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1. [2022] NZEnvC 174 Transpower New Zealand Limited v Northland Regional Council [pdf, 4.9 MB]

   ...activity • New Rule C.1.2.10a Vessels not underway – restricted discretionary activity • Rule C.1.2.12 Vessels not underway and sewage management – discretionary activity • Rule C.6.9.8 Discharges of untreated sewage from a ship or offshore installation – prohibited activity • Maps relating to Recognised Recreational Anchorages and Marine Pollution Limits in the Bay of Islands [3] The following people gave notice of their intention to become parties under s 274 of...

2. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 WML evidence chief Severin Thiebaut [pdf, 974 KB]

   ...regularly participate in a wide range of consultancy projects involving a team of scientists and numerical modellers. I have contributed to more than 50 technical reports covering a broad range of topics, including metocean design criteria for offshore oil and gas facilities, exploration drilling, long waves in ports around the world and many other analyses for offshore or coastal projects. 3. I was instructed by Waiheke Marinas Ltd in March 2012 to analyse raw measured data at th...

3. 2022-06-30 ORC PC7 - [2022] NZEnvC 118 - Costs Decision [pdf, 208 KB]

   ...reasonable in this case. [9] The Environment Court is part of a wider civil justice system, and should take into account more general principles that have been developed by the courts when they are relevant; per Environmental Protection Agency v BW Offshore Singapore Pte 2 Ministerial Direction of David Parker (Minister for the Environment) to refer the Otago Regional Council’s proposed Plan Change 7 – Water Permits to its Regional Plan to the Environment Court (8 April 2020) at...

4. [2022] NZEnvC 118 Otago Regional Council [pdf, 218 KB]

   ...reasonable in this case. [9] The Environment Court is part of a wider civil justice system, and should take into account more general principles that have been developed by the courts when they are relevant; per Environmental Protection Agency v BW Offshore Singapore Pte 2 Ministerial Direction of David Parker (Minister for the Environment) to refer the Otago Regional Council’s proposed Plan Change 7 – Water Permits to its Regional Plan to the Environment Court (8 April 2020) at...

5. Proactive release - Proceeds of Crime Fund: the future of the Fund [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...used CPRA monies to fund posts for two years in Hong Kong and the International Targeting Centre in Washington DC and to fund intelligence support back in New Zealand. These roles were established mid-2017 and have a dedicated focus on working with offshore partners to disrupt drug smuggling activities early in the supply chain preventing illicit drugs destined for New Zealand from leaving the source countries. 4. The success of this initiative was seen quickly By the end of 2017, more...

6. [2021] NZIACDT 22 – TC v Registrar of Immigration Advisers (3 September 2021) [pdf, 141 KB]

   ...TC (the appellant) against a licensed adviser, EI (the adviser). The Registrar considered that it disclosed only a trivial or inconsequential matter. [2] The adviser wrongly advised the appellant that a residence application could be made offshore. By the time the adviser discovered the mistake the appellant had left New Zealand. He chose not to return, so the application was not made. The appellant states that the adviser’s negligence deprived him of the chance to live in N...

7. [2024] NZEnvC 102 Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Inc v West Coast Regional Council [pdf, 273 KB]

   ...Practice Note in cl 10.7(j) as set out above. Consideration of the Bielby factors was queried by the High Court without also referring to the High Court and District Court Rules costs scales for guidance in Environmental Protection Authority v BW Offshore Singapore Pte Ltd (BW Offshore).4 In the interest of acting consistently with well-established principles in this s285 context, the Environment Court has continued to refer to the Bielby factors, where relevant. Implications of t...

8. Retto v Standing [2012] NZIACDT 47 (30 August 2012) [pdf, 117 KB]

   ...with information to appear before the Tribunal. [38.2] The Tribunal was currently dealing with other complaints against Mr Standing. This complaint is not unique in presenting an allegation that substantial fees have been paid in advance by an offshore client, followed by a total or substantial failure to deliver the professional services promised, and a refusal to refund fees in reliance on the terms of the contract. http://www.iaa.govt.nz/ 5 [38.3] The approach this...

9. [2021] NZIACDT - 12 EM v Yong (3 June 2021) [pdf, 164 KB]

   ...carry out the informed lawful instructions of the client, and … 8 Immigration New Zealand (Calder) v Ahmed [2019] NZIACDT 18. 9 Legislative requirements 3. A licensed immigration adviser must: … c. whether in New Zealand or offshore, act in accordance with New Zealand immigration legislation, including the Immigration Act 2009, the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007 and any applicable regulations. [52] The obligations set out in the Code are personal to the l...

10. [2024] NZEnvC 130 Yzendoorn v Hamilton City Council [pdf, 245 KB]

    ...be met to justify the award of costs against a public body. Unless the public body has failed to perform its duties or it has acted unreasonably, the standard will not be met. [26] Justice Cooke held in Environmental Protection Authority v BW Offshore Singapore Pte Ltd that the underlying reason for the high standard is as follows: 14 When a decision-making body exercises statutory powers, it may be appropriate for it to appear and address evidence and submissions justifying its dec...