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1. LCRO 94/2019 EL v UD (15 May 2020) [pdf, 190 KB]

   ...decision of the [YXC] to close [location] was a mistake which had adverse consequences for members of the [City A] community. [27] It is clear that Mr EL retains an absolute conviction that both the engineering assessments and legal analysis that informed and underpinned the Council’s decision to close the centre was flawed. [28] Whilst it will become clear that I agree with the Committee’s decision to take no further action on Mr EL’s complaints, I arrive at similar conclusio...

2. Pio v Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to appeal to the High Court) [2024] NZACC 010 [pdf, 240 KB]

   ...2015, the Corporation accepted cover for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, with an accident date of 21 March 2014 (when he first sought treatment). [10] On 9 September 2015, Mr Pio had an initial client interview with the Corporation. He informed the Corporation that he developed carpal tunnel gradually while working in a mussel factory. He left the factory and started a job with Pelorus Logging in Blenheim, where he was going well for approximately twelve months when symptoms...

3. [2022] NZEnvC 051 Perjuli Developments Limited v Waikato District Council [pdf, 14 MB]

   ...[44] On 19 March 2020, Perjuli received formal advice from Ngāti Tamainupō totally opposing the development and requiring preservation of all pits. Mr Glover wrote back on 23 March 2020 querying the new identity for Ngāti Tamainupō and requesting clarification. He gave no indication that the application for earthworks had been made. Again, we conclude that this failure by Mr Glover to advise Ms Huirama of the earthworks consent was deliberate. Conclusions on the factual...

4. [2019] NZSSAA 40 (21 May 2019) [pdf, 189 KB]

   ...in cash; and treated transactions as income when he could not recall the reason for them. [10] Mr Anderson, an investigator who works for the Ministry of Social Development gave evidence. He said he had investigated XXXX’s bank account. He requested copies of statements from the Bank, which responded with statements for a wider period than he requested. Mr Anderson considered all the bank records he identified as relevant to XXXX’s benefit level. He interviewed XXXX regarding...

5. Glenshee Station Limited - EiC - M E Hore (4 Feb 2021) [pdf, 4.4 MB]

   ...available technology to improve our water use. 14. One of the first things we need to do was to formalise a working group for permit holders in the Kyeburn so that we could work together to manage water. And so the Kyeburn Catchment Group was formed. 15. Forming catchment groups is not easy. The history of water rights is one of fixed priorities and competition for water. The old mining privilege regime did not encourage or expect co-operation. We had to find a way to overc...

6. Rabson v Solicitor-General (Strike-Out Application) [2018] NZHRRT 37 [pdf, 312 KB]

   ...Privacy Commissioner. The complaint to the Privacy Commissioner [7] By email dated 8 June 2016 Mr Rabson made an information privacy request to Crown Law for the identity of the person who sent the email and "the reason behind it". He also requested information in relation to himself, the Malcolm Rabson Family Trust, The Gallagher Rabson Family Trust and Casino Properties Limited. [8] On completion of his investigation the Privacy Commissioner by letter dated 19 May 2017 gav...

7. [2021] NZEmpC 85 Wilson v Manukau Institute of Technology [pdf, 243 KB]

   ...“Starting Step Policy” operated by MIT applied to all employees regardless of union membership. [15] Mr Oldfield also submits MIT has not yet disclosed a “Starting Step Policy”. In the originating notice requiring disclosure, policies were requested. Ms Pene has annexed to her affidavit copies of all documents disclosed, which includes five policies. None of these are described as a “Starting Step Policy”. Until now, no assertion of incomplete disclosure of this ca...

8. LH & TH v D Inc [2023] NZDT 608 (31 October 2023) [pdf, 249 KB]

   ...refunding the $500.00 bond? b) If so, what are LH and TH entitled to be paid? 5. Have D Inc breached their contract with LH and TH by: a. Not turning off the sprinklers? b. Not refunding the $500.00 bond? 6. Parties to a contract must perform their respective obligations. If they do not, they will be in breach and need to account for any loss caused to the other party to the contract. Did D Inc have a responsibility to turn off the sprinklers, or make arrangements for t...

9. [2024] NZEnvC 042 Nelson City Council v Senk [pdf, 191 KB]

   ...iii) List of names and addresses of persons to be served with a copy of this application. Supporting affidavits Affidavit of Naomi Olive Alderson [3] The affidavit of Naomi Olive Alderson, environmental officer, advises that a duty planner requested an investigation of a building in the back yard of 252 St Vincent Street that may have been in use as a residential address. [4] A Council sewer pipe runs under the section from the south boundary to the north boundary. The pipe is...

10. HI v B Ltd [2024] NZDT 8 (29 February 2024) [pdf, 231 KB]

    ...is to pay to HI the sum of $400.00 on or before 22 March 2024. Reasons: 1. In November 2023, HI was travelling to [City] with his family, which included young children. 2. HI had made a booking through a third party online booking platform for a one night stay at the [Apartments] in [City] operated by B Ltd. 3. Upon arrival at the property, HI and his family checked into the three bedroomed apartment allocated to them. HI was not satisfied with the cleanliness of the room...