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1. [2025] NZEmpC 114 VXO v Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora [pdf, 329 KB]

   ...Mrs Wedding were that: (a) potentially, his behaviours and the resulting impact on the RMO met the definition threshold for sexual harassment in accordance with WorkSafe New Zealand’s guidance, being guidance that is in line with the Human Rights Act 1993.4 (b) The plaintiff’s behaviours and actions did not meet the standards or the expectations of the NDHB in terms of its values. Specifically, that: (i) he had not treated the RMO in a respectful manner; (ii) he h...

2. Common Bundle Volume 5 [pdf, 14 MB]

   ...out a number of objectives, polices and rules that apply to the taking and use of surface water, and the damming, diverting and discharging of water. The most relevant objectives in the Water Plan are: 5.3.1: To maintain or enhance the natural and human use values, identified in Schedules 1A, 1B and 1C, that are supported by Otago’s lakes and rivers; 5.3.2: To maintain or enhance the spiritual and cultural beliefs, values and uses of significance to K i Tahu, identified in Schedule...

3. [2014] NZEmpC 143 O’Connor v Auckland University Students Assoc Inc [pdf, 441 KB]

   ...disciplinary investigation was conducted by Ms A Williams as President of the Executive and Mr D Haines as Administrative Vice-President; but the ultimate decision-maker was Ms Williams, advised by law firm Chen Palmer and Ms Bull an external Human Resources Advisor. [2] In the course of the investigation, chartered accountants Grant Thornton New Zealand Limited (Grant Thornton) undertook a detailed review of the financial affairs of AUSA and its various affiliates. This...

4. Derek Onley (filed 6 June 2017) [pdf, 820 KB]

   ...farms in New Zealand but no death has been recorded so there is little reason to believe that any deaths will occur at Blueskin Bay." (p11.41) surely also are questionable. 14.5. Page 10. 34. As Dr Craig points out, it is clear that other human activities kill birds and that in comparison, wind farm casualties are relatively small. This fact in itself however does not make wind farm casualties any less significant and one would have to question the wisdom of adding yet more...

5. [2017] NZEnvC 090 Pierau v Auckland Council [pdf, 2.1 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT Court: Hearing: Appearances: Date of Decision: Date of Issue: IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND Decision No. [2017] NZEnvC of the Resource Management Act 1991 of an appeal pursuant to s 120 of the Act A PIERAU (ENV-2016-AKL-000174) Appellant AUCKLAND COUNCIL Respondent Principal Environment Judge L J Newhook Environment Commissioner D J Bunting Deputy Environment Commissioner R Bartlett at Auckland 29, 30, 31 March 2017 B Carrut

6. [2017] NZEnvC 090 Pierau v Auckland Council [pdf, 2.1 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT Court: Hearing: Appearances: Date of Decision: Date of Issue: IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND Decision No. [2017] NZEnvC of the Resource Management Act 1991 of an appeal pursuant to s 120 of the Act A PIERAU (ENV-2016-AKL-000174) Appellant AUCKLAND COUNCIL Respondent Principal Environment Judge L J Newhook Environment Commissioner D J Bunting Deputy Environment Commissioner R Bartlett at Auckland 29, 30, 31 March 2017 B Carrut

7. [2021] NZEnvC 036 Wood & Henton v Auckland Council [pdf, 9.8 MB]

   IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I TE KOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TAMAKI MAKAURAU IN THE MA TIER OF BETWEEN AND AND Decision No. [2021] NZEnvC 03 b appeals under s 120 of the Resource Management Act 1991 E WOOD AND S HENTON (ENV-2021 -AKL-000005) CCORCORAN (ENV-2021-AKL-000006) SPAN FAIUvI BOAT YARD LIMITED (ENV-2021-AKL-000007) Appellants AUCKLAND COUNCIL Respondent AUCKLAND .COUNCIL (COMMUNITY FACILITIES) Applicant Court: EnvironmentJudge MJ L Dick

8. [2021] NZEnvC 180 Northern Land Property Limited v Thames-Coromandel District Council [pdf, 2.2 MB]

   ...and activity there. These issues involve assessments of the landscape and the natural character of the area, its relationship with the beach, coastal environment and other neighbouring areas, the cultural heritage of the area and the effects of human activity on those things. Introduction [3] The total area of land in the proposed structure plan is just under 375 hectares. It is presently in 11 titles ranging in size from 506 m2 to over 105 ha. The appellant, Northern Land Pro...

9. [2009] NZEmpC WC 10/09 Terson Industries Ltd v Loder [pdf, 54 KB]

   ...reason given in the agreement for the fixed term was: …because the Account Manager role may need to change and the company wishes to be able to negotiate its requirement from scratch (including the make up of remuneration, nature of role and human resource requirements.3 [10] The Authority found, and I agree, that these reasons do not meet the requirements of s66 of the Employment Relations Act 2000 (“the Act”) which requires that the employer must have genuine reasons based o...

10. [2010] NZEmpC 30 Minhinnick V NZ Steel Ltd [pdf, 53 KB]

    ...action was required to be undertaken that Mr Minhinnick’s employment with the company was likely to be terminated. [13] Following the decision to dismiss Mr Minhinnick his union representative requested Mr Anthony Wright, the vice president for human resources and external affairs at the company to undertake a review of Mr Voigt’s decision. Mr Wright gave evidence by way of an affidavit dated 23 February 2010 sworn in Singapore. He was cross-examined during the course of th...