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1. [2018] NZEmpC 25 Sawyer v The Vice-Chancellor of Victoria University of Wellington [pdf, 378 KB]

   ...derogatory remarks about her. In relation to another member of her faculty the complaint was that he dealt with her aggressively. Professor Willis later summarised the complaints as allegations of bullying. [9] Professor Willis, assisted by a human resources manager, interviewed Dr Sawyer, the persons complained about, and several witnesses to ascertain what (if anything) had occurred. Notes were taken of each interview and statements were prepared from them. Each person who w...

2. Joint Memorandum of Counsel in response to Court's Minute on Risks [pdf, 1.9 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO 0 AOTEAROA IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) AND IN THE MATTER of direct referral of an application under s87G of the RMA for resource consents for the necessary infrastructure and related activities associated with holding the America's Cup in Auckland BEnNEEN PANUKU AND DEVELOPMENT AUCKLAND (ENV-2018-AKL-000078) Applicant AUCKLAND COUNCIL Regulatory Authority JOINT MEMORANDUM OF COU...

3. Vosper and Vopser Ltd v CAC 402 & Biddle [2016] NZREADT 60 [pdf, 194 KB]

   ...driveway, and splayed area as shown on the Flat Plan, but subject to a right of way and services easement over the driveway and splayed area. It was common ground that the offer was made on the basis that Mr Biddle would be responsible for obtaining resource consent for the subdivision, and for the costs of the subdivision, including consent and surveying costs. The agreement was conditional on (among other things) Mr Biddle obtaining consent to the subdivision by 31 October 2013....

4. Evidence Brief: Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy [pdf, 317 KB]

   ...11 REFERENCES Advisory Group on Conduct Problems (2013). Effective Programmes for Adolescents by the Advisory Group on Conduct Problems. Wellington: Ministry of Social Development. https://www.msd.govt.nz/about-msd-and-our-work/publications- resources/research/conduct-problems-best-practice/effective- programmes-for-adolescents.html Allen, L., Mackenzie, D. & Hickman, L. (2001). The effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral treatment for adult offenders: A methodological, quality...

5. Establishment of Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal [pdf, 257 KB]

   ...currently contributing to the delay in settlement of claims is the limited number of qualified and experienced technical experts. This is particularly acute as claims become more complex and require greater input from this limited pool of experts. This resourcing issue is a significant risk to the success of the Tribunal, but is not something the Tribunal can resolve directly. The Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration is exploring options for using experts more efficiently. 38...

6. [2021] NZEnvC 065 Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Incorporated v Northland Regional Council [pdf, 576 KB]

   IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I TE KOTI TAJAO O AOTEAROA KI TAMAKI MAKAURAU IN THE MATTER OF BETWEEN AND AND Court: Judge J A Smith Decision No. [2021] NZEnvC OGS an appeal under clause 14 of the First Schedule of the Resource Management Act 1991 ROYAL FOREST AND BIRD PROTECTION SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND INCORPORATED (ENV-2019-AKL-000127) Appellant NORTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL Respondent NORTHPORT LIMITED PA TUHARAKEKE TE IWI TRUST BOARD CEP SERVICES MA...

7. Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal 28 February 2018 [pdf, 257 KB]

   ...currently contributing to the delay in settlement of claims is the limited number of qualified and experienced technical experts. This is particularly acute as claims become more complex and require greater input from this limited pool of experts. This resourcing issue is a significant risk to the success of the Tribunal, but is not something the Tribunal can resolve directly. The Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration is exploring options for using experts more efficiently. 38...

8. [2022] NZACC 92 - Carey v ACC (18 May 2022) [pdf, 298 KB]

   ...reasonable conclusion on the evidence contradicts the decision … … [25] Even if the qualifying criteria are made out, the Court has an extensive discretion in the grant or refusal of leave so as to ensure proper use of scarce judicial resources. Leave is not to be granted as a matter of course. One factor in the grant of leave is the wider importance of any contended point of law … [22] In Bryson v Three Foot Six Ltd (No 2),6 Blanchard J for the Supreme Court stated: [...

9. Samuela v Accident Compensation Corporation (Prelimary jurisdiction issue) [2023] NZACC 162 [pdf, 262 KB]

   ...right this Court considers the issue. There is currently no policy in the Corporation to resolve the inconsistencies and no Court has determined this issue before. This issue may or may not be resolved by the Corporation internally. In terms of resourcing concerns, it is better to resolve this issue now. [53] In my opinion, it is highly likely this issue will require determination again. I recognise the case law has referenced the test as including a “large number of cases”...

10. [2024] NZEnvC 112 Fraser Auret Racing v Rangitīkei District Council [pdf, 644 KB]

    FRASER AURET RACING v RANGITĪKEI DISTRICT COUNCIL IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT WELLINGTON I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA Decision No. [2024] NZEnvC 112 IN THE MATTER of an appeal under cl 14 of Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991 BETWEEN FRASER AURET RACING (ENV-2020-WLG-037) Appellant AND RANGITĪKEI DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge B P Dwyer Environment Commissioner D J Bunting Hearing: On the papers Last...