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1. [2022] NZEnvC 213 Coneburn Preserve Holdings Ltd v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 5.2 MB]

   CONEBURN PRESERVE HOLDINGS LIMITED & ORS v QLDC – TOPIC 22 – DETERMINATION IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI ŌTAUTAHI Decision No. [2022] NZEnvC 213 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 AND an appeal under clause 14 of the First Schedule of the Act BETWEEN CONEBURN PRESERVE HOLDINGS LIMITED & OTHERS (ENV-2018-CHC-137) Appellants AND QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge

2. [2019] NZEnvC 109 Ngati Pukenga ki Pakikaikutu v Heritage NZ Pouhere Taonga [pdf, 6.8 MB]

   ...Applicant Court: Environment Judge MJL Dickey Environment Judge JA Smith Environment Commissioner RM Bartlett Hearing: At Whangarei on 16 April 2019 Appearances: H Parata for the appellants (Ngati Pukenga) RM Devine and CM Woodward for Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga (Heritage NZ) D Tuato'o for Jacqueline Scott (Ms Scott) Date of Decision: 20 June 2019 Date of Issue: 20 June 2019 DECISION OF THE ENVIRONMENT COURT Ngati Pukenga Ki Pakikaikutu & Pakikaikutu 2C2W Pa...

3. Offord v Patel [pdf, 90 KB]

   ...circumstances is determined by a two stage enquiry, focusing first on the concept of proximity and then expanding into a wider policy analysis. The element of assumption of personal responsibility is now central to the proximity enquiry: Rolls Royce New Zealand Ltd v Carter Hold Harvey Ltd [2005] 1NZLR 324(CA) at [97-100]. That concept has been expressly identified as the appropriate test for determining a director’s personal liability; and is often satisfied ‘where the...

4. FN v Accident Compensation Corporation (Suspension of Entitlements) [2023] NZACC 199 [pdf, 288 KB]

   ...functional or somatoform conditions. This Court also acknowledges the report of Dr Louie, GP, who described the effects of the respondent’s injury and the difficulties of her recovery. However, this Court notes that Dr Louie, as a GP, does not address the diagnostic nature and cause/s of the respondent’s ongoing condition. This Court further acknowledges the ongoing evidence of scattered T2, but finds insufficient evidence of the causal link between this evidence and the resp...

5. CAC 414 & 416 v Tafilipepe [2019 ] NZREADT 13 (10 May 2019) [pdf, 332 KB]

   ...restrictive, and ignores the intent of r 9.6, which is to ensure that vendor clients have the protection of a listing agreement before any action is taken towards selling their property. [49] In the present case, he submitted, [ ] was given the address of the property, and the information contained in the Scope of Works. Further, by being at the property with Ms Tafilipepe, he obtained a general understanding of it, and information as to Ms Cokojic’s price expectations and...

6. Pio v Accident Compensation Corporation (Weekly Compensation) [2023] NZACC 142 [pdf, 303 KB]

   ...2001 (“the Act”) gives a claimant the right to apply for an independent review of any of the Corporation’s decisions on a claim3 with the reviewer empowered to modify or quash the Corporation’s decision, direct the Corporation to make a new decision or make the decision for the Corporation.4 The right of appeal to the District Court is from a review decision, including one awarding costs and expenses.5 1 Accident Compensation Corporation v Bartels [2006] NZAR 680 at [65];...

7. Kepa v Kautai - Estate of James Keepa (2016) 52 Takitimu MB 256 (52 TKT 256) [pdf, 279 KB]

   ...deceased the applicant maintains that she is the daughter of James Keepa. In any event, proceedings concerning the deceased’s estate have been before the Court since 2013. I see no reason why it would not be expedient for the Court to procure the services of a suitable expert witness to provide the necessary DNA test per ss 69(2) and 98 of the Act. [33] It is important to note that as James Keepa is deceased a test will be required between Ms Kepa and other relations. Alleged s...

8. Albert v Hogg - Mangamuka East B3 (2020) 209 Taitokerau MB 162 (209 TTK 162) [pdf, 264 KB]

   ...the succession applications. The applications were set down for hearing on 23 May 2019. Prior to the hearing the applicant was directed to serve the trustees ten days prior to the hearing. [9] At the hearing, the applicant confirmed that service had not been effected, therefore the hearing could not proceed. To progress matters I convened a judicial conference to determine the issues that needed to be addressed, and issued the following directions:3

9. 2021-03-23 Transcript (up to Mr McIndoe on day 10) [pdf, 3.4 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH ENV-2020-CHC-127 IN THE MATTER OF the Resource Management Act 1991 AND Of a notice of motion under section 149T(2) to decide proposed Plan Change 7 to the Regional Plan: Water for Otago (referred to the Environment Court by the Minister for the Environment under section 142(2)(b) of the Act) OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL Applicant Hearing Commenced: 08 March 2021 held in Dunedin Court: Environment Judg

10. Youth Justice Indicators Summary Report April 2018 [pdf, 1.2 MB]

    ...Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Key findings……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Entering the Youth Justice System YJI 1.1. Offending rates per 10,000 of the New Zealand population Children aged 10 to 13 years………………………………�...