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1. Wilson - The Heke and Miriama Hirini Whānau Trust (2016) 56 Tairawhiti MB 239 (56 TRW 239) [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...application were (a) that the trustees had not adhered to the terms of the trust order, (b) that they had not treated all beneficiaries impartially, (c) that they had not made information pertaining to the Trust available to beneficiaries when requested, and (d) that they had not kept full accounts, minutes or correspondence. 6 [7] As directed by the Court, the trustees filed a report in response to the allegations. The trustees challenged Simon Hirini’s claim that he was a benef...

2. Thomson - Omahu 4C4 Ahu Whenua Trust (2016) 48 Takitimu MB 249 (48 TKT 249) [pdf, 349 KB]

   ...However, the Court’s main concern is to ensure the area is not so changed so as to defeat the purposes for which the reservation was created, or allow some incompatible user. The Court has a duty to protect Māori reservations; (i) Where a modern generation of beneficiaries propose the exclusion of some central or major part for some commercial reason inconsistent with the legislation and the reservation itself, then if the Court is minded to permit such development, it has to...

3. 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...

4. BSA Fine letter trials report Final Report [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...significantly higher than the control group’s response (21.8%).14 The Irish Revenue experimented with attaching handwritten Post-it Notes on envelopes asking people to respond to a survey. The trial finds this method of increasing the salience of the request is very effective.15 Two US trials aimed to increase payments of sewer bills. The first trial changed the language in the letter and added a ‘Pay Now’ stamp to the letter. These changes increased payments by 3.4 percentage...

5. Parihaka Te Kawanata o Rongo Deed of Reconciliation [pdf, 1.8 MB]

   ...vulnerable removed themselves to Kapiti, the primary root left behind resisted. The potential of peace was conceived, bound by Potatau and Matakatea at Orangituapeka pa, giving rise to new hope and fortitude. Settlements of the past faded and new forms of community arose, they were sanctuaries of collective prosperity. This was a generation born in the depths of war that gave rise to prophets of inspired vision, breaking from their constraints with concepts of empowerment and transform...

6. Beef + Lamb NZ - EiC - J M Chrystal - Agricultural Science (5 Feb 2021) [pdf, 777 KB]

   ...findings from that report are referred to in this evidence and a full copy is provided in Error! Reference source not found. 8. I have been lead, or co-, author in four peer-reviewed journal articles, 11 conference papers and at least 10 other forms of dissemination. 9. I am a CNMA (certified nutrient management advisor; August 2018). 4 10. I am a certified Greenhouse Gas (GHG) advisor (April 2019). 11. In preparing this evidence I have reviewed: 11.1 The reports and statement...

7. [2017] NZEnvC 165 Yaldhurst Quarries Joint Action Group v Christchurch City Council [pdf, 5.2 MB]

   ...does not draw any distinction between an application for a discretionary activity and an application for a non-complying activity,17 The decision whether to exercise discretion and grant (or refuse) consent necessarily entails a judgment that is informed having regard to the matters under s 104.18 The weighting exercise [33] The weighting of findings is critical to the determination of this appeal. The High Court in Stirfing v Christchurch City Council made the following observation...

8. Phillips v King - Phillips Whanau Trust (2020) 421 Aotea MB 216 (421 AOT 216). [pdf, 200 KB]

   ...Trust assets as a trustee. Proper processes were not followed to authorise her to benefit from the Trust assets as a trustee. It is alleged that this gives rise to a conflict of interest for her. (b) She is uncontactable or refuses to reply to requests to call Trust meetings or provide Trust information. She has failed to communicate any information regarding the Trust or Trust assets (in particular, the homestead) to the beneficiaries. (c) She has not performed her duties as...

9. ENV-2016-AKL-000TBA Vernon v Auckland Council [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...Auckland Council on a recommendation of the Auckland Unitary Plan Independent Hearings Panel (Hearings Panel) on the proposed Auckland Combined Plan BETWEEN K Vernon Appellant AND Auckland Council Respondent Form 6 Notice of appeal to Environment Court Section 156, Local Government (Auckland Transitional Provisions) Act 2010 To: The Registrar Environment Court Specialist Courts and Tribunals Centre Level 2, 41 Federal Street, Auckland 10...

10. [2023] NZEnvC 115 Aurora Energy Ltd v Dunedin City Council [pdf, 2.3 MB]

    ...activities, as follows: 10.6.3 Assessment of restricted discretionary activities Activity I Matters of Guidance on the I discretion assessment of resource consents X. Any restricted ... ... discretionary network utility activity that forms part of the National Grid , and any ancillary activities including earthworks and vegetation clearance Y. Network utility a. Effects on Relevant obiectives and structures - large biodiversit QO!icies: scale 12rovided for in...