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1. Powell - Tunapahore 6 (2015) 118 Waiariki MB 150 (118 WAR 150) [pdf, 188 KB]

   ...Te Kaha in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. The main part of the block comprising 541.3294 hectares is administered as an ahu whenua trust and the Māori Trustee is the responsible trustee. There are 6 advisory trustees who assist that office to perform their role. [2] The remaining 74.0575 hectares is administered as Māori reservation set aside as a recreation area, landing place, fishing ground, timber reserve and place of historic and scenic interest for the common use and benefit...

2. Te Tii (Waitangi) B3 Trust (2013) 62 Taitokerau MB 115 (62 TTK 115) [pdf, 89 KB]

   ...(Heard at Kaikohe) Judgment: 05 July 2013 RESERVED JUDGMENT OF JUDGE D J AMBLER 62 Taitokerau MB 116 Introduction [1] The primary issue raised by this application is whether Hinewhare Harawira’s performance of a whakapohane directed at her whanaunga should disqualify her from being appointed as a trustee. [2] In this decision I address the preliminary question of whether Ms Harawira’s nomination should be taken back to a further A...

3. MLC - 2012 November - World indigenous housing conference 2012 [pdf, 325 KB]

   ...consequences of the “leaky-homes” fiasco in recent years. Canada has problems on a similar scale in relation to mould. The mould phenomenon is a consequence of the extremely cold climate: the cold exterior-air meets the warm interior-air to form a dew-point which results in condensation. If the dew-point is not properly managed when the house is constructed it leads to significant mould problems and ultimately premature rotting of the house. It would appear that well insulated mo...

4. Notes from Crown Maori Relations hui Wellington 10 May 2018 [pdf, 441 KB]

   ...information to support their learning and understanding. There is little contact with te Ao Māori when entering New Zealand and the Government should assist to ensure that migrants can integrate with tangata whenua. The local migrant community requested support for a noho marae. • Policies – a few speakers indicated that Government policies aren’t solution focused and don’t work anymore. Marae and Māori providers are often not involved in the design process despite being...

5. E80 Karen Wilson - EIC - Te Ākitai Waiohua [pdf, 921 KB]

   ...of Waiohua, and founding ancestor of Te Ākitai, Kiwi Tāmaki was defeated in battle by Te Taou. 21. Te Waitematā Harbour also features significant motu to Te Ākitai Waiohua, including Pahiki (Herald Island) and Motumanawa (Pollen Island). A former Waiohua motu pa was situated on Matungaegae (Watchman’s Island), which was much larger than the sandstone islet that exists today. 22. According Te Ākitai Waiohua tikanga, various bodies of water have their own taniwha or spiritu...

6. Moses-Heeney - Estate of Eric Moses (2018) 201 Waiariki MB 122 (201 WAR 122) [pdf, 282 KB]

   ...disagreement as to whether they should be entitled to succeed as if they were natural children. [3] The matter was last heard on 11 June 2018 and several whānau members provided their views to the Court.1 It was noted that the original intention was to form a whānau trust to vest all the interests received from the deceased. However, it was subsequently proposed that some shares remain in the individual’s names for block voting purposes. Further clarification was also require...

7. 2022-03-18 QLDC - Opening Submissions [PDF, 187 KB]

   ...authority, alignment with that consent where appropriate; (b) The process by which Erosion Management Plans and Erosion and Sediment Control Plans are reviewed and certified by the consent authorities; and (c) Information on earthworks applications forms and ‘how to’ information that refers to the consent requirements of the other consent authority. 4.6 QLDC considers that with this level of agreement and communication between itself and ORC, they can avoid the imposition of incon...

8. [2023] NZEmpC 114 Jeon v A Labour Inspector of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment [pdf, 196 KB]

   ...directed to file sequential submissions, which they have done. Counsel for the applicant has advised the Court that the applicant does not intend to file any submissions in reply. I proceed to deal with the application on the papers. [2] The formal notice of application relies on four grounds, namely that the applicant’s de novo challenge is being pursued in good faith; that if the applicant is wholly successful on her challenge, she will not be liable for anything; that importa...

9. 2023-09-26-SOE_-Peter-Stacey_Air-Quality.pdf [pdf, 192 KB]

   ...provide a continuation of this dataset and allow comparisons with baseline (before the Project) measurements to assess the effectiveness of dust mitigation in this area of the Project. The data can also be shared with the residents of Manakau (if requested of the Regional Councils) to provide comfort that dust is not adversely affecting their properties. [19] I support the inclusion of this additional monitoring and consider that it will benefit the Project. Triggers for dust...

10. [2024] NZEnvC 067 Waikato Regional Airport Limited v Waikato District Council [pdf, 418 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; and (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 particu...