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1. Federated Farmers of New Zealand.pdf [pdf, 683 KB]

   ...users. That rule 3.11.4.8 be more clearly worded to ensure it is clear to all plan users when the rule applies. Words to the achieve this could be “For the use of land for commercial vegetable production on land which is additional to that regulated by, that does not comply with one or more rules in Rule 3.11.4.5, including…” or similar/alternative wording is sought that would clearly outline to plan users when the rule applies. Support in part Federated Farmers agrees that...

2. OWRUG - EiC - D A Olsen - Ecology (5 Feb 2021) [pdf, 5.1 MB]

   ...also used in national reporting. 14. Monitoring networks should not be static and should be reviewed regularly to ensure that they meet the needs of decision makers. The SoE monitoring programme also needs to reflect the requirements of national regulations, such as the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management (NPSFM). 15. To this end, during the development of the 2018-2028 ORC long-term plan, I engaged (on behalf of the ORC) NIWA to undertake a review of the surface wate...

3. [2023] NZEnvC 137 First Gas Limited v Waikato District Council [pdf, 3.4 MB]

   ...acoustic-related setbacks. The IHP stated that:3 In line with our findings on acoustic-related setbacks, we have likewise not been convinced by the evidence and associated section 32 assessment provided by First Gas that the benefits of the additional regulation sought are sufficient to outweigh the costs on adjacent landowners. [8] Based on this assessment, the IHP rejected the relief sought by First Gas and did not insert any setbacks from any part of the gas network or any related p...

4. [2023] NZEnvC 041 Barnhill Corporate Trustee Limited v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 350 KB]

   ...assistance in the submissions of Mr Wakefield and Ms Mortiaux for QLDC. They observe that SO 3.2.5.8 is framed so as to not give rise to the difficulties suggested of extending to any land outside of the WBRAZ. They note that the Ch 24 provisions regulate effects on ONF/L areas through specific policies, including Pol 24.2.1.5 and 24.2.1.15, and several methods (e.g., setbacks). They comment that the focus of these provisions is to ensure that views to any ONF/L are not compromis...

5. [2017] NZEnvC 180 Ngai te hapu Incorporated v Bay of Plenty Regional Council [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...Regional Council is entitled to charge under section 36 of the Resource Management Act 1991. 19.2. The Resource Consent hereby authorised is granted under the Resource Management Act 1991 and does not constitute an authority under any other Act, Regulation or Bylaw. 20. Term of Consent 20.1. These consents shall expire on the tenth anniversary of their commencement. 25 Advice Notes 1. Unless otherwise specified all monitoring records and notification required under the conditio...

6. [2017] NZEnvC 204 City Rail Link Limited Successor to Auckland Transport v Auckland Council [pdf, 5.7 MB]

   ...not be needed for cross-examination. [13] A further direction was made that after the opening submissions by the requiring authorities at the commencement of the hearing, counsel for the other parties were required to address certain matters of law, in particular as to whether the Court could lawfully direct acquisition of land not included in the NoRs as notified, and as to whether it could direct demolition of certain buildings described in evidence. [14] A memorandum was filed in...

7. 2022 archive

   This is the What's new for legal aid lawyers archive for news items from 2022. For current news items, please see the main What's new for legal aid lawyers section. Updated Legal Aid Outcomes of Budget 2022 Annual Report - Legal aid payments published Post Implementation Review - Improving the Legal Aid Provider Experience - Survey Reminder FLAS audit results Post Implementation Review - Improving the Legal Aid Provider Experience Ministry of Justice to begin distributing Christchurch mental he

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8. Have your say on the family justice system [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...about third parties 2 Privacy 2 Background 4 Changes to the family justice system in 2014 4 Out-of-court processes 5 Family Dispute Resolution 5 Parenting Through Separation 7 Family Legal Advice Service 8 In-court reforms 9 Removing lawyers from the early stages of Family Court cases 9 Changes to court processes 10 Changes to how children’s safety is assessed 11 Role of professionals 12 Lawyer for the child 12 Specialist reports 13 Counselling services 14 Cost...

9. AJE, CDE, and JPS as Trustees of the EE Family Trust v Vero Insurance New Zealand Ltd [2020] CEIT-2020-0009 [pdf, 348 KB]

   ...Property in such a way as to avoid adverse consequences of stormwater accumulation. [68] It is well established that an insurer is liable for losses resulting from defective repair, where it assumes responsibility for repairs,1 and it is settled law that an insurer is liable to remedy defective repairs in order to meet its contractual obligations.2 [69] There is no doubt therefore that Vero owed a contractual obligation to the Claimants to complete the repairs to both the downpipe...

10. Civil Proceedings Steps March 2017 [pdf, 826 KB]

    ...the interpretation, application or operation of an employment agreement.  Grievances and disputes may include issues in relation to:  fixed term employment  redundancy  probationary employment  discrimination  contract law. Mediation  The applicant and/or provider must demonstrate that if the matter was not resolved at mediation there is a ‘real likelihood’ that proceedings could occur in the Employment Relations Authority or the Employment Court...