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1. [2018] NZEnvC 133 Director General of Conservation v Thames Coromandel District Council [pdf, 17 MB]

   ...note as well that the Crown is largely bound by the provisions of the Biosecurity Act 1993. (See s5 of that act). 13 [2015] NZHC 3098. Common bundle Tab 2, Joint Memorandum of the Parties at [13] . Transcript p 66ft. Transcript p 70. 9 responsible for maintaining, encompass (or not) consideration of kauri dieback control provisions. 17 In short: • The Waikato Regional Policy Statement operative 2014 is not proposed to be changed (and the Court finds no relevant provisions...

2. [2018] NZEmpC 79 Hines v Eastland Port Ltd [pdf, 513 KB]

   ...pilot’s primary duty is to provide local ship handling expertise and accurate local information to ensure the safe navigation of the ship. In practice, the pilot will control the ship on the master’s behalf. SOP 9 covers the master-pilot responsibilities and provides that the navigation of a vessel in the Gisborne pilotage district is a shared responsibility between the pilot, the vessel’s master and the bridge team. SOP 9 confirms that Gisborne is a compulsory pilotage area...

3. [2021] NZEnvC 052 Rangitane O Tamaki v Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Council [pdf, 3.2 MB]

   ...required us to request further information. We endeavoured to do so in this case by providing pragmatic guidance to parties as to what further information was required to enable us to make a properly informed decision. [9] After reviewing the responses received we accept as appropriate the proposal to upgrade the EWWTP to meet the treated wastewater quality limits relating to phosphorus, suspended solids and bacteria agreed by the relevant experts for TDC and Regional Council. Con...

4. DV, RL, YS and TB v AR LCRO 316/2013 [pdf, 228 KB]

   ...advised that legal costs for each client would be pegged at $10,000. (b) Had failed to provide documents when requested. (c) Had continued to hold funds of $40,000, in the absence of explanation as to why those funds were being retained. [17] In response to the initial complaint, Mr AW submitted that: (a) Mr DV had, at all material times, represented all of the shareholders. 4 (b) Agreement to fees charged had been confirmed by his clients. (c) He regularly met Mr DV and ot...

5. Family violence information sharing guidance [pdf, 3.4 MB]

   ...to respond to family violence. I acknowledge the complexity of the issues; there is no quick fix, but change is possible, and this Government is determined to make progress. People should have confidence in the family violence and sexual violence response systems – to keep people safe, ensure victims are heard and enable behaviour change. Enabling the safety and wellbeing of our families and whānau requires action across Government and in all communities. Everyone has a part to play....

6. Armfield v Naughton [2014] NZHRRT 48 [pdf, 167 KB]

   ...information from their property and from inside their home without lawful purpose in breach of the Privacy Act. [13.2] Mr Naughton had refused their request to see the information unless they obtained a search warrant. This was not an appropriate response to a request for access to personal information. [14] Through Ms Corbett, Mr Armfield and Ms Halls proposed that Mr Naughton: [14.1] Cease collecting information about them and their family. [14.2] Cease collecting information fro...

7. Sharing Information Safely [pdf, 3.4 MB]

   ...to respond to family violence. I acknowledge the complexity of the issues; there is no quick fix, but change is possible, and this Government is determined to make progress. People should have confidence in the family violence and sexual violence response systems – to keep people safe, ensure victims are heard and enable behaviour change. Enabling the safety and wellbeing of our families and whānau requires action across Government and in all communities. Everyone has a part to play....

8. Tribunal Guidelines [pdf, 674 KB]

   ...the following circumstances apply: • Adjudication is required: that is, a decision needs to be made on questions affecting people’s rights. If the purpose of the proposed body is simply to provide a recommendation (and another party will be responsible for making a final decision), the function need not be undertaken by a tribunal or court. • Judgement needs to be exercised in reaching the decision: the decision cannot be reached simply by applying a routine set of criteria or by...

9. Mr-Rasheeds-Submissions-of-37-Families.pdf [pdf, 619 KB]

   .................................................................................................................................... 9 ISSUES 44-47, DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION; NO UNSUPERVISED ACCESS TO BODIES; LACK OF CONSULTATION ON POST-MORTEM PROCEDURES; CULTURAL RESPONSE OF CORONER .... 9 ISSUE 51 TERRORIST’S FAMILY OBLIGATIONS ...................................................................................... 9 ISSUE 54 DELAYED COMMUNICATION WITH FAMILIES AFTER THE ATTACK .........

10. LCRO 201/2021 DK obo The LK Estate v BY and FM (31 July 2023) [pdf, 305 KB]

    ...[19] Immediately before the relevant course of events, Mrs LK was 94 years old. Mr DK was her enduring attorney for both welfare and property. [20] [Law firm A] had been Mrs LK’s lawyers for many years. Mr BY had been the partner with primary responsibility for the firm’s legal work for her. [21] In April 2015, Mrs LK was very ill in hospital with multiple myeloma. According to Mr DK’s submissions to the ASCX and this Office, she was also suffering from numerous associated...