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1. [2024] NZEnvC 281 Save The Maitai Incorporated v Nelson City Council [pdf, 294 KB]

   ...[13] STM considers that the proposed changes in the JWS are an improvement, but they do not go far enough to address the issues identified by the court, in particular to ensure the provisions capture the fundamental concept of Te Mana o te Wai and protect freshwater values.5 [14] STM relies on the JWS with respect to the interaction between PC29 and PPC28. A decision has not yet been made in the PC29 process.6 STM’s preference is to ring fence the PPC28 provisions so that they a...

2. Lloyd v CAC 10056 & Davies [2012] NZREADT 27 [pdf, 149 KB]

   ...negligent; or (d) would reasonably be regarded by agents of good standing as being unacceptable.” [5] In the course of the hearing, the parties referred to some of the rules contained in the Real Estate Agents Act (Professional Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2009 and, in particular, to rules 6 and 9 which read: “6 Standards of professional conduct 6.1 An agent must comply with the fiduciary obligations to her or her client arising as an agent. 6.2 A licensee must act in...

3. BORA End of Life Choices Bill section 7 report [pdf, 263 KB]

   ...http://www.justice.govt.nz/justice-sector-policy/constitutional-issues-and-human-rights/bill-of-rights-compliance-reports/section-7-reports/ 2 The motivation for this Bill is compassion. It allows people who so choose, and are eligible under this Bill, to end their lives in peace and dignity, surrounded by loved ones. The Bill carefully defines those eligible for assisted dying, details a comprehensive set of provisions to ensure this is a free choice, made without coercion, a...

4. LCRO 243/2016 KE v HO (21 June 2019) [pdf, 272 KB]

   ...formed the view there had been unsatisfactory conduct on Mrs KE’s part, pursuant to s 12(c) of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 (the Act), in that she had contravened r 13.8 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 (the Rules). Background [2] The allegation against Mrs KE is that, as a lawyer engaged in litigation, she had attacked Mr HO’s reputation without good cause in documents filed in court proceedings commenced by Mr NE ag...

5. [2012] NZEmpC 101 Pottinger & Nine Dot consulting Ltd v Carew and Kelly Services (NZ) Ltd [pdf, 250 KB]

   ...twelve (12) months prior to terminating your employment; Procure of assist anyone else to breach any of the covenants contained within this paragraph. 70/72 The employee acknowledges that these non-solicitation covenants are reasonable for the protection of the employer’s business. The employee also acknowledges that the employee has received consideration for these covenants by the salary and other benefits provided by the employer. 71/73 The several covenants contained in...

6. [2018] NZEnvC 208 The Wolds Station Limited v Mackenzie District Council [pdf, 5.2 MB]

   ...maps of the FBAs contains two typographical errors which should be corrected before the maps are included in the District Plan. (1) "Sights of Natural Significance" should read "Sites of Natural Significance"; (2) "Lake Side Protect on Areas" should read "Lakeside Protection Areas". 3 [2J The court recorded that the Consent Order "concludes these proceedings". That was over-optimistic (and incorrect) because there is one outstanding i...

7. [2024] NZEnvC 237 Mangawhai Matters Incorporated v Kaipara District Council [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...Operative District Plan, in combination with a site-specific precinct (known as the Cove Road North Precinct) comprised of a suite of objectives, policies, and rules to guide development. The purpose of having a bespoke suite of provisions is to protect the ecological features while promoting a high-quality urban design appropriate to this particular land. [4] PPC83 rezoning the area from Rural to Residential is consistent with the future growth of Mangawhai anticipated under the S...

8. Carter v Tulip Holdings Ltd [pdf, 180 KB]

   ...19 LIABILITY FOR LOSS CAUSED BY THE CLAIMANTS’ DWELLING BEING A LEAKY BUILDING 23 The liability of the First respondent, THL, in contract 23 The liability of the Fifth respondent, Brown Day, in tort 27 • The standard of care 28 • Evidence of the standard 29 • The standard of plans and specifications generally 30 CLAIM NO.00692 – CARTER DETERMINATION.doc 3 • The standard of the plans and specifications of Brown Day 37 �...

9. King v Commissioner of Police [2023] NZHRRT 19 [pdf, 263 KB]

   ...TANGATA 2 adjusted his life to try to avoid these situations. [2] In early 2013 Mr King’s partner ended their long-term relationship. Following this at various times in 2013 and 2015 Mr King was arrested for trespass and breaches of a protection order and detained in Police custody. This proceeding concerns ten separate occasions, all in 2013 except one, when Mr King was in Police custody and because he could not see airflow suffered severe claustrophobia symptoms. Mr King cla...

10. LCRO 201/2021 DK obo The LK Estate v BY and FM (31 July 2023) [pdf, 305 KB]

    ...complaints brought by the Bar ... [63] He did go on to say that: But it has also been said that res judicata or double jeopardy principles may not apply to disciplinary bodies because their “disciplinary requirements serve purposes essential to the protection of the public, which are deemed remedial, rather than punitive”: Spencer v Maryland State Board of Pharmacy, 846 A 2d 341, 352 (Maryland Court of Appeals, 2003); cf Re Fisher, 202 P 3d 1186, 1199 (Sup Ct, Colorado, 2009). [6...