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1. [2022] NZEnvC 167 MTP Limited v Westland District Council [pdf, 324 KB]

   ...is brief, we set out the District Council’s decision on the application for resource consent in full:53 The Consent Authority accepts that the conditions imposed on the subdivision and associated land use will adequately mitigate the adverse environmental effects. The Council has considered the existing modified nature of the site, and its location immediately adjoining the Okuru settlement. The existing environment of unimplemented subdivision and land use consents, along with c...

2. [2021] NZACC 170 - Keys v ACC (5 November 2021) [pdf, 371 KB]

   ...repetition is not present. [32] The Reviewer directed that ACC obtain an independent report from an occupational medical physician or other appropriate specialist. [33] Work Aon subsequently sought further comment from Dr Causer, occupational and environmental medicine specialist. [34] In his report of 7 September 2017 Dr Causer confirmed the diagnosis of a partial tear of the triangular fibrocartilage and noted chondral and subchondral changes which were degenerative....

3. [2021] NZACC 96 – Prater v ACC (6 July 2021) [pdf, 237 KB]

   ...thickness interstitial tear, severe acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis, mild subacromial spur, subacromial bursitis, and a large SLAP lesion. Dr Ng also observed signs of the chronic phase of adhesive capsulitis. [13] Dr Causer, Occupational and Environmental Medicine Specialist, reported on 5 June 2018. He thought that the arthritis and bursitis would contribute to symptoms but suspected that the SLAP lesion was responsible for the pain and loss of movement. [14] Mr Prater s...

4. [2023] NZEnvC 262 Puketotara Lodge Ltd v Bluegum Gospel Hall Trust [pdf, 231 KB]

   ...from the pond to meet water quality standards. We understood Ms Rhynd’s concern to be that without additional protection and the likelihood that the maintenance regime would be ineffective in the long-term, there was real potential for adverse environmental effects downstream 12 Minute dated 18 October 2023. 12 from the stormwater pond. [41] In response to those issues, Mr Kumar described his reasoning in designing a dry pond attenuation system to take advantage of th...

5. [2025] NZEmpC 44 Mutonhori v Wairoa District Council [pdf, 276 KB]

   ...Financial Accountant, including comments along the lines of “I do not have to listen to you.” IANZ accreditation [12] As Group Manager, Planning and Regulatory Services, Mr Mutonhori was responsible for a portfolio that included planning, environmental health, compliance, liquor licencing, dog control, freedom camping, and bylaws. It was one of the largest portfolios in the Council. One of Mr Mutonhori’s responsibilities was with respect to the Council’s Small Building...

6. Proactive release - Evidence to inform a regulated cannabis market [pdf, 3.2 MB]

   BERL REPORTS MINISTRY OF JUSTICE DISCLAIMER 1. This report was prepared by Business and Economic Research Limited (BERL), under commission from the Ministry of Justice. 2. The views, opinions, recommendations, and advice expressed in this report belong solely to the authors of the report. The views do not necessarily reflect the views of the Ministry of Justice or the New Zealand Government. 3. The report was one of a number of inputs considered by the Ministry in the dev

7. Chittock v ACC [2014] NZACA 4 [pdf, 157 KB]

   ...activities and some maximum assistance and some activities he can manage with supervision.” [14] Ms Kenworthy did not summarise the Malpress and Finnis assessments, but said: “I have read the reports from Dr Malpress, Occupational and Environmental Health Physician, and Mr Finnis, Neurosurgeon, but rehabilitation of spinal injuries is not their particular field of expertise or specialisation and, while I have considered their reports, have placed less reliability on their obse...

8. Waitangi Tribunal - issue 64 of Te Manutukutuku [pdf, 2.4 MB]

   Waitangi Tribunal ANGI TE ROPU WHAKAMANA I TE TIRITI O WAITANGI Haratua 2012 | May 2012 ˉ ˉ 1 Issue 64Kia puta ki te whai ao ki te ao mā̄rama From the world of darkness moving into the world of light| Kei Roto | Inside From the Chairperson 1 From the Director 2 New Tribunal Leadership 2 New Members and Presiding Officers 3 Our Distinguished Membership 5 Departing Members 6 New Registrar 6 Urgency and Remedies Applications 7 Professor Sorrenson’s 24 Years’ Service 7 The

9. [2024] NZEnvC 255 Friends of Nelson Haven v Marlborough District Council [pdf, 551 KB]

   FONH v MDC – DECISION AS TO SCOPE IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH I TE KŌTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI ŌTAUTAHI Decision No. [2024] NZEnvC 255 IN THE MATTER of the Resource Management Act 1991 AND an appeal under clause 14(1) of the First Schedule of the Act BETWEEN FRIENDS OF NELSON HAVEN AND TASMAN BAY INC (ENV-2020-CHC-33) Appellant AND MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL Respondent Court: Environment Judge J J M Hassan Hearing: at Christchurch on 8 October 2024

10. Proactive-Release_Bail-Electronic-Monitoring-Amendment-Act-2025.pdf [pdf, 2.6 MB]

    Hon Paul Goldsmith Minister of Justice Proactive release - Bail (Electronic Monitoring) Amendment Act 2025 Date of issue: 9 June 2025 The following documents have been proactively released in accordance with Cabinet Office Circu lar CO (23) 4. Some information has been withheld on the basis that it would not, if requested under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA), be released . Where that is the case, the relevant section of the OIA has been noted and no public interest has been