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1. Rankin v Accident Compensation Corporation (Revocation of Cover Mental Injury) [2023] NZACC 96 [pdf, 389 KB]

   ...section 20(2)(e) to (h)). Section 25(1)(a)(i) provides that “accident” means a specific event or a series of events, other than a gradual process, that involves the application of a force (including gravity), or resistance, external to the human body. Section 15 25(3) notes that the fact that a person has suffered a personal injury is not of itself to be construed as an indication or presumption that it was caused by an accident. [66] Section 65 of the Act provides: (1)...

2. [2024] NZEnvC 017 Aarts v Waikato District Council [pdf, 1.8 MB]

   ...existing character; however, that change has been signalled over a long period and will also enable a range of benefits, including increased housing supply, protection and enhancement of ecological areas, and other positive effects; • no matters of human health or protection of life and property are directly relevant to the proposal; and • there is a high level of information available to inform decision-making and a corresponding low risk of acting. J1517 – Sect...

3. OIA-Porirua non-violence programmes [pdf, 10 MB]

   ...discussed this dynamic ie where clients dispute allegations. I also commented that the client is entitled to their feedback / perception … yet, it is difficult for me to respond concretely without details. For MOJ’s record - yes, I can at times be ‘humanly delayed’ eg traffic. In reviewing my records I cannot ‘pick’ a matter that this has been a consistent issue (whilst the client may perceive ‘rush’ I guess. I will always that day, have prepped that session and resource...

4. 20240930-Sentencing-Reform-Proactive-Release-2nd-Tranche_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 8.7 MB]

   IN CONFIDENCE Approved by: Oliver Sanders, Policy Manager, Sentencing and Rehabilitation 1 Aide-mémoire: follow-up questions to earlier advice on sentencing reform Hon Paul Goldsmith (Minister of Justice) 1 August 2024 Purpose 1. This aide-mémoire answers the two questions you asked in response to a previous briefing on 24 July seeking further policy decisions on the Sentencing Reform Amendment Bill:  How do plea bargains fit in? (to the sliding scale for early guilty pl

5. AU v ACC (Personal Injury) [2024] NZACC 098 [pdf, 466 KB]

   PURSUANT TO S 160(1)(b) ACCIDENT COMPENSATION ACT 2001 THERE IS A SUPPRESSION ORDER FORBIDDING PUBLICATION OF THE APPELLANT’S NAME AND ANY DETAILS THAT MIGHT IDENTIFY THE APPELLANT IN THE DISTRICT COURT AT WELLINGTON I TE KŌTI-Ā-ROHE KI TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA [2024] NZACC 098 ACR 117/23 UNDER THE ACCIDENT COMPENSATION ACT 2001 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPEAL UNDER SECTION 149 OF THE ACT BETWEEN AU Appellant AND ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATI

6. 2021-03-26 Transcript (up to end of day 11) [pdf, 4.2 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT CHRISTCHURCH ENV-2020-CHC-127 IN THE MATTER OF the Resource Management Act 1991 AND Of a notice of motion under section 149T(2) to decide proposed Plan Change 7 to the Regional Plan: Water for Otago (referred to the Environment Court by the Minister for the Environment under section 142(2)(b) of the Act) OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL Applicant Hearing Commenced: 08 March 2021 held in Dunedin Court: Environment Judg

7. Legal Services Agency closure & annual report 2011 [pdf, 976 KB]

   E7 CLOSURE REPORT and final Annual Report for the 12 months ended 30 June 2011 HELPING PEOPLE ACCESS JUSTICE C O N T E N T S 1 E7 Introduction Letter to the Minister ................................................................................................................................ 2   From the Chair ......................................................................................................................................... 3

8. [2017] NZEnvC 165 Yaldhurst Quarries Joint Action Group v Christchurch City Council [pdf, 5.2 MB]

   BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENT COURT IN THE MATTER AND BETWEEN AND AND Decision No. [2017] NZEnvC 165 of the Resource Management Act 1991 of an appeal pursuant to s 120 of the Act YALDHURST QUARRIES JOINT ACTION GROUP (ENV-2016-CHC-049) Appellant CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL Respondent HAREWOOD GRAVELS LIMITED Applicant Court: Environment Judge J E Borthwick Environment Commissioner R M Dunlop Environment Commissioner J A Hodges Hearing: at Christchurch on 22 to 24 Ma

9. 15-Damien-McGahan-Planning-statutory-assessment.pdf [pdf, 612 KB]

   ...utilities such as Page 16 local electricity distribution lines, water supply pipelines, stock water and telecommunications cables. 51. Much of the area, including the corridor through which the Project traverses, has been modified by human activity over hundreds of years, resulting in variable land cover along the route. The Project area generally consists of rural pasture, with pockets of native forest and some exotic vegetation. 52. The Project alignment is located wit...

10. [2022] NZEnvC 253 Tararua District Council v Manawatu-Whanganui Regional Council [pdf, 2 MB]

    IN THE ENVIRONMENT COURT AT WELLINGTON I TE KOTI TAIAO O AOTEAROA KI TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA IN THE Iv1ATTER OF Decision No. [2022] NZEnvC 253 appeals under s 120 of the Resource Management Act 1991 BETWEEN TARARUA DISTRICT COUNCIL (ENV-2021-WLG-000031) ]BENT AND AND Court: Hearing: Last case event: Date of Decision: Date of Issue: (ENV-2021-WLG-000030) Appellants MANAWATU-WANGANUI REGIONAL COUNCIL Respondent TARARUA DISTRICT COUNCIL Applicant Environmen