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1. Prasad v Accident Compensation Corporation (Leave to Appeal to the High Court) [2025] NZACC 34 (26 February 2025) [pdf, 280 KB]

   ...Prasad’s work had already been carried out by Occupational Therapist, Sarah McEntee, and the parties agreed to rely on this report. [24] The Corporation then obtained a Complex Medical Case Review report from Dr Payne, Specialist Occupational and Environmental Physician. Dr Payne concluded Mr Prasad had developed glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis through a combination of genetics, obesity, and age, with this condition rendered symptomatic by his heavy work. 5 [25] On...

2. Richards v Rangi - Part Kai Iwi 5E2 and Lot 1, 3 and 5 DP 8968 (2025) 499 Aotea MB 139 (499 AOT 139) [pdf, 317 KB]

   ...what we are bringing today, ensuring collective tino rangatiratanga, Māori ownership and governance. Establishing a trust offers a sustainable and tikanga based alternative ensuring the whenua remains under Māori control for economic, social and environmental wellbeing as exemplified by the legacy of a ahu whenua traditions. Ngā ture The law [33] I adopt the succinct summary of the law relating to partition provided in Bowdler – Waikawa Village Section 26A Block:8 The Cou...

3. [2019] NZEnvC 133 Darby Planning Limited Partnership v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 25 MB]

   ...and the efficiency and effectiveness of the provisions in achieving the objectives are assessed. There are further specifications for this approach to assessment, including in regard to:28 (a) identifying and assessing benefits and costs of the environmental, economic, social and cultural effects anticipated from the implementation of the provisions; and (b) if there is uncertain information on the subject matter of the provisions, assessment of the risks of acting or not acting....

4. ENV-2016-AKL-000185 Viaduct Harbour Holdings Limited v Auckland Council (scope) [pdf, 9.1 MB]

   ...residential enclave defined by Sub-Precinct C. (d) Lighter Quay comprises a mix of commercial and non-commercial activities including a hotel and serviced apartments (non-permanent accommodation), and apartments (permanent accommodation). (e) Any environmental effects arising from the change of use of an apartment to an office suite will be the same or similar in character, intensity and scale to the home occupation of an apartment by professional persons. (f) In any event...

5. Directory of Official Information A-C [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...17043 • accredits building consent authorities which have met the requirements of the Building (Accreditation of Building Consent Authorities) Regulations 2006 • registers suppliers which have met the requirements of quality management and environmental management systems certification or other Telarc Limited criteria • provides training courses in accreditation and certification. Structure The Standards and Accreditation Act provides for the establishment of a governing Coun...

6. Directory of Official Information A-C [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...17043 • Accredits building consent authorities which have met the requirements of the Building (Accreditation of Building Consent Authorities) Regulations 2006 • Registers suppliers which have met the requirements of quality management and environmental management systems certification or other Telarc Limited criteria • Provides training courses in accreditation and certification. Structure The Standards and Accreditation Act provides for the establishment of a governing Counc...

7. Directory of Official Information A-C [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...17043 • accredits building consent authorities which have met the requirements of the Building (Accreditation of Building Consent Authorities) Regulations 2006 • registers suppliers which have met the requirements of quality management and environmental management systems certification or other Telarc Limited criteria • provides training courses in accreditation and certification. Structure The Standards and Accreditation Act provides for the establishment of a governing Coun...

8. Justice Sector Outlook March 2016 [pdf, 682 KB]

   Justice Sector Outlook March 2016 quarter Contents Summary of the current quarter 1 Environmental factors are mixed 2 Emerging risks of upwards pipeline pressures 3 Criminal justice pipeline 4 Pipeline focus: Three strikes 5 Police proceedings volume has stopped falling 6 Court volumes have flattened 7 Crown Law case volumes are projected to be flat 8 Legal aid expenditure has risen 9 Sentencing mix continues to change 10 Court-imposed fines a...

9. Te Manutukutuku 74 [pdf, 11 MB]

   ...Adoption, guardianship, wards, whāngai ; custody and access control Coronial law and practices, burials ; genetic modification Mokomokai, artefacts, heritage, museum collections, archives, monuments, films, audiovisual works 11 Natural resources and environmental management Minerals (surface, underground, offshore) ; atmospheric resources Regulation of fishing, water quality, pollution ; marine reserves, customary fishing, whales, dolphins, impact of pollution and commercial overfishi...

10. Directory of Official Information P-R [pdf, 999 KB]

    ...1986. The Act establishes the office, details the Commissioner’s powers and functions, and provides for a five-year term of appointment. The Commissioner’s purpose is to provide an independent check on the capability of the New Zealand system of environmental management and the performance of public authorities in maintaining and improving the quality of the environment. The Commissioner has wide-ranging powers to investigate environmental concerns. ‘Independent’ means independ...