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1. [2023] NZEnvC 097 Amisfield Environment Protection Group v Central Otago District Council [pdf, 21 MB]

   ...area and mark off the affected area; (ii) Advise the Central Otago District Council of the disturbance; and (iii) Advise Heritage New Zealand Pou here Taonga of the disturbance. b. If the archaeological material is determined to be Kaiwi Tangata (human bones) or taonga (treasured artefacts) by Heritage New Zealand Pou here Taonga, the Consent Holder shall immediately advise the office of Kai Tahu of the discovery. c. If the archaeological material is determined to be Kaiwi Tangata (...

2. BSA Fine letter trials report Final Report [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...changes can sometimes have a big effect. For example, simplifying documents, using checklists or sending text-message reminders can all have positive effects on how people behave. A behavioural-insights approach involves applying realistic models of human behaviour to policies and interventions. It combines empirical evidence from social sciences (such as social psychology, behavioural economics, and anthropology) with human-centred design. In practice, behavioural insights often invo...

3. Tidmarsh v Glover [pdf, 271 KB]

   ...• In a contract for the sale of a house to be built, there will generally be an implied warranty that the builder will do the work in a good and workmanlike manner, will supply good and proper materials and that the dwelling will be fit for human habitation. • There is no such warranty if the house is already complete before sale. CLAIM NO.01086 – TIDMARSH DETERMINATION.doc 35 • A previous owner may owe a non-delegable duty of care to subsequent owners to build a dw...

4. OWRUG - EiC - M A Hickey - Geogrpahy/Hydrology (4 Feb 2021) [pdf, 698 KB]

   ...statutory documents to assess the proposals against are listed below. National Environmental Standards • Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Freshwater) Regulations 2020 • National Environmental Standard for Sources of Human Drinking Water Other regulations • Resource Management (Measurement and Reporting of Water Takes) Regulations 2010 and Amendment Regulations 2020. o Of particular note is the recent addition of regulation 7A which...

5. Recommendations Recap Issue 26 1 January-31 March 2021 [pdf, 984 KB]

   ...interest in opening drawers, they had no experience to warn them that Sebastian may have such an interest. III. This death highlights a significant risk associated with items of furniture that may be prone to topple over, either through inadvertent human intervention or by earthquake. The lesson to be learned from the tragic circumstances of this death is that any heavy item of furniture capable of toppling over should be secured to prevent it falling or being pulled over. Sherwood...

6. [2024] NZEnvC 025 Shundi Queenstown Limited v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 2.6 MB]

   ...no soil disturbance occurs as identified in the approved cut/fill plan. Accidental Discovery Protocol 47. If the consent holder: a) does not have an archaeological authority from Heritage New Zealand Pou here Taonga and discovers koiwi tangata (human skeletal remains), waahi taoka (resources of importance), waahi tapu (places or features of special significance) or other Maori artefact material, the consent holder shall without delay: (i) notify Council, Tangata whenua and Heritage New Ze...

7. [2007] National Distribution Union Inc v General Distributors Ltd AK AC 7/07 [pdf, 269 KB]

   ...taking over later. The first manager asked, in effect, her successor to ensure that non-union employees opted out of the bargaining fee arrangement. Another employee saw this entry in the book and contacted the union. The union contacted GDL’s human resources department which promptly investigated the matter, confirmed that the entry had been written, and ensured it was removed immediately from the book. We are satisfied that it was not seen, let alone acted upon, by the night...

8. Restorative justice: Practice standards for family violence cases 2019 [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   ...needs, may mean an opportunity is lost to support a mother to create a stable and safe home environment for her children. 26 Cumulative harm: a conceptual overview. Melbourne: 2007: Department of Human Services. 34 Children and mothers at risk Men who abuse women are more likely to abuse children too – at approximately 7 times the rate of physical abuse than other men and at 6 times the rate for sexual abuse.27 A wi...

9. [2018] NZEnvC 250 Granger & Ors v Dunedin City Council [pdf, 13 MB]

   ...significant estuarine values; • high legibility of the eroded volcanic landform; • significant presence of natural elements i.e. wetlands I saltmarsh, areas of remnant I regenerating indigenous forest I tidal inlets; • modest influence of human elements (i.e. buildings I exotic plantings not of dominating scale, roads responsive to natural landscape forms I narrow I winding); • heritage character (farming history legible); • tangata whenua wahi tupuna, i.e. upper slope...

10. [2020] NZEnvC 211 Panuku Development Auckland Ltd v Auckland Council [pdf, 2.3 MB]

    ...Discharge permit under section 15 of the RMA . The above resource consents are required for the following reasons: Land use consent (section 9(1}) - LUC60303721 National Environmental Standard for assessing and managing contaminants in soil to protect human health Regulation 1 0 (a) Restricted discretionary activity resource consent is required under the N ES: CS regulation 10( 1) for work associated with potentially contaminated soil. Land use consent (section 9(3)) - LUC60303...