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1. BC and SO v SH [2012] NZIACDT 63 (28 September 2012) [pdf, 108 KB]

   ...to convert German qualifications to their New Zealand equivalent created some confusion. [3] Ms BC and Mr SO complain that Ms SH failed to advise them adequately on this issue. [4] The question for the Tribunal is whether Ms SH was sufficiently careful and gave proper advice. The Complaint and the Response The complaint [5] Ms BC and Mr SO are life partners; they are German nationals, and live there. They wished to migrate to New Zealand and engaged EOA Ltd (the company) to assist...

2. Directory of Official Information 2019 S-U [pdf, 1.7 MB]

   ...economic well- being of New Zealand. The NZSIS undertakes designated functions relevant to New Zealand's security. These include: • Collecting, analysing, and reporting on intelligence relevant to New Zealand's security; • Providing protective security services including advice about personnel security, information security, physical security and national security risks; and • Co-operating with the Government Communications Security Bureau, New Zealand Defence Force a...

3. [2019] NZEnvC 160 Hawthenden Limited v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 21 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA Court: Hearing: Appearances: IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND Decision No. [2019) NZEnvC 160 of the Resource Management Act 1991 of appeals under clause 14 of the First Schedule of the Act concerning Topic 2: Sub-topic 1 of the Proposed Queenstown Lakes District Plan HAWTHENDEN LIMITED (ENV-2018-CHC-55) UPPER CLUTHA ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIETY (INC) (ENV-2018-CHC-56) SEVEN ALBERT TOWN PROPERTY OWNERS (E

4. [2023] NZEnvC 277 Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua v Auckland Council [pdf, 9.2 MB]

   IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TĀMAKI MAKAURAU Decision [2023] NZEnvC 277 IN THE MATTER of appeals under sections 120 and 121 of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA/the Act) AND IN THE MATTER of an application by Waste Management NZ Ltd for resource consents to construct and operate a new landfill at 1232 State Highway 1, Wayby Valley, Wellsford BETWEEN TE RŪNANGA O NGĀTI WHĀTUA (ENV-2021-AKL-076) ROYAL FOREST AND BIRD PROTEC

5. [2024] NZEnvC 161 Eden Epsom Residential Society Incorporated v Auckland Council [pdf, 7.2 MB]

   Eden Epsom Residential Protection Society Incorporated v Auckland Council IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TAMAKI MAKAURAU Decision [2024] NZEnvC 161 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal under clause 14(1) of Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991 against a decision on Private Plan Change 21 to the Auckland Unitary Plan BETWEEN EDEN-EPSOM RESIDENTIAL PROTECTION SOCIETY INCORPORATED (ENV-2020-AKL-079) Appellant AND AUCKLAND COUNCIL Resp...

6. Justice: our people, our communities [pdf, 6.2 MB]

   ...at the court,’ says Katherine. One wall of the room is covered by a large, colourful image, which looks a bit like a giant etch-a-sketch drawing on a glossy white background. Carla explains. ‘It’s intended to relax the mind. We had to be careful about using specific images or cultural references, because they might carry negative connotations for a victim.’ At the back of the room a brightly coloured poster hangs loosely. ‘Take your time’, ‘tell the truth’, ‘don...

7. ENV-2016-AKL-000xxx Sargisson & Barnes v Auckland Council [pdf, 3 MB]

   ...submissions prepared by persons without professional help. In such circumstances, to take a legalistic view that a council could only accept or reject the relief sought would be unreal. As observed in an oft-repeated dictum in Royal Forest & Bird Protection Society Inc v Southland District Council 12: … it is important that the assessment of whether any amendment was reasonably and fairly raised in the course of submissions, should be approached in a realistic workable fashion r...

8. Starik v Auckland Council [2016] NZWHT Auckland 5 [pdf, 491 KB]

   ...Peninsula Homes Limited – this company is alleged to have developed the property by the purchase of the land and the construction and sale of the building on that land. It is alleged against Peninsula Homes that it had a non-delegable duty of care to ensure that the building complied in all respects with the Building Act 1991 and the New Zealand Building Code, that it did not leak and cause loss to the claimants. (c) Kevin Bryan Perry – whilst various causes of action were in...

9. Darling v CAC 20002 & Penrose [2014] NZREADT 46 [pdf, 70 KB]

   ...under this Act; or (c) is incompetent or negligent; or (d) would reasonably be regarded by agents of good standing as being unacceptable.” [9] Rules 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, 9.1, 9.3, 9.6 and 10.2 of the Real Estate Agents (Professional Conduct Client Care) Rules 2009 read: 6.1 An agent must comply with the fiduciary obligations to his or her client arising as an agent. 3 6.2 A licensee must act in good faith and deal fairly with all parties engaged in a transaction. ... 6...

10. Domestic violence programme evaluation report [pdf, 1.8 MB]

    ...thought to better support offenders’ good engagement and uptake of non-violence programmes. In contrast, the referral process is conducted remotely in the Family Court, with no equivalent face-to-face meeting with an officer of the court due to most protection orders being made without notice. In 2016/17, about one in five of those who attended an assessment did not result in them starting a non-violence programme. While not all of those for whom assessments are undertaken may be e...