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1. [2023] NZEnvC 175 Waikato Regional Council v Rawhiti Environmental Park Limited [pdf, 223 KB]

   ...For the above reasons, the second application to change the 9 August 2023 orders is granted. The orders are as set out at the beginning of this decision. Costs are reserved. Directions Rawhiti has responded in part to the Council’s request for further information. I direct that Rawhiti provide the information regarding whether further animals are being brought to or born on the property and, if so, how that is being dealt with by 5pm Tuesday, 15 August 2023. _______...

2. [2024] NZEnvC 046 Braeburn Property Limited v Christchurch City Council [pdf, 138 KB]

   ...appellants’ business and wider industry as there is a lack of container yard capacity in the Christchurch region. [10] The Council consents to the application for a stay on the basis of the interim solution. On this basis, the parties have requested that the application for stay is determined on the papers. 5 Section 325(3D) [11] The court’s jurisdiction to grant a stay of an abatement notice is set out in s325(3D) RMA, which provides: 325 Appeals … (3A) Any per...

3. [2024] NZEnvC 065 Van Den Brink Group v Waikato District Council [pdf, 673 KB]

   ...under section 279(1) of the Act, such order being by consent, rather than representing a decision or determination on the merits. The Court understands for present purposes that: (a) all parties to the proceedings have executed the memorandum requesting this order; (b) all parties are satisfied that all matters proposed for the Court’s endorsement fall within the Court’s jurisdiction, and conform to the relevant requirements and objectives of the Act including, in particular,...

4. 20240514-Oranga-Tamariki-Repeal-of-Section-7AA-Amendment-Bill [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...children and young people, and the whanaungatanga responsibilities of their whānau, hapū and iwi; c. Seek to develop strategic partnerships with iwi and Māori organisations; d. Consider and respond to invitations from Māori organisations to form partnerships; and e. Report on measures taken to carry out these duties, including the impact of measures on improving outcomes for Māori children and young persons who come to the attention of Oranga Tamariki, and steps to be t...

5. [2024] NZEnvC 132 Greenacres Waiheke Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 227 KB]

   ...appellant; and ii. appropriate draft consent conditions for comment by the appellant. Continuation of stay [8] The parties’ view is that the stay should continue until the replacement resource consent application has been determined. The parties request that the stay be extended until 15 September 2024 subject to the conditions set out below: (a) the organic waste treatment facility must be operated in accordance with the Updated Trial Plan dated 4 April 2022 for Stages 1 and 2, an...

6. Rix v Accident Compensation Corporation (Late filing to the District Court) [2023] NZACC 185 [pdf, 158 KB]

   ...The Reviewer dismissed an application for review of the Corporation’s decision of 30 November 2022 declining to reinstate Mr Rix’s weekly compensation. [2] On 5 October 2023, Judge Henare issued an Initial Minute which directed that Mr Rix formally apply for leave to file the appeal out of time and set out the reasons why the appeal was filed late. 2 [3] On 29 October 2023, Mr Robinson submitted that the appeal was filed late because he, as advocate for Mr Rix, was absent...

7. Hwang v Accident Compensation Corporation (Late filing to the District Court) [2023] NZACC 184 [pdf, 158 KB]

   ...February 2023, that Mr Hwang was entitled to an increase in his lump sum payment to reflect an increase in his whole person impairment from 25% to 40%. [2] On 12 September 2023, Judge McGuire issued an Initial Minute which directed that Mr Hwang formally apply for leave to file the appeal out of time and set out the reasons why the appeal was filed late. 2 [3] On 4 October 2023, Mr Hwang submitted that he sent his appeal in time via the postal service, and realised that the app...

8. Cunliffe & Cunliffe v Helensville Primary School Board of Trustees (Costs) [2024] NZHRRT 28 [pdf, 173 KB]

   ...August 2023 DATE OF DECISION: 31 May 2024 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL ON COSTS1 [1] Mr and Ms Cunliffe claimed that the Helensville Primary School Board of Trustees (the Board) interfered with their privacy by refusing information privacy requests that they 1 This decision is to be cited as Cunliffe & Cunliffe v Helensville Primary School Board of Trustees (Costs) [2024] NZHRRT 28. IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2024] NZHRRT 28 I TE TARAIPIUNARA MANA TANGATA...

9. 20240531-Local-Government-Water-Services-Preliminary-Arrangements-Bill.pdf [pdf, 285 KB]

   ...emphasises financial sustainability and funding for growth. 5. Principally, the Bill requires territorial authorities to prepare and submit Water Services Delivery Plans within 12 months of enactment of the Bill. The plans will provide detailed information on the current state of the territorial authority’s water services arrangements for water supply (including drinking water), wastewater, and stormwater. The Plan must also demonstrate the territorial authority’s commitment to...

10. [2023] NZEnvC 184 Noakes & Fruhling Trust v Waikato District Council [pdf, 282 KB]

    ...appeal. The land it is developing at Havelock may be directly and significantly affected by the relief sought in the Appellants' appeal, particularly as it was sought to be amended. The subject matter of the Court’s decision, being a request for leave to amend the notice of appeal, was an interlocutory matter. However, HVL submitted it would be appropriate to resolve any issue as to costs at present as the Court’s finding concerning Havelock Precinct and rezoning matters...