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1. Taueki v McMillan - Horowhenua 11 (Lake) (2014) 324 Aotea MB 144 (324 AOT 144) [pdf, 311 KB]

   ...contrary to previous assumptions. [49] Finally, Dr Gilling noted that there was at least one superior court decision issued that made comment on the ownership of the land. Cooke J in Regional Fisheries Officer v Joe Tukupua 58 affirmed the enduring ownership of the lake bed and associated lands by “certain members of the Muaūpoko tribe.” [50] Expert opinions were also provided on the cultural and historical meaning of wāhi tapu by Professor Hirini Mead, and on the le...

2. [2018] NZEnvC 093 Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board v Waikato Regional Council [pdf, 1.9 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO 0 AOTEAROA Court: IN THE MATTER AND IN THE MATTER BETWEEN AND AND AND Decision No. [2018] NZEnvC 0'13 of the Resource Management Act 1991 of an appeal under s 120 of the Act TOWHARETOA MAoRI TRUST BOARD (ENV-2016-AKL-000267) Appellant WAIKATO REGIONAL COUNCIL Respondent ROTOKAWA JOINT VENTURE LIMITED Applicant NGATI TAHU - NGATI WHAOA RUNANGA TRUST Section 274 party Environment Judge D Kirk

3. RIA Terrorism Suppression Act part 2 [pdf, 1 MB]

   ...November 2020 Strengthening New Zealand’s counter-terrorism legislation | 9 Section 2: Problem definition and objectives 2.1 What is the current state within which action is proposed? The evolving nature of terrorism Terrorism is an enduring global threat including in New Zealand. The nature of terrorism, its geographic footprint, and the extent of the threat posed by different terrorist groups and individuals with violent extremist views, continues to evolve, both intern...

4. The Māori Trustee v Smith - Waipaoa 5A2 (2016) 62 Tairawhiti MB 122 (62 TRW 122) [pdf, 471 KB]

   62 Tairawhiti MB 122 IN THE MĀORI LAND COURT OF NEW ZEALAND TAIRĀWHITI DISTRICT A20150003384 UNDER Sections 19(1)(a) and 20 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 IN THE MATTER OF Waipaoa 5A2 – Injunction and Recovery of Māori Freehold Land BETWEEN THE MĀORI TRUSTEE Applicant AND BRUCE WINSTON ANDERSON SMITH Respondent A20140012500 A20150003329 A20150003333 UNDER Sections 240 and 43 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 IN THE MA

5. [2021] NZEnvC 098 Maungaharuru-Tangitu Trust v Hastings District Council [pdf, 4 MB]

   IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT WELLINGTON I TE KOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA Kl TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA IN THE MATTER BETWEEN AND Decision No [2021] NZEnvC 98 of an appeal under clause 14( 1) of the First Schedule to the Resource Management Act 1991 MAUNGAHARURU-TANGITO TRUST (ENV-2015-WLG-054) Appellant HASTINGS DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent REVISED DECISION ON APPEAL Decision issued: f 1. July 2021 Costs are reserved : 2 4 5 6 Introduction [1] This Court issued its

6. [2021] NZEnvC 103 Wyuna Preserve Residents Association Incorporated v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 19 MB]

   ...suitability is primarily due to the fact that aircraft stay audible in the general area for much longer as they climb to a suitable altitude. Each skydiving flight may generate noise in the wider area for 20 to 40 minutes. Dr Trevathan opined that this enduring characteristic would mean the noise would be perceived negatively. 60 The effects would be directly proportional to the number of flights associated with skydiving on any day.61 [83] He recommended additional movement caps....

7. [2023] NZEnvC 176 Prouse Trust Partnership v Horowhenua District Council [pdf, 8.3 MB]

   ...chapter (Chapter 6A –Tara-Ika) shall apply. Tara-Ika is a large greenfield site located to the east of the existing urban area of Levin/Taitoko, with the Tararua Ranges forming an impressive backdrop to the area. Muaūpoko have a very strong and enduring relationship with the Tara-Ika area, as it is an area where they have worked, cultivated, hunted and gathered resources for over 1000 years. Tara- Ika sits between areas of high cultural association to Muaūpoko, including Punahau (Lake...

8. [2023] NZEnvC 086 Bay of Islands Maritime Park Incorporated v Northland Regional Council [pdf, 4 MB]

   ...Taonga – Kaitiaki species are:  Papahu / Dolphin: represents the souls of our people lost at sea. They live in the spirit of the dolphin and are a protector from harm.  Ururoa / Hammerhead Shark: they represent the fighting spirit of Māori to endure.  Pakarua / Stingray: traverse the inner harbours of Bay of Islands and coastal waters to other harbours, thereby connecting our coastal hapū. “Fishing activities which catch our taonga species (as target or bycatch) or damage t...

9. Emtage v Accident Compensation Corporation (Revocation of Cover) [2023] NZACC 84 [pdf, 522 KB]

   IN THE DISTRICT COURT AT WELLINGTON I TE KŌTI-Ā-ROHE KI TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA [2023] NZACC 84 ACR 124/21 ACR 234/21 ACR 235/21 UNDER THE ACCIDENT COMPENSATION ACT 2001 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPEAL UNDER SECTION 149 OF THE ACT BETWEEN NICOLA EMTAGE Appellant AND ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION First Respondent AND SOUTHERN TRANSPORT COMPANY LIMITED Second Respondent Hearing: 9-10 March 2023 19 April 2023 Heard at: Inv

10. Waitangi Tribunal Annual Report Matariki 2022 to 2023 [pdf, 18 MB]

    THE WAITANGI TRIBUNAL - ANNUAL REPORT MATARIKI 2022 – 2023 TE RŌPŪ WHAKAMANA I TE TIRITI O WAITANGI THE WAITANGI TRIBUNAL PŪRONGO-Ā-TAU O TE MATARIKI 2022 KI 2023 ANNUAL REPORT MATARIKI 2022 – 2023 (24 JUNE 2022 – 14 JULY 2023) 2 TE RŌPŪ WHAKAMANA I TE TIRITI O WAITANGI - PŪRONGO-Ā-TAU O TE MATARIKI 2022 KI 2023 Mihi - Introduction 3 The Waitangi Tribunal – a snapshot 4 The members of the Waitangi Tribunal 5 The Waitangi Tribunal Unit 10 The Tribunal process 12 T