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1. Regulatory Impact Statement Hague Child Protection Convention [pdf, 178 KB]

   ...the potential for a significant reduction in some Crown costs, and workload pressures in the Family Court. 8. Accession to the Convention will simplify case management for the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) resulting in savings in time and resources. Child, Youth and Family should not incur additional costs in relation to the management of international care and protection cases. 2 Nature and timing of proposed treaty action 9. We propose that New Zealand accede to the Ha...

2. [2021] NZEnvC 018 Hadley v Waterfall Park Developments Limited [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I MUA I TE KOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KIOTAUTAHI Decision No. [2021] NZEnvC 18 IN THE MA TIER of the Resource Management Act 1991 AND of an application for declarations under section 311 of the Act BETWEEN JAMES AND REBECCA HADLEY (ENV-2020-CHC-84) AND AND Applicants WATERFALL PARK DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED First respondent QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL Second respondent Court: Environment Judge J J M Hassan (Sitting alone...

3. Te Manutukutuku 74 [pdf, 11 MB]

   ...mainly with historical claims or the pro­ cess for settling those claims with the Crown. They therefore remain the Tribunal’s top priorities and continue to generate a heavy workload. This has put pressure on the Tribunal’s mem­ bership and resources. The Tribunal will nonetheless attempt to sustain the kaupapa inquiry programme, focus­ ing in particular on claims that raise pressing current issues of national significance. Ka hoki au ki te whakatauki, ‘mā pango, mā whero,...

4. IPT 2021-22 Annual Report [pdf, 526 KB]

   ...members on site had to be limited and this negatively impacted the timely receipt of appeal files, their despatch to members, and many other administrative duties. Courier services were limited and stretched. Members could not access administrative resources such as office printers and photocopiers or the Tribunal’s library. 5. The second half of the court year (January–June 2022) saw further challenges in developing and implementing a sound system for setting hearings down rem...

5. EXTERNAL-Hearing-Calendar-7-July-23.pdf [pdf, 431 KB]

   ...Justice System Kaupapa Inquiry (Judge Wainwright) Hearing Week one 22 Wai 3060 - the Justice System Kaupapa Inquiry (Judge Wainwright) Hearing Week one 23 24 26 27 28 5Wai 2358 - the National Fresh Water and Geothermal Resources Inquiry (Chief Judge Isaac) Judicial Conference (10am start) 29 30 1 Wai 2200 – Porirua Ki Manawatū – Panel: Judge Fox, Phillipson, G; Kidd, D; Simpson, T & Soutar. M | Staff: Small, F; Stack, S; Groombridge, E; Kudra...

6. [2025] NZEmpC 159 McCormack v Reserve Bank of New Zealand [pdf, 239 KB]

   ...relevant to his work. He maintains his commitment to his employment with the RBNZ and the dignity in work which cannot be fulfilled by posthumous damages.19 [86] Mr McCormack reiterates that the RBNZ, as a public service organisation, is well-resourced with a sizable human resources function. It has the resources to put appropriate measures in place (if any) to ensure the employment relationship is harmoniously resumed. He has also indicated his willingness to attend mediation,...

7. Review of the Courts Remote Participation Act 2010_Policy Approvals [pdf, 545 KB]

   ...requires judicial officers to consider whether a remote appearance would uphold them and enable a participant to effectively participate. Furthermore, the proposals support a defendant’s right to be tried without undue delay.13 Use of external Resources 51 There has been no use of external resources. Consultation 52 The following agencies have been consulted: New Zealand Police, Crown Law Office, Department of Corrections, Public Defence Service, New Zealand Defence Force, Minist...

8. [2015] NZEnvC 137 Tram Lease v Auckland Transport and Auckland Council [pdf, 813 KB]

   1 BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT Hearing at: Court: Appearances: Decision No. [2015] NZEnvC \~1 IN THE MATTER of an appeal under a decision on one of the Notices of Requirement for the City Rail Link pursuant to sl74 of the Resource Management Act 1991 (the Act) BETWEEN TRAM LEASE LIMITED (ENV-2014-AKL-000057) Appellant AND CJM INVESTMENTS LIMITED A party under s274 RMA AND AUCKLAND TRANSPORT Respondent/Requiring Authority AND AUCKLAND COUNCIL Territorial Aut...

9. [2017] NZEnvC 184 Cabra Rural Developments Ltd v Auckland Council [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...the precise meaning of that. Ms Hartley's position is that the Council's discretions on its decision under the Local Government (Auckland Transitional Provisions) Amendment Act 2013 (LGATPAA) are essentially the same as those under the Resource Management Act, Schedule 1, clause 10 (clause 10). She accepts that they are not as broad as those that the IHP holds under s 144, but says that, overall, the principles set out by Whata J in Albany North Landowners v Auckland Counc...

10. Impact summary RIA Extended Control Orders [pdf, 369 KB]

    ...requirements upon the person that would help limit the public safety risk they pose or support their reintegration into the community. Surveillance is one option for monitoring behaviour, however this has a number of limitations, including its resource intensive nature which makes long term surveillance or surveillance of multiple individuals challenging to sustain. It can also be difficult to maintain in the long term without the individual becoming aware they are under surveillanc...