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1. [2018] NZEnvC 230 South Waikato District Council [pdf, 114 KB]

   ...letter seeking to withdraw the proposals to stop the unformed roads. The Objector, Mr Young, advised the Court that he opposed the notice of withdrawal. Withdrawal of Road Stopping Proceedings [3] The Court issued a Minute on 5 October 2018 in response to the notice of withdrawal, setting out the Court's concerns that the Council was not in a position where it could withdraw the proceedings. [4] The Court's concerns were based on Clause 6 of Schedule 10 to the Local Go...

2. Guidelines - Hearing process [pdf, 327 KB]

   ...parties before, during, or after any hearing of an appeal; require answers and documents to be provided; investigate; and call witnesses. The purpose of asking questions is to ensure a fair and a just outcome. 4.2 However, in general, it is the responsibility of the appellant to put forward and support their argument on appeal. AFTER THE APPEAL [5] DECISION OF THE AUTHORITY 5.1 When hearing an appeal, the Authority will consist of (at a minimum) the chairperson or deputy chai...

3. [2019] NZEnvC 069 Jacks Point Residential No.2 Limited v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 701 KB]

   ...amended in accordance with the court's finding at [63], and the appeal point seeking amendment to Table 7 in respect of Activity Standard 41.5.2.1 not be struck out. [6] The decision was reviewed initially by JGP in order to consider whether a response was necessary under the court's Order B to address any inconsistencies, but the above inconsistency was not noticed in that process. It was only in preparation of a response to Mr Brabant's costs application that the in...

4. [2021] NZEnvC 067 Aokautere Land Holdings v Palmerston North City Council [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...costs (and especially indemnity costs) would create a potentially undesirable precedent. The Council must make decisions at critical times on information available 3 and it would be an undesirable outcome if Council were penalised for being responsive to environmental concerns on imperfect information. The Council says it made Ca/derbank offers of $250 and $350 to cover Aokautere's filing fee costs. [7] The Council also seeks costs of $656.39 incurred in responding to Aokaute...

5. Hague Convention - Skeleton Affidavit [pdf, 91 KB]

   ...each of the child/ren and in breach of his/her right to determine the place of the child/ren’s residence. - 2 - New Zealand Law 6. The Care of Children Act 2004 (“the Act”) is the Act which defines parents’ rights and responsibilities in relation to their children. It came into effect on 1 July 2005. 7. New Zealand translated the Convention provisions into sections of the Care of Children Act 2004. Those parts of the Convention derived from Article...

6. Criminal Cases Review Commission: June 2020 newsletter [pdf, 635 KB]

   ...Commission being operational on 1 July and, as with any new organisation starting from scratch, there has been an enormous amount going on to ensure that everything is in place ahead of opening day. Despite the workplace disruption caused by Covid-19 response measures, decision-making and implementation work has continued at a brisk pace since I was last in touch. I will provide you with a summary of the key developments over the past month. Commissioners Justice Minister Andrew L...

7. 2021 NZPSPLA 029.pdf [pdf, 90 KB]

   ...is warranted in this case. However, if Mr Poumale wants to continue to run a security business, he needs to ensure he is aware of his obligations under the Act and undertakes further training not only on these obligations but also his rights and responsibilities as a business owner. Summary & Conclusion [8] Mr Poumale is guilty of misconduct as he has breached the Act by engaging a security guard knowing he did not have the appropriate licence or certificate and by trading u...

8. Guide for assembled owners Covid-19-Response [pdf, 223 KB]

   COVID-19 Response Act: guide for assembled owners The COVID-19 Response (Requirements for Entities – Modifications and Exemptions) Act 2020 provides temporary relief for governance entities who are unable to meet their statutory obligations or the obligations in their constitution or rules because of the COVID-19 outbreak. This guide provides information on the Act for ‘assembled owners’ under Part 9 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993. That is, groups of assembled owners of...

9. Auckland Standards Committee 2 v R [2022] NZLCDT 15 (31 May 2022) [pdf, 69 KB]

   ...had the matter been dealt with appropriately at the beginning. [6] Counsel attempted to agree on an appropriate penalty. We commend their efforts, but we are not persuaded that a censure or a significant contribution to costs are proportionate responses in this case. Censure is a significant mark of disapproval, not warranted by these minor infractions. Nor do we think R, despite a previous disciplinary history, should contribute more than a small contribution to costs. 3...

10. Factsheet for self represented claimants [pdf, 145 KB]

    ...self-represented claimants participating in Te Rau o te Tika, the Waitangi Tribunal’s Justice System Kaupapa Inquiry (Wai 3060). The information in this factsheet has been prepared by Te Kāhui Rau Rikiriki, the team managing the Crown’s response to the Inquiry. You can email us at: Crown.Wai3060@justice.govt.nz What is Te Rau o te Tika: the Justice System Kaupapa Inquiry? A kaupapa inquiry is an inquiry by the Waitangi Tribunal into nationally significant issues affecting...