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1. Taueki v Horowhenua District Council – Horowhenua (11) Lake (2012) 294 Aotea MB 236 (294 AOT 236) [pdf, 260 KB]

   ...use the buildings was that there were no ablution facilities. Added to that is the evidence of Mr Roxburgh who stated that a reason for the refusal was because one of the buildings was undergoing major refurbishment. But contrast that with the statements of Mr Brown who said that the repairs were of a much more limited nature. Curiously Mr Roxburgh could not give any details as to the costs involved in the repairs other than to acknowledge that it was likely to be the HDC who wer...

2. ENVC speech Alternative Dispute Resolution 2011 [pdf, 188 KB]

   ...theories are quite widely known and understood. My personal view is that a judicial settlement conference of the kind we occasionally offer in the Environment Court, is more likely to be of the evaluative model. (Hence the need for informed consent by the parties if the same judge is to conduct the hearing.) Because there will already have been other ADR steps, there is likely to be an expectation from the parties that the judge will bring to bear his or her expertise and exper...

3. LCRO 369/2013 WS v AD (29 August 2017) [pdf, 334 KB]

   ...directly to DVL by way of deposit. [25] Settlement was to be in March 2008. [26] Mr WS did not consult with Mr AD before signing the agreement. Mr AD learned about the agreement for the first time when DVL’s lawyer sent a fax indicating its consent to extending the settlement date by two weeks. [27] Settlement was further deferred, on more than one occasion, and each time Mr WS negotiated the deferral directly with DVL. [28] On more than one occasion Mr AD pressed Mr WS for ins...

4. Appendix-12_Sarah-Newall_s87F_198D-Report_Site-Contamination_28-April-2023.pdf [pdf, 313 KB]

   ...IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 AND IN THE MATTER of applications by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (Waka Kotahi) to Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council for resource consents, and notices of requirement to Kāpiti Coast District Council and Horowhenua District Council for a designation, to enable the construction, operation, maintenance and improvement of new state highway, shared use path and associ...

5. Roberts v McKenzie - Tokaanu Māori Township 2nd Residue Trust (2017) 371 Aotea MB 133 (371 AOT 133) [pdf, 340 KB]

   ...that rent received in 2017 was $17,400, accounts receivable was $16,968 and accounts payable were $392,408. There is also a list of creditors paid for 2012 and 2013 and the total paid is $439,004 and $117,105 respectively. The 2017 financial statements also confirm that the trust continues to operate at a loss. Does the applicant have standing to bring the applications? Applicant’s submissions [11] Mr Freeman submits that this application follows on from the earlier application...

6. Wilson - Oue 2B 2C [2025] Chief Judge's MB 169 (2025 CJ 169) [pdf, 495 KB]

   ...Ahenata Nahi are the first cousins of Peri, Rapunoa and Te Aurere Pou, as Nepu Kiwi, alias Nepu Rata Pou had no issues. 12 It is the children of Miria Hau, Hana Hau, Ranga Hau, Hemo Hau and Akinihi Hau that are first cousins of Hapeta Hau, so the statement “our first cousin Hapeta Hau” is a lie. 13 Hapeta Hau is not the brother of their mother. Mr Hau is the brother to 4 sisters Miria, Hana, Hemo and Akinihi Hau as set out at 9 AT (S) 91-95 on 5 June 2002, so the statement “...

7. [2012] NZEmpC 143 George v Auckland Council [pdf, 131 KB]

   ...IN THE MATTER OF proceedings removed from Employment Relations Authority AND IN THE MATTER OF an application for further and better disclosure AND IN THE MATTER OF an amended application for further and better particulars of amended statement of claim BETWEEN AUCKLAND COUNCIL Plaintiff AND LAURA JANE GEORGE Defendant Hearing: 24 November 2011 and 24 August 2012 (Heard at Auckland) Appearances: Tony Drake, counsel for Ms George Tim Clarke, c...

8. [2016] NZEmpC 158 Kidd v Beaumont [pdf, 460 KB]

   ...Relations Act 2000 (the Act). Mrs Kidd is not now a plaintiff. 1 Kidd v Beaumont [2016] NZERA Auckland 64. The pleadings [5] It is appropriate to refer to the pleadings (the latest statements of claim and defence) in the case because these determine the relevant issues between the parties. The Court was not provided with the statements of problem and reply which would have been before the Authority. At least until the...

9. Name suppression processes for victims of sexual violence [pdf, 493 KB]

   Name suppression processes for victims of sexual violence Research Report 5 August 2020 Nikki Pender, Barrister Nikki Pender Barrister Memorandum To: Chief Victim Advisor From: Nikki Pender, Barrister Date: 5 August 2020 Subject: Research memo on name suppression processes for victims of sexual violence INTRODUCTION 1. The name suppression of the victim and the offender involved in sexual violence cases are often linked. The law presumes that victims of in

10. [2022] NZEnvC 010 Northport Limited v Whangarei District Council [pdf, 1.3 MB]

    ...nearby areas of residential activity being: (a) at Marsden Bay and One Tree Point located to the east; and (b) on the other side of the harbour mouth is the Reotahi Rural Village a little over one kilometre from the current port berths. Northport consents and future growth In 2003, the Northport obtained resource consent to construct two berths known as Berth 3 and Berth 4 with some associated hard area storage, giving potential for the port to expand and develop further in the futu...