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1. [2022] NZEnvC 009 G&T Family Trust v Western Bay of Plenty District Council [pdf, 104 KB]

   ...Act, such order being by consent, rather than representing a decision or determination on the merits pursuant to section 297. The Court understands for present purposes that: Orders (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 p...

2. Territorial Authorities MW Twose Supplementary evidence on pRPS 21 July 2021 [pdf, 159 KB]

   ...BI-098608-70-25-V4 6. The objectives, policies, and methods in the pORPS (split thematically into Domains and Topics) pivot around the direction outlined in the Integrated Management chapter. Policy IM-P1 states the objective and policies form an integrated package, wherein all activities must be carried out within the environmental constraints of this RPS, all relevant provisions must be considered, and interpreted and applied to achieve the integrated management objectives IM...

3. Mfe T Ensor Supplementary evidence on pRPS 20 July 2021 [pdf, 197 KB]

   ...Otago. Many of the matters recorded under each vision requires an understanding of the existing environment, the values that are to be protected, the flows that will contribute to sustain and restore these values, and what is meant by ‘natural form and function’ in the context of what is in many catchments a highly modified hydrological system. This work has not been completed. 12. Consequently, my view is the vision timeframes are relevant to PC7 in that they highlight that...

4. Digital Identity Services Trust Framework Bill [pdf, 173 KB]

   ...(freedom from discrimination) and s 25(c) (right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty) of the Bill of Rights Act. Our analysis is set out below. The Bill 4. Currently, New Zealand lacks consistency in the way personal and organisational information is shared, stored and used in a digital identity1 environment. This has led to inconsistencies and inefficiencies in how this information is handled, undermining trust and confidence in the digital identity system for individuals, gov...

5. MOJ0047.03 When someone dies suddenly factsheet [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...dies suddenly, it can be an emotional and challenging time – even more so when the circumstances are complicated, or the cause of death isn’t clear. We extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family and whānau. We hope the following information will answer the questions you have as the coroner begins to investigate how your loved one died. Scan the code to view a short video about the first stages of the coronial process. coronialservices.justice.govt.nz/the-familys-rights...

6. 2022 NZPSPLA 23.pdf [pdf, 152 KB]

   ...investigation DM raised several alleged breaches of the Privacy Act, Official Information Act or Employment Relations Act. ST considered these to be matters of a personal grievance and more appropriately addressed by DM to his employer rather than forming part of the investigation. [31] ST and DM have different views on the extent of the issues included in the scope of the employment investigation. To decide whose opinion is correct would most likely require me to review the complai...

7. [2023] NZEnvC 023 Chen v New Zealand Transport Agency [pdf, 275 KB]

   ...Chen did not bring the appeal for public interest reasons but rather for his own private interests. His sole concern was the location and impact of the turnaround area on his property at 601 SH16; (c) Mr Chen’s notice of appeal was very broad, requesting that the alteration to the designation in its entirety be declined. The notice of appeal also raised issues relating to adverse effects on businesses and residents along the route, the impacts on the Future Urban Zoning, the i...

8. [2023] NZEmpC 67 Bennett v Goldie [pdf, 199 KB]

   ...published, and any such order may be subject to such conditions as the Court thinks fit.4 [14] While the discretion is broad, it must be exercised consistently with applicable principles. The principle of open justice is of fundamental importance. It forms the starting point for determining whether the circumstances of a particular case justify an order for non-publication. Anyone applying for a non-publication order must establish 4 Employment Relations Act 2000, sch 3 cl 12....

9. Fong v Accident Compensation Corporation (Late filing to the District Court) [2024] NZACC 014 [pdf, 154 KB]

   ...engage a lawyer and was not able to find legal counsel when he returned to New Zealand. [13] This Court refers to the procedural note in the decision of the Reviewer. The Reviewer noted that: the review proceeded on the papers at Mr Fong’s request; the Corporation provided written submissions on 18 May 2023; the Reviewer asked Mr Fong to provide any comments he would like to make in support of his application by 26 May 2023; the Reviewer advised Mr Fong that the decision would...

10. Example Indicative Site Visit Health and Safety Plan-Transportation Provider [pdf, 270 KB]

    ...the Environment Court. A person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) will provide, or facilitate the provision of, transport for the site visit for the purpose of: (Select as appropriate)  traversing or travelling across or along a formed or unformed road, or traversing or travelling off-road  traversing or travelling across, over or under water  traversing or travelling by air  entry on to, in to, over, above or under land or water that accommodates the site th...