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1. [2021] NZEmpC 145 WN v Auckland International Airport Ltd [pdf, 182 KB]

   ...situation and other matters that are currently being dealt with, for the parties’ energies to be focussed on the challenge rather than attending mediation. The hearing is on Monday, so six days away. I accept that there is a pressure on time and resource but this needs to be weighed against the potential value of mediation – a point I return to. [14] I accept that the application for a stay is being pursued in good faith. 2 Assured Financial Peace Ltd v Pais [2010] NZEmp...

2. [2021] NZEnvC 138 Upper Clutha Environmental Society Incorporated v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 147 KB]

   QTN PLAN APPEALS – TOPIC 2 – INTERIM DECISION 2.10 IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI ŌTAUTAHI Decision No. [2021] NZEnvC 138 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 AND appeals pursuant to clause 14 of the First Schedule of the Act BETWEEN UPPER CLUTHA ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIETY INCORPORATED (ENV-2018-CHC-056) and all other appellants concerning Topic 2 of Stage 1 of the Proposed Queenstown Lakes District Plan (listed on t...

3. [2022] NZEnvC 015 Director General of Conservation v Northland Regional Council [pdf, 103 KB]

   IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I TE KOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TAMAKI MAKAURAU IN THE MATTER OF BETWEEN AND AND Decision [2022] NZEnvC Ol S an appeal under s 120 of the Resource Management Act 1991 DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF CONSERVATION (ENV-2021-AKL-129) Appellant NORTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL Respondent ABURGOYNE Section 27 4 Party (Applicant for Substitution) Court: Date of Decision: Judge J A Smith, sitting alone pursuant to s 279 of the Act 11 February 2...

4. NZBORA Advice Fuel Industry Amendment Bill [pdf, 248 KB]

   ...The Bill sets out a process to activate the regulatory backstop which will give effect to price regulation. This involves the Commerce Commission (Commission) considering the TGP levels and providing a recommendation to the Minister of Energy and Resources on whether to price regulate the TGP of one or more wholesale suppliers. Price regulation will be introduced by Order in Council, and the Commission must then set a pricing principle or methodology that the supplier or suppliers are req...

5. [2023] NZEmpC 83 Carrington Resort Jade LP v Knight [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...it is not necessary to describe that information. It is enough to note that the mortgage principal for repayment is about five per cent of the 2018 purchase price. [18] The equity Ms Knight has in her house shows she has sufficient financial resources to be able to repay Carrington if the company’s challenges succeed. This assessment factor points strongly against granting the applications. Other factors [19] Only brief comments are required about the other assessment factor...

6. [2023] NZEnvC 161 Waikato Regional Council v Rawhiti Environmental Park Limited [pdf, 177 KB]

   Waikato Regional Council v Rawhiti Environmental Park Limited IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TĀMAKI MAKAURAU Decision [2023] NZEnvC 161 IN THE MATTER OF an application pursuant to s 320 of the Resource Management Act 1991 BETWEEN WAIKATO REGIONAL COUNCIL (ENV-2023-AKL-000139) Applicant AND RAWHITI ENVIRONMENTAL PARK LIMITED Respondent Court: Environment Judge MJL Dickey sitting alone under ss 309(2) and 320 of the RMA...

7. [2024] NZEnvC 108 Te Kotahitanga o Te Atiawa Trust v New Plymouth District Council [pdf, 171 KB]

   ...Trust & Others v New Plymouth District Council IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TAMAKI MAKAURAU Decision [2024] NZEnvC 108 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal under Clause 14 of the First Schedule to the Resource Management Act 1991 BETWEEN TE KOTAHITANGA O TE ATIAWA TRUST & OTHERS (the “Mana Whenua Appellants”) (ENV-2023-AKL-000101) Appellants AND NEW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Court: MJL Dickey Last case...

8. LQ v NE [2023] NZDT 380 (4 July 2023) [pdf, 143 KB]

   ...to let them interact as your worried they may attack, or they have attacked previously. Or is your dog super anxious and struggles to live a happy life. Then this is the course for you. This programme covers issues such as anxiety, dog reactivity, resource guarding, unsocialised dogs, aggression etc. Is a 4 week programme. This is a FULL BEHAVIOURAL MODIFICATION course.” 7) The respondent’s agreement with the applicant-as per the advertisement-included 3 free follow- up meetings....

9. 2023 October FV Provider Update [pdf, 135 KB]

   ...to make an informed decision. If you are unsure or want to seek guidance on the threshold of a safety concern, please contact the DVProgrammes team on 09 351 2820 and ask to speak with a Family Court Coordinator. Waitlists We are aware that resources can become stretched particularly at this time of year and would like to remind providers of the options available when capacity is at a premium. Safety Programmes We require contact to be attempted within one working day of receiv...

10. 20240531-Taxation-Budget-Measures-Bill-for-publication.pdf [pdf, 179 KB]

    ...a complex social policy matter, and some latitude is generally given to the legislature to achieve its objectives. Moses J in R (on the application of Hooper) v Secretary of State for Work & Pensioners stated:5 In determining how to target resources to those in need, the legislature is entitled to impose ‘bright line’ rules which are easy to apply and which may not focus with precision on the merits of individual cases… such bright line rules in the context of social and ec...