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1. [2017] NZEnvC 099 Auckland Council [pdf, 126 KB]

   ...directions in respect of any potential appeals following the High Court's Judgment in The Straits Protection Society Incorporated. [9] In addition, the Council is directed to serve a copy of this decision on the 8 affected submitters who addressed the topic of whether the RUB applies on Waiheke Island. Service of Notices of Appeal (a) The requirement to serve a copy of any Notice of Appeal on every person who made a submission on the provision or matter to which the appeal...

2. Proactive-release-20240715-CAB-Regulatory-Systems-Justice-Amendment-Bill_Final.pdf [pdf, 9.6 MB]

   ...implications to NZ Customs and the AML/CFT supervisors (the Reserve Bank, Financial Markets Authority, and the Department of Internal Affairs) who will have to alter existing processes, or issue guidance under the AML/CFT Act but any such costs will be addressed as part of their baseline. Furthermore, there are some proposals which may have financial implications on businesses that have to comply with AML/CFT requirements, as they will either provide some relief to those businesses or a l...

3. LCRO 73/2020 A and B WT v CV and DU (29 September 2021) [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...we hold ourselves as legal professionals”. Mr CV was hopeful that the discount provided would go some way towards rectifying the mistake made. The complaint and the Standards Committee decision [11] Mr and Mrs WT lodged a complaint with the New Zealand Law Society Complaints Service (NZLS) on 12 September 2019. The substance of their complaint was that: (a) Mr CV’s communication with them during the period instructions were provided to date of settlement was poor; and...

4. Waitangi Tribunal - Initiation Consultation and Consent [pdf, 1.4 MB]

   ...o n, a n d C o n s e n t Chapter 3 of Report into Claims concerning Proposed Reforms to Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 P r e - p u b l i c a t i o n V e r s i o n typeset 2016 by the Waitangi tribunal, Wellington, new Zealand set in adobe Minion Pro and Cronos Pro opticals v Contents Letter of transmittal ix Chapter 3: Initiation, Consultation, and Consent...

5. Roos v Wang [2010] NZWHT Auckland 10 [pdf, 288 KB]

   .................................................................................................. 92 CONCLUSION AND ORDERS ........................................................................ 95 Page | 3 INTRODUCTION [1] The claimants, Mr and Mrs Roos, purchased a near brand-new home in December 2004 for $660,000.00. At that time there was increasing public awareness about the issue of leaky homes. Concerned not to purchase a leaky home themselves, the Roos...

6. Research on the effectiveness of police practice in reducing residential burglary part 6: case study of Lower Hutt Police Area [pdf, 331 KB]

   ...of Justice, 2005. Report 10: Overview: Research on the effectiveness of Police practice in reducing residential burglary, Alison Chetwin, Ministry of Justice, 2005. First published in December 2005 by the Ministry of Justice PO Box 180 Wellington New Zealand © Crown Copyright ISBN 0-478-29014-4 3 Foreword Burglary is a problem that considerably affects many New Zealand households. From victimisation surveys we know that it can have a profound effect on victims and that householder...

7. LCRO 193/2017 AA v BB and CC (29 November 2019) [pdf, 153 KB]

   ...party whom Mr AA was engaged in an employment dispute with as “[NUA]”. [7] Mr BB’s firm ([Law Firm]) acted for [NUA] and its parent, [MRMG] Limited. The complaint and the Standards Committee decision [8] Mr AA lodged a complaint with the New Zealand Law Society Lawyers Complaints Service (the Complaints Service) on 23 August 2017. The substance of his complaint was that Mr BB and Ms CC had: (a) made threats and torts of injurious falsehood against him; and (b) were in po...

8. [2019] NZEnvC 038 Hawke's Bay Fish & Game Council v Hawke's Bay Regional Council [pdf, 277 KB]

   ...by MTB, dated 18 October 2018, at [15]-[16]. Application for costs by MTB, dated 18 October 2018, at [17]. Application for costs by MTB, dated 18 October 2018, at [23]. 6 did mislead MTS and unnecessary time and cost was spent in this appeal addressing the issue of the wetland definition in relation to the regional plan provisions, when, as a consequence of the flawed notice, it was not actually possible for the court to make changes to that definition (Le. for those purposes).1...

9. [2024] NZEnvC 203 Williamson v Auckland Council [pdf, 507 KB]

   ...proposed by the consent. [7] The application was processed as a discretionary activity by the Council, as it was unable to verify the location of any soakage trenches, stormwater connections, or the correct locations of easements. These issues were addressed through consent conditions. [8] It is noted that Ms Williamson agreed to conditions relating to the unblocking of the stormwater down pipes and private wastewater pipe on the northern section, those works therefore form part o...

10. [2025] NZEmpC 163 Singh v Chand [pdf, 228 KB]

    ...compliance orders? (f) What would an appropriate order for costs and disbursements be? Has Mr Chand failed to comply with a compliance order made by the Authority under s 137 of the Act? [5] Mr Singh entered into a settlement agreement with NKA Services Ltd (in liquidation), hereafter referred to as the employer company and Mr Chand. The settlement agreement was signed by the parties and certified by a mediator pursuant to s 149 of the Act on 13 November 2023. It prov...