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1. FM & PM v G Ltd [2023] NZDT 134 (30 May 2023) [pdf, 191 KB]

   ...$15,000.00 deposit on the basis that the two contracts were interdependent and therefore, both deposits ought to be refunded. Furthermore, the applicants claim they were misled and did not understand that the build deposit was to be used to progress the resource consent (eg engineers, draughting). 7. The issues to be determined are (a) Is the Sale and Purchase Agreement for the sale of the land with QF Ltd and the Building Contract with the respondent for the house, interdepende...

2. OIA-108320.pdf [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...brand refresh (Internal sub-brand) New Zealand Crime and Victim Survey brand design re-brand Hapaitia te Oranga Tangata: Safe and Effective Justice programme brand design Behavioural Science Aotearoa brand design Te Ao Marama brand design Resources and Care for Children brand refresh Te Whaiao (Improving Justice Outcomes for Maori) framework and Te Ngira Kapehu (structured and focused approach to lift Maori-Crown relations' capability) brand design 2017/18 2017/18...

3. Wernham v Accident Compensation Corporation (Costs) [2023] NZACC 041 [pdf, 150 KB]

   ...claimant. In addition the Court is not only ill suited to determining what might be reasonable costs in a particular instance having regard to the economics of private legal practice, but any such attempt would impose a significant burden on judicial resources should every decision on costs require the careful consideration of this Court. [9] In McPhail,2 Judge Henare stated: [56] Rating this case according to its complexity within categories 1 to 3, I conclude this is not an app...

4. Memorandum Directions.pdf [pdf, 549 KB]

   ...hau kāinga within their respective takiwā or rohe (Wai 3300, #6.2.2 at pp 4-6). 25. It is proposed that parties will assist the Tribunal in determining how many regional wānanga will be required (which may be subject to the Tribunal’s available resources) and on which marae they should be held. Next steps in the inquiry 26. The Pou Report stated that, following the wānanga, ‘[i]t is then over to those overseeing the ture components of the inquiry to determine how those outcomes migh...

5. DR v BU Ltd [2022] NZDT 199 (22 November 2022) [pdf, 135 KB]

   ...large amount of money to tow the vehicle within [City]. However, the test I must apply is; is this amount reasonable in the circumstances. 12. The respondent told the Tribunal about its costs, including rent, vehicle maintenance, staff costs, resource consent, security costs, and the costs of the cradle truck which was used for the tow in this case. Further, once the respondent becomes a bailee of the applicants’ property, it incurs additional responsibilities and costs to secure the...

6. II & SC v FX [2022] NZDT 229 (19 July 2022) [pdf, 100 KB]

   ...Reasons 1. II and SC wanted to build an extension on their house in about September 2021. A friend introduced them to FX, a builder. FX gave them a draft contract which SC and II were not ready to sign, but nonetheless after some discussion about the resource consent to be obtained, financing, and some other issues, they paid a $10,000.00 deposit to FX. There was also a discussion prior to payment about what amount of the deposit might be refundable if they did not proceed, and the par...

7. 2023 July Family Violence Provider Update.pdf [pdf, 141 KB]

   ...that, extend some flexibility for programme delivery. This will increase your ability to effectively engage with clients. There has been a lot of new information coming at you, so we just want to take a moment to share some helpful reminders and resources. Communities of Practice In July and August, we will be replaying our very successful training series on the Ministry of Justice Programmes, and administration requirements. Thursday 27th July 10am – 11.00am Forms and...

8. [2024] NZEmpC 153 M v Q [pdf, 179 KB]

   ...circumstances precipitated the current application. Ms says that despite making some 20 applications for work, no offers – and fewer interviews – were forthcoming. M stated that in the two instances where they were interviewed, human resources managers referred to the adverse statements made in the judgments. Similar responses were received from other prospective employers in relation to roles M applied for. M understood that this was the reason the expressions of inte...

9. [2024] NZEnvC 184 WFT Finance Limited v Waikato District Council [pdf, 187 KB]

   WFT Finance Limited v Waikato District Council IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TĀMAKI MAKAURAU Decision [2024] NZEnvC 184 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal under clause 14 of the First Schedule of the Resource Management Act 1991 BETWEEN WFT FINANCE LIMITED (ENV-2022-AKL-039) Appellant AND WAIKATO DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge S M Tepania Hearing: On the papers Last case event: 18 July 2024 Date of De...

10. [2023] NZEnvC 084 Aratiatia Livestock Limited v Southland Regional Council [pdf, 189 KB]

    IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI ŌTAUTAHI Decision No. [2023] NZEnvC 84 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 AND appeals under clause 14 of the First Schedule of the Act BETWEEN ARATIATIA LIVESTOCK LIMITED (ENV-2018-CHC-29) (and all other appellants listed in the Schedule attached) Appellants AND SOUTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge J E Borthwick sitting alone under s 279 of the Act He...