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1. Notes from Crown Maori Relations hui Whanganui 4 May 2018 [pdf, 402 KB]

   ...their own agenda”. • Government supporting capability building – Several speakers proposed supporting the development of tangata whenua capability to engage proactively on issues with central and local government. It was also noted that it is resource intensive for voluntary parties to engage with central and local government due to the scale of issues, constrained timeframes, and varying capability of officials. Actions: • Two written submissions tabled and have been en...

2. [2020] NZEnvC 151 Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Incorporated v Northland Regional Council [pdf, 683 KB]

   [BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA IN THE MATTER AND AND BETWEEN AND AND AND AND AND AND Decision No. [2020] NZEnvC i 5 I of the Resource Management Act 1991 of an application for Waiver under section 281 of the Act of an appeal under clause 14 of the Schedule 1 to the Act ROYAL FOREST AND BIRD PROTECTION SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND INCORPORATED (ENV-2019-AKL-127) Appellant BAY OF ISLANDS MARITIME PARK INCORPORATED (ENV-2019-AK...

3. COES - J Sullivan - SoE - 21 April 2021.pdf [pdf, 200 KB]

   1 In the Environment Court of New Zealand Christchurch Registry I Te Koti Taiao o Aotearoa Ōtautahi Rohe ENV-2020-CHC-127 Under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) In the matter of of the Water Permits Plan Change - Plan Change 7, being part of a proposal of national significance directed by the Minister for the Environment to be referred to the Environment Court under section 142(2)(b) of the RMA And In the matter of of an application under secti...

4. Te Runanga o Ngati Tama - Ngati Tama and Ngati Maru (2004) 146 Aotea MB 157 (146 AOT 157) [pdf, 302 KB]

   ...of on going amicable relations between the parties, and.accordingly none is made. The present case is, however, of a different character. On the one hand individual shareholders, and on the other the incorporation, with its considerable financial resources. The parties were represented throughout, and there was an interlocutory process that was highly contested. The appellants' counsel went so far as to describe PKT-Vas "relentless opponents" in the proceedings 11. Discu...

5. 13 September 2016 Motiti Rohe Moana Trust v Bay of Plenty Regional Council [pdf, 253 KB]

   ...tangata whenua aspirations – Motiti Rohe Moana Trust ENV-2016-348-000040 Motiti Rohe Moana Trust v Bay of Plenty Regional Council Appeal By Submitter On Proposed Policy Statement Or Plan pursuant to Clause 14 of the First Schedule of the Resource Management Act 1991 Court Reference: ENV-2015-AKL-000134 1. i. Topic: Topic Number: EC4240_NoticeOfSessionListOfParties LIST OF...

6. [2017] NZEnvC 118 Horowhenua DC v Manawatu Wanganui Regional Council [pdf, 187 KB]

   [BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND Decision No. [2017] NZEnvC 118 of the Resource Management Act 1991 of an appeal pursuant to s 120 of the Act HOROWHENUA DISTRICT COUNCIL (ENV-2016-WLG-000012) Appellant MANAWATU-WANGANUI REGIONAL COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge B P Dwyer sitting alone under s 279 of the Act Hearing: In Chambers at Wellington Date of Decision: 9 August 2017 Date of Issue: 9 August 2017 COSTS DECISION OF T...

7. Taueki v Horowhenua District Council (2013) 298 Aotea MB 263 (298 AOT 263) [pdf, 190 KB]

   ...the unusual legal and historical background to the Trust, the fishing easement and the Domain Board, the position of the trustees is that while they are the legal owners of the buildings they only appear to have a say in the management of those resources through the process of consultation with the Domain Board. 298 Aotea MB 266 [11] It is said that relevant legislation, including the Reserves Act 1977 and the Reserves and Other Lands Disposal Act 1956, gives authority for ma...

8. [2019] NZEmpC 51 Goleman Wellington Cleaning Ltd v Nicolle [pdf, 330 KB]

   ...Nicolle be penalised for breaching the settlement agreement. The stay [5] Goleman has applied for a stay of execution of the determination. The application was supported by an affidavit of David Fuimaono, who is Goleman’s National Human Resources and Compliance Manager. Mr Fuimaono described in detail the background to the employment relationship problem that led to the settlement agreement. He concentrated on allegations that Mr Nicolle had breached a non-disparagement c...

9. [2018] NZEnvC 150 Aquastar Holdings Ltd v Kawerau District Council [pdf, 2 MB]

   iBEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO 0 AOTEAROA IN THE MATTER AND AND BETWEEN AND Decis ion No. [2018] NZEnvC I 50 of the Resource Management Act 1991 of an appeal against an abatement notice under s 325 of the Act of an application for enforcement orders under s 314 and 316 of the Act AQUASTAR HOLDINGS LIMITED (ENV-2017-AKL-114) Appellant/Respondent KAWERAU DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent/Applicant (ENV-2017-AKL-127) Court: Environment Judge DA Ki...

10. Millar v Ministry of Social Development (Referral back to Human Rights Commission) [2014] NZHRRT 45 [pdf, 42 KB]

    ...would appear that no or no real attempt has hitherto been made to engage with the mediation process offered by the Human Rights Commission. Before parties embark on what is likely to be substantial litigation involving the deployment of considerable resources, mediation should be attempted to either settle the case or to facilitate a better understanding of the opposing party’s case. This, in turn, will allow more focussed pleadings before the Tribunal and the avoidance of unnecessary...