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1. ENV-2016-AKL-000193 Kiwi Property Group Limited, Kiwi Property Holdings Limited & Sylvia Park Business Centre Limited v Auckland Council (Zoning and Precincts) [pdf, 2.6 MB]

   ...entity that owns most of the Trust's assets. Sylvia Park Business Centre Limited is the legal entity with responsibility for the Sylvia Park Centre. (b) Kiwi's assets in Auckland include the Sylvia Park Centre, Mt Wellington, which forms the core of the Sylvia Park Metropolitan Centre. (c) Kiwi supports: ( (d) 2 (i) The Metropolitan Centre status allocated to Sylvia Park. (ii) The extent of the Sylvia Park Precinct within the Sylvia Park Metropolitan Centre. (...

2. National guidelines for crime prevention through environmental design in New Zealand - Part 1 [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...enforcement and punishment in tackling crime is widely recognised in our society, there is growing recognition of the significant role that crime prevention can play in managing and reducing New Zealand’s crime problems. Crime prevention takes many forms and New Zealand’s local authorities approach crime prevention in different ways and with different emphasis. One of these approaches is Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED). CPTED provides a framework for incorporati...

3. [2023] NZEnvC 069 Transpower New Zealand Ltd v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 608 KB]

   ...identify the purpose of the lines. Further, it seeks the addition of the words ‘electricity distribution’ before the word ‘lines’ to ensure there is no confusion about what lines are referred to.13 [14] Aurora reiterates the reasons for its requested definitions as previously set out in the consent memorandum filed and about which the court has previously signalled approval.14 [15] Aurora proposes consequential amendments to SP 3.3.24A.b, Policy 30.2.7.1.a, Policy 30.2....

4. Regulatory Impact Statement Civil Fees Review [pdf, 179 KB]

   ...to fully recover costs will not be appropriate because of access to justice considerations. These points and other comments on fee-setting have been made by the Regulations Review Committee in the context of scrutinising fee regulations and have informed the development of fee-setting options. Most of the key gaps and assumptions that impact on the analysis arise from the limitations of the financial information relied on to calculate costs. Some costs were difficult to identify or had...

5. [2018] NZEnvC 042 The Architectural Centre v Wellington City Council [pdf, 5.4 MB]

   ...wider community. The intention is to set out the general principles for development of the campus, not to arbitrarily restrict the development potential of the university. The guidelines are intended to give both a degree of certainty as to the form of appropriate development and the freedom of interpretation to allow an alternative design response if it can be shown to meet the area­ specific objectives of this guide. Variations from certain guidelines will be considered if it can be...

6. Fast Dispute Resolution - Consultation on a new statutory adjudication framework Summary version [docx, 238 KB]

   ...claim in court or arbitration. An adjudication framework with broad application would be a world first. We need your feedback on the proposals in this consultation document to help us prepare advice for the Government on the detailed proposals that would form the basis for a possible Adjudication Act. How to have your say Please submit your feedback by Friday 19 September 2025. You can submit your views online through the Ministry of Justice consultation hub: Ministry of Justice – Citizen Sp...

7. Notes from Crown Maori Relations hui Palmerston North 21 May 2018 [pdf, 409 KB]

   ...Roopū, Te Tāhū o te Ture /Ministry of Justice; • Te Puni Kōkiri. These notes provide a broad overview of the key points raised by participants and do not represent minutes of the hui. The headings used in this note correlate with the information contained in the pamphlet Te Ara Whakamua ā tātou – Crown/Māori Relations (which can be found at https://www.justice.govt.nz/maori-land-treaty/crown-maori-relations/initial-proposals-from- government/ ). Main issues and op...

8. [2024] NZEnvC 276 Horticulture New Zealand v Selwyn District Council [pdf, 337 KB]

   ...s279(1) RMA, such order being by consent rather than representing a decision or determination on the merits pursuant to s297. The court understands for the present purposes that all relevant parties to the proceeding have executed the memorandum requesting the orders. On the information provided to the court, I am satisfied that the orders will promote the purpose of the Act so I will make the orders sought. ______________________________ P A Steven Environment Judge...

9. [2021] NZEmpC 146 Gafiatullina v Propellerhead Ltd [pdf, 394 KB]

   ...require the time commitment she said it did. 9 I deal with this when considering the issue of redeployment at [116]–[118] below. 10 Her evidence was that it was 15 per cent of her time by the time she left. [61] Mr Weston says he performed the role himself when Ms Gafiatullina was on parental leave and estimated that it occupied about five per cent of his time per week. He considered he was in the best position to assess the requirements of the role for Propellerhe...

10. [2019] NZEnvC 102 Hawkes Bay Fish Game Council v Hawkes Bay Regional Council [pdf, 9 MB]

    ...l<ai pail He wai te lcai pail Huahua (preserved birds} are a treasured delicacy. However water is a necessity. Explanation: These two proverbs encapsulate the interrelationship between two significant elements - land and water. The Maori world Is formed on the interconnectedness and interdependency of people to all living creatures and to the environments in which they live. The well -being of the whole is dependent on the well­ being of its constituent parts. Multiple and often com...