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1. [2018] NZSSAA 17 (26 March 2018) [pdf, 87 KB]

   ...appellant had sought an annual clothing allowance, of an unknown amount. [12] The Ministry’s position, which was consistent with the Benefits Review Committee’s position, was that the appellant had met the needs for his clothing from his own resources and there was no automatic annual non-recoverable allowance for clothing for beneficiaries. It was a cost that was provided for in the rates set for benefits the appellant was receiving. [13] There is no apparent challenge pres...

2. [2018] NZEnvC 172 Drinkrow Industrial Estates Ltd v Auckland Council [pdf, 123 KB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO 0 AOTEAROA IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND Decision No. [2018] NZEnvC \1 'L of the Resource Management Act 1991 of an appeal under s 120 of the Act DRI NKROW INDUSTRIAL ESTATES LIMITED (ENV-2018-AKL-000107) Appellant AUCKLAND COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge D A Kirkpatrick Hearing: on the papers at Auckland under s 279 of the Act Date of Decision: 20 September 2018 Date of Issue: lo JeP~~~Lolg...

3. Chairperson of the Electoral Commission: Position description [pdf, 155 KB]

   ...from the Chief Executive and Senior Managers of the Commission. • Oversees organisational health, capacity and capability, and ensures appropriate risk management strategies are in place. • Ensures the Chief Electoral Officer has the necessary resources and organisational capability to fulfil his/her statutory obligations in delivering all elements of the electoral system including the appropriate delegations. • Works with and provides guidance and support to the Chief Electora...

4. MOJ0561C Children need parents to protect and help them factsheet [pdf, 312 KB]

   Children need parents to protect them from conflict A Parenting Through Separation programme factsheet. M O J0 56 1C _O C T1 8 To find out more, go to justice.govt.nz/family/resources 1. Your children need to be away from conflict because: • seeing or hearing conflict with your ex-partner can damage them, even if they seem resilient or ‘tough’ • they’re likely to worry deeply if they see a parent they love being upset • they may think they’re the cause of their p...

5. Criminal Cases Review Commission: Appointments media release [pdf, 112 KB]

   ...Society, Secretary and Treasurer of the Pacific Leaders Council and a member of the Minister of Pacific Island Affairs’ Advisory Council. He is also a Panellist and Appeals Tribunal Member for the Judicial Control Authority for Racing, Commissioner for Resource Management Act Hearings and a member of the New Zealand Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal. Nigel Hampton CNZM OBE QC is a lawyer who has worked in New Zealand and on the international stage, including the Pacific. Mr Hampton has...

6. 2022-03-15 Record of TC - PC8 - final telephone conference before Urban hearing [pdf, 177 KB]

   ORC PC8 – RECORD OF TC 15 MARCH 2022 IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI ŌTAUTAHI IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 AND of a notice of motion under section 149T(2) to decide proposed Plan Change 8: Water for Otago (referred to the Environment Court by the Minister for the Environment under s142(2)(b) of the Act) BETWEEN OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL (ENV-2020-CHC-128) Applicant Before: Environment Judge P A Steven Held: in...

7. 2022 January - Family Violence Provider Update [pdf, 134 KB]

   ...systems are fit for purpose as you regularly deal with clients’ personal information. Agencies can use this self-assessment checklist and then develop plans to address any gaps that are discovered. We understand that system changes can take time and resourcing, so at this stage the Ministry does not require that all the recommended controls are in place, but we do expect organisations to have reasonable systems in place to protect client privacy. Your contract manager will work wit...

8. [2021] NZEnvC 193 City Rail Link Limited [pdf, 155 KB]

   ...Link Limited IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TĀMAKI MAKAURAU Decision No. [2021] NZEnvC 193 IN THE MATTER OF a direct referral of a notice of requirement to alter Designation 2501 under s 198E of the Resource Management Act 1991 BETWEEN CITY RAIL LINK LIMITED (ENV-2021-AKL-107) Applicant AND AUCKLAND COUNCIL Regulatory Authority Court: Alternate Environment Judge L J Newhook Hearing: On the papers, under s279 of...

9. [2021] NZEmpC 86 Humphreys v Humphreys [pdf, 171 KB]

   ...going ahead with the hearing as scheduled, as the outcome of the Fleming appeal will be determinative of these proceedings in any event; - For a hearing to proceed in the meantime would amount to an inappropriate use of the Court and parties’ resources and be contrary to the interests of justice. [2] The application for an adjournment was staunchly opposed by the plaintiff and the first defendant. [3] Given the proximity to the hearing an urgent telephone hearing was convened t...

10. [2022] NZEmpC 108 Saipe v Bethell [pdf, 170 KB]

    ...acknowledge Mr Saipe’s financial circumstances, but also note that this was his application for a recall to which Ms Bethell had to respond, and that there were individuals on both sides; it was not a case where one party had significantly more resources than the other. [12] In all the circumstances, I award Ms Bethell $7,500 for costs, inclusive of disbursements. This sum reflects a reduction in Ms Bethell’s calculation of scale costs and a further small reduction to recog...