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1. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 AC evidence chief Matthew McNeil [pdf, 158 KB]

   31548736:629148 BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 ("Act") AND IN THE MATTER of a Notice of Motion under section 87G of the Act requesting the granting of resource consents to Waiheke Marinas Limited to establish a marina at Matiatia Bay, Waiheke Island, in the Hauraki Gulf (ENV-2013-AKL-000174) STATEMENT OF EVIDENCE OF MATTHEW ROBERT MCNEIL (COASTAL TECHNICAL REVIEW) ON BEHALF OF AUCK...

2. Monschau - Tahorakuri No.1 Section 33 A2 (2018) 189 Waiariki MB 117 (189 WAR 117) [pdf, 298 KB]

   ...Kathleen Bamber.14 In the circumstances, I consider it expedient that the two applications for review be heard together including the application for variation of the trust order. Direction regarding financial statements [37] I note the trustees request for directions regarding the completion of financial statements for the trust. As submitted, the trustees are still investigating the cost of completing financial statements for the trust dating back to 2011. [38] The trust was...

3. Rautahi - Kaitoki 2C2B (2004) 178 Napier MB 26 (178 NA 26) [pdf, 1.8 MB]

   ...filed an application pursuant to section 133/93 to change the status of Kaitoki 2C2B from general land to Maori freehold land. 2. The application came before the Court on 7 May 2004 (176 NA 75) and 2 July 2004 (176 NA 239), but was adjourned at the request of Mr Poole, one of the trustees of the Hirai Matene Rautahi estate, in order for the residuary beneficiaries to be notified. 3. The matter was heard again on 6 August 2004 (177 NA 132). Mr Coleman attended representing Mr Poole, wh...

4. Selwyn v Whakatōhea Māori Trust Board - Opape 1A19B (2019) 220 Waiariki MB 94 (220 WAR 94) [pdf, 322 KB]

   ...basis.6 In addition, Mr Selwyn contended that he had undertaken an investigation of the former trusteeship and this contributed to the delay. Even so, in the circumstances, he did not think that the delay was unreasonable. [11] Further, Mr Selwyn requested that the Court make a “determination” to “identify exactly who the owners are of this block.” He confirmed that he had discussed the issue with Court staff who stated that there were 155 individual owners of the land and...

5. [2019] NZEnvC 162 Linnell v Hastings District Council [pdf, 378 KB]

   ...from making reference to a proposed alternative access road to be consented and constructed by the Hawkes Bay Regional Council. 23 [26] Mr Brabant submitted that a proposed alternative access road being pursued by the Regional Council does not form a part of the consent He submitted that the appeal may have been withdrawn in the expectation that the Regional Council would construct its own access to the gravel extraction and processing site, but RRL in engaging its expert witnesse...

6. Joint Venture QA - October [docx, 35 KB]

   ...year. One in 10 older people experience abuse or neglect from a family member or carer. Navigating the current system requires extraordinary effort from victims, perpetrators and children affected by violence, particularly those facing compounding forms of disadvantage, such as Māori and those with a disability. The onus is placed on the victim to coordinate many providers (each with different eligibility criteria) to access the health, justice, housing, counselling, income support, and othe...

7. Joint Venture QA October [pdf, 327 KB]

   ...One in 10 older people experience abuse or neglect from a family member or carer. Navigating the current system requires extraordinary effort from victims, perpetrators and children affected by violence, particularly those facing compounding forms of disadvantage, Q&A: Leading the prevention and reduction of family violence and sexual violence, September 2018 such as Māori and those with a disability. The onus is placed on the victim to coordinate many providers (each w...

8. 15 May 2020 Summary of Justice Budget Initiatives for Stakeholders [pdf, 260 KB]

   ...‘Position for Recovery’ package This initiative to strengthen the Family Court aims to support parents and whānau in the Family Court. The Family Court (Supporting Families in Court) Legislation Bill will take effect on 1 July 2020. It forms part of the $62 million package and will restore the right to legal representation at the start of a care of children dispute in the Family Court and allow parties to those proceedings, where eligible, to access legal aid. The Bill wil...

9. Update-on-the-political-lobbying-project [pdf, 144 KB]

   ...Countering Foreign Interference Work Programme, which includes a focus on promoting the transparency of other States' activities in New Zealand. • The Department of Internal Affairs is consulting on ways to regulate harmful use of media platforms in New Zealand. • Mechanisms like the Cabinet Manual and government agency codes of practice guide people who are lobbied on ways to deal with lobbying and management of conflicts of interest. • Laws are in place around bribery, co...

10. [2025] NZEmpC 144 Lopez v Kāriki Pharma Limited (in liq) [pdf, 222 KB]

    ...submissions on the issue of discontinuance. They reiterate that if leave is granted, it would result in adverse findings against the second and third defendants. However, they note that they will abide the Court’s decision on discontinuance, but request that the Court reserve its decision on costs due to the plaintiff’s failure to amend his pleading at the earliest opportunity. Outcome [35] Taking into account the findings above, and the purpose of the Act to reduce judicia...