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1. 23 June 2022 JC Panel decision (Suppression) redacted [pdf, 242 KB]

   ...courts … it is well established that there are circumstances in which the interests of justice require that the general rule of open justice may be departed from, but only to the extent necessary to serve the ends of justice. [17] We turn now to address the three orders sought. 9 R v Liddell [1995] 1 NZLR 538 at 546. 10 Erceg v Erceg [2016] NZSC 135, [2017] 1 NZLR 310 at [2]-[3]. Should the identity of the affected person be permanently suppressed? [18] The affected...

2. [2012] NZEmpC 143 George v Auckland Council [pdf, 131 KB]

   ...AC’s control or possession for the purposes of disclosure. That has been clarified so that it is now clear that the only files that the AC were asserting were not within its control or possession were any working documents held by Team. The Service Engagement Standard issued by the Council of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accounts (NZICA) recommends that any working papers prepared by members in relation to their terms of engagement by clients should remain the member�...

3. 2021-04-13 Transcript (up to end of day 15) [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...just about holding steady because of the uncertainty. Q. I guess that was a question I had, I mean, you’ve talked about the bigger 30 process that you’re working on, and then PC7 comes along. A. Yeah. Q. So is it capable, then, of being addressed in terms of controlled activity in terms of PC7? 13 OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL PLAN CHANGE 7 – ENV-ENV-2020-CHC-127 (08 March 2021) A. All of those wider matters? Q. Well, I’m not sure all of those wider matters are. Tha...

4. David Bain report of Hon Ian Binnie QC on compensation claim [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...not been worn for some time”? ......................................................................... 127  (e)  Conclusion on the issue of Margaret’s glasses and the dislodged lenses .......... 127  2.  Crown Reliance On David Bain’s Opera Gloves Found In Stephen’s Room ................ 128  3.  Only David Bain Knew The Location Of The Key To The Trigger Lock Of The Murder  Weapon ...................................................

5. Improving the justice response to victims of sexual violence: victims experiences [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...collection materials. We would also like to thank our ‘key informants’ - Jane Tronson (Ministry of Justice), Deborah Morris-Travis (Ministry of Justice), Dr Kim McGregor (Chief Victims Advisor), Sarah Brodie (Crown Law), Frauke Mai and Paddy Groenewald (Court Victims Advisors) and Kathryn McPhillips and the team at HELP Auckland - whose information and advice was used in the design of the research. We would also like to thank the Ministry of Justice staff who provided guidance...

6. Improving jury trial timeliness - Discussion document [pdf, 447 KB]

   ...cases, and bring resolution for victims and defendants. In recent years, the criminal jurisdiction of the District Court has been experiencing increased delays, and pressure to resolve higher numbers of more serious cases. The District Court is New Zealand’s busiest court. It is the court where all criminal cases begin, and it conducts most jury trials. The most serious cases of offending, such as murder and manslaughter, are referred to the High Court. There has been a signific...

7. [2013] NZEmpC 28 Maori Hill & Balmacewen Pharmacy Ltd v O’Sullivan [pdf, 205 KB]

   ...on the first day of duties. He observed that he had obtained advice from the Department some years previously confirming that the industrial training rate applied. Mr Vohora says that he considered that Ms O’Sullivan’s complaint had been addressed. [24] On 2 October 2009 Mr Henning replied. Mr Henning reiterated his request for employment records, which Mr Voroha’s letter had not dealt with. Mr Henning advised that he would be making an application to the Authority. Mr...

8. [2024] NZEnvC 213 Remediation (NZ) Limited v Taranaki Regional Council [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TĀMAKI MAKAURAU Decision [2024] NZEnvC 213 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal under s 120 of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) BETWEEN REMEDIATION (NZ) LIMITED (ENV-2021-AKL-000059) Appellant AND TARANAKI REGIONAL COUNCIL Respondent AND DAWN AND GLEN BLENDALL TARANAKI ENERGY WATCH NORTH TARANAKI AWA PROTECTION SOCIETY THE URENUI DISTRICTS HEALTH BOARD INCORPORATED (Collectively, the Uruti

9. Widdowson v Bekx [pdf, 166 KB]

   FILE NO: 0092 UNDER The Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act 2002 IN THE MATTER OF an adjudication BETWEEN: DAVID JOHN WIDDOWSON & ANGELA PHYLLIS WIDDOWSON Claimant AND: PETER FRANCES BEKX First Respondent AND: DEBBIE ANNE BEKX Second Respondent AND: WAIPA DISTRICT COUNCIL Third Respondent AND IAN M STUART Fourth Respondent (REMOVED) AND STUDORP LTD Fifth Respondent DETERMINATION OF ADJUDICATORS

10. [2019] NZEnvC 071 Eyre Community Environmental Safety Society Incorporated v Christchurch Regional Council [pdf, 16 MB]

    ...raised by the parties around the assessment of risk, proof and alternatives were the subject of findings in the Interim Decision5 and are not now in contention. A legal issue related to scope was raised by the Appellant during the later hearing and addressed in closing submissions from the parties. We consider this issue following examination of the proposals for dewatering the ponds later in this decision. [10] A matter resolved in the first hearing was that the applications to both...