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1. [2022] NZEnvC 258 Southland District Council v Chartres [pdf, 279 KB]

   SDC v CHARTRES – COSTS DECISION IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI ŌTAUTAHI Decision No. [2022] NZEnvC 258 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 AND an application for enforcement orders under s314 and s316 of the Act BETWEEN SOUTHLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL (ENV-2020-CHC-109) Applicant AND PETER DONALD CHARTRES AND CP TRUSTEES LIMITED Respondents Court: Environment Judge P A Steven Hearing: In Chambers at Christchurch...

2. [2022] NZEnvC 103 Director-General of Conservation v Whangarei District Council [pdf, 280 KB]

   Director-General of Conservation v Whangārei District Council IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TĀMAKI MAKAURAU Decision [2022] NZEnvC 103 IN THE MATTER OF appeals under clause 14 of the First Schedule of the Resource Management Act 1991 in relation to the package of urban services and plan changes to the Operative Whangārei District Plan AND IN THE MATTER OF an appeal in respect of Kauri Dieback Hygiene provisions BETWEEN DIRECTO...

3. [2022] NZEnvC 208 Gibbston Vines Limited v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 739 KB]

   tilt . -� . � "frtlll� IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I TE KOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA K IOTAUTAHI IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND Decision No. [2022] NZEnvC 208 of the Resource Management Act 1991 an appeal under s120 of the Act GIBBSTON VINES LIMITED (ENV-2018-CHC-8) Appellant QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge J J M Hassan Hearing: Submissions: Last case event: Date of Decision: Date of Issue: Sit...

4. Kaur v Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to appeal to the High Court) [2024] NZACC 080 [pdf, 379 KB]

   ...Commissioner of Inland Revenue v Walker [1963] NZLR 339, 353-354 (CA); … [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: e.g. Jackson and Kenyon above. [47] The Courts have been careful to ensure that scarce judici...

5. Soulsby v Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to appeal to the High Court) [2024] NZACC 102 (18 June 2024) [pdf, 226 KB]

   ...properly construed or interpreted and applied to the facts is a question of law …. [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 9 O’Neill v Accident Compensation Corporation [2008] NZACC 250. a matter of course. One factor in the grant of leave is the wider importance of any contended point of law …. [37] In...

6. MOJ0343.1_YoungWit_Mar18_WEB.pdf [pdf, 1.8 MB]

   ...job to tell you what is happening in your case and what you can do. They can also tell you where to get emotional and financial support. You can contact your court victim advisor directly, or through the Victims Information Line on 0800 650 654. Resources for young witnesses Young witnesses can get resources like diagrams, posters and books to help understand the court process. Ask a court victim advisor in your area for these resources. Guidelines for government agencies There are...

7. [2017] NZEmpC 74 Speed v Board of Trustees of Wellington Girls College [pdf, 121 KB]

   ...his employment, but also to him being in breach of his immigration visa, and ultimately for being deported. [27] Mr Bates’s primary submission was, however, that one or other proceeding should be stayed so that Mr Speed can concentrate his resources. He submitted there was no disadvantage to Wellington Girls in this course of action because it is involved in both proceedings. [28] For Wellington Girls, Mr McBride’s submission was that this litigation is already the subject...

8. [2025] NZEmpC 187 Santamaria v Television New Zealand Ltd [pdf, 206 KB]

   ...Rodney Hansen J held that the discretion is wide and is to be exercised broadly in the interests of justice.7 Among the factors favouring consolidation discussed in that case were the savings in time and cost to the parties, savings in judicial resources, and removing the risk of inconsistent decisions.8 The pleadings [24] In EMPC 494/2024, Mr Santamaria seeks an order setting aside the Authority’s November 2024 determination. An integral part of this statement of claim is the...

9. Waitangi Tribunal - Report on the Māori Community Development Act Claim [pdf, 3.2 MB]

   ...389 7 3 2 adjustment of the project’s design : the initial roll-out 396 7 3 3 Was it reasonable for the Crown to retain the direct administration and control of the MWP’s resources ? 400 7 3 4 The tribunal’s findings about the establishment and design of the MWP 404 7 4 Policy and ‘bigger picture’ issues

10. [2014] NZEmpC 40 Dumolo v Lakes District Health Board [pdf, 157 KB]

    ...paid to you as soon as possible. Please ensure that you immediately return all property belonging to Lakes District Health Board, including your ID Badge and pager. Should you have any questions arising from this letter, please contact Human Resources or myself. … [4] The sole ground therefore adopted by LDHB for dismissal was the removal of a DVD disc or discs by Mr Dumolo from LDHB’s premises and dishonesty. However, it was in the context of other discipli...