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1. [2018] NZEnvC 144 Auckland Council v Braines [pdf, 377 KB]

   ...to pathogens; (b) increased risk to the environment from the discharge of inadequately treated sewage; (c) risks of offensive odours; (d) increased risks of unlawful tenancies being established; and (e) increased risk of adverse effects on human health. [4] Part of the application was based upon an assertion in relation to methamphetamine-associated contaminants on the site. The Court did not accept that evidence, or that there was any breach of s 15(1)(b) of the RMA. Neverthele...

2. Family Court rewrite submission: RNZA College of Psychiatrists [pdf, 289 KB]

   ...programmes to address economic and societal impacts. Our key priorities align with the goals of proposed changes to the justice system and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, which stipulate that children have the same fundamental human rights to health and wellbeing as adults. Changes to the Justice System The RANZCP principles to guide ongoing redevelopment of the family justice system must recognise the importance of:  meeting the contemporary need...

3. HI v D Ltd and FB [2024] NZDT 26 (20 February 2024) [pdf, 233 KB]

   ...further financial loss being suffered by HI. The inconvenience was subsequently caused by having to pursue the refund with FB and send follow up emails. 49. While not discussed at the hearing, HI, in his written submissions, made reference to the Human Rights Act 1993 and the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990. The Disputes Tribunal does not have jurisdiction to make orders under these Acts. 50. I do appreciate the difficult situation that HI found himself in and I do sympathise...

4. 2021-02-12 Willowridge Affidavit Alison Devlin Exhibit A [pdf, 20 MB]

   ...discovery and ensure site access to enable appropriate cultural procedures and tikanga to be undertaken, as long as all statutory requirements under legislation are met (Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014, Protected Objects Act 1975). d) If human remains (koiwi tangata) are uncovered the Consent Holder must advise the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Regional Archaeologist, NZ Police, the Consent Authority and the appropriate iwi groups or kaitiaki representative and the abo...

5. McConachy v Accident Compensation Corporation (Personal injury) [2024] NZACC 113 (15 July 2024) [pdf, 171 KB]

   ...section 20(2)(e) to (h)). Section 25(1)(a)(i) provides that “accident” means a specific event or a series of events, other than a gradual process, that involves the application of a force (including gravity), or resistance, external to the human body. Section 25(3) notes that the fact that a person has suffered a personal injury is not of itself to be construed as an indication or presumption that it was caused by an accident. [22] Section 161(1) of the Act provides: The cou...

6. MA v Accident Compensation Corporation (Impairment Assessment) [2024] NZACC 117 (17 July 2024) [pdf, 193 KB]

   ...have deteriorated since the 2020 rape, and he has flashbacks of that incident, depression, suicidal thoughts and reduced ability to work. He felt that he had not been listened to by the various assessors, and treated as a tick-box rather than a human being. He should have had an in-person impairment assessment. [29] The Court acknowledges the appellant’s submissions. However, the Court notes the following considerations. [30] First, previous decisions of this Court have consi...

7. Proceeds of Crime Fund full proposal template [docx, 277 KB]

   ...proposal? Maximum 300 words. A risk is something that hasn’t happened yet but has some probability of occurring (add more rows if required). · List the key risks involved. Consider risks that relate to reputation, public confidence, deliverables, human resources, and finances. · Consider the consequence or impact of each risk – minimal impact to the programme and agency or severe political/reputational damage, employees are harmed, severe impact on service delivery. · Consider the like...

8. CO v DSI [2011] NZIACDT 5 (14 February 2011) [pdf, 85 KB]

   ...complaint being upheld without necessarily imposing a sanction. It follows it is not necessary to find a disciplinary sanction should be imposed to uphold a complaint. However, it is important to recognise that not every lapse or manifestation of human frailty should result in an adverse professional disciplinary finding. It follows there will be occasions when advisers are responsible for a lapse from acceptable standards; but still not justify upholding a disciplinary complaint. [29]...

9. [2022] NZEnvC 033 Director-General of Conservation v Whangarei District Council [pdf, 3.4 MB]

   ...materials from one place to another. There is also a clear prospect that any physical soils or organic matter, or waters removed from one Kauri Hygiene Area and placed in another, may contaminate them. To date the issues around hygiene for humans who may inadvertently transfer the material on their clothing or boots has been addressed by using cleansers and removing all dirt (at least that visible), organic matter and water from footwear and clothing. We have seen this in the...

10. Te Manutukutuku Issue 1 [pdf, 2.7 MB]

    ...ment that will be produced on a regular basis is important because it projects the sort of image that the document wishes to convey. We wish to be informative. We wish to be educative and above all we wish to project a professional image with a human face that is indicative of the work of the Waitangi Tribunal. For these reasons we have chosen the humble kite as the standard bearer for our newsletter. Te Manutukutuku is symbolic of a number of key ideas. In modern times we largely f...