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1. 2021 NZPSPLA 031-.pdf [pdf, 82 KB]

   ...advises he was subcontracted by another reputable private investigation company to install the tracking device. That company had in turn been contracted by Ms W’s former partner, Mr Z. The instructing company were advised that Ms W’s vehicle was relationship property. They therefore considered Mr Z was an owner and legally entitled to possession of the vehicle and as such could give the appropriate consent. [5] In my previous decision I concluded that even if the vehicle was re...

2. [2023] NZEnvC 066 Evans v Marlborough District Council [pdf, 158 KB]

   ...Application for stay [4] The application for stay has been made on the following grounds:2 The appeal before the High Court involves important questions of law regarding the application of section 76 of the Biosecurity Act 1993 (BSA or Act) relating to Environment Court applications and the application of the National Policy Direction for Pest Management 2015 (NPD). The Environment Court proceedings involved the first contested application 1 Evans v Marlborough District Co...

3. [2022] NZEnvC 148 Cable Bay Wine Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 1 MB]

   ...DECISION OF THE ENVIRONMENT COURT Cable Bay Wine Limited v Auckland Council 2 A: The decision has been re-issued, correcting the spelling of the appellant's name. This was issued on 18 July 2022. B: The request to issue a corrigendum in relation to interest on the costs awarded is declined. REASONS Introduction [1] The Court issued its decision as to costs on these matters on 27 May 2022. 1 [2] On 1 July 2022, counsel for Mr and Mrs Poland, Ms Loranger and Ms Niemann...

4. [2022] NZEnvC 059 Hall v Dunedin City Council [pdf, 331 KB]

   ...2 number 45) is resolved and that the remaining parts of the appeal are to be dealt with at a later date. B: Under s285 of the Resource Management Act 1991, there is no order as to costs. REASONS Introduction [1] This consent order relates to the appeal from Douglas Wayne Hall regarding the removal of the scheduled eucalyptus tree T865 at 552 North Road, Normanby, from the proposed Second Generation Dunedin City District Plan (‘2GP’). [2] I have read and considere...

5. BQ v KE [2021] NZDT 1538 (22 January 2021) [pdf, 164 KB]

   ...Court [2021] NZDT 1538 APPLICANT BQ RESPONDENT KE The Tribunal orders: The claim is struck out. Reasons: 1. BQ and KE are sisters. Their mother passed away, leaving an estate of small monetary value. This claim relates to the division of part of that estate, specifically a car. 2. The basis of BQ’s claim is that she entered into a legally binding contract with her sister, in which she would receive half the value of the car ($4,000.00) in exchange...

6. 2022-03-21 Summary of Evidence of Kerstin Strauss on behalf of the ORC dated 21 March 2022 [pdf, 112 KB]

   ...with the land use, and within the application site, not where the discharge reaches water. 4 The Council has a range of processes and material in place to ensure the smooth implementation of the PC8 urban sector provisions, and in particular in relation to earthworks. The proposed provisions are already generating a number of resource consent applications, and the team has developed a range of materials that it is using in processing these applications under the notified provisio...

7. The New Zealand Local government Funding Agency Limited [pdf, 86 KB]

   ...particularly given that the majority of LGFA’s issued capital is owned by local authorities. However, LGFA is not able to rely on the exemption which ordinarily applies to corporate treasury companies (the exemption for relevant services provided to related entities in Regulation 16 of the Exemption Regulations) because it is widely held by the Crown and 30 local authorities; e. Lending to local authorities and council-controlled organisations (including by subscribing for securitie...

8. 2024 NZPSPLA 015 pdf [pdf, 81 KB]

   ...doing better due diligence on Mr CL before commencing their investigation. Private investigators should ask their client whether there are protection or restraining orders in place before undertaking any investigation where there has been a personal relationship between their client and the person they are asked to investigate, or where there is a history of social media postings or concerning communications or contacts between them. 2 [9] PI Investigations did not do this...

9. 28 February 2022 Zyxcba Developments Ltd v Auckland Council [pdf, 209 KB]

   ...will be produced to the Tribunal at the hearing. 4 MĀORI LANGUAGE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS If any party or witness: 1. wishes to speak Māori at the hearing under the Māori Language Act 1987, or 2. has special needs (for example in relation to disability and access, deafness, difficulties with the English language), or 3. has any special arrangements for the hearing are required, e.g. transport for site visits, storage space for bulky exhibits, video playback EC4...

10. [2023] NZEnvC 044 I&P Farming Ltd [pdf, 470 KB]

    ...appeal must be lodged with the Environment Court by 3 May 2023 . .-.· . ' I&P FARMING LTD V HA WIZE'S BAY REGIONAL COUNCIL 2 REASONS Introduction [1] I&P Farming Ltd and others have applied for a direction or waiver in relation to any appeal that may be lodged with the Court against a Hawke's Bay Regional Council decision on resource consent applications to take and use an allocation of water under the Hawke's Bay Regional Resource Management P...