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1. [2024] NZEnvC 024 Environmental Defence Society Inc v Minister for Environment [pdf, 373 KB]

   ...1991 AND an application for declarations under s310 of the Act BETWEEN ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE SOCIETY INCORPORATED (ENV-2023-CHC-002) Applicant AND MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND MINISTER OF FORESTRY Respondents Court: Environment Judge P A Steven Sitting alone under s309 of the Act Hearing: at Christchurch on 27 October 2023 Appearances: R Enright and C Woodhouse for the applicant A Hill and S Eldridge (via AVL) for the Minister for the Environment and Minister...

2. Howell v Accident Compensation Corporation (Personal Injury) [2023] NZACC 85 [pdf, 347 KB]

   ...Heard at: Christchurch/Ōtautahi Appearances: Mr I Stryder, Advocate for the Appellant Mr I Hunt for the Respondent Judgment: 24 May 2023 ___________________________________________________________________________ JUDGMENT OF JUDGE C J MCGUIRE [Personal Injury s 20 Accident compensation Act 2001] ___________________________________________________________________________ [1] This appeal concerns two decision dated 18 April 2019. [2] In the first of those decision...

3. [2023] NZEnvC 239 Nelson-Marlborough Fish & Game Council v Marlborough District Council [pdf, 4.2 MB]

   ...1991 AND appeals under clause 14 of the First Schedule of the Act BETWEEN NELSON-MARLBOROUGH FISH AND GAME COUNCIL (ENV-2020-CHC-35) … (continued on separate page) Appellants AND MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Environment Judge J J M Hassan – sitting alone under s279 of the Act In Chambers at Christchurch Date of Consent Order: 2 November 2023 _______________________________________________________________ CONSENT ORDER ________________________________...

4. Outcomes for Mentally Impaired Persons jun2024 [xlsx, 102 KB]

   ...to, and finalised after 13 December 2022 can still receive this outcome if the process to determine their involvement in the offence had already begun (under the previous section 20 of the Act). If a hearing had not been held to determine this then the judge may direct the new section 20 be applied (which can result in an outcome of proven but not criminally responsible on account of insanity), but only if they are satisfied it is in the best interests of justice. Proven but not criminally res...

5. Lewis v Accident Compensation Corporation (Impairment Assessment) [2025] NZACC 16 (28 January 2025) [pdf, 287 KB]

   ...Respondent Hearing: On the papers (by request of the Appellant) Appearances: The Appellant is self-represented J Cole for the Accident Compensation Corporation (“the Corporation”) Judgment: 28 January 2025 RESERVED JUDGMENT OF JUDGE P R SPILLER [Impairment assessment - Schedule 1(4) of Accident Insurance Act 1998, and Schedule 1(3) - Accident Compensation Act 2001 (“the Act”)] Introduction [1] This is an appeal from the decision of a Reviewer dated 11 Ju...

6. LJ v Accident Compensation Corporation (personal injury; deemed cover; unreasonable delay) [2025] NZACC 179 [pdf, 257 KB]

   ...October 2025 Held at: Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau Appearances: The Appellant is self-represented L Hawes-Gandar for the Accident Compensation Corporation (“the Corporation”) Judgment: 23 October 2025 RESERVED JUDGMENT OF JUDGE P R SPILLER [Claim for personal injury – ss 25, 26, 27; revocation of deemed cover – s 65; alleged unreasonable delay – s 134(1)(b); review registered in error – s 134(1); whether reviewable decision – Schedule 1, cl 9, s 6;...

7. Evaluation of programmes for Māori adult protected tersons under the Domestic Violence Act 1995 [pdf, 4.3 MB]

   ...content and strong Mäori focus provided a foundation from which to explore identity and a cultural view through which they could re-evaluate their own situation. Important aspects of the programme for participants were about being listened to, not being judged, being accepted, and being able to share their experiences with other Mäori women who had had similar experiences. Having a Mäori facilitator was important for participants in the Te Whare Ruruhau o Meri programme. The programme aim...

8. OIA-121693.pdf [pdf, 5.5 MB]

   Justice Centre | 19 Aitken Street DX SX10088 | Wellington T 04 918 8800 | F 04 918 8820 ContactUs@justice.govt.nz | www.justice.govt.nz 23 June 2025 Ref: OIA 121693 Tēnā koe Official Information Act request: Non-violence programmes Thank you for your email of 29 April 2025 to the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry), requesting under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), further information regarding non-violence programmes (NVPs). Specifically, yo

9. [2017] NZEnvC 032 South Epsom Planning Group Incorporated v Auckland Council [pdf, 32 MB]

   ...although there were matters of detail, particularly relating to the items identified by the Court in Part C, where there was some measure of difference. [4] On 26 September 2016 a further conference with counsel was held, attended by Environment Judges Dwyer and Smith. As a consequence of that, further directions were made and these are annexed to this decision and marked A. As is noted there, the Court adopted the option that it would require a report after the High Court callover...

10. [2019] NZEnvC 041 Oceana Gold New Zealand Limited v Otago Regional Council [pdf, 1.3 MB]

    ...(ENV-2016-CHC-103) ROYAL FOREST AND BIRD PROTECTION SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND INCORPORATED (ENV-2016-CHC-102) ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE SOCIETY INCORPORATED (ENV-2016-CHC-122) Appellants OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge J R Jackson Environment Commissioner R M Dunlop Environment Commissioner D J Bunting Hearing: in Dunedin on 20 February 2018 (Final memorandum received 11 January 2019) Appearances: S Christensen & J St John for Oceana Gold (New Z...