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1. [2017] NZEnvC 151 Auckland Council v L Mao, J Mao, E K Lau & Jesus 2016 Company Limited [pdf, 138 KB]

   ...Respondent JESUS (2016) COMPANY LIMITED Fourth Respondent Court: Environment Judge JA Smith sitting alone pursuant to s 279 and s 285 of the Act as to costs Hearing: On the papers at Auckland Submissions: . DJ Collins for Auckland Council No response for Ee Kuoh (Augustine) Lau or Jesus (2016) Company Limited Date of Decision: 12 September 2017 Date of Issue: DECISION OF THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AS TO COSTS A: No application for costs has been made in respect of Jesus (2016) C...

2. [2019] NZEmpC 69 Goleman Wellington Cleaning Ltd v Nicolle [pdf, 310 KB]

   ...challenge the costs determination was explained by Mr Fuimaono as an error by Goleman’s advocate. Mr Fuimaono said he instructed Mr Pa’u to challenge the costs determination when it was issued. He went on to say that the advice he received, in response to this instruction, was that it had already been challenged as part of the earlier proceeding. He said it was not until the Court’s interlocutory judgment, dated 3 May 2019, that the company realised this mistake had occurre...

3. Brown v Christchurch City Council [pdf, 19 KB]

   ...therefore removed as a party and is entitled to apply for costs. Removal of Mr Sloane Mr Sloane was alleged to have been the builder. Mr Sloane stated that he was employed by Tui Projects and Developments Limited as an individual carpenter and his responsibilities were mainly related to interior finishing. The installation of a steel fascia would require input from the site carpenters or the site supervisor. The question therefore was whether Mr Sloane performed that role. In r...

4. CAC 521 v Wright [2019] NZREADT 33 - Ruling (5 August 2019) [pdf, 158 KB]

   ...aware of the core aspects of the conduct alleged against Mr Wright since the investigation stage. [10] As noted earlier, Mr Wright did not file any submissions in opposition to the application to amend the charges. We have recorded his immediate response to the application, to the effect that the application to amend is too late. Discussion [11] Pursuant to s 105 of the Act, the Tribunal may regulate its procedures as it thinks fit, subject to the rules of natural justice, the...

5. CNI Iwi Land Management Limited.pdf [pdf, 227 KB]

   ...Appeal).1 Nature of interest 3. CNI made a submission and further submission on Plan Change 1. 4. CNI has appealed the PC 1 Decision (ENV-2020-AKL-103). 5. CNI has an interest in the proceedings that is greater than the general public: (a) CNI is responsible for the day to day management of over 170,000 hectares of land that was returned to CNI Iwi Holdings Trust pursuant to the Central North Island Iwi Collective Claims Settlement Act 2008. (b) In this capacity, CNI is land...

6. Auckland Standards Committee 2 v Name Suppressed [2021] NZLCDT 17 (24 May 2021) [pdf, 93 KB]

   ...period, she stole small sums from the firm’s petty cash and by using the firm’s credit card account. The total amount involved was $2,570. The sums were applied to small domestic purchases. [2] Since this matter came to light, Ms E’s response has been exemplary. She immediately admitted her wrongdoing. She quit her job. She co-operated fully with her employer and the Law Society processes. Her evident remorse and her genuine wish to have the matter cleaned up properly...

7. Budget 2021 Summary Justice and Courts [pdf, 212 KB]

   .............................................................................................................. 3 Tenancy Tribunal .............................................................................................................. 4 Crown response to abuse in care inquiry .......................................................................... 4 Addressing the effect of depreciation on property ............................................................. 4 1 Summary...

8. LCRO 154/2019 RR v WS (28 February 2020) [pdf, 82 KB]

   ...this decision have been changed. Introduction [1] Mr RR has applied for a review of a determination by the [Area] Standards Committee [X], which considered the materials provided by both parties, including Mr RR’s complaint, and Mr WS’ responses. The Committee identified several potential professional standards issues arising from Mr RR’s complaint, and summarised those as allegations that Mr WS: (a) failed to act competently or in a timely manner; (b) failed to account...

9. [2021] NZEnvC 109 Civil v Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency [pdf, 252 KB]

   ...Appellant Ms R Tompkins for Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency Ms F Wach for Auckland Council Ms S Bradley for Director-General of Conservation Mr M Savage for Puriri Springs Trust Last case event: Waiver application dated 27 July 2021and responses to the waiver application dated 27 July 2021 Date of Decision: 2 8 JUL 2021 Date oflssue: 2 8 JUL 2021 DECISION OF THE ENVIRONMENT COURT ON AN APPLICATION FOR WAIVER A: The application for waiver is granted. B: The timeframe f...

10. IH v LM [2022] NZDT 136 (3 August 2022) [pdf, 192 KB]

    ...purchased the adjacent [Address] although he says that the title was registered to his company Q Ltd. 2. On 23 December 2021, the applicant emailed a fencing notice to the respondent proposing that a fence be erected between the two properties. No response was received, so the applicant subsequently built the fence and invoiced the respondent for half of the cost. The respondent has refused to pay, so the applicant now claims the contribution of $661.25 together with his legal costs....