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1. [2018] NZSSAA 52 (12 October 2018) [pdf, 140 KB]

   ...in person R. Shaw, counsel, for the Ministry of Social Development DECISION Background [1] XXXX (the appellant) appeals the decision made on 10 July 2017 by the Chief Executive, upheld by a Benefits Review Committee, to decline his application for an emergency benefit. This appeal does not raise any factual dispute. The sole issue is whether the appellant met the criteria for an emergency benefit at the time he applied. [2] The appellant is 28 years old with no de...

2. [2024] NZEnvC 164 Barbican Securities Ltd v Auckland Council [pdf, 162 KB]

   ...AT AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TĀMAKI MAKAURAU Decision No. [2024] NZEnvC 164 IN THE MATTER an appeal under s 120 of the Resource Management Act 1991 BETWEEN BARBICAN SECURITIES LIMITED (ENV-2022-AKL-000214) Appellant/ Applicant AND AUCKLAND COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge L J Semple sitting alone under s 279 of the Act Hearing: In Chambers at Wellington (on the papers) Last case event: 23 May 2024 Date of Decision: 10 July 2024 Date o...

3. LCRO 77/2015 EAB v FBC (7 July 2017) [pdf, 94 KB]

   LCRO 77/2015 CONCERNING an application for review pursuant to section 193 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 AND CONCERNING a determination of the [City] Standards Committee [X] BETWEEN EAB Applicant AND FBC Respondent DECISION The names and identifying details of some parties in this decision have been changed. The Applicants name is published. Introduction [1] Mr EAB has applied for a review of a decision by the [City] Standar...

4. Lam v The Real Estate Agents Authority (CAC 413) and Austin [2018] NZREADT 43 [pdf, 439 KB]

   BEFORE THE REAL ESTATE AGENTS DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL [2018] NZREADT 43 READT 005/18 IN THE MATTER OF An appeal under section 111 of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 BETWEEN PETER PHUONG MINH LAM Applicant AND THE REAL ESTATE AGENTS AUTHORITY (CAC 413) First respondent AND JIANINE (DI) AUSTIN Second respondent Hearing: 6 August 2018, at Wellington Tribunal: Mr J Doogue, Deputy Chairperson Mr G Denley, Member Mr N O’Conn...

5. I v J [2016] NZIACDT 15 (24 March 2016) [pdf, 110 KB]

   ...appropriate outcome on the evidence before the Tribunal. Rehearing [6] The Tribunal issued a decision upholding this complaint on the grounds presented by the Registrar in her Statement of Complaint. Mr J applied for a rehearing. He supported the application on the grounds: [6.1] He posted a statement of reply to the Tribunal, using a correct postal address and in a timely manner. [6.2] Without the statement of reply, the Tribunal could not justly determine the complaint. [6.3] Th...

6. [2019] NZEnvC 112 Golf 2012 Limited v Thames Coromandel District Council [pdf, 24 MB]

   ...24 June 2019 2 4 JUN 2019 DECISION OF THE ENVIRONMENT COURT TCDC Proposed Plan - Golf 2012 Ltd - Matarangi 2 A: The appeal is dismissed. The provisions of the proposed District Plan as decided on by the respondent are confirmed. B: Applications for costs are not encouraged. Timetable directions are made if any party wishes to apply. REASONS Introduction [1] This appeal is about the appropriateness of zoning privately owned land as open space. It concerns the land at...

7. [2023] NZEnvC 277 Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua v Auckland Council [pdf, 9.2 MB]

   ...THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT AUCKLAND I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TĀMAKI MAKAURAU Decision [2023] NZEnvC 277 IN THE MATTER of appeals under sections 120 and 121 of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA/the Act) AND IN THE MATTER of an application by Waste Management NZ Ltd for resource consents to construct and operate a new landfill at 1232 State Highway 1, Wayby Valley, Wellsford BETWEEN TE RŪNANGA O NGĀTI WHĀTUA (ENV-2021-AKL-076) ROYAL FOREST AND BIRD PROTECTIO...

8. Aperahama v Anderson - Section 57 of the Ratana Pa [2022] Māori Appellate Court MB 424 (2022 APPEAL 424) [pdf, 275 KB]

   ...jurisdiction of the Māori Land Court in subsection (1) applies to representation of a class or group of Māori in or for the purpose of (current or intended) proceedings, negotiations, consultations, allocations of property, or other matters. (3) A request for advice or an application for an order under subsection (1) is an application within the ordinary jurisdiction of the Māori Land Court, and the Māori Land Court has the power and authority to give advice and make determina...

9. SI v MO LCRO 241 / 2011 (7 November 2012) [pdf, 109 KB]

   LCRO 241/2011 CONCERNING an application for review pursuant to section 193 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 AND CONCERNING a determination of Auckland Standards Committee 2 BETWEEN SI Applicant AND MO Respondent The names and indentifying details of the parties in this decision have been changed. Introduction [1] This review involves a consideration of the obligations of a lawyer to obtain approval from a client to make payment...

10. Retemeyer v Loloa - Estate of Tahuaka Waipouri (2016) 129 Taitokerau MB 288 (129 TTK 288) [pdf, 363 KB]

    ...his own use and benefit absolutely. Procedural history [9] This application was initially filed in the Waikato-Maniapoto district. On 13 September 2013, the application was adjourned to the Taitokerau district, for hearing at Auckland, as requested by Mr Retemeyer. 1 [10] The application was first heard in Auckland on 29 September 2014. 2 Mr Retemeyer and Ms Loloa appeared. I raised with Mr Retemeyer whether he is related by...