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1. ED & KD v NQ [2023] NZDT 701 (19 December 2023) [pdf, 228 KB]

   ...dismissed. Reasons: 1. ED and KD and NQ own adjoining properties at [Town]. Currently there is an area of approximately 25 metres on the boundary that is unfenced. ED and KD approached NQ with fencing proposals. As they did not get a definitive response, they issued a fencing notice on 20 September 2023. NQ did not issue a cross notice however states he advised ED and KD verbally that he did not want to build a fence. 2. As a cross notice was not received, ED and KD claim in the...

2. 20240313-Fast-track-Approvals-Bill.pdf [pdf, 140 KB]

   ...regional or 2 The joint Ministers are the Minister for Infrastructure, Minister of Transport, and Minister for Regional Development. The Minister of Conservation will be one of the joint Ministers for any Wildlife Act approvals and the Minister responsible for the Crown Minerals Act will be one of the joint Ministers for relevant decisions under that Act. The Minister of Conservation will remain the decision-maker for Conservation Act approvals. 3 Legislation Design and Advisory...

3. Appendix-M3-NZEAN-Letter-of-Expectations-Michael-Wood-22.pdf [pdf, 1010 KB]

   ...priorities, consistent with the transport component of the first Emissions Reduction Plan which will be informed by the Transport Emissions Action Plan. This includes delivering outcomes related to the Cabinet approved Budget 2022 Climate Emergency Response Fund initiatives and the forthcoming amendment to the GPS. Waka Kotahi will need to make decisions about key investments across the transport system to ensure that they are consistent with this direction  work with key stakeholders...

4. Appendix-A2-NZEAN-Letter-of-Expectations-Michael-Wood-22.pdf [pdf, 1011 KB]

   ...priorities, consistent with the transport component of the first Emissions Reduction Plan which will be informed by the Transport Emissions Action Plan. This includes delivering outcomes related to the Cabinet approved Budget 2022 Climate Emergency Response Fund initiatives and the forthcoming amendment to the GPS. Waka Kotahi will need to make decisions about key investments across the transport system to ensure that they are consistent with this direction  work with key stakeholders...

5. [2024] NZEnvC 232 Auckland Council v Eco Earth NZ Limited [pdf, 372 KB]

   ...described as Lot 1 439913 (the Site). [2] The owner of the Site is New Zealand Oak Property Limited. The tenant and the operator of the Site is Eco Earth NZ Limited and its sole director is Mr Williams. Eco Earth NZ Limited and Mr Williams are responsible for the works on the Site. [3] The majority of the Site’s southern boundary is shared with the Mobil Service Station at 30 Smales Road. [4] The Court has issued interim enforcement orders on 4 July 20241 and 12 August 2024.2...

6. Auckland Standards Committee 3 v Tabb [2025] NZLCDT 7 (19 February 2025) [pdf, 112 KB]

   ...case and failed to inform her client in a timely manner. There were additional shortcomings on other files in Lester. Ms Lester admitted misconduct and four charges of unsatisfactory conduct in addition to a charge under s 241(c). She accepted responsibility and was censured, fined $7,500 and ordered to pay costs of around $30,000. [8] At the hearing, Ms Tabb invited the Tribunal to treat her fairly in accordance with precedent. She had filed written submissions. In our view, t...

7. DN v NS [2024] NZDT 336 (23 May 2024) [pdf, 127 KB]

   ...could be made. b. NS turned left into DN’s car and it was subsequently damaged. c. SN and DN confirmed that NS admitted to them he was at fault and apologised to them. If so, is DN entitled to claim $3,252.34? 7. As a negligent driver NS is responsible for restoring DN to the position she was in prior to the collision. Based on the information provided, I am satisfied that the cost of repair is $3,464,84 and that NS is liable for that cost. NS had agreed to this cost after earlier q...

8. TX v CD [2024] NZDT 375 (5 June 2024) [pdf, 96 KB]

   ...denied liability, this application was filed by the applicant, with the support of his insurance company, seeking a repair cost of $5,143.95 ($4,879.45 repair plus $265.50 glass – reduced to $5,143.95 being amount claimed). Was the respondent responsible for the accident and is therefore liable for the repair costs claimed? 7. The applicant stated he was driving his vehicle normally along the T2 lane of [road 1], when the respondent, who was completing the above described manoeuvr...

9. 2024 NZPSPLA 086.pdf [pdf, 83 KB]

   ...complaint against Brandon Rooney as he had been charged with theft and driving while disqualified. The theft charge has been withdrawn but police want to continue with their complaint as they still have concerns about whether Mr Rooney is suitable to be a responsible security employee. [2] A subsequent complaint was filed by Gary Morison of the NZ Security Association. Mr Morrison alleges Mr Rooney has breached the Act by carrying on a guarding business at the Lylo Hostel under the nam...

10. CQ Ltd v CE [2024] NZDT 473 (12 June 2024) [pdf, 129 KB]

    ...his evidence was not contentious. He confirmed that the van was on the median strip and that the speed of both vehicles was moderate. Traffic was heavy at the time. 8. I have considered the evidence and I find that it is more likely that CE is responsible for the damage to NB’s van. I say this because: a. NB was entitled to be on the median strip. b. NB did not appear out of nowhere. The road is long and straight and he was not speeding. NB was there to be seen if CE had...