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1. ENV-2015-AKL-000190 The National Trading Company of New Zealand Limited v Auckland Council (Earthworks) [pdf, 1.6 MB]

   ...within 50m of the edge of the notation in the planning maps. That would affect all earthworks in a circular area with a diameter of 300m. (ii) It is neither effective nor efficient to require consent when the sites or places of concern are not carefully identified and their value is unclear. For proposals affected by the rule consultation with iwi will be required and additional time and cost imposed on an applicant. (iii) NTC is concerned that the proposed notations have not been...

2. [2017] NZEnvC 183 Doctors Flat Vineyard Ltd Rubicon Hall Road Ltd v Central Otago District Council [pdf, 4.2 MB]

   ...soils which we shall deal with later. [59] Mr Murray suggests that this would result in a positive gain of open space.31 In other words any reduction in open space caused by residential dwellings on the rurally zoned land would be offset by the protection of open space on the residentially zoned land that is to remain planted in vines that could otherwise contain residential dwellings. In effect the area available for open space could be regard as doubled.32 [60] Mr Davies gave ev...

3. Worker-Exploitation-in-NZ-Enforcement-and-Commentary-Paper.pdf [pdf, 313 KB]

   ...these international obligations, the Government has created a Plan of Action Against Forced Labour, People Trafficking and Slavery, which is in effect from 2020 to 2025, the goal of which is to guide an all of government response in prevention, protection, and enforcement in respect of slavery and worker exploitation.16 The most serious forms of exploitation are regulated. The Crimes Act 1961 makes it a crime to deal in slaves or people under 18 for sexual exploitation, body parts...

4. [2021] NZIACDT 4 - SL v Mackintosh (4 March 2021) [pdf, 271 KB]

   ...breaches of the Licensed Immigration Advisers Code of Conduct 2010 (the Code). [3] Ms Mackintosh explains her circumstances at the time, but admits her misconduct. BACKGROUND [4] Ms Mackintosh, a licensed immigration adviser, is a director of Care Immigration Ltd, of Auckland. [5] The complainant is a national of India. She arrived in New Zealand in about March 2015 and at various times held student, work search and graduate work experience visas. She had a Bachelor of...

5. LCRO 40/2023 DG v [Area] Standards Committee [X] (13 March 2024) [pdf, 497 KB]

   ...[another party] and [the other party] initiated legal proceedings for the release of the monies held by [the firm] on my behalf. At that time I took further legal advice and was advised that the wording of the guarantee was erroneous and did not protect my position and to request the funds not to be released. This in turn led to [the firm] being taken to the High Court …, where they lost the case and the funds had to be released to [the other party] and I lost $500,000. This caused...

6. Wellington Standards Committee 2 v Morahan [2017] NZLCDT 24 [pdf, 531 KB]

   ...secured against her Tolhurst Road property; (c) On the subdivision of Rosetta Road; (d) The transfer of that property to the trust; (e) The process of her becoming a trustee of the trust. [31] The respondent admitted that he had an obligation to protect Ms B’s interest in respect of those matters. It is clear that she was not given independent advice about any of the relevant issues at the time. [32] The respondent explained that (with the exception of the Rosetta Road pro...

7. Overview Trustee Ltd as trustee of the Carrigafoyle Trust v Cook & Anor as trustees of the CC Trust [2011] NZWHT Auckland 19 [pdf, 335 KB]

   ...................................................................................................... 35 HAVE DEFICIENCIES IN THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS CAUSED LEAKS? 36 Architect‟s Defence ............................................................................................... 37 DID THE COUNCIL BREACH ITS DUTY OF CARE? .............................................. 38 Consent .........................................................................................................

8. [2024] NZEnvC 075 McCallum Bros Limited v Auckland Council [pdf, 12 MB]

   McCallum Bros Limited v Auckland Council IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TAMAKI MAKAURAU Decision No. [2024] NZEnvC 075 IN THE MATTER OF appeal under s 120 of the Resource Management Act 1991 (the Act) BETWEEN MCCALLUM BROS LIMITED (ENV-2022-AKL-121) Appellant/Applicant AND AUCKLAND COUNCIL Respondent Court: Judge J A Smith Judge A H C Warren Commissioner S Myers Commissioner K Prime Special Advisor R Howie Hea

9. O v CAC 10028 & T [2011] NZREADT 15 [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...However, while we have these concerns we are also not convinced that Jo was fictitious. Certainly someone came to view the property. But, if the Ts’ evidence was to be believed and Mr O suggested that the offer be countersigned he was certainly protecting himself from any chance that the unconditional offer might be accepted. However we cannot be satisfied on the balance of probabilities that the agreement was not genuine especially in the absence of any evidence from the Ts. We can...

10. NZLS 19 Mar 2013 Giving Evidence [pdf, 281 KB]

    ...require you to appear. Discuss any difficulties with the lawyer or police prosecutor who wants you to appear – or with your own lawyer. These could include concern about any risks you feel you run by appearing as a witness. If you feel you need protection from a defendant or their associates, talk to the police. You can talk to the Court Victim Adviser about arrangements for your comfort, privacy and security at court. Remember, by acting as a witness in a criminal case, you are helping...