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1. [2023] NZEnvC 223 MacFarlane Investments Ltd v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 490 KB]

   ...realm upgrades are to occur. [19] The reply notes that the Arterial Road project was listed in Schedule 2 of the Covid-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020 (the Fast-track Act); noting that a designation was obtained along with associated resource consents pursuant to the Fast-track process. [20] The reply further states: 7 The Council has considered alternatives both in considering the Arterial Road Project (as was addressed by the Expert Consenting Panel) and, in...

2. [2024] NZEmpC 84 E Tū Inc v Singh [pdf, 378 KB]

   ...credibility/motivations. (c) Inquiring into Mr Singh’s concerns about being subjected to a campaign of harassment by employer groups, which may have informed concerns about HVF’s credibility/motivations. (d) Considering E tū’s vehicle usage and resources policies. (e) Interviewing others involved in the meeting to understand the role Mr Singh played. [32] The limited scope of E tū’s inquiries at the time assumes some significance, as I will come to, in terms of...

3. Memorandum of Counsel for Wellington International Airport Limited (17 January 2018) [pdf, 386 KB]

   ...“that which is possible”; • The test of practicability involves balancing safety benefits to be achieved against associated cost and difficulty. The fact that rule compliance may involve significant cost or the allocation of significant resources does not of itself mean that compliance is “impracticable”; instead the cost and difficulty must be carefully weighed against the safety benefits to be achieved. [42] Finally, the Director noted that his view was based on the co...

4. The Treaty of Waitangi Past and Present Resource [pdf, 21 MB]

   The Treaty of Waitangi PAST AND PRESENT A resource for primary schools CONTENTS Section 1 AOTEAROA THE WAY IT WAS Section 2 THE ARRIVAL OF pAKEHA Section 3 THE SIGNING OF THE TREATY OF WAITANGI Section 4 WHAT HAPPENED AFTER THE TREATY WAS SIGNED? Section 5 WHAT THE TREATY MEANS TODAY GLOSSARY ,I THE TREATY OF WAITANGI PAST & PRESENT A RESOURCE FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS Members of the Waitangi Tribunal at a hearing - Josie Anderson, Bishop Manuhuia Bennett (Tr...

5. Wairakei Pastoral Limited [pdf, 452 KB]

   ...supported by any adequate evaluation under s32 or 32AA of the RMA; j. Are not adequately supported by reasons; k. Render interests in land incapable of reasonable use; and l. Do not represent sustainable management of the natural and physical resources. Detailed reasons for WPL Appeal 10. The detailed reasons are provided in “order of appearance” where the issue or concern first arises. 10 Water bodies - Objective 1, Policies 2(d) – (f) and Schedules 11. W...

6. [2022] NZEnvC 106 Guardians of the Bays Inc v Wellington International Airport Ltd [pdf, 2.2 MB]

   IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT WELLINGTON I TE KOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA Decision No. [2022] NZEnvC 106 IN THE MA TIER of appeals under s 17 4 of the Resource Management Act 1991 BETWEEN GUARDIANS OF THE BAYS INC (ENV-2021-WLG-000035 & 37) INTERNATIONAL CLIMATE-SAFE TRAVEL INSTITUTE AND (ENV-2021-WLG-000036) Appellants WELLINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LTD Respondent Court: Environment Judge B P Dwyer sitting alone under s 279 of the Act Heari...

7. Discussion Document Review of the Courts Remote Participation Act 2010 [pdf, 487 KB]

   ...use of remote participation. Changing the legislation governing remote participation may not, by itself, result in significantly increased use. We recognise that investment in remote participation infrastructure, such as technology, facilities, resources, and training, is also needed. Audio-visual technology is not consistently available across all courts and other justice sector facilities. Effective remote participation also depends on individual participants having access to technolog...

8. New Zealands all-of-Government response to organised crime [pdf, 413 KB]

   ...we stay on top of organised crime. 6 Introduction rganised crime has a substantial global impact. It is involved in a wide array of illegal markets and offending, from trade in drugs, humans, counterfeit goods and environmental resources, to many cybercrimes and financial crimes. In many countries organised crime is a significant corrupting influence, undermining community wellbeing, proper governance, economic development and national security. Factors impacting...

9. [2019] NZEnvC 199 SKP Incorporated v Auckland Council [pdf, 7.9 MB]

   BEFORETHEEN~RONMENTCOURT I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA Court: Hearing: Appearances: IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND AND Decision No. [2019] NZEnvC of the Resource Management Act 1991 of an application for orders for rehearing of proceedings under s294 of the Act SKP INCORPORATED (ENV-2018-AKL-00017 4) Applicant AUCKLAND COUNCIL Respondent KENNEDY POINT BOATHARBOUR LIMITED Consent Holder Principal Environment Judge L J Newhook Environment Commissioner...

10. FDR Operating Guidelines [pdf, 713 KB]

    ...these guidelines, please contact the relationship manager in your outcome agreement. Overview of the out-of-court family justice system The out-of-court family justice system has the following components: • Free online information – resources and tools to assist self-resolution. • Free Parenting through Separation (PTS) programme to help parents and caregivers understand and manage the effects of separation on their children. It’s recommended that separating parents...