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1. Gatt v Hemi - Whaanga 1D1D Roadway (2025) 282 Waikato Maniapoto MB 68 (282 WMN 68) [pdf, 290 KB]

   ...Mr Savage for Mr Hemi were supported by Ms Greensill and those descendants that attended the hearing. [4] In addition, there is another application before the Court regarding the roadway and adjourning cross-lease land. That application is addressed in a separate decision that will be released contemporaneously with this one. The Donaldson Family Trust, the Garth Banks Family Trust, and the Ritchie Family Trust are parties to those proceedings, and also filed notices of intenti...

2. Dr Roger Grace - Evidence in Chief [pdf, 667 KB]

   ...1 Introduction 1. My full name is Roger Vernon Grace. I have the qualifications and expertise stated in APPENDIX A. I was self-employed but now retired, and have over 40 years professional experience, mainly in marine ecology of northeast New Zealand. 2. I have read and agree to comply with the Environment Court Expert Witness Code of Conduct. I have complied with the code in preparation of this evidence. I have had opportunity to review draft proposed planning provisions p...

3. Otago Standards Committee v Rayner [2014] NZLCDT 62 [pdf, 87 KB]

   BEFORE THE NEW ZEALAND LAWYERS AND CONVEYANCERS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL [2014] NZLCDT 62 LCDT 005/14 BETWEEN STANDARDS COMMITTEE OF THE OTAGO BRANCH OF THE NEW ZEALAND LAW SOCIETY Applicant AND NOEL RAYNER Respondent CHAIR Judge BJ Kendall (retired) MEMBERS OF TRIBUNAL Mr M Gough Ms S Hughes QC Mr W Smith Mr S Walker HEARING at Dunedin DATE 19 August 2014 COUNSEL Mr G Nation for the Standards Committee Mr L Andersen for the Practitioner...

4. [2014] NZEmpC 136 Rainbow Falls Organic Farm Ltd v Rockell [pdf, 128 KB]

   ...1 Rockell v Rainbow Falls Organic Farm Ltd [2013] NZERA Auckland 242 at [13]-[36] [Authority determination]. 2 At [47]-[51]. 3 At [37]-[46]. [6] Mr McKenzie and Mr Rockell got on well. When Mr McKenzie travelled to New Zealand he would stay in a cottage on the farm. While there were issues with the extent to which Mr McKenzie could be involved in the farm’s operations, it is clear that he took the opportunity to walk around the farm when he was staying...

5. Deputy Registrar - Utakura 7 Block (2010) 7 Taitokerau MB 71 (7 TTK 71) [pdf, 115 KB]

   ...roadway/road has been created over Utakura 7 then I cannot approve a plan, whether computed or otherwise, that purports to depict such a right of way or roadway/road. The right of way [6] ML 403927 records the right of way as being over Utakura 7 to service Wairere 2F1C1, which I am told is neighbouring General land. The schedule of easements to ML 403927 does not state the legal authority for the right of way. The Court record does not contain any minute or order purporting to...

6. [2024] NZEnvC 072 McCallum Bros Limited v Manuhiri Kaitiaki Charitable Trust [pdf, 7.2 MB]

   ...of June 2022 T _______________________________ Terrence (Mook) Hohneck Chair, Manuhiri Kaitiaki Charitable Trust 3 Attachments • Decision of consent authority; • Submission by Appellant; • Names and addresses of persons to be served with this Appeal; • Parties served with a copy of this Notice of Appeal will not be served with the attachments and may obtain a copy from the Appellant on request. Address for service Electron...

7. [2023] NZEnvC 223 MacFarlane Investments Ltd v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 490 KB]

   MACFARLANE INVESTMENTS LTD v QLDC – REPORT OF THE ENVIRONMENT COURT IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI ŌTAUTAHI Decision No. [2023] NZEnvC 223 IN THE MATTER of the Public Works Act 1981 AND an objection under s23 of the Act BETWEEN MACFARLANE INVESTMENTS LIMITED (ENV-2022-CHC-10) Objector AND QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge P A Steven Environment Commissioner I Buchanan Hearing: at Qu

8. Firearms-Reform-Programme-Phase-4_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 23 MB]

   ...approach to the review. 3. You have stated that meaningful targeted or public consultation on the reform programme is a priority for you. Robust consultation will also ensure the proposed legislation will work as intended and have the support of New Zealanders. 4. This paper recommends a public discussion document accompanied by a wide series of engagements across New Zealand (Option Two). This option both aligns with principles of good consultation, best practice and meets your timefra...

9. BORA Enhancing Identity Verification and Border Processes Legislation Bill [pdf, 186 KB]

   2 10 June 2016 Attorney-General Enhancing Identity Verification and Border Processes Legislation Bill (PCO 19557/14.0) Our Ref: ATT395/252 1. We have reviewed this Bill for consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (“the Bill of Rights Act”). We conclude it is consistent. Introduction 2. The Bill provides for improved information sharing between law enforcement agencies and Customs, reflecting recommendations of the Government Inquiry into Matt...

10. LCRO 14/2021 PR and [Law Firm A] v [Area] Standards Committee [X] (30 August 2021) [pdf, 143 KB]

    ...director of the incorporated law firm [Law Firm A]. [3] In that capacity, he had responsibility for supervising the firm’s trust account. [4] In October 2019, whilst in the process of undertaking a routine review of another firm’s trust account, a New Zealand Law Society inspector identified correspondence on a conveyancing file from a barrister, Mr KJ. [5] Mr KJ was, at this time, employed by [Law Firm B], barrister. 2 [6] The Inspector was advised that Mr KJ was utilising...