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1. [2024] NZEnvC 281 Save The Maitai Incorporated v Nelson City Council [pdf, 294 KB]

   ...information requirements within X.12 should be added, as it is proposed to apply to earthworks.23 We agree that cross-reference should be added. Policy RE6.4 [28] STM notes that the court commented that policy RE6.4 is narrower in focus than protection of the values of the relevant water bodies. The JWS states that with the addition of the new clauses in policy RE6.3, the narrowness of the policy may be less of a concern.24 STM does not agree, and submits further amendments a...

2. Miller v REAA & Robinson [2013] NZREADT 14 [pdf, 84 KB]

   ...rejected that proposition and Mr Collins threatened to complain to the Real Estate Agents Authority if Edinburgh proceeded to seek the balance of the commission. In fact, Edinburgh so instructed its solicitors to proceed. [25] The appellant was carefully cross-examined on behalf of all parties. We understood that if the licensee had not left Edinburgh then the latter would have got 50 to 70 percent of the total commission of $25,000; but it has worked out that Edinburgh has receive...

3. Complaints Assessment Committee (CAC 403) v Licensee B [2017] NZREADT 1 [pdf, 267 KB]

   ...whom she described as having shown “grace under fire”. This submission is not of assistance in our assessment of the veracity of the defendant and Ms A, respectively. However, we found Ms A to be a credible witness. She gave her evidence carefully and made concessions where appropriate. [41] On occasion, the defendant was combative, and appeared to be unable, or reluctant, to answer a direct question (even when directed to do so by the Tribunal). Further, he appeared to be...

4. [2020] NZEmpC 60 Noble v Ballooning Canterbury.com Ltd [pdf, 298 KB]

   ...that the duties to the Court, and to existing prospective and former clients are adhered to, and that the reputation of the legal profession is preserved. e) These obligations operated independently and together to impose a duty on counsel to protect the parties to the litigation from an international resident acting in bad faith. The breaches in this case amounted to a serious dereliction of duty, so that the law firm/counsel would be properly amenable to the Court’s jurisdic...

5. Recommendations Recap Issue 18 [pdf, 736 KB]

   Recommendations Recap A summary of coronial recommendations and comments made between 1 October and 31 December 2018 Office of the Chief Coroner | 2018 (4) i Coroners’ recommendations and comments Coroners perform essential functions within our society. They inquire into a range of unexpected deaths to establish the identity of the person who has died and the cause and circumstances of their death. While inquiring into a

6. [2024] NZEnvC 198 Middleton Family Trust v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 984 KB]

   ...Mr Farrell agrees.20 [52] Messrs Kyle and Geddes oppose the specification of a 100m setback. They consider “a more nuanced approach” is required because they consider there may be locations within this setback area that are well suited for carefully designed residential development which would successfully align with the matters in proposed Pol 24.2.1.5, and the other relevant policies in PDP Ch 24 that are collectively assessed with full discretion. In the event the court con...

7. Incitement-of-Hatred-Hate-Crime-and-Discrimination_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 559 KB]

   ...against inciting speech to religious belief was one of the recommendations of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the terrorist attack on Christchurch masjidain on 15 March 2019 (the Royal Commission). 3 The Manifesto also committed to better protecting Rainbow communities1 from discrimination and prejudice, including adding gender identity as a prohibited ground of discrimination in the HRA. Executive Summary 4 Cabinet has previously agreed to accept the Royal Commission�...

8. Spring v The Real Estate Agents Authority (CAC 308 & CAC 403) & Buczkowski [2017] NZREADT 82 [pdf, 325 KB]

   ...[53] The Evidence Act provides that a witness who gives evidence in preparation for a case has privilege for this evidence (see s 56). The purpose of this is to enable a free exchange of information or robust discussion of the issues and to ensure protection of this process. [54] Section 96 of the Real Estate Agents Act provides that - 96 Protection and privileges of witnesses Every person has the same privileges and immunities as a witness has in a court of law in relation to...

9. Nelson Standards Committee v Downing and Reith [2022] NZLCDT 21 (27 June 2022) [pdf, 192 KB]

   ...principles underlying the imposition of penalty are also set out in the submissions on behalf of the Standards Committee and are acknowledged by the practitioners. [7] The purpose of the imposition of penalty orders is not a punitive one but is protective, in terms of the Act.4 Specifically, s 3 prescribes: the protection of the public, the maintenance of professional standards and the maintenance of confidence of the public in the legal profession. [8] There are also, analog...

10. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 AC rebuttal Nicole Bremner [pdf, 209 KB]

    ...                                    10 Moana Te Aira Te Uri Karaka Te Waeroa, Lucy Tukua and Morehu Wilson.   31555669:629148 52. I do not have figures to confirm the extent of land that is protected (paragraph 70) or the extent of building density in the landscape (paragraph 71), but agree with Mr Scott that there are large areas of rural land that are protected via reserves and protective covenants. 53. Mr Scott states a...