[2023] NZEnvC 111 Schmuck v Northland Regional Council [pdf, 12 MB]
...heard litigation about this boat yard over the years. And that it did not want repetition of the statements of evidence. Also, it did not believe that matters of property law including current historical ownership patterns, easements, leases and licences, were within jurisdiction. Similarly with matters of “criminology” and insurance practice. Similarly, comparisons of current boat yard work practices with those of previous occupiers. 6 witnesses they wished to cross-exa...