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1. Lohr v Accident Compensation Corporation (Costs) [2016] NZHRRT 36 [pdf, 60 KB]

   ...for a plaintiff to test an agency’s withholding decision under ss 27 to 29. Judicial review does not provide a merits review of the kind available before the Tribunal and is a remedy which for most lay litigants is beyond personal and financial resources. It is therefore essential that the Tribunal does not use its discretion to award costs in a manner which might deter lay litigants (and, for that matter, those represented by a lawyer) from the inexpensive and accessible form of just...

2. [2019] NZEnvC 162 Linnell v Hastings District Council [pdf, 378 KB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND AND Decision No. [2019] NZEnvC f b2 of the Resource Management Act 1991 of an appeal under s 120 of the Act MEGAN AND MURRAY LINNELL AND MICHELLE BRYANT AND JONNY BROUGH (ENV-2019-WLG-000014) Appellant HASTINGS DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent RUSSELL ROADS LIMITED Applicant Court: Environment Judge M J L Dickey sitting alone under s 279 of the Act Submissions: Matthew...

3. [2019] NZEnvC 134 Strategic Property Advocacy Network v Auckland Council [pdf, 328 KB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND AND Decision No. [2019] NZEnvC 13 Lf of the Resource Management Act 1991 of an appeal under section 156(1) of the Local Government (Auckland Transitional Provisions) Act 201 O STRATEGIC PROPERTY ADVOCACY NETWORK Appellant (ENV-2017-AKL-000167) AUCKLAND COUNCIL Respondent ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE SOCIETY INCORPORATED WAITAKERE RANGES PROTECTION SOCIETY INCORPORATED GM...

4. Family Violence and Sexual Violence Work Programme: eUpdate April 2019 [pdf, 535 KB]

   ...the helm, she’s careful to first acknowledge the contributions of others from grassroots through to the highest levels of government – “I have so much respect for the work done within this sector. At a community level, with very little resource, they’ve given the most vulnerable a voice and, importantly, government have listened. At each end of the system, we have good people working very hard.” Joining the Multi-Agency Team in December 2017, Sarah led the establishmen...

5. Glenshee Station Limited - EiC - M E Hore (4 Feb 2021) [pdf, 4.4 MB]

   PP-1035600-2-248-V2 BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT CHRISTCHURCH REGISTRY ENV:2020-CHC-127 In the Matter of the Resource Management Act 1991 And a notice of motion under section 149T(2) to decide proposed Plan Change 7 to the Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Between OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL Applicant And GLENSHEE STATION LIMITED Section 274 Party EVIDENCE OF MARGARET EDITH HORE FOR GLENSHEE STATION LIMITED GALLAWAY COOK ALLAN LAWYERS DUNEDIN...

6. Fisher v Foster (Strike-Out Application) [2019] NZHRRT 54 [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...Principle 6. Accordingly, Dr Foster requested the claim be dismissed or struck out. Delay [13] It is acknowledged that there has been considerable delay in determining this strike out application. Until very recently, the Tribunal has had limited resources, which have led to unacceptable delays in allocating fixtures for telephone conferences, hearings and in the issuing of decisions. See, Wall v Fairfax New Zealand Ltd (Delay) [2017] NZHRRT 8. This situation was resolved in June...

7. 15 May 2020 Summary of Justice Budget Initiatives for Stakeholders [pdf, 260 KB]

   ...help reduce the level of delay in resolving issues in the Family Court, and the damaging effects this has on children, parents and whānau. The Budget initiative will: • Establish Family Justice Liaison Officers and produce better information resources to help parents and whānau navigate the system; • Increase legal aid; and • Increase remuneration for lawyers for children to incentivise the recruitment and retention of skilled practitioners. A second Bill focused on str...

8. Te Manutukutuku Issue 6 [pdf, 599 KB]

   ...hearings at Owae Marae, Waitara, to tautoko Chief Judge Durie and the kaumatua of the Tribunal. It was a privilege to be present (see report on page 3). Raupatu research team The Raupatu hearings will take up much of the Divis!on's time and resources over the next few years. To co-ordinate the Division's research programme and manage the large number of Raupatu claims, a small team has been estab­ lished within the Division. The Raupatu research team is headed by Senior Res...

9. 220412 Detailed funding proposal template April 2022 [docx, 282 KB]

   ...proposal? Maximum 300 words. A risk is something that hasn’t happened yet but has some probability of occurring (add more rows if required). · List the key risks involved. Consider risks that relate to reputation, public confidence, deliverables, human resources, and finances. · Consider the consequence or impact of each risk – minimal impact to the programme and agency or severe political/reputational damage, employees are harmed, severe impact on service delivery. · Consider the like...

10. [2021] NZEnvC 088 Tran v City Rail Link Limited [pdf, 759 KB]

    I f \ , • LI_:-,., \ • IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I TE KOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TAMAKI MAKAURAU Court: Process: Last case event: Decision No. [2021] NZEnvC Ofi IN THE MA TIER OF an appeal under s 17 4 of the Resource Management Act 1991 BETWEEN LAN ANH TRAN (ENV-2018-AKL-000090) Appellant AND AND CITY RAIL LINK LIMITED ("CRLL") Respondent AUCKLAND COUNCIL Unitary Authority and s 27 4 party Judge L J Newhook sitting alone under s 2...