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1. [2024] NZEnvC 087 Waterfall Park Developments Ltd v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 812 KB]

   ...the decision ('Modified WBRAZ'). The interim decision included directions for WPDL to file a memorandum to advise whether or not it wished to pursue a Modified WBRAZ option for Ayrburn Farm.3 WPDL's preference for modified WBRAZ and responses to directions [6] WPDL advised the court that it would pursue the Modified WBRAZ option.4 The court made timetable directions, according to which:5 3 4 5 6 (a) WPDL submitted a memorandum dated 17 November 2023 including its...

2. LCRO 187/2022 JP Limited v YG (6 June 2024) [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...lodging the application for review, given this is a right provided by the Act … which intends to enhance the rights of consumers to complain about the conduct of lawyers. [22] As a gloss on this however, I comment, that with every right, comes a responsibility. The responsibility is not to abuse the right and to present valid reasons in support of the application, expressed objectively. It should not be used as a vehicle to continue attacks of a personal nature, adding nothing to the...

3. O'Brien v Accident Compensation Corporation (Challenge to impairment assessment) [2024] NZACC 120 (22 July 2024) [pdf, 206 KB]

   ...on the MRI scan results and the further report of Dr Duncan, stating: Mr O’Brien’s performances across various tests did not make sense in terms of an acquired brain injury, or of an illness resulting in a cognitive decline. His pattern of responses within and across measures reflected underperformance. ... Modern scanning techniques are sensitive and can identify brain changes and abnormalities that are not associated with any impairment. It is important to remember that imag...

4. Lawyer-for-Child-practice-note-updated-July-2024.pdf [pdf, 253 KB]

   ...that the appointment is necessary or desirable. 6 PROCESS FOR APPOINTMENT OF LAWYER FOR CHILD IN ANY SPECIFIC CASE 6.1 (a) Appointments must be made by the court of a lawyer from the lawyers on the lawyer for child list. (b) The judge is responsible for settling the brief for the lawyer. (c) The brief will have regard to the issues raised by the specific proceedings and will otherwise require the lawyer to carry out his or her task as prescribed by section 9B of the FCA. 6.2...

5. Central Standards Committee 3 v Bailey [2023] NZLCDT 53 (5 December 2023) [pdf, 191 KB]

   ...is also within range. [27] And, as Mr Hodge further notes, we are obliged to impose the least restrictive orders that will properly reflect the gravity of the matter and reflect the several things we must incorporate in considering our penalty response. These include adjustments for aggravating and mitigating factors, relativity to other cases, and considerations of 4 Auckland Standards Committee 4 v Kennelly [2022] NZLCDT 46. 8 the character of the practitioner. As it...

6. MOJ0504-Making-a-parenting-plan-workbook-Large-Print.pdf [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...to use the Parenting Plan Workbook This workbook is for parents, guardians* and whānau (family and friends) who are involved in the day-to-day care of a child, after a separation or change in family situation. *A guardian is an adult who is responsible for the upbringing and care of a child. Help making a parenting plan together After a separation or change in family situation, there are important decisions to make about how your child is looked after. This workbook will he...

7. OIA-104489.pdf [pdf, 2.3 MB]

   ...assist in identifying decisions of public interest, or is this solely discretionary? The information sought in this request is to be used as part of a report by the NZ Herald/Open Justice into the Disputes Tribunal's approach to open justice. In response to the first part of your request, please find appended to this letter documents that fall within the scope of your request and my decision on their release. The documents that are being released to you were produced when the legisl...

8. 2023-09-26-SOE_Julia-Williams_Landscape-visual-natural-character.pdf [pdf, 281 KB]

   ........................................................................................... 3 Adequacy of the CEDF in respect of landscape design .................................. 4 The design review audit process .................................................................... 5 E. RESPONSE TO SECTION 274 PARTY EVIDENCE .................................................... 6 Karen Prouse .....................................................................................................

9. [2023] NZEmpC 126 Caisteal An Ime Ltd v A Labour Inspector [pdf, 226 KB]

   ...Inspector’s investigation [16] Most of Mr Angus’s case was directed towards his concerns about what led the Inspector to investigate the company’s business, which operates as Akaroa Village Inn. [17] The Inspector was making inquiries in response to certain complaints. Following up those complaints she, and a colleague, made an unannounced visit to Akaroa Village Inn on 31 August 2020. [18] During the visit the Inspector interviewed Mr Angus. He showed her some company...

10. [2023] NZIACDT 28 – YI v MM (8 November 2023) [pdf, 161 KB]

    ...the basis of a statement to be provided by the couple to Immigration NZ. Indeed, such a statement along the lines outlined in the email (dated 22 May 2023) was provided to Immigration NZ; see the Registrar’s bundle at 11–14. 4 [14] A response to Immigration NZ’s letter was sent to the government agency by the adviser in a letter on 24 May 2023. She said that by the time the application was filed in February 2023, the couple had been living together for one year and 11 mon...