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1. COES - EiC - M J Sole (5 Feb 2021) [pdf, 4.1 MB]

   ...plain, according to Council records, and given I had constructed a 3-bay shed on the plain above the creek, I had no interest in clearing the broom until I had alternative vegetation in place. In the years 2013-14, my elderly mother whom I was caring for at home in Clyde, was coming to the end of her life. As a result, I had no opportunity to visit the Loop Road property, and witness the changes in cultivation on the opposite bank. All the broom was cleared, and the field planted wi...

2. Budget 2024 Full-List-of-Fee-Changes.pdf [pdf, 369 KB]

   ................................................................................................................................... 19 Disputes Tribunal .............................................................................................................................................. 19 Immigration and Protection Tribunal ................................................................................................................. 19 Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribun...

3. Incitement-of-Hatred-Hate-Crime-and-Discrimination_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 559 KB]

   ...against inciting speech to religious belief was one of the recommendations of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the terrorist attack on Christchurch masjidain on 15 March 2019 (the Royal Commission). 3 The Manifesto also committed to better protecting Rainbow communities1 from discrimination and prejudice, including adding gender identity as a prohibited ground of discrimination in the HRA. Executive Summary 4 Cabinet has previously agreed to accept the Royal Commission�...

4. Spring v The Real Estate Agents Authority (CAC 308 & CAC 403) & Buczkowski [2017] NZREADT 82 [pdf, 325 KB]

   ...[53] The Evidence Act provides that a witness who gives evidence in preparation for a case has privilege for this evidence (see s 56). The purpose of this is to enable a free exchange of information or robust discussion of the issues and to ensure protection of this process. [54] Section 96 of the Real Estate Agents Act provides that - 96 Protection and privileges of witnesses Every person has the same privileges and immunities as a witness has in a court of law in relation to...

5. Nelson Standards Committee v Downing and Reith [2022] NZLCDT 21 (27 June 2022) [pdf, 192 KB]

   ...principles underlying the imposition of penalty are also set out in the submissions on behalf of the Standards Committee and are acknowledged by the practitioners. [7] The purpose of the imposition of penalty orders is not a punitive one but is protective, in terms of the Act.4 Specifically, s 3 prescribes: the protection of the public, the maintenance of professional standards and the maintenance of confidence of the public in the legal profession. [8] There are also, analog...

6. 2023-10-17-WK-Opening-legal-submissions.pdf [pdf, 604 KB]

   Barristers and Solicitors Wellington Solicitor Acting: David Allen / Thaddeus Ryan Email: david.allen@buddlefindlay.com / thaddeus.ryan@buddlefindlay.com Tel 64 4 462 0423 Fax 64 4 499 4141 PO Box 2694 DX SP20201 Wellington 6011 ENVIRONMENT COURT OF NEW ZEALAND WELLINGTON REGISTRY I MUA I TE KOOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA ENV-2023-WLG-000005 Under the RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACT 1991 In the matter of the direct referral of application for resource

7. LCRO 103/2022 RP v DQ (25 September 2024) [pdf, 272 KB]

   ...office to deliver the anti-money laundering documents which Ms TJ had provided to them. [6] It was proposed that the Agreement would be signed by MK, who, Ms RP was told, had been appointed by Mrs WK as her attorney for both property and personal care and welfare. [7] On the following day, Ms TJ sent the anti-money laundering forms to MK with advice as to what was required by way of supporting documentation. [8] At 5 pm on the same day, Mrs WK’s lawyer (Ms CY) sent an email...

8. Appendices report: Qualitative study on behalf of the Independent Panel examining the 2014 family justice system reforms [pdf, 582 KB]

   ...the Minister of Justice asked an Independent Panel to examine the impacts of a package of reforms made to the family justice system in 2014. The 2014 reforms changed the services and processes available to help separating couples agreeing on the care and contact arrangements for their children. The Independent Panel’s Terms of Reference require it to consult widely with those using and working in the family justice system to understand the overall effect of the 2014 changes, and pa...

9. [2016] NZEmpC 65 Caffe Coffee (NZ) Ltd v Farrimond [pdf, 418 KB]

   ...and scope of the intended business operation. That led to a wide range of assertions some of which were speculative. Whilst it was understandable that Mr Alford reacted in this way, his reasoning with regard to particular assertions requires careful analysis as to accuracy. That said, his evidence was given openly and honestly; on a number of issues he made appropriate concessions which persuaded the Court that his evidence on matters of which he had direct knowledge was reliabl...

10. [2017] NZEnvC 207 Auckland Council [pdf, 734 KB]

    ...Regeneration Company 11. Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment 12. Institute of Environmental Science Research 13. NIWA (iii) Environment and Recreation Groups 14. Environmental Defence Society Incorporated 15. Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Incorporated 16. Friends of the Earth (New Zealand) Foundation 17. Watercare Harbour Clean-up Trust 18. Sea Cleaners Charitable Trust 19. Sustainable Coastlines Charitable Trust 20. Wai Care 21. T...