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1. [2024] NZEnvC 077 Wellington Regional Council v Crosbie [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...2022 and the question of costs was reserved. [5] I was not the judge who heard the application for interim or final enforcement orders, however I have reviewed all of the materials related to those decisions. Among other documents, I have carefully reviewed and considered the application for costs filed by the Regional Council dated 20 January 2023, the application for costs filed by NLBL dated 7 February 2023 and the response to those applications filed by Mr Page dated 15 Mar...

2. MOJ0048.7_JUN21_WEB.pdf [pdf, 438 KB]

   ...PRINCIPLE 2: Respect Providers should treat you with courtesy and compassion. They should respect your cultural, religious, ethnic and social needs, values and beliefs. PRINCIPLE 3: Dignity and privacy Providers should treat you with dignity and protect your privacy. PRINCIPLE 4: Fair treatment Providers should respond appropriately to your needs, and should provide their services in a timely and straightforward way. PRINCIPLE 5: Informed choice Providers should properly understand you...

3. Summary-Political-lobbying-meeting-Industry-and-professional-associations-meeting-17-August-2023-Final-v2.pdf [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...have to politicians, summarised by the comment: “We have remarkable access in New Zealand, this is a real strength, let’s not jeopardise this.” 32. An attendee noted that freedom of expression is at the core of this issue and should be protected. Transparency Transparency could be improved 33. Attendees discussed the fact that transparency is an important outcome. They thought that transparency is if there is potential harm. Integrity Revolving door issue 34. Atten...

4. G Ltd v B Ltd [2025] NZDT 174 (15 May 2025) [pdf, 116 KB]

   ...costs. The applicant puts these at between $36,000 to $44,000 at the earlier hearing. It seeks the Tribunal limit, $30,000. The respondent claims the costs have been greatly exaggerated, putting the cost at closer to $11,871.74. [28] Again, I have carefully considered this claim and all the evidence put before me. Referee Mckinstry found the remediation costs in excess of $30,000. The BPB noted the respondent’s submission that some defects resulted from work by other trades and site ag...

5. Programme evaluation of Target Hardening pilot [pdf, 673 KB]

   Evaluation of the Target Hardening Pilot Programme Cathy Casey, Bhavani PaulRaj and Susie Jacka Institute of Public Policy Auckland University of Technology with Tanya Segessenmann Ministry of Justice ii First published in April 2004 by the Ministry of Justice PO Box 180 Wellington New Zealand © Crown Copyright ISBN

6. Grace – Ngarara West A25B2A (2014) 317 Aotea MB 268 (317 AOT 268) [pdf, 254 KB]

   ...184). 30 See In Re Mount Tauhara Māori Reservation (1977) 58 Taupō MB 168 (58 TPO 168). 317 Aotea MB 288 reservation they sought some measure of retention in perpetuity of an area of tribal significance. The Court is concerned with protecting the values of a past generation from the exigent demands of some future generation with a more materialistic mind. The restrictions on leasing, for example, are consistent with the Court needing to take a strict approach and pro...

7. [2009] NZEmpC CC 5/09 Ramsay V Commissioner of Police [pdf, 126 KB]

   ...Sergeant Smith had come to Temuka from the Criminal Investigation Branch. He embraced the very different work environment at Temuka and became involved in community projects. He initiated and still chaired at the end of this hearing the Community Care Trust which co-ordinates responses to at-risk youth. The trust employed Jennifer McMillan as a youth and community worker. She was also the victim support co-ordinator at Temuka. She was not a member of the police. [34] Other sta...

8. [2009] NZEmpC CC 3/09 A Farmer v A Worker [pdf, 55 KB]

   ...their identification, including the location in which the events occurred. [2] Consistent with that order, the parties to this case and other persons mentioned in the evidence will be referred to by generic terms. The location of events will be protected by referring simply to “the farm” and to “the town” nearby. All relevant events took place within one calendar year which need not be specified. This judgment will record only those aspects of the evidence neces...

9. RS v NC LCRO 70/2011 (17 April 2013) [pdf, 85 KB]

   ...that the Practitioner had not undertaken sufficient enquiry into their claims and had not applied for Legal Aid. The allegations against the Practitioner, were that he: • Acted incompetently. • Did not follow instructions. • Failed to protect the interests of the RS/AS whānau. • Failed to adequately inform the RS/AS whānau. • Did not adequately keep the RS/AS whānau aware of legal costs. • The costs should go to/be paid by Legal Aid. [6] The Practitioner’s...

10. Faulkner v Hoete - Motiti North C No 1 [2018] Māori Appellate Court MB 17 (2018 APPEAL 17) [pdf, 291 KB]

    ...effect to the wishes of the owners, per s 17 of the Act, even more relevant. The decision of this Court in Whaanga v Niania - Anewa Block underscores the reality that, in the context of assessing owner support and opposition, each case must be carefully considered on its merits.20 [35] The starting point is that owners can make ordinary use of the land and do not require the consent of their co-owners. The views of the owners as demonstrated by an owners’ meeting will always be...