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1. [2023] NZEnvC 164 Waikato Regional Council v Rawhiti Environmental Park Limited [pdf, 258 KB]

   ...was discoloured and a muddy grey colour consistent with being contaminated with effluent. Environmental effects Piggery effluent is a contaminant and typically contains high concentrations of several important contaminants. In its undiluted form, the concentrations of several 10 of the contaminants would have severe adverse effects on aquatic ecosystems. In particular, concentrations of toxicant ammonia (ammoniacal-N), and the mixture of oxygen-depleting substances that cont...

2. 2023-10-11-MTA-Rebuttal-Evidence-of-D-Wilson.pdf [pdf, 228 KB]

   ...description of Muaūpoko sites and species of significance, c) Addresses how our mātauranga should be implemented in the Project going forward. 8. I have read and rely on the evidence of Mrs Dianne Rump and Mrs Siobhan Karaitiana who discuss our requests for appropriate recognition in the CEDF and certainty of cultural mitigation; and appropriate conditions responses respectively. 9. I am not giving this evidence in an expert capacity. However, I have the following qualificati...

3. [2023] NZEmpC 118 Halse v Hamilton City Council [pdf, 209 KB]

   ...who takes the trouble to read the text of an article as well as the headlines. She is able to put whatever she has read or seen into its overall social, political or geographical context. She is fair-minded, so she will appreciate that the context forms an important part of the material which she must consider before passing judgment. [8] A fair-minded observer is presumed to be intelligent, to view matters objectively and to understand three matters relating to the conduct of judges:8...

4. Barber v Hoani - Paremata Mokau A8A (2024) 269 Taitokerau MB 82 [pdf, 303 KB]

   269 Taitokerau MB 82 Barber v Hoani - Paremata Mokau A8A (2024) 269 Taitokerau MB 82 (269 TTK 82) I TE KOOTI WHENUA MĀORI O AOTEAROA I TE ROHE O TE TAITOKERAU In the Māori Land Court of New Zealand Taitokerau District A20200008656 AP-20230000028373 WĀHANGA Under Section 328, Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 MŌ TE TAKE In the matter of Paremata Mokau A8A I WAENGA I A Between MERI TAUTAHI BARBER Te kaitono Applicant ME And

5. [2020] NZCAA 01 (7 July 2020) [pdf, 307 KB]

   ...only the GST exclusive amount would be recoverable. Timetable [33] The Appellant and the Respondent should exchange draft memoranda on costs. [34] Then each should file a memorandum, taking account of the other party’s position. [35] I request that the Appellant provide confirmation of the solicitor/client costs, it is sufficient to know: [35.1] The quantum of legal costs (including intra-firm disbursements); [35.2] The witness costs; and 15 Holdfast NZ Ltd v Sellys...

6. Watts v Accident Compensation Corporation (Weekly Compensation) [2023] NZACC 62 [pdf, 188 KB]

   ...returned mid-August 2014 and was released mid-December 2014. The Court observes the available medical reports in evidence suggest a period of imprisonment from 4 June 2014 to 23 January 2015. Mr Hawes Gandar informed the Court that despite his request to Corrections for a specific release date, he had not received this information. In consequence, it appears Mr Watts’ actual term of imprisonment is unclear. What is clear is that Mr Watts was in prison at the time of injury....

7. Waitemata DHB v Shalini Sharma (Work Related Gradual Process) [2023] NZACC 39 [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...Sarah Wiseman, GP, noted that Ms Sharma’s left shoulder was not good, that she was back at work, and that she had been advised to lodge a gradual process work injury claim. [19] In February 2021, Mr Sharma’s GP lodged an ACC 45 injury claim form for a work-related gradual process injury, namely, a left rotator cuff tendinopathy with impingement, from unresolved subacromial/subdeltoid bursitis. The accident was described as “restraining aggressive patient at work, felt pain in...

8. [2025] NZIACDT 20 – EI v Liu (3 March 2025) [pdf, 119 KB]

   ...7015, should the Tribunal see fit. 4. Compensation, should the Tribunal see fit. From the complainant [13] In an email (6 February 2025) to the Tribunal, the complainant says he paid “around NZD 17,200” in order to apply for the visa and he requests a refund as compensation. From the adviser [14] There are submissions (21 January 2025) from Mr Liu. [15] Mr Liu says he has implemented a policy of requiring face-to-face or video meetings to directly explain important m...

9. Gunn - Ohiti Waiti 1D Section 1 and others (2025) 119 Tākitimu MB 64 (119 TKT 64) [pdf, 299 KB]

   ...managed and utilised effectively at the moment. In fact, the evidence indicates that the opposite is true. That said, the question is whether the block can be managed or utilised more effectively as General land. [15] Because the block already forms part of the successful farming operation, the presumption must be that the block is already effectively managed and utilised. Therefore, the applicant must prove that the block can be more effectively managed and utilised as General la...

10. Arms Act rewrite summary version of the discussion document – Easy Read [pdf, 2.4 MB]

    ima Arms Act Rewrite: Have your say Published: February 2025 1 Before you start This information may upset some people when they are reading it. If you are upset after reading this document you can talk to your: • whānau / family • friends. You can also contact Need to Talk by: • calling 1737 • texting 1737 It does not cost any money to call / text 1737. 2 This is a long documen