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1. [2019] NZEnvC 128 Skyline Enterprises Limited v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 491 KB]

   ...negotiations, the Registrar and the applicant have agreed that a sum of $113,461.97 (including GST) is an appropriate amount to be recovered in relation to the expenses incurred by the court. [7] On this basis, the Registrar and the applicant have requested, by way of joint memorandum, that an order for costs be made in favour of the Environment Court of $113,461.97 (including GST), payable by the applicant. Determination [8] 2 3 4 Accordingly, the court orders, by consent...

2. [2020] NZEmpC 41 Barnes v Canterbury Westland Kindergarten Association Inc [pdf, 229 KB]

   ...2020 INTERLOCUTORY JUDGMENT (NO 2) OF CHIEF JUDGE CHRISTINA INGLIS (Application for leave to vacate fixture) [1] Ms Barnes has applied for the fixture, currently set down for hearing in Christchurch on 1 May 2020, to be vacated. The request is advanced on the basis of concerns about her health and, in particular, her capacity to deal with a hearing conducted by way of remote participation if that is what is required. [2] The Canterbury Westland Kindergarten Assoc In...

3. PSPLA Exemption for COVID 19 Alert Level 3 [pdf, 104 KB]

   ...three working days after the country goes to level 2 or lower, but • Must carry a copy of this exemption with them with the relevant details completed below while working as a security employee. They are also required to produce this exemption on request as if it were an official ID Patricia McConnell Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority 22 April 2020 This exemption applies to _____________________________________________ (full name) Whose COA was approved on ______...

4. A new Family Violence Act [pdf, 120 KB]

   ...victims with more time to put in place safety arrangements. • Enhancing the principles so that decision makers recognise that family violence: • includes behaviour that may appear to be minor or trivial when viewed in isolation, but forms a pattern of behaviour that causes cumulative harm, and • often includes coercive or controlling behaviour. • Amending the definition of family violence to explicitly recognise that violence includes dowry-related violence,...

5. Non-violence programme progress report [docx, 31 KB]

   ...participation and progress of referred participants. When used for this purpose, please note that written client consent is required, and it is the responsibility of the RJ provider to assess suitability for restorative justice. Section 1: Referral Information Referral Court: 1. Respondent/Offender details Name DOB PRN/CRI/FAM Charges 2. Non-violence programme provider contact info Name of facilitator and agency Email address Phone 3. Date of Ref...

6. 2021-08-04 ORC & WISE - MOC - WISE to withdraw as s274 party [pdf, 120 KB]

   ...regional stakeholder engagement group that will include Wise Response. 5 On the basis of the Memorandum of Understanding agreed between the Council and Wise Response, Wise Response has decided to withdraw its submission on PC8. Wise Response requests that this memorandum be treated as the withdrawal of its submission and gives notice of its withdrawal from the proceedings as a section 274 party. 1 Minute of the Environment Court dated 23 July 2021 at [17](a). 2 M...

7. Chief Justice media statement dated 23 June 2021 [pdf, 394 KB]

   ...District Courts will continue, provided they can be accommodated safely in accordance with Alert Level 2 restrictions. https://www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/publications/announcements/covid-19/court-protocols/ Jurors summonsed to attend court are requested to attend as per their summons document or any instruction from court staff. Any jury trials that cannot safely be accommodated at Alert Level 2 will be adjourned or stood down. This decision is made at a local level and court s...

8. Plain Language Bill [pdf, 147 KB]

   ...compliance with the Act for those agencies and the Public Service Commissioner. 4. On its face, the Bill appears to engage section 14 of the Bill of Rights Act. Section 14 affirms that everyone has the right to freedom of expression and extends to all forms of communication that attempt to express an idea or meaning.1 5. Before considering whether any limits on section 14 may be justified, we have first considered whether public actors can invoke the benefit of rights protected under...

9. Annexure 3 - Legislation relevant to Territorial Authorities [pdf, 169 KB]

   ...ensure that an adequate supply of drinking water is provided to each point of supply. The TAs are networked suppliers.1 Drinking water is defined by the Health Act and includes water available for supply that is suitable for drinking and other forms of domestic and food preparation use. The definition excludes water used by animals or for irrigation.2 ‘Adequate supply’ means, in relation to drinking water supplied to a property, the minimum quantity required by the occupants...

10. [2023] NZEmpC 12 Fitzhbert Regency Motor Lodge (2018) Ltd v Smith [pdf, 162 KB]

    ...Fitzherbet Regency Motor Lodge (2018) Ltd v Smith [2022] NZERA 550 (Member Loftus). [2] The plaintiff sought a stay of the Authority’s orders. The application was discussed at a telephone conference with counsel today, and the parties have requested the Court to deal with the issue by way of a consent judgment, staying execution of the determination pending resolution of the challenge now before the Court. I am satisfied that it is appropriate for such an order to be made,...