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1. Taueki v McMillan - Horowhenua 11 (Lake) (2014) 324 Aotea MB 144 (324 AOT 144) [pdf, 311 KB]

   ...2014. 20 Application for injunction – sewage treatment plant [17] Phillip Taueki filed an application for injunction concerning allegations of treated and untreated effluent and storm water spilling into the Lake and concerning related environmental issues. These issues regarding the discharge of sewerage into the lake are ongoing and the application pursuant to s 18(1)(a) remains extant. However, I understand that Mr Taueki has dismissed his counsel. The case manager also...

2. Review of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Fees) Regulations 2013 Report [pdf, 2.3 MB]

   ...differences in how councils classify costs, for example between inspector costs and enforcement activities, which can involve the same personnel. Several councils have licensing or enforcement teams that cover a wide range of activities, such as environmental health and food safety, and so have difficulty in distinguishing the alcohol licensing-related costs from their other regulatory expenditure. 70. Figure 1 shows the proportion of costs by source, using councils’ own cost alloc...

3. Evaluation of Defendant-centred Courtroom pilot [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...of] a difference for some offenders [rather than appearing in the DCC (Lawyer) Age of offenders Young people, when they grow up often change, but otherwise do what they want. No changes in courtroom layout will make a difference. (Lawyer) Environmental and personal factors such as mental health, relationship issues, poverty, and trauma. I think there are far more powerful influences out there on their environment and in their background impacting on them. (Judge) 2.4 Impact...

4. [2023] NZEnvC 269 Silver Hill Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 21 MB]

   ...construction required by condition 45 will show Lett Road upgrading in accordance with the conditions i.e. that there will be no kerb and channel or footpath to the west of the intersection with the subdivision road. a. Application Form and Assessment of Environmental Effects prepared by The Planning Collective dated 22 November 2021 and amended dated 8 March 2022. b. Specialist Reports Report title and reference Author Rev Dated Assessment of Ecological Effect – Referenced 64551...

5. [2024] NZEnvC 079 Maungaharuru-Tangitū Trust v Hastings District Council [pdf, 19 MB]

   ...Rakau pito: Pito tree.  Rakau Ttapu: Sacred tree.  Rangatira: Noble person.  Roto: Lake.  Taāngata Whenua: Local people.  Taonga: Treasure, something of particular value that is either made or natural (environmental).  Tauranga waka: Waka launching area.  Toka: Rock.  Toka tohi: Ceremonial stone, boundary marker.  Tuūpaāpaku: Body.  Urupaā: Burial ground.  Waahi Tapu: Sacred site.  Wahi pakanga: Wāhi Pakanga: Ba...

6. [2023] NZEnvC 190 Donaldson v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 913 KB]

   ...direction for restricted discretionary consenting. (j) The activity classification or classifications of subdivision under the rural precinct subzone is only able to be determined once the Court is in a position to make confident determinations on environmental outcomes. I have noted that central there is the importance of direction to maintain dominant rural character across the site when viewed from public viewpoints as I have noted. I have also noted the matter of stewardsh...

7. Chapman v Aotearoa Resorts Ltd - Tokaanu Māori Township 2nd Residue Trust (2010) 257 Aotea MB 62 (257 AOT 62) [pdf, 245 KB]

   ...as and when it fell due. Credibility issues [102] Mr Thurston and his businesses have been prosecuted or otherwise involved in proceedings before various courts. Evidence was presented confirming penalties being imposed for, in one case, environmental claims. At least one winding up application against a company associated with Mr Thurston was also mentioned, even though he claimed this was not relevant. [103] In addition, the applicants have highlighted how Mr Thurston gave...

8. [2017] NZEmpC 77 Idea Services Ltd v Crozier [pdf, 413 KB]

   ...placed as being their home, there are a number of locked doors and gates, as well as high fences, so as to ensure that the facility is secure. Other residential facilities are also regarded as secure and locked, albeit with slightly lower levels of environmental security. [22] Ms Stewart explained that the focus of THL management, of what in the main are physically active young men, is a regular programme of physical activity as well as activities that can hold the attenti...

9. [2022] NZEnvC 157 Mangawhai Harbour Restoration Society v Northland Regional Council [pdf, 1 MB]

   ...also seek to re-litigate and substantially revise Rule C.1.4.3A in a manner which also undermines the scope of the Rule (being “provisions that encourage the maintenance and protection of important ecological features and habitat”11) and the environmental benefits it might deliver. Patuharakeke’s position Patuharakeke supports BOIMP’s proposed amendment to refer to “statutory functions or statutory powers” in Rule C.1.4.3A. 9 At [111]. 10 At [152]. 11 At [11...

10. Taukamo v ACC [2014] NZACA 12 [pdf, 163 KB]

    ...managing bladder – generally with self- catheterisation, most often managing bowels) as well as independent in some extended activities of daily living such as cooking, driving a car, shopping. Importantly, this would be based on the assumption that environmental factors were satisfactorily dealt with (ie the house was set up for someone in a wheelchair with good access into the house, through the house and into the shower and toilet areas, the wheelchair was suitable, working surfaces...