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1. Firearms-Reform-Programme-Phase-4_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 23 MB]

   ...harm, and e) provide for effective and efficient delivery of service. 1 We have amended criteria d) slightly to reflect the key importance that public safety will have in the systematic rewrite of the Act. It previously read "contribute to protecting the public from firearms-related harm". 3 In Confidence 3. Approach to the work Recognising the wide public interest and diversity of views about firearms regulation, the approach to regulatory reform will: a) be undert...

2. [2020] NZEnvC 018 Taranaki Energy Watch Incorporated v South Taranaki District Council [pdf, 5.4 MB]

   ...rules apply also to the other zones. Prohibited or non-complying activity status? [62] As the parties will have divined, the court would approve a non-complying activity status for Rules 12.1.5(b), (c) and (d) and Rule 3.1.5(e). [63] We listened carefully to Mr Carlyon's rationale for these activities to be prohibited. He is particularly concerned that existing operators would not be proactive in reducing their risk profile, particularly in response to neighbouring sensitive ac...

3. [2020] NZEnvC 174 Hamilton City Council v Global Metal Solutions Limited.pdf [pdf, 3.7 MB]

   .... ... Explanation Industrial activities can generate adverse amenity effects beyond the boundaries of the zone. These can have a particular impact on residential and open space areas where expectations for amenity are far higher. The Amenity Protection Area is a key mechanism to protect residential sites where they are adjacent to land within the Industrial Zone. Industrial properties covered by the Amenity Protection Area are subject to additional standards. Enhanced management of n...

4. [2018] NZEnvC 056 Auckland Council v Auckland Council [pdf, 663 KB]

   ...a single legal entity, must act with integrity and accountability. We do not see any basis on which a council can assert that it is able to split itself. If it is to act as both appellant and consent authority, then it must do so in a way that carefully addresses and avoids apparent conflicts and minimises procedural complications. [52] On that basis, there are further issues arising which include determining what procedure should be adopted by the Court to ensure that the appeal is...

5. 951650-Kainga-Ora-evidence-Phil-Jaggard-Stormwater-and-Flooding.pdf [pdf, 2 MB]

   ...develop a suitable contract and safety plans to decommission the Rapaki and recover the heritage items during December and over the Christmas break. Due to the condition of the Rapaki, there were several significant risks that required oversight and careful management particularly due to the evidence of significant corrosion. Key risks identified were asbestos removal; failure of the crane superstructure; hull breach or failure; failure of propellers seals and failure to recover heri...

6. [2019] NZEnvC 041 Oceana Gold New Zealand Limited v Otago Regional Council [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...AOTEAROA IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND Decision No. [2019] NZEnvC41 of the Resource Management Act 1991 of appeals under clause 14 of Schedule 1 to the Act OCEANA GOLD (NEW ZEALAND) LIMITED (ENV-2016-CHC-103) ROYAL FOREST AND BIRD PROTECTION SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND INCORPORATED (ENV-2016-CHC-102) ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE SOCIETY INCORPORATED (ENV-2016-CHC-122) Appellants OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge J R Jackson Environment Commis...

7. [2021] NZEnvC 036 Wood & Henton v Auckland Council [pdf, 9.8 MB]

   ...(SSESCP) - Condition 35; e. Chemical Treatment Management Plan (CHTMP) (if required in accordance with Condition 62) - Condition 60; f. Historic Heritage Management Plan (HHMP) (if required in accordance with condition 48) - Condition 46; g. Tree Protection Management Plan (TPMP) - Condition 38; and h. Ecological Management Plan (EMP) (incorporating relevant Fauna Management Plans) - Condition 41; i. Avifauna Management Plan - Condition 44. Advice Note - Management Plans: 1. Ce...

8. RIS Reforms to CPRA to better target illicit assets [pdf, 327 KB]

   ...dollars in suspected illicit assets, including the proceeds derived from illicit drug activities, corruption, foreign fraud and tax crime, and international money laundering. Addressing these problems carries a risk of undermining due process protections. This could infringe the ability of respondents to protect their assets from restraint and forfeiture when they come from a legitimate source. The policy proposals are intended to mitigate the problems that produce negative crim...

9. [2014] NZEmpC 171 Bracewell v Richmond Services Ltd costs [pdf, 72 KB]

   ...that Richmond should not be awarded costs for this application was appropriate. c) With regard to the substantive hearing, the challenge had merit because the Court found that certain of Ms Bracewell’s disclosures were justified under the Protected Disclosures Act 2000 and under her employment agreement. It was submitted that the defendant’s offer to resolve the matter was not reasonable. Reference was also made to an offer to mediate the matter further in February 2014, it...

10. Putataua Bay Holdings Ltd v Pere - Lot 189 DP 393664 (2014) 82 Taitokerau MB 139 (82 TTK 139) [pdf, 91 KB]

    ...requiring Mr Pere and his wife to remove the Portacom because there was evidence before the High Court that Mr and Mrs Pere did not in fact own the Portacom. That was enough to defeat the enforcement of the injunction. Discussion [22] I have carefully considered the documents filed on behalf of PBH and conclude that it would not be safe to grant an interim injunction on an exparte basis at this juncture. I have two primary concerns. [23] First, there is a question over whether...