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1. [2022] NZACC 61 - Foster v ACC (13 April 2022) [pdf, 158 KB]

   ...2022. The Reviewer dismissed applications for review of the Corporation’s decisions of 4 June 2021 and 30 September 2021, for lack of jurisdiction. 2 [2] On 17 February 2022, Ms Koloni asked that her email of that date be accepted as a request for leave to file the Notice of Appeal out of time, as she had misunderstood how the 28 days after the date of the review decision were calculated. [3] On 25 February 2022, Judge McGuire issued an Initial Minute which directed that...

2. Te-Au-Reka-At-a-glance.pdf [pdf, 487 KB]

   ...the integrity of the official court record • will have improved resilience in the event of an emergency • will have greater transparency of where the blockages are occurring. • will have greater confidence that their decisions and requests are actioned correctly and without delay • will have all available information and can intervene if it’s not provided • will have access to the court file and the ability to work anywhere in the country • will have increa...

3. 24.-Evidence-of-Mr-Ian-Bowman-Built-Heritage.PDF [PDF, 174 KB]

   ...values. 2 See the New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero. Page 4 WORK SINCE LODGEMENT 16. Since the application was lodged, I have not been required to undertake further work in relation to: (a) the response to section 92 requests for further information; to (b) engagement with stakeholders. COMMENTS ON SUBMISSIONS Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga 17. Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga’s submission is in support of the resource consent applicatio...

4. [2024] NZEmpC 67 Roberts v The Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections [pdf, 191 KB]

   ...strike out. Accordingly, he submits that costs in relation to that conference sit properly within this matter as 2 “Employment Court of New Zealand Practice Directions” <www.employmentcourt.govt.nz> at No 18. opposed to forming part of any costs consideration for the substantive proceeding in the future. [9] The defendant submits that any costs in relation to the directions conference should await the conclusion of the proceedings as a whole. In the altern...

5. [2024] NZEnvC 108 Te Kotahitanga o Te Atiawa Trust v New Plymouth District Council [pdf, 171 KB]

   ...operate, maintain, upgrade and develop the National Grid. Its ability to carry out its functions could be compromised if it is not able to participate in discussions on Policy NU-P6.2 The responses to the application for waiver [6] The Court requested the parties to provide their views on the application. Their responses are recorded as follows: (a) PowerCo Limited filed a memorandum advising that it supports the application. It considers it essential for Transpower to be involved...

6. [2023] NZREADT 30 - Turner v Real Estate Agents Authority (12 October 2023) [pdf, 171 KB]

   ...the Registrar. (5) If the Tribunal reverses or modifies a determination of the Registrar, it may exercise any of the powers that the Registrar could have exercised. [17] Such an application must be conducted on the papers, unless the applicant requests otherwise.2 [18] The Tribunal’s powers on review are no wider than those given to the Registrar. If one of the circumstances listed in s 54 is found to exist and the Registrar has followed the correct procedure, the Tribunal can...

7. [2023] NZEnvC 219 Gore District Council v Southland Regional Council [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...build up the depth of the cap to exceed the minimum depth required. 4 (d) As regulator of this consent, Southland Regional Council has now interpreted this consent as meaning that green waste and clean fill can not continue to be deposited to form the landfill cap in accordance with the terms of this consent. (e) The Gore District Council is not aware of any effects on the environment, nor any run-off or discharge from the landfill having an adverse effect on the environment f...

8. Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990: Regulatory Systems (Immigration and Workforce) Amendment Bill [pdf, 276 KB]

   ...Consistency of the Bill with the Bill of Rights Act Section 14 – Freedom of expression 7. Section 14 of the Bill of Rights Act affirms that everyone has the right to freedom of expression, including the freedom to seek, receive, and impart information and opinions of any kind and in any form. The right has been interpreted as including the right not to be compelled to say certain things or to provide certain information.1 8. Clause 16 of the Bill prima facie engages the right to f...

9. [2024] NZEnvC 109 Hensman v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 208 KB]

   ...lies in favour of a deferral. [14] Although there have been cases where the court has decided the question of costs but deferred execution, on balance I have decided not to follow that course of action. Accordingly, I agree to the Council’s request for a deferral. [15] As directed, the Council is to notify the court as soon as it receives the High Court decision on its appeal. ______________________________ P A Steven Environment Judge IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT The Coun...

10. 20240531-Taxation-Budget-Measures-Bill-for-publication.pdf [pdf, 179 KB]

    ...Consistency of the Bill with the Bill of Rights Act Section 14 – Freedom of expression 6. Section 14 of the Bill of Rights Act affirms that everyone has the right to freedom of expression, including the freedom to seek, receive, and impart information and opinions of any kind and in any form. The right has been interpreted as including the right not to be compelled to say certain things or to provide certain information.1 7. The Bill enables a person who is entitled to a Fami...