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1. Judicial-Appointments-Information-Booklet-DCJ-February-2025 [docx, 42 KB]

   ...are deemed suitable to deal with matters to do with youth justice. They are designated as Youth Court Judges by the Chief District Court Judge under the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989. The Environment Court The Environment Court is constituted under the Resource Management Act 1991. The Court consists of not more than ten Environment Judges and a number of Environment Commissioners. Environment Judges are District Court Judges, appointed as Environment Judges under the Resource Management Act 1...

2. [2024] NZEnvC 285 Valentine v Auckland Council [pdf, 232 KB]

   ...those who the appellant claims are affected by the proposal. [17] Given that the evidence required to determine the preliminary issues is likely to include that required to determine the appeal, there is no advantage to be gained – in a time or resources sense – of a preliminary hearing. Outcome [18] Accordingly, the application is declined. I will address the matter of timetabling separately. [19] Costs are reserved. ______________________________ MJL Dickey Envir...

3. H Ltd v D Ltd [2025] NZDT 200 (28 May 2025) [pdf, 100 KB]

   ...manager, NH, asked H Ltd to provide a price for arborist services for a new subdivision project D Ltd was undertaking in [Suburb]. 2. D Ltd needed to apply for Tree Owner Approval (‘TOA’) to remove trees/vegetation along 1.4km of road reserve. Resource Consent for the subdivision had already been lodged so time was of the essence. 3. On 9 September 2024 HD of H Ltd provided a fee proposal for work comprised of two stages. ‘Stage 1’ was to be $1800+GST for a site visit with...

4. Ministry of Justice Annual Report 2023/24 [pdf, 5.6 MB]

   ...of cases unnecessarily referred to the coroner, reduce active cases and maintain the caseload at a sustainable level for the future. After eight years of growth, active cases are now decreasing Although the full impact of this additional resourcing has yet to be fully realised, some positive trends have been observed. After a sustained trend of an increasing caseload, the impacts of the work programme have resulted in an increased number of Coroners Court findings being issued an...

5. Wai 1040 Northland inquiry index [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...Concerning Ngawha springs. Te Uri o Hua hapu, Ngapuhi. Hita, Hiria, Anikairiki, Te Whanau Pani, Tamati Pehiriri, Te Ru, Rangihiawe, Te Haua, Ngati Koro, Mata Hooro Werohia, Te Tatara, Maungatai. Lake Omapere tourist hotel corporation, taonga and geothermal resources. Parahirahi block Taitokerau. Support Tairua claim to ngawha springs. Add names of Rukia Kao to list of owners Status Consolidated 1.1.0017 Wai no: 149, 1.1 Date of SOC: 17 May 89 Date received: 21 May 90 Claimant: Te Rau Moeta...

6. ENVC Hearing 6Oct14 WML rebuttal Maxwell Dunn [pdf, 5.2 MB]

   Before the Environment Court at Auckland ENV-2013-AKL-000174 In the Matter of the Resource Management Act 1991 And In the Matter of a Notice of Motion under Section 87G requesting the granting of resource consents to Waiheke Marinas Limited to establish a Marina at Matiatia Bay, Waiheke Island, in the Hauraki Gulf Statement of Rebuttal Evidence by Maxwell Joseph Dunn On behalf of Waiheke Marinas Ltd Dated 26 September 2014...

7. [2022] NZEnvC 162 Middle Hill Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...COUNCIL Decision [2022] NZEnvC 162 [26 August 2022] IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND AT AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TĀMAKI MAKAURAU Decision [2022] NZEnvC 162 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal under clause 14 of Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991 BETWEEN MIDDLE HILL LIMITED ENV-2020-AKL-000048 Appellant AND AUCKLAND COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge MJL Dickey Environment Commissioner RM Bartlett Environment Commissioner A Gysberts...

8. [2018] NZEnvC 214 King v Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga [pdf, 13 MB]

   ...zoned for future development. It says further that its proposal was lawfully authorised by its identification as a special housing area in 2014 and by further district plan variations to the Auckland Unitary Plan and by the grant of associated resource consents for subdivision and land use in 2016, all under the Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Act 2013 (HASHAA). The parties [8] The appellant, Betty King, is a kuia with an undisputed whakapapa connection to Makaurau Marae...

9. [2021] NZEmpC 146 Gafiatullina v Propellerhead Ltd [pdf, 394 KB]

   ...in operating expenses. In January 2019 a contract for services was terminated with a contractor, saving $4,497 per week. In March 2019 a Spending Authorisation Policy was put into place in an attempt to limit the amounts spent out of company resources. [29] These steps did not resolve the issues. In February 2019 it was considered necessary to begin reviewing salary and contractor costs which contributed to 80 per cent of Propellerhead’s outgoings. Mr Weston’s review led to...

10. 2021-04-13 Transcript (up to end of day 15) [pdf, 1.5 MB]

    BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH ENV-2020-CHC-127 IN THE MATTER OF The Resource Management Act 1991 AND Of a notice of motion under section 149T(2) to decide proposed Plan Change 7 to the Regional Plan: Water for Otago (referred to the Environment Court by the Minister for the Environment under section 142(2)(b) of the Act) OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL Applicant Hearing Commenced: 12 April 2021 held in Cromwell Court: Environme...