Search Results

1. Derek Onley (filed 6 June 2017) [pdf, 820 KB]

   ...have existed for 30 years or more, and meet at least one of the criteria in Part II of Schedule 1, which is divided into ‘Archaeology and history’ and ’Wildlife and landscape’. The removal of any hedgerow to which the Regulations apply is permitted if it is required for carrying out development for which planning permission has been granted (and in other circumstances as set out under Regulation 6). Trees 5.20 Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) are made under the Town and Count...

2. [2018] NZEnvC 181 Ballantyne Barker Holdings Ltd v Queenstown Lakes District Council [pdf, 19 MB]

   ...not be considered: i. as beneficia l under any of the following assessment matters unless the Council considers the vegetation (or some of it) is appropriate for the location in the context of the proposed development; and ii. as part of the permitted basel ine. She agreed with Ms Mellsop's opinion99 that the existing immature evergreen and exotic trees along the Ballantyne Road frontage are not beneficial and should not be considered as part of the permitted baseline. [8...

3. [2012] NZEmpC 202 Cruickshank v CE of Unitec Institute of Technology [pdf, 446 KB]

   ...Industry Training Act 1992, the ITO is responsible for setting standards, arranging for training programmes and monitoring their quality. To preserve the independence of its role, however, the ITO does not itself offer training. This new regime has permitted others, including private sector organisations, to compete in the field that was once dominated (at least in the northern regions of New Zealand) by Unitec. [16] Another relevant background issue is the change in recent ye...

4. July National Panui 2020 [pdf, 478 KB]

   ...Māori Act 1993. It will help en es aff ected by the COVID-19 restric ons to operate more eff ec vely, by allowing for: • an en ty to use electronic means (e.g. electronic vo ng and electronic signatures) when its cons tu on or rules do not permit this; • an en ty to temporarily modify its cons tu on or rules; • the Minister for Māori Development to grant exemp ons from certain statutory obliga ons under Te Ture Whenua Māori Act; and • the Chief Judge of the Māor...

5. National Standards Committee 1 v Deliu [2016] NZLCDT 26 [pdf, 408 KB]

   ...practitioner, for purposes of his own, falsely or without foundation accuses a Judge of racism.” Freedom of expression [33] The practitioner submitted that his right to freedom of expression under s 14 of the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 permitted him to make the claims he did. [34] The ambit of this right in similar circumstances has helpfully been considered by an earlier judgment of the Court of Appeal in relation to Mr Orlov. The Court noted the protection afforde...

6. Have your say on the family justice system [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...reasons the Ministry got the information was to give it to someone else https://consultations.justice.govt.nz/privacy_policy/ 3 • you have allowed it • it is authorised or required by law or, in exceptional circumstances, for reasons permitted under the Privacy Act 1993 such as to avoid prejudice to the prevention, detection, investigation, prosecution and punishment of offences; for law enforcement; or to prevent or lessen a serious and imminent threat to somebody’s li...

7. LCRO 239/2016 RY v P AN and T AN (25 September 2018) [pdf, 314 KB]

   ...deposit be held by an independent stakeholder until she and Mr AN settled their purchase of the property from the builder on completion of the new house. Assuming the purchase agreement had been confirmed, the builder’s counter proposal would have permitted the builder’s lawyer to release the deposit as soon as the builder had completed its purchase of the property from the land developer. [93] As with issue (c) (Mrs AN’s request for advice), Mr RY states he would not have...

8. Proposals against incitement of hatred and discrimination - discussion document - large print [pdf, 458 KB]

   ...Copyright (Marrakesh Treaty Implementation) Amendment Act 2019. It is for your own personal use and cannot be shared with anyone else. The author and publisher reserve the right to take legal action if the Act is breached. No unauthorised copying is permitted. Produced 2021 by Accessible Formats Service, Blind Low Vision NZ, Auckland Total print pages: 34 Total large print pages: 53 Additional Publishing Information This large print edition is a transcription of the fo...

9. [2023] NZEnvC 055 New Zealand Transport Agency v Waikato Regional Council [pdf, 472 KB]

   ...including At Risk - Declining copper skink. Lizard management plan should be provided as part of consent application process. The proposed artificial bat roosts are not sufficient. The proposed tree felling protocol is out of date. Wildlife Act permits required. Condition required to ensure appropriate stormwater management. Stormwater discharge erosion must be avoided. Inconsistent with Te Ture Whaimana o Te Awa o Waikato – the Vision and Strategy for the Waikato Ri...

10. LCRO 126/2023 EG v HJ (28 November 2023) [pdf, 283 KB]

    ...provide opportunity to parties to adduce fresh or new evidence at the review stage. A Review Officer must be cautious to ensure that he or she does not get cast into the role of a “first instance” determiner of the evidence. Such an approach, if permitted, would undermine the very process of review [57] Consequently, I have no jurisdiction to consider either the additional factual allegations relating to alleged conflict of interest on the respondent’s part and alleged improper...