law Firm to assist him with a mediation in relation to a resource consent dating back to 1999. The parties first had contact at the end of 2013, when DD discussed the issues with CX and advised him in relation to an appeal to the Environment Court. DD was not formally engaged at that time and did not charge CX for his time. [2] CX then contacted DD two or three days prior to the mediation to be held on 11 March 2014 and asked DD to attend the mediat...

6. Land Information New Zealand - Allotment 20 Parish of Waiheke (2001) 103 Hauraki MB 45 (103 H 45) [pdf, 879 KB]

   ...further trustees. The application also sought a change of status of the land from General to Maori land. The Court on 2 February 1998, Hauraki Minute Book 99/002-009, made orders accordingly. The orders creating the trust and appointing trustees were appealed against and the Maori Appellate Court at Waikato Minute Book 19/156-161 on 9 March 1999 allowed the appeal and set aside the orders. The order changing status to Maori land was not appealed and was duly registered against the v...

7. Director-General of Conservation 102 [pdf, 138 KB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT ENV-2020-AKL-000102 AT AUCKLAND I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO I TAMAKI MAKAURAU ROHE IN THE MATTER of an appeal under clause 14 of Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991 BETWEEN FEDERATED FARMERS OF NEW ZEALAND INCORPORATED Appellant AND WAIKATO REGIONAL COUNCIL Respondent NOTICE OF WISH TO BE A PARTY TO PROCEEDINGS BY THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF CONSERVATION Dated: 29 September 2020 Department o...

8. [2021] NZEnvC 068 Eden Epsom Residential Protection Society Incorporated v Auckland Council [pdf, 482 KB]

   IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I TE KOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TAMAKI MAKAURAU UNDER IN THE MATTER OF BETWEEN AND AND AND AND Decision [2021] NZEnvC 068 the Resource Management Act 1991 an appeal under clause 14(1) of Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991 against a decision on Proposed Plan Change 21 to the Auckland Unitary Plan EDEN EPSOM RESIDENTIAL PROTECTION SOCIETY INCORPORATED (ENV-2020-AKL-079) Appellant AUCKLAND COUNCIL Respondent S...

9. Media Statement of Judicial Conduct Panel 27 June 2022 [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...summary is provided to assist in the understanding of the Panel’s decisions. It does not comprise part of the reasons for those decisions. The full decisions are the only authoritative documents. The full text of the decisions (redacted to protect appeal rights) can be obtained from the Panel’s secretariat. Jurisdiction and Suppression decisions A Judicial Conduct Panel has issued two decisions in respect of a complaint made about the conduct of a former judge. These decisio...

10. Participant-Information-Booklet-Young-Adult-List.pdf [pdf, 536 KB]

    ...Oath). Alcohol and Other Drug Clinician They talk to people who come to court who might need help with their use of alcohol or other drugs. They can help the person to get treatment and/or put them in touch with the right Drug and Alcohol services. Appeal An appeal is when someone who loses a case in court asks a higher court to review the court’s decision. WHAT OUR WORDS MEAN 9 Bail If someone’s been charged with a crime, they might be able to apply for bail. This means they...