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1. ENVC Matiatia minute of the court 20141001 [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 (the Act) AND IN THE MATTER of Notice of Motion under Section 87G requesting the granting of resource consents to W AIHEKE MARINAS LIMITED to establish a marina at Matiatia Bay, Waiheke Island, in the Hauraki Gulf (ENV-2013-AKL-OOOI74) BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT Court: Principal Environment Judge L J Newhook sitting alone pursuant to Section 279 of the Act MINUTE OF ENVIRONMENT COURT FOLLOWING PRE-HEARING CONFERENCE HELD O...

2. AY Ltd v ZB Ltd [2014] NZDT 676 (26 September 2014) [pdf, 16 KB]

   ...and that all components were made on a CNC machine. [9] The most important and relevant of all the evidence is that ZB Limited themselves took over the construction of the kitset for AY Limited’s client as a result of the dispute, after various forms of assistance were offered to AY Limited and the dispute could not be resolved. The work has recently been completed and fully signed off by Council without there having been any changes to the components of the kitset originally suppl...

3. CAC10003 v Kumandan [2013] NZREADT 17 [pdf, 20 KB]

   ...matters noted by the Tribunal will be highly relevant to consideration of the character test under the 1976 Act. The Tribunal’s underlying finding that Mr Kumandan was responsible for forging a solicitor’s signature on at least one settlement form – purporting to confirm that a property transaction had settled when it had not – was upheld on appeal.” [5] The Tribunal has powers under s 115 of the Real Estate Agents Act to consider the question of interim suspension. The gro...

4. Media release for annual suicide statistics for 2014/15 [pdf, 285 KB]

   ...each case of suspected suicide to try and shed light on what factors prompted it. “Coroners may also be in a position to make specific recommendations and comments arising from the facts of a particular case. “By looking at background information from every case we can help form a bigger picture around the common aspects, such as recent relationship issues, drug or alcohol abuse and economic hardship.” Judge Marshall said this information helped inform other agencies working...

5. [2014] NZEmpC 50 Stevens v Hapag Lloyd interlocutory [pdf, 51 KB]

   ...Calderbank offer treated. [11] Having regard to the overall interests of justice I am satisfied that leave ought to be granted. [12] The draft statement of defence will be accepted as a substantive statement. [13] Costs are reserved at the request of the parties. Christina Inglis Judge Judgment signed at 12.45 pm on 27 March 2014

6. Waitangi Tribunal - Te Urewera VI media release [pdf, 123 KB]

   ...State schools punished Māori children for speaking their own language, and made them feel that their culture was inferior and worthless. Crown officials believed that they knew what was best for Māori, and would not let hapu and iwi determine the form or content of social services. Many Māori from Te Urewera were compelled to leave the area in search of jobs, education, healthcare and better standards of living. Today only a minority of Te Urewera tangata whenua live in the a...

7. Malik v Auckland Council [2011] NZWHT Auckland 7 [pdf, 73 KB]

   ...Claimants’ remediation expenditure $227,912.68 Less deductions for owners choice $14,194.59 Sub Total $212,718.09 Rental $11,700.00 Relocation costs $2,287.48 Contract work insurance $680.37 Prendos Limited $1,148.06 Forme Developments Limited $1,216.98 Seagar & Partners Valuation $675.00 QV Valuation- post borrowing $500.00 Interest $6,470.31 General Damages $25,000.00 Total $263,396.29 Result The claimants’ cla...

8. BORA Public Records Bill [pdf, 33 KB]

   ...deal with particular documents and records in particular ways. 1 Section 14 provides that: Everyone has the right to freedom of expression, including the freedom to seek, receive, and impart information of any kind in any form. 2 7. However, we consider that the limits on the right to freedom of expression are reasonable and are justifiable in terms of section 5 of the Bill of Rights Act. The restrictions are related to...

9. [2016] NZSSAA 094 (11 November 2016) [pdf, 78 KB]

   ...decision of 13 November 2015. [2] Appeals from the Authority’s decision are limited to questions of law. There is no general right of appeal. [3] In accordance with the provisions of the Social Security Act 1964 the appellant has been requested to lodge a draft case stated which includes the questions of law which the appellant would like to be put to the High Court. [4] In a recent High Court decision, Lawson v the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Social Development1...

10. BORA Environmental Protection Authority Bill [pdf, 205 KB]

    ...Scheme under the Climate Change Response Act 2002 (the “CCR Act”) • advise the responsible Minister on any matter relating to the EPA’s functions, and • exercise powers and carry out functions conferred on it by an enactment. • And if requested by the responsible Minister to: • provide technical advice to the Government and Crown entities • provide secretarial and administrative assistance to a committee appointed by the EPA, or a person or group appointed by the Mi...