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1. [2023] NZEmpC 162 Birthing Centre Ltd v Matsas [pdf, 445 KB]

   ...feelings, together with four weeks’ wages. Ms Hansen was awarded compensation for humiliation, loss of dignity and injury to feelings of $8,000. As noted, Ms Spilman’s claim had not succeeded, and neither had the application for penalties. Costs were reserved.57 Issue 1: Application of s 4(1A)(c) [55] It is convenient to consider each of the issues raised by the challenge, as set out earlier,58 chronologically. [56] Section 4(1A)(c) of the Act provides: 55 At [...

2. OIA-111348.pdf [pdf, 3 MB]

   ...be engaged with. Timeline Early 2024 - mid Feb to mid-March Two to Four weeks • Two weeks: Read and consider Options Paper • Week 3: Written feedback due • Week 4: If required, online workshop to discuss the written feedback provided. Cost There should be no cost to this engagement. If there are any in-person sessions, this would be held at the Justice Centre. There should be no other budget allocation requirements. Supporting Documentation • Options Paper: OGP Commitm...

3. [2023] NZEnvC 211 Masterton District Council [pdf, 782 KB]

   ...[49] The consequence of the orders is that the proposed rules will have immediate effect and while the public have the right to contest those rules by way of submission once notified, it is accepted that the orders will result in an opportunity cost for a significant number of land owners. The Council’s evidence is clear that the majority of the districts are rurally zoned and 45 per cent of rural land owners will be affected by the proposed changes. The evidence of Mr Yeomen in...

4. [2013] NZEmpC 40 B v Virgin Australia (NZ) Employment & Crewing Ltd [pdf, 356 KB]

   ...was the disciplinary outcome that the plaintiff had been seeking and which he agreed to). [47] As part of the agreed conditions the plaintiff was to submit to regular and random drug and alcohol testing, ongoing counselling at the company’s cost (directed at supporting the plaintiff’s abstinence from alcohol); extend his voluntary abstinence from alcohol to 12 months; cease taking herbal energy or party pills and agree to the company making enquiries as necessary to ensure c...

5. [2018] NZEnvC 025 Minister of Corrections v Otorohanga District Council [pdf, 16 MB]

   ...MINISTER OF CORRECTIONS v ODC - FINAL DECISION 2 (v) Department of Corrections, Waikeria Prison Development Option 1 Revised (overbridge) (DWG NO: 14029A13B) dated 22 August 2018; all of which are attached to and form part of this decision . B: Costs are reserved. REASONS Introduction [1] On 21 December 2017 an Interim Decision was released concerning the Minister of Correction's alteration to an existing designation.' [2] We were unable to make a final decision...

6. ENV-2016-AKL-000TBA Walden v Auckland Council [pdf, 2.2 MB]

   ...corridors strategy, greater housing choice and more affordable housing. The Panel considers the Unitary Plan should err toward over-enabling, as there is a high level of uncertainty in the estimates of demand and supply over the long term, and the costs to individuals and the community of under-enabling capacity are much more severe than those arising from over-enabling capacity. To provide for sufficient residential capacity the Plan needs to both enable a large step-change in capacity...

7. [2024] NZEnvC 129 Second Star Limited v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 591 KB]

   ...Decision: 30 May 2024 Date of Issue: 30 May 2024 _______________________________________________________________ DECISION OF THE ENVIRONMENT COURT _______________________________________________________________ 2 A: The appeal is declined. B: Costs are reserved. Any application is to be made and served within 15 working days and any reply within a further 10 working days. Table of Contents The appeal ...........................................................................

8. OIA-119799.pdf [pdf, 4.2 MB]

   ...CONFIDENCE 3 young people aged between 14 and 17 accounted for over 10 percent of proceedings against offenders for retail crime incidents. 7. Preventing and managing retail crime is a significant issue for retailers. Impacts not only include the costs of replacing stolen property and repairing any damage done, but also additional work required to respond to the criminal activity, including insurance claims, police reports, and health and safety considerations. Police estimate that r...

9. OIA-120238.pdf [pdf, 4.2 MB]

   ...CONFIDENCE 3 young people aged between 14 and 17 accounted for over 10 percent of proceedings against offenders for retail crime incidents. 7. Preventing and managing retail crime is a significant issue for retailers. Impacts not only include the costs of replacing stolen property and repairing any damage done, but also additional work required to respond to the criminal activity, including insurance claims, police reports, and health and safety considerations. Police estimate that r...

10. 3-Strikes-Proactive-Release-OIA-Requests_Final_Part1.pdf [pdf, 20 MB]

    ...information withheld under s9(2)(a). See table 2, document b. 19 Teams Three strikes proactive release tranche 2 - teams messages 05 February 2024.docx 5/02/2024 Released in full. 20 Email RE_ Due COP Today - comment on three strikes implementation costs.msg 5/02/2024 Some information withheld under s9(2)(g)(i). See Pack 1 (linked above), page 33 for final text. 21 Email RE_ Three strikes - summary version.msg 6/02/2024 Some information withheld under s9(2)(a) and s9(2)...