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1. [2006] NZEmpC WC 13/06 Griffith v Sunbeam Corp Ltd [pdf, 179 KB]

   ...unrelated issue arose concerning Mr Griffith. An electrical contractor working at the Sunbeam factory needed to do some work in the ceiling of the canteen. He approached Mr Griffith for assistance. Sunbeam’s health and safety rules required that a permit be obtained whenever work was to be carried out at a height which might be dangerous. [47] Mr Griffith said that he completed a working at height permit for use of a ladder in the canteen. He then used a forklift to raise t...

2. Darryl Sycamore [pdf, 457 KB]

   ...Scope of evidence 18 I have been asked by Council's solicitor to prepare evidence in relation to the revised application by Blueskin Energy Limited comprising a single turbine. This includes an assessment of: (a) Activity Status; (b) The Permitted Baseline; (c) Actual and Potential Effects; and (d) The relevant Statutory Planning documents. Site description 19 The subject site is a farm located on Porteous Hill, which is highly visible from many areas within Dunedin Ci...

3. [2021] NZEnvC 098 Maungaharuru-Tangitu Trust v Hastings District Council [pdf, 4 MB]

   ...Council's position. Mr Russell, MTT's planner, concluded that the provisions proposed by MTT give effect to the NZCPS but the Council's proposed provisions do not. 14 Mr Russell's view was that the wide range of activities that are permitted under the Council rules provided no controls on activities being carried out on wahi taonga, which is inconsistent with the NZCPS (and the Regional Policy Statement (RPS)). 15 We pause here to note that the HOC submitted, again...

4. [2016] NZEmpC 136 Xtreme Dining Ltd t/a Think Steel v Dewar [pdf, 391 KB]

   ...engineering firm. Following a further recommendation by Mr Robins, Think Steel also employed Mr Feaver. Mr Robins’ team consisted of Mr Dewar, Mr Feaver and another employee. [23] Mr Robins was provided with access to a Toyota truck which he was permitted to drive to and from work; and personal use of the vehicle was permitted with Mr Gard’s permission. A company fuel card was issued for fuel purchases. The fuel card was linked to the registration of the truck, which was...

5. OIA-109795.pdf [pdf, 2.3 MB]

   ...to replace the word “commencement” with “enforcement.” 8. Amend clause 35(3)(a) to provide that in Youth Court proceedings notice must be provided by the Court or Registrar on first appearance of the accused. 9. Amend clause 37 to permit the Court to extend time to serve an alibi notice where the defendant is unrepresented at their first appearance. 10. Amend clause 39(1) to take into account the fact that Youth Court procedures do not require a guilty plea to be ent...

6. Waitangi Tribunal theme G - Public works takings of Māori land [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...be revoked on the authority of the elders. Traditional concepts also covered the provision of certain rights to outsiders. Individuals or groups from other tribes could also be given access rights and even allowed to live with the tribe. They could be permitted to use, cultivate, and occupy sufficient lands required for their livelihood, but in return donations of produce were usually made to the tangata whenua.1 Maori concepts therefore recognised a balance between individual and community ri...

7. ENV-2016-WLG-000058 Notice of Motion [pdf, 4.8 MB]

   ...to a number of restrictions . 12. A 15 year lapse period for all resource consents is sought. 13. WIAL has applied for the following resource consents from the Councils: (a) 34044 - Reclamation activities (unlimited duration sought): Coastal permit to reclaim and use approximately 11 hectares of the CMA to the south of the Wellington Airport runway in Lyall Bay, including any: • Associated destruction, disturbance, deposition and discharge of sediment and dust to the foreshore...

8. Saffioti & Anor v Ward & Ors [2013] NZWHT Auckland 17 [pdf, 287 KB]

   ...purchase because the house did not comply with the performance based Building Code. Mr and Mrs Ward however say that they complied with all their obligations under the Building Act as the building work was completed in compliance with the building permit, there were no significant departures from the consented drawings and they obtained a code compliance certificate (CCC). [3] Mr Portman and Mr Hancock were the directors of 345 Builders Limited (“345”), the company that...

9. Wall v Malone [2010] NZWHT Auckland 21 [pdf, 262 KB]

   ...engaged the former third respondent, Mr John Finlay, to draw up plans and specifications in order to construct the home. On 14 April 1997 Mr Finlay also applied to the second respondent, the North Shore City Council, for the necessary building permit. [7] After the Council issued building consent no. A12011 on 4 June 1997 for the intended construction, Mr Finlay‟s engagement on the project concluded and Mr Malone went about engaging the necessary trades to build the ho...

10. Zagorski v Wilkinson Building and Construction Limited [2012] NZWHT Auckland 4 [pdf, 234 KB]

    ...AGREEMENT BY THE TRUSTEES? [55] The Zagorskis claim that the Wilkinson family trustees breached the vendor warranty given at clause 6.2(5) of the sale and purchase agreement. This clause provides: (5) Where the vendor has done or caused or permitted to be done on the property any works for which a permit or building consent was required by law: (a) the required permit or consent was obtained; and (b) the works were completed in compliance with that permit or consent; an...