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1. [2024] NZEnvC 208 Pokeno West Limited v Waikato District Council [pdf, 604 KB]

   ...ecological evidence presented on behalf of the Appellants, the IHP also added a provision into the PDP to secure the delivery of the riparian planting by requiring the consideration of planting stream margins at the subdivision consent stage.6 The new rule also required the consideration of consistency with the layout of the Appellants’ proposed ‘green network’ (significant natural areas, watercourses and open space areas).7 [9] The Submission Area therefore remained GRZ in th...

2. Notes from Crown Maori Relations hui Christchurch 15 April 2018 [pdf, 412 KB]

   ...good relationship with local education staff and Ngāi Tahu have been involved in writing the curriculum but that this is local initiative that should be wider. Many speakers recommended that the public needs to be taught about the Treaty and New Zealand’s history and that te reo should be included as a compulsory topic in the curriculum for primary and secondary school. • Lack of reciprocity in the relationship - Several speakers noted that Ngāi Tahu are making a strong con...

3. Policy Framework for New Infringement Schemes [pdf, 84 KB]

   POLICY FRAMEWORK FOR NEW INFRINGEMENT SCHEMES INTRODUCTION Introduction 1. This document sets out Cabinet’s expectation for the design and operation of new infringement schemes. The guideline on administrative provisions applies to all infringement schemes. 2. The Government seeks to ensure that infringement schemes are fair, equitable, consistent and a proportionate means of encouraging compliance with the law. By imposing a monetary penalty, an infringement offence...

4. Wellington Standards Committee v Hirschfeld [2014] NZLCDT 48 [pdf, 144 KB]

   NEW ZEALAND LAWYERS AND CONVEYANCERS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL [2014] NZLCDT 48 LCDT 009/13 IN THE MATTER of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 BETWEEN WELLINGTON STANDARDS COMMITTEE No. 2 Applicant AND CHARL BENNO HIRSCHFELD of Auckland, Barrister CHAIR Judge D F Clarkson MEMBERS OF TRIBUNAL Mr W Chapman Ms J Gray Mr K Raureti Mr P Shaw HEARING at Auckland DATE OF HEARING 23 and 28 July 2014 DATE OF DECISION 15 A...

5. McClelland v Schindler Lifts NZ Ltd [2015] NZHRRT 45 [pdf, 157 KB]

   ...SUBMISSIONS: 21 August 2015 (plaintiff) and 28 August 2015 (defendant) DATE OF DECISION: 9 October 2015 DECISION OF TRIBUNAL Introduction [1] On 26 May 2014 Mr McClelland commenced employment with Schindler Lifts NZ Ltd (Schindler) as a Service Technician based in the company’s Christchurch Branch office. By written agreement dated 12 May 2014 it had been agreed his employment was subject to a trial period of 90 days duration. Two months later, on Tuesday 29 July 2014...

6. Proactive release - COVID-19: Arbitrating Commercial Lease Disputes [pdf, 266 KB]

   ...following new appropriation: Vote Appropriation Minister Title Type Scope Justice Minister of Justice COVID-19: arbitrating commercial lease disputes Non- departmental output expense This appropriation is limited to procuring arbitration services for commercial lease disputes arising due to the impacts of COVID-19. 8 approved the following changes to appropriations to give effect to the above policy decisions, with a corresponding impact on the operating balance and net core...

7. LCRO Annual Report 2009 [pdf, 520 KB]

   ...June 2009 2 CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION 3 NATURE OF OFFICE 3 OVERVIEW 3 A v Z: DEDUCTION OF FEES WITHOUT CLIENT CONSENT 4 STATUTORY REPORTING 5 WIDER ANALYSIS 6 PROCEDURAL MATTERS 7 MINISTER OF JUSTICE 8 NEW ZEALAND LAW SOCIETY 8 WIDER ACTIVITIES 8 OPERATIONAL MATTERS 10 CASES OF NOTE 11 3 INTRODUCTION The position of Legal Complaints Review Officer (LCRO) came into being on 1 August 2008 with the commencement of the Lawyers and C...

8. [2016] NZEmpC 147 ITE v ALA [pdf, 90 KB]

   ...[the plaintiff] agrees and acknowledges that, if he breaches clauses 11 and/or 12 of this agreement, he will be liable for any of [the defendant’s] costs and/or disbursements (including expert fees and/or solicitor/client costs) incurred in addressing, responding to or dealing with the breach. [3] Evidence was given at hearing in respect of the nature and extent of the costs said to have been incurred by the defendant in addressing, responding to and/or dealing with the plainti...

9. Waikato River Authority [pdf, 160 KB]

   ...all wetland areas are captured under the provisions of PPC1, particularly wetlands that have been degraded over time and what may not fall under the definition of “wetland” in the RMA.3 Relief sought 19. WRA seeks that PPC1 be amended to address the issues in this appeal, and specifically that: (a) Table 3.11.1(d) is amended to include appropriate short-term water quality targets for lakes; (b) Method 3.11.3.1 is amended to include appropriate provision for the implement...

10. National Standards Committee v Orlov [2013] NZLCDT 45 [pdf, 390 KB]

    ...this point we add the following observations. We direct them particularly to Mr Orlov. [166] As a legal practitioner, Mr Orlov is subject to his profession’s disciplinary regime. It exists primarily for the benefit of the consumers of legal services. That is, people who include Mr Orlov’s own clients. But it exists also for the benefit of all legal practitioners, not least Mr Orlov himself. [167] We mentioned at the outset of this judgment, and we reiterate, that one of the c...